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Senate lawmakers sent a letter to MLB Commissioner demanding answers on how the league "is addressing alleged game manipulation and threats to baseball’s integrity."

The Senate Commerce Committee, led by Chairman Sen. Ted Cruz , R-Texas, and Ranking Member Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., sent the letter to Manfred on Monday more than a week after Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz were indicted over their alleged roles in a gambling scheme.

Cruz and Cantwell also addressed questions to NBA Commissioner Adam Silver after three figures in the league were arrested for their roles in separate schemes.

In the letter, the lawmakers pointed to the case of former Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Tucupita Marc

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