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Cleveland Guardians News / Yardbarker / June 25
MLB Players Association reportedly proposes ban on player prop bets
The Major League Baseball Players Association has proposed a ban on all individual player prop bets.
Cleveland Guardians News / Total Pro Sports / March 22
MLB Issues New Directives To Guardians For Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz
Emmanuel Clase and fellow right-handed Cleveland Guardians pitcher Luis Ortiz both started the 2026 season on administrative leave. Both pitchers are currently away from the team for their involvement in a sports betting scandal.
Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / March 21
Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz Saga Takes Another Twist Before Guardians Opening Day
The saga in the case facing Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz has taken another turn. As the legal process advances, the association and its union have opted for stricter terms via the Major League Baseball (MLB) and the MLB Players Association.
The 'Most 200-K MLB seasons' quiz
How many of the pitchers in MLB's Live Ball era (since 1920) with five or more 200-strikeout seasons under their belt can you name in five minutes?
Cleveland Guardians News / Field Level Media / March 20
Guardians' Emmanuel Clase, Luis Ortiz now on unpaid leave
Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz were transferred to unpaid non-disciplinary leave on Friday as they await trial for allegedly rigging pitches to benefit gamblers.
The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season
The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.
Cleveland Guardians News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 20
Emmanuel Clase, Luis Ortiz Shifted To Unpaid Non-Disciplinary Leave
Major League Baseball announced today that Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz will be shifted to unpaid, non-disciplinary leave to start the 2026 season.
Cleveland Guardians News / Field Level Media / March 7
Trial of Guardians pitchers moved to November
The federal trial for two Cleveland Guardians pitchers accused of rigging pitches in exchange for a kickback from bettors has been moved to November. The trial of pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz was scheduled to start May 4 in the Eastern District of New York, but Judge Kiyo A.
Cleveland Guardians News / Field Level Media / February 19
Guardians pitchers plead not guilty in pitch-rigging case
A scheduled spring trial for Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz accused of colluding with sports bettors on an alleged pitch-rigging scheme likely will be postponed until October.
Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / February 7
Luis Ortiz Seeks Key Distinction Between Himself and Emmanuel Clase in Gambling Probe
The Cleveland Guardians had a magical run to the postseason in 2025. Unfortunately, there was a dark cloud hanging over the organization since last summer.
MLB News / Just Baseball / January 12
Which Guardians Top Prospects Will Make a Big League Impact in 2026?
The MLB offseason is now well underway. As fans await the return of baseball season, teams across the league have been busy shaping their squads for the upcoming year.
Cleveland Guardians News / Field Level Media / December 2
Trial date set for Guardians' Emmanuel Clase, Luis Ortiz bribery case
Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz will be on trial next May on the federal charges that they both accepted bribes to help gamblers win prop bets on their pitches, it was announced Tuesday.
The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season
The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.
Cleveland Guardians News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 13
Guardians’ Chris Antonetti praises team performance after gambling suspensions
Despite an absolutely remarkable turnaround in which they surged from fourth place in July to winning the AL Central come late September, the Cleveland Guardians are in the headlines for the wrong reason.
Cleveland Guardians News / Field Level Media / November 12
Guardians' Luis Ortiz pleads not guilty in pitch-rigging case
Cleveland Guardians pitcher Luis Ortiz pleaded not guilty Wednesday to charges related to an alleged pitch-rigging scheme to benefit bettors. Ortiz entered the guilty pleas in a Brooklyn court, where Magistrate Judge Joseph Marutollo ordered Ortiz released on a $500,000 bond.
Cleveland Guardians News / Bluejaysnation / November 11
MLB Notebook: Guardians’ Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz face up to 65 years in prison
Two Cleveland Guardians are in hot water. In early July, Major League Baseball placed Luis Ortiz on non-disciplinary paid leave due to an investigation into potential gambling charges.
Cleveland Guardians News / Field Level Media / November 10
MLB to limit pitch prop bets to $200 at authorized sportsbooks
MLB announced Monday that all league-authorized sportsbooks will now limit pitch prop bets to no more than $200 in response to a federal indictment that ensnared two Cleveland Guardians pitchers.
Cleveland Guardians News / Yardbarker / November 10
Guardians pitchers indicted on slew of sports betting charges
Both had been on indefinite administrative leave as MLB investigated allegations of sports gambling.
Cleveland Guardians News / Yardbarker / October 27
Three questions facing the Cleveland Guardians this offseason
The Cleveland Guardians were not supposed to reach the postseason. Despite a 54-54 record at the trade deadline, the Guardians were sellers.
Cleveland Guardians News / Yardbarker / October 14
Suspended Guardians pitchers blocked from playing in winter league
Suspended Guardians pitchers Luis Ortiz and Emmanuel Clase won't be permitted to play in the winter leagues while they wait for MLB's decision on its gambling investigation.
Cleveland Guardians News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 31, 2025
Administrative leave for Guardians pitchers extended 'until further notice'
The Guardians announced on Sunday that MLB and the MLB Players’ Association have jointly agreed to extend non-disciplinary administrative leave for hurlers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz “until further notice.”
Cleveland Guardians News / Yardbarker / August 20, 2025
A star is born: Rookie's strong first start gives Guardians glimmer of hope
The Cleveland Guardians might have little to play for in 2025, but rookie starting pitcher Parker Messick's first major league start offered a promising glimpse into their future.
Cleveland Guardians News / Larry Brown Sports / July 18, 2025
New update emerges on Luis Ortiz gambling investigation
Ortiz was placed on paid administrative leave earlier this month amid a gambling investigation, and it will be quite a while before he is eligible to return.
Cleveland Guardians News / Yardbarker / July 4, 2025
Guardians pitcher target of sports betting investigation
Pitcher Luis Ortiz was scheduled to start for the Guardians on Thursday. He may not return to the mound for the foreseeable future.
MLB News / Yardbarker / May 2, 2025
Three AL pitchers set to turn their season around
Every slow start to a season is not the same. Here are three pitchers who should be able to turn it around.
Cleveland Guardians News / Field Level Media / April 12, 2025
Luis Ortiz shines as Guardians handle Royals again
Luis Ortiz struck out a career-high 10 over 5 2/3 innings and Gabriel Arias homered for a second straight game as the Cleveland Guardians won their fifth straight with a 6-3 victory Saturday night over the visiting Kansas City Royals.
Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / April 1, 2025
Should The Guardians Be Concerned About Luis Ortiz's First Start?
The Cleveland Guardians went into the 2025 offseason with some clear areas that needed to be addressed, including their starting rotation. One of the front office's marquee moves to address this need was trading for Luis Ortiz from the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / December 27, 2024
Guardians' Exciting New Pitcher Comes With Glaring Red Flags
The Cleveland Guardians have swung multiple trades this offseason, and in one of them, they landed a pitcher who is expected to be a top three starter in their 2025 rotation.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / December 10, 2024
Big Pirates Trade: Bucs Land First Baseman for Luis Ortiz, Prospects
The Pittsburgh Pirates have found their first baseman at the 2024 Winter Meetings. The Pirates are acquiring Spencer Horwitz from the Cleveland Guardians, a source confirmed to Pittsburgh Baseball Now.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / November 18, 2024
Pirates All 40: Role Didn’t Matter for Luis Ortiz
This is one in a series of stories breaking down members of the Pittsburgh Pirates’ 40-man roster. Back in spring training, Luis Ortiz was one of a handful of pitchers hoping to secure a starting rotation spot on the Pirates’ Opening Day roster.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / September 13, 2024
One Important Thing Left for Luis Ortiz in 2024
Perhaps feeling some ripple effects from a second-inning error, Luis Ortiz had a forgettable start for the Pittsburgh Pirates in an 8-3 loss to the Kansas City Royals at PNC Park on Friday night.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / December 13, 2023
Pirates All 40: Luis Ortiz Offers Intriguing Storyline for 2024
This is one in a series of stories breaking down members of the Pittsburgh Pirates 40-man roster. Luis Ortiz is a perplexing pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates.
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