St. Louis Cardinals vs. San Diego Padres

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Market context

The St. Louis Cardinals travel to San Diego on 10 May for a regular-season matchup against the Padres, with first pitch at 4:10 PM ET. The 0% YES probability on Polymarket reflects conditional tokens priced entirely toward the Padres outcome, suggesting either a technical listing issue or extreme confidence in San Diego's victory. USDC settlement on Polygon will execute once the game concludes and official MLB statistics confirm the result, with the settlement window extending to 17 May to accommodate any postponements.

Historical context matters here: the Cardinals and Padres occupy different competitive tiers in May. St. Louis typically fields a contending roster with established pitching depth, whilst San Diego has cycled through rebuilding phases. Early-season matchups between these clubs rarely show such lopsided probability distributions unless one team carries significant injury concerns or roster disadvantages. A 0% reading on Cardinals victory suggests either missing information about roster availability or a liquidity artefact rather than genuine market consensus.

Traders should monitor starting pitcher announcements in the days preceding the game, as rotation decisions often shift probabilities materially. Recent form matters: checking both teams' records in their preceding ten games and home/away splits will clarify whether the current pricing reflects actual performance gaps or market dysfunction. Weather conditions in San Diego on game day—particularly wind direction affecting fly balls—can influence outcomes in a neutral-field sport. Any last-minute injury reports to key position players or designated hitters should trigger position reassessment before the settlement window closes.

Methodology

This page is a comparison snapshot: one live quote, four reference venues with their key attributes, and a single execution path — every trade button routes to PolyGram, which mirrors the Polymarket order book directly.

Resolution & payout

Resolution source: This market settles from the official publication at https://www.mlb.com/. A proposer submits the result to the UMA Optimistic Oracle on Polygon, the two-hour challenge window opens, and the smart contract pays out in USDC.

Polymarket-based markets settle through the UMA Optimistic Oracle on Polygon. A proposer submits the outcome, a two-hour challenge window opens, and unchallenged proposals finalise the resolution. Payouts settle automatically in USDC the moment the result is final — no bookmaker, no delay.

Kalshi-based markets settle in USD via the CFTC-regulated clearinghouse. Betfair Exchange settles in GBP/EUR net of commission. Manifold is play-money and does not pay out real funds.

FAQ

Is this market available outside the US?

PolyGram is available in most jurisdictions where Polymarket isn't directly accessible. Polymarket itself is geo-blocked in the US/UK/EU. Always check local regulations.

What's the difference between YES and NO shares?

A YES share pays $1.00 if the event happens, $0 otherwise. A NO share pays $1.00 if the event doesn't happen. The market price between 0¢ and 100¢ is the implied probability.

What does it cost to trade on PolyGram?

Zero. PolyGram routes every order to the live Polymarket order book; the only cost is the Polygon network fee, typically under $0.01 per transaction.

How fast are USDC deposits?

Polygon credits deposits after 12 confirmations — usually under 30 seconds. Withdrawals follow the same path and land back in your wallet within minutes.

How reliable are the quoted odds?

The YES/NO percentages are the live mid-prices of the Polymarket order book. On deep markets they move every few seconds; on thinner ones you'll see short plateaus.