The Guardians gave the ball to Cade Smith in the ninth inning with a one-run lead. The Rockies took over from there in a Cleveland loss.

Emmanuel Clase, an All-Star closer for the Cleveland Guardians, is on non-disciplinary paid leave amid an investigation into sports betting, the team confirmed in a statement.

The Dodgers, Blue Jays, Phillies and Padres are all legitimate World Series contenders who possess strong farm systems, so it makes sense to hear them rumored to be all in on Kwan.

Bieber is still recovering from his Tommy John surgery that he underwent well over a year ago, but is inching closer to a big league return with each rehab appearance. His next minor league start is on Tuesday night with the Akron RubberDucks, which Rosenthal noted “is expected to be heavily scouted.”

The Cleveland Guardians may have lost Emmanuel Clase for the season or maybe longer. Now, they could also lose their ace. Shane Bieber continues to rehab and recover from Tommy John surgery, but he’s inching closer to making a return.

The Cleveland Guardians' postseason chances took a major hit on Monday when closer Emmanuel Clase was placed on non-disciplinary paid leave, joining starting pitcher Luis Ortiz on MLB's administrative leave list amid gambling investigations.

Dissecting the myth of the interchangeable closer as Cade Smith's ninth-inning struggle highlights a void left by Emmanuel Clase.

Friday's Cleveland Guardians at Kansas City Royals game was postponed due to inclement weather. It will be made up as part of a doubleheader Saturday.