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Ortiz is on “non-disciplinary paid leave” at least until July 17 while MLB investigates. Ortiz, for now, has not been accused of any wrongdoing. He was the losing pitcher in both games.

Here's a look into the two specific pitches that reportedly triggered MLB's gambling investigation into Guardians starting pitcher Luis Ortiz.

Major League Baseball is investigating Cleveland Guardians pitcher Luis Ortiz over allegations related to gambling, and some new information about the probe has emerged.

The Ortiz investigation comes just days after it became public that the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York has opened a gambling-related federal investigation into NBA ...

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

The Guardians are allowed to stay in contact with Luis Ortiz, but he cannot train at any of their facilities.

MLB is investigating the Cleveland Guardians' Luis Ortiz over gambling concerns after a betting integrity firm flagged unusual action on specific pitches in his June starts.

MLB is investigating the Cleveland Guardians’ Luis Ortiz after unusual gambling activity was flagged during two of his starts this season ...

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