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Cleveland Guardians News / Field Level Media / August 31

Guardians' Emmanuel Clase, Luis Ortiz remain on leave amid probe

Major League Baseball and its players association extended the non-disciplinary paid leave of Cleveland Guardians right-handers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz "until further notice" amid an ongoing sports betting investigation.

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Cleveland Guardians News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 31

Administrative leave for two Guardians pitchers extended

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.”

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Cleveland Guardians News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 29

Guardians rumors: Emmanuel Clase, Luis Ortiz situation receives important update

With the MLB investigating a gambling connection to Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz, there are more reports detailing the possible next steps in the process.

Cleveland Guardians News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 24

Stephen Vogt’s ‘message’ to Guardians amid Emmanuel Clase, Luis Ortiz mystery

The Cleveland Guardians have dealt with some major distractions away from the baseball diamond this year. Two Guardians players, Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz, are under a gambling investigation by Major League Baseball.

Cleveland Guardians News / Yardbarker / August 20

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Cleveland Guardians News / ESPN / August 13

Ohio commission joins MLB probe of Clase, Ortiz

The Ohio Casino Control Commission said it is working with Major League Baseball on the investigation of Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz.

Cleveland Guardians News / Covering the Corner / August 12

Guardians News and Notes: Gone Fishin’

The Guardians open a three-game series against the Miami Marlins tonight, trying to continue winning series and make a run at a playoff berth. Paul Hoynes of Cleveland.com reports that the Ohio Casino Commission has launched their own investigation into potential illegal betting activity from Luis Ortiz and Emmanuel Clase.

Cleveland Guardians News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 8

Proposed Ohio gambling ban would impact this MLB play

Major League Baseball has seen an uptick in gambling incidents this season. So far two players on the Cleveland Guardians have been the subject of gambling investigations.

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MLB News / Action Network / August 4

Ohio Governor Calls for Ban on Prop Bets Amid Scandal

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Cleveland Guardians News / FirstSportz / August 2

Emmanuel Clase’s MLB Future in Jeopardy as Locker Gets Cleared Amidst Sports Betting Investigation

Emmanuel Clase‘s MLB future is in huge jeopardy. Amidst the investigation by the league regarding sports betting, his locker room in the Cleveland Guardians clubhouse has been cleared.

Cleveland Guardians News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 1

Emmanuel Clase, Luis Ortiz lockers cleared out amid MLB gambling investigation

Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz of the Cleveland Guardians are involved in an ongoing investigation by MLB as both pitchers are facing gambling allegations.

Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / July 22

Former Guardians Player Gets Brutally Honest on Embattled Cleveland Pitcher

Cleveland Guardians pitcher Luis Ortiz is currently under investigation by the MLB for alleged gambling, and he is on paid leave at the moment. No one knows when — or if — Ortiz will return this season, and obviously, things aren't exactly looking rosy for the Guardians right-hander.

Cleveland Guardians News / Field Level Media / July 18

MLB probe on Guardians' Luis Ortiz extended through Aug. 31

The non-disciplinary paid leave of Cleveland Guardians right-hander was extended through Aug. 31 amid an ongoing investigation, Major League Baseball announced Friday.

Cleveland Guardians News / Larry Brown Sports / July 18

New update emerges on Luis Ortiz gambling investigation

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MLB News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / July 4

Cardinals Part Of MLB’s Biggest Scandal Of 2025

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Cleveland Guardians News / Larry Brown Sports / July 4

Video shows pitches from Luis Ortiz that triggered MLB gambling probe

Major League Baseball is investigating Cleveland Guardians pitcher Luis Ortiz over suspicious gambling activity related to two of his pitches, and neither pitch was anywhere close to the strike zone.

Cleveland Guardians News / Larry Brown Sports / July 4

Report: Luis Ortiz gambling investigation focused on two specific pitches

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

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Cleveland Guardians News / Yardbarker / July 4

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.

...and the gambling probe reportedly focused on two specific pitches

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Cleveland Guardians News / Larry Brown Sports / July 3

MLB investigating pitcher Luis Ortiz over alleged gambling

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Cleveland Guardians News / Field Level Media / July 3

Guardians RHP Luis Ortiz placed on leave by MLB

Cleveland Guardians right-hander Luis Ortiz was placed on non-disciplinary paid leave through the end of the All-Star break due to an ongoing investigation, Major League Baseball announced Thursday.

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