MLB Pitchers Indicted for Rigging Games

On November ninth, two Cleveland Guardians pitchers, Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz, were indicted for allegedly accepting bribes to rig pitches. The indictment claims they helped two Dominican gamblers win at least $460,000 on in-game prop bets. Both players face serious charges, including wire fraud conspiracy and conspiracy to influence sporting contests by bribery, with potential penalties of up to twenty years in prison. Clase was not yet in custody, while Ortiz was arrested by the FBI. Major League Baseball and the Guardians have cooperated with authorities and will continue to do so. The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.