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Guardians Pitchers Clase and Ortiz Indicted for Alleged Pitch-Rigging Scheme
Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz have been indicted for allegedly rigging pitches during Major League Baseball games, raising serious concerns about gambling integrity in sports.
- Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz were indicted on charges of wire fraud conspiracy and honest services wire fraud linked to an alleged pitch-rigging scheme in Major League Baseball.
- The indictment, a detailed 23-page document unsealed in Brooklyn, N.Y., suggests that the scheme involved manipulating pitches during games, potentially impacting gambling outcomes.
- Since July, both Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz have been on paid leave from the Cleveland Guardians as the investigation into their actions unfolded.
Por Qué Es Relevante
This case underscores the growing concerns over gambling integrity in Major League Baseball, particularly as betting on games becomes increasingly mainstream. The implications of pitch-rigging could erode public trust in the sport and its athletes.