Cleveland Guardians Pitchers Charged with Online Betting Fraud

Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz were indicted in Brooklyn for conspiring to rig bets on pitches during games, facing charges including wire fraud conspiracy and money laundering. The indictment reveals they agreed to throw certain types and speeds of pitches, allowing their co-conspirators to profit over $400,000 from these bets. The scheme involved the use of cellphones during games, violating MLB rules, and could lead to lifetime bans from the sport. If convicted, they face up to 65 years in prison.

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