Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz head toward May trial in federal betting case
Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz face a high-stakes federal trial starting May 4, 2026, accused of manipulating pitch patterns for Dominican gambling rings. Prosecutors allege they conspired to throw specific pitches, potentially earning gamblers over $450,000. Both pitchers have pleaded not guilty, with a conviction threatening their MLB careers and impacting the league's integrity.
Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz face a high-stakes federal trial starting May 4, 2026, accused of manipulating pitch patterns for Dominican gambling rings. Prosecutors allege they conspired to throw specific pitches, potentially earning gamblers over $450,000. Both pitchers have pleaded not guilty, with a conviction threatening their MLB careers and impacting the league's integrity.
