Astros vs Guardians Prediction, Odds, Picks - Jul. 9
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Following a 10-game losing streak, the Cleveland Guardians won three straight games against one of MLB's best teams, the Houston Astros.
And, entering play Tuesday, Padres first baseman Luis Arraez had struck out nine times this season. Nine. It's not like he's missed time with injury either. Arraez has played in 84 of San Diego's 90 games.
Bob Nightengale of USA Today predicted that the Guardians would trade away Carlos Santana, but outside of him, and maybe Lane Thomas, the Guardians aren't expected to be major players in this year's trade deadline market.
MLB reportedly investigating alleged prop bet manipulation as the Guardians' promising starter faces major consequences.
Could Guardians Move Emmanuel Clase and Steve Kwan?
Major League Baseball placed Cleveland Guardians pitcher Luis Ortiz on indefinite leave on Thursday, with multiple reports indicating he is facing a gambling-related investigation.
Cleveland's scouting team completes year-long preparation with five picks in top 101, prioritizing talent over positional needs in what they describe as a "deep draft."
CHICAGO — Guardians pitcher Luis Ortiz has been placed on “non-disciplinary paid leave” through the end of the All-Star break as a result of an MLB investigation, with multiple sources telling The Athletic that the probe is related to gambling.
Right-hander Luis L. Ortiz, acquired from Pittsburgh during the offseason, placed on paid leave through the All-Star break as part of ongoing probe.
Slade Cecconi has been one of the biggest bright spots of the entire Cleveland Guardians season, and the pitcher continues to get better and better with each start. Cecconi continued his strong season on Wednesday evening with a dominant start in Cleveland's 4-2 win over the Houston Astros.