MLB Pitcher and Kentucky Derby Jockeys Linked to Illegal Cockfighting in Puerto Rico
Top jockey brothers Jose Ortiz and Irad Ortiz Jr. are facing intense scrutiny just days before the Preakness Stakes due to allegations linking them to illegal cockfighting events in Puerto Rico. Reports indicate that photos and videos surfaced on social media, allegedly showing the brothers inside cockfighting arenas, holding roosters, and collecting money from bettors at the Club Gallistico de Naguabo. One advertisement reportedly promoted them as participants in the 'Gran Campeón Caribeño' tournament. Cockfighting has been federally banned in Puerto Rico since 2019. The controversy also extends to Major League Baseball pitcher Edwin Díaz, who is reportedly tied to similar events through social media promotions and public appearances. These allegations emerge shortly after the Ortiz brothers competed against each other in the Kentucky Derby, raising questions about their conduct as they prepare for the next leg of the Triple Crown. The story, originally broken by The Blast and reported by Yahoo Sports, highlights the legal and reputational risks facing these high-profile athletes amidst growing public and regulatory attention.
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