Emmanuel Clase just got put on leave while MLB investigates possible gambling ties—and fans think a weird stat might’ve set it off. His rate of “waste pitches” on first pitches in the ninth inning suddenly jumped way higher than usual this season. That’s the kind of thing that can make betting markets go wild and get the league’s attention. Is it just a fluke, or something bigger? This story’s just heating up! #News #MLB #SportsBetting