MLB probe: Marlins pitcher Jarred Cosart is being investigated for alleged gambling . Major League Baseball said on Wednesday it was investigating whether Florida Marlins pitcher Jarred Cosart discussed sports betting with an alleged gambler on his Twitter account. A Florida newspaper, the Miami New Times, reported that direct message tweets were made public on Tuesday purporting to show that Cosart, a 24-year-old right-hander preparing for his third season in the majors, was seeking advice on gambling. Although direct tweets are intended to be private conversations, the alleged unidentified gambler, who regularly tweets advice, decided to release them. Mike Teevan, a Major League Baseball spokesman, said baseball is looking into the allegations. Betting on baseball is a violation of the game's rules. Cosart deleted his Twitter account on Tuesday night. Another Twitter account that opened on Wednesday with Cosart's name discussed the allegations, saying his original Twitter account had been 'accessed by someone else.' 'I have not, nor will I ever, bet on the game of baseball,' a tweet said, according to the New Times, before that account was also deleted. It could not be independently determined if Cosart was the one writing the tweets. The Miami New Times reported that a Twitter user by the name Ghostfade Killah (@ghostfadekillah)  posted an alleged direct message from Coart that said, 'No prob. I bet LARGE. Shhh lol looking for some help anywhere I can.' Another message is blacked out but under it is an alleged response from Cosart that said, 'saw a retweet on your under play and hammered it.' Alleged sports betting: Major League Baseball said on Wednesday it was investigating whether Florida Marlins pitcher Jarred Cosart discussed sports betting with an alleged gambler on his Twitter account . Denies gambling: Jarred Cosart posted the gambling allegations on his Twitter account in hopes of dispelling the rumours and then deleted his profile . At 12:34am on Wednesday Ghostfade Killah tweeted, 'Made an MLB player delete his twitter account. Lulz.' Cosart, who issued an apology last year for using a gay slur to describe pop singer Justin Bieber on Twitter, has a career record of 14-12 with a 3.26 earned run average. 'Major League Baseball is investigating and the Marlins have no further comment at this time,' the team said in a statement. Disabled: Jarred Cosart's Twitter has been disabled for the time being as the MLB investigates his alleged gambling with sport's betters . Alleged gambler: Ghostfade Killah published the supposed conversation with Marlins pitcher Jarred Cosart . Marlins pitcher:  Jarred Cosart of the Miami Marlins pitches during the first inning of the game against the Minnesota Twins at Roger Dean Stadium on March 22 .
MLB investigating whether Marlins pitcher Jarred Cosart discussed sports betting with an alleged gambler on his Twitter account. Betting on baseball is a violation of the game's rules . 'I have not, nor will I ever, bet on the game of baseball,' a tweet on Cosart's now deleted account said .