Jarred Cosart being investigated by MLB for alleged gambling

By Ethan Finkelstein | Mar 25, 2015

Sep 26, 2014; Washington, DC, USA; Miami Marlins starting pitcher Jarred Cosart (23) pitches during the first inning Washington Nationals in game one of a baseball doubleheader at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports /

Major League Baseball is currently investigating claims that could possibly tie Miami Marlins pitcher Jarred Cosart to betting on baseball.

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Jarred Cosart had a very rocky 2014, in more ways than one. Before settling down with his current National League ball club, he was struggling in Houston, posting a 4.41 ERA in 20 starts for the Astros. Off of the field, he was taken to task for a gay slur used to bash Justin Bieber on Twitter.

After posting a 2.39 ERA over his final 10 starts for the Marlins, it looked like 2015 was set to be smooth sailing for the two year veteran.

That however, is no longer the case, as MLB is currently investigating allegations that Cosart might have had a history of betting on the game, according to a report from the Miami News Times.

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It has historically been viewed as the game’s “cardinal sin.” The act of betting on Major League Baseball is something that is clearly outlined in the league’s official rules.

"“Any player, umpire, or club official or employee, who shall bet any sum whatsoever upon any baseball game in connection with which the bettor has no duty to perform shall be declared ineligible for one year.”"

"“Any player, umpire, or club or league official or employee, who shall bet any sum whatsoever upon any baseball game in connection with which the bettor has a duty to perform shall be declared permanently ineligible.”"

In fact, Section D of Rule 21 is posted in every single MLB clubhouse as a chilling reminder for what the penalties are regarding such a transgression. If you want proof of the consequences, just ask Pete Rose himself.

The allegations stem from a series of Tweets issues by the official account of Cosart, which has since been deleted and replaced by an alternate one. Using his new handle, the righty claims his previous account had been hacked and he himself had not come across this revelation until Tuesday evening.

It is certainly an uncomfortable situation, and although no one should incriminate anyone before the findings are conclusive, Cosart’s history of usage for the popular social media website brings into question his integrity.

A user with the Twitter handle of “@ghostfadekillah” is reportedly the account that Cosart had sent tweets to asking for betting advice.

It should be noted that Ghostfade Killah regularly tweets out gambling suggestions over Twitter. However, he also does admit to the act of trolling as well.

For the record, there is nothing currently mentioned in Major League Baseball’s original constitution that dictates a player cannot bet on non-baseball related activities. Should Cosart be found guilty of gambling on anything outside of MLB games, there will be no grounds for punishment.

One thing is for certain though. This case will be taken very seriously, regardless of what any outcome may be.

H/T Miami New Times

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