Luis Ortiz, Cleveland Guardians pitcher, under investigation after suspicious betting activity on two pitches
Sports betting has surged in recent years, and with it, various issues have emerged across multiple sports-often involving key figures. Now, Cleveland Guardians pitcher Luis Ortiz is under investigation by Major League Baseball due to rare and unusual betting activity related to two of his pitches. The issue surfaced after an integrity monitoring firm flagged the incidents.Luis Ortiz unusual two pitches that flagged an investigation by MLB - VideoThe firm, IC360, issued two alerts to sports betting operators specifically concerning Luis Ortiz. In response, the league placed the pitcher on unpaid administrative leave until July 17 as the investigation continues.The alerts regarding Luis Ortiz's pitches The first alert was issued on June 15 during a game between the Cleveland Guardians and the Seattle Mariners. It involved Ortiz's first pitch in the bottom of the second inning, which was expected to […]