MLB is investigating the Cleveland Guardians' Luis Ortiz over gambling concerns after a betting integrity firm flagged unusual action on specific pitches in his June starts.

The July 31 trade deadline will be looming large when the visiting St. Louis Cardinals begin a three-game series against the rival Chicago Cubs on Friday.

A four-game series win over the reeling Royals was on the table for the Mariners on Thursday night, and with it, a chance to ...