Overview
- Speaking before World Series Game 2, the commissioner reiterated that protecting the game's integrity is MLB's top priority in a legal betting landscape.
- Two Cleveland Guardians pitchers, Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz, remain suspended under an MLB probe triggered by suspicious wagers flagged in June.
- Manfred said the league is moving as fast as it can on the investigation but does not expect a near-term resolution.
- He argued that formal relationships with sportsbooks are necessary to obtain data that helps detect betting abnormalities and supports disciplinary decisions.
- Scrutiny has intensified following federal indictments tied to an NBA betting case, while Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has urged a ban on microbets and has been in contact with MLB.