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.

Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Luis Ortiz's gambling scandal is unique, and not in a good way. MLB's punishment, if there is one, will set a precedent for years to come.

CHICAGO — Guardians right-hander Luis Ortiz, according to league sources, is being investigated by Major League Baseball for possibly influencing prop bets while pitching. Thursday morning MLB ...

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.

According to a report, Cleveland Guardians pitcher Luis Ortiz will not pitch again before the All-Star break. Multiple sources told The Athletic's Zack Meisel and Ken Rosenthal that Ortiz has been ...

Cleveland Guardians pitcher Luis Ortiz was placed on non-disciplinary leave on Thursday due to a gambling investigation by Major League Baseball, two people with knowledge of the investigation ...

Ortiz, 26, is in his first season with the Guardians after being acquired from the Pittsburgh Pirates over the winter. In 16 starts with Cleveland, Ortiz has a 4-9 record and 4.36 ERA.

Cleveland Guardians' Luis L. Ortiz pitches in the first inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals in Cleveland, Friday, June 27, 2025. (Sue Ogrocki/AP) 0 comments ...

Guardians pitcher Luis Ortiz has been placed on "non-disciplinary paid leave" through the All-Star break because of an MLB investigation. He was supposed to start tonight. Joey Cantillo will instead.

The Mariners scored five runs in the second inning against Cleveland starter Luis Ortiz, highlighted by J.P. Crawford’s fifth career grand slam, and handed the lifeless Guardians a 6-0 loss at T ...

Cleveland Guardians (35-34, third in the AL Central) vs. Seattle Mariners (35-34, second in the AL West) Seattle; Sunday, 4:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Guardians: Luis Ortiz (3-7, 4.26 ERA, 1. ...

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Luis Ortiz struck out 10 in six scoreless innings of two-hit ball and José Ramírez capped a four-run second with his 900th RBI as the Cleveland Guardians beat the… ...