The Cleveland Guardians were dealt a blow last week, as Luis Ortiz was placed on paid leave by MLB, which is investigating his role in a potential gambling scan ...

U.S. sports has been riddled with gambling scandals in recent years, but MLB’s latest investigation raises the specter that one of the most pernicious forms of corruption has finally arrived.

Luis Ortiz has the second-most innings pitched for the Guardians this season with 88.2. Through 16 starts, he has a 4-9 record, 4.36 ERA, and 1.38 WHIP while striking out 96 batters.

CLEVELAND, Ohio — The best result of MLB’s investigation into Guardians right-hander Luis Ortiz is that he’s cleared of all allegations that he influenced prop bets by the way he pitched in ...

CHICAGO — Guardians pitcher Luis Ortiz has been placed on “non-disciplinary paid leave” through the end of the All-Star break as a result of an MLB investigation, with multiple sources ...

Cleveland Guardians starter Luis Ortiz was placed on non-disciplinary paid leave hours before he was scheduled to take the mound against the Chicago Cubs Thursday, MLB announced. While MLB didn ...

The Guardians, who boast a reputation for boosting pitchers to new heights, thought they could squeeze more out of Ortiz, who posted a 3.32 ERA for the Pirates last year.

CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Guardians received a thunderbolt of unexpected news when Major League Baseball placed starting pitcher Luis Ortiz on paid leave through the All-Star break, pending an ...

Cleveland Guardians pitcher Luis Ortiz is under investigation by MLB and has been placed on paid leave as the investigation is conducted. According to The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal and Zack ...

Cleveland Guardians pitcher Luis Ortiz was placed on leave and is under Major League Baseball investigation for gambling, according to a person with knowledge of the situation. The person spoke to ...

CLEVELAND — Cleveland Guardians pitcher Luis Ortiz has been placed on non-disciplinary paid leave as part of an ongoing investigation by Major League Baseball, according to a release from MLB ...

Guardians right-hander Luis Ortiz is under investigation by MLB after a betting-integrity firm flagged a pair of pitches that had received unusual gambling activity, sources told ESPN.