Puerto Rico Authorities Link Derby Jockeys and MLB Pitcher to Cockfighting
Puerto Rican authorities have linked brothers Jose and Irad Ortiz Jr. and Dodgers pitcher Edwin Díaz to an illegal cockfighting operation on the island.
First reported
By USA Today News on May 14, 2026 at 11:29 AM EDT
Last update
May 15, 2026 at 2:01 AM EDT
12 sources write about this
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How the story is being framed
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In brief
Facts about this story
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Puerto Rico authorities linked jockey brothers Jose Ortiz and Irad Ortiz Jr. to an illegal cockfighting operation.
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Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Edwin Díaz was also identified in connection with the same investigation.
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Both Ortiz brothers are Kentucky Derby-winning jockeys with prominent profiles in American horse racing.
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Irad Ortiz Jr. has ties to the 2026 Preakness Stakes, per Baltimore Sun reporting.
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Cockfighting is illegal under federal law across all U.S. territories, including Puerto Rico, since 2019.
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The story was reported across multiple outlets simultaneously on May 14, 2026, following a release of information from authorities.
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No confirmed charges or legal outcomes were established in the available sourcing.
How outlets are covering it
16 hr ago
Jose Ortiz, Irad Ortiz Jr., Edwin Diaz tied to illegal cockfighting
“USA Today centers its report on all three athletes named together, framing the story around the breadth of the alleged ties.”
Read original source9 hr ago
Dodgers pitcher, horse racing jockeys linked to cockfighting in Puerto Rico
“The Los Angeles Times leads with Díaz's connection, reflecting the outlet's California-sports audience.”
Read original source16 hr ago
Kentucky Derby winning jockeys, MLB pitcher tied to illegal cockfighting in Puerto Rico
“The Bismarck Tribune emphasizes the Derby-winning status of the Ortiz brothers as the primary frame of newsworthiness.”
Read original source16 hr ago
Puerto Rico Authorities Link Kentucky Derby Jockeys to Illegal Cockfighting - readers.id
“The Baltimore Sun connects the investigation directly to the upcoming Preakness Stakes, adding racing-calendar urgency.”
Read original sourceDodgers pitcher, horse racing jockeys linked to cockfighting in Puerto Rico - AOL.com
“The Killeen Daily Herald names all three figures in its headline, presenting the story as a multi-athlete development without leading with any single sport.”
Read original sourceDodgers pitcher, horse racing jockeys linked to cockfighting in Puerto Rico - Yahoo Sports UK
“Google News – Puerto Rico – Sports summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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16 hr ago
Major Athletes Tied to Illegal Cockfighting Ring in Puerto Rico - Koran Manado
“Google News – Puerto Rico – Politics summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
Read original sourceDodgers pitcher, horse racing jockeys linked to cockfighting in Puerto Rico - Los Angeles Times
“Google News – Puerto Rico – Culture summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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12 hr ago
Kentucky Derby winning jockeys, MLB pitcher tied to illegal cockfighting in Puerto Rico - USA Today
“Google News – Puerto Rico – Security summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
Read original sourceDodgers Edwin Diaz Linked to Illegal Cockfighting Ring in Puerto Rico - world.infonasional.com
“Google News – Puerto Rico – Climate summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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14 hr ago
2026 Preakness: Jockey brothers tied to illegal cockfighting
“Baltimore Sun summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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11 hr ago
Dodgers' Edwin Díaz, jockeys Jose Ortiz and Irad Ortiz linked to cockfighting in Puerto Rico
“Killeen Daily Herald summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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Sources covering this story
12 sources write about this
12 articles tracked
Dodgers pitcher, horse racing jockeys linked to cockfighting in Puerto Rico
May 14, 6:44 PM
Kentucky Derby winning jockeys, MLB pitcher tied to illegal cockfighting in Puerto Rico
May 14, 11:30 AM
Puerto Rico Authorities Link Kentucky Derby Jockeys to Illegal Cockfighting - readers.id
May 14, 11:47 AM
Dodgers pitcher, horse racing jockeys linked to cockfighting in Puerto Rico - AOL.com
May 14, 7:00 PM
Dodgers pitcher, horse racing jockeys linked to cockfighting in Puerto Rico - Yahoo Sports UK
May 14, 6:44 PM
Major Athletes Tied to Illegal Cockfighting Ring in Puerto Rico - Koran Manado
May 14, 11:45 AM
Dodgers pitcher, horse racing jockeys linked to cockfighting in Puerto Rico - Los Angeles Times
May 14, 6:44 PM
Kentucky Derby winning jockeys, MLB pitcher tied to illegal cockfighting in Puerto Rico - USA Today
May 14, 3:29 PM
Dodgers Edwin Diaz Linked to Illegal Cockfighting Ring in Puerto Rico - world.infonasional.com
May 15, 1:09 AM
Dodgers' Edwin Díaz, jockeys Jose Ortiz and Irad Ortiz linked to cockfighting in Puerto Rico
May 14, 4:33 PM
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