MLB said in a statement that Clase had been placed on leave per an agreement with the players’ association while the league “continues its sports betting investigation.”

The fact that baseball is now investigating two of Cleveland’s pitchers with gambling implications is extremely troubling for the franchise and the sport at large.

The Guardians open a three-game series against the Colorado Rockies at 6:40 p.m. Monday at Progressive Field.

Its Monday, July 28 and the Mariners (56-50) are in Sacramento to open a series against the Athletics (46-62).

All of a sudden, the New York Yankees are just 1.5 games from being outside of the current playoff picture.

The model is also backing the Pirates (+141) on the road against the Giants, identifying value on Pittsburgh as one of its MLB upset picks.

Major League Baseball's trade deadline will pass at 6 p.m. ET on July 31, leaving teams with just over two days to complete their summer shopping. Some clubs have already been active swappers: the Yankees have obtained two infielders (Ryan McMahon and Amed Rosario),

After years of twiddling their thumbs at the trade deadline, the Rockies finally appear to be open for business after sending longtime third baseman Ryan McMahon to the Yankees.

Ryan is one of the best pitchers in baseball, with a mix of stuff and pitchability, and teams in search of long-term fits dream of the possibility the Twins will actually move him.