Baseball’s latest gambling scandal centers on Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz, both on nondisciplinary paid leave as MLB investigates unusual betting tied to Ortiz’s pitches. The MLBPA extended the leave while investigators pursue leads, focusing on ball/strike outcomes and pitch-by-pitch microbets.

The piece notes that microbets and prop wagers span sports, and contrasts MLB’s handling with other leagues’ information flow. For fantasy managers, the immediate question is how Guardians bullpen usage and saves opportunities shift as the case unfolds.