Major League Baseball pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz, both of the Cleveland Guardians, were arraigned on federal charges of conspiracy and wire fraud in a sports betting scandal. The scheme, involving pre-planned wagers on their pitching performances, reportedly earned them at least $400,000 between 2023 and 2025. Both players have pleaded not guilty and are due back in court on December 2nd. This scandal comes amidst a wider issue of sports betting controversies in professional sports, including the NBA.
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