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Insider Exposes Shocking Trade Revelation for Guardians' Emmanuel Clase

As if things couldn't get any worse for the Cleveland Guardians this season, star closer Emmanuel Clase has been placed on non-disciplinary leave as a result of an MLB gambling investigation.

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Guardians, adjusting to closer's absence, face Rockies again

The Cleveland Guardians' postseason chances took a major hit on Monday when closer Emmanuel Clase was placed on non-disciplinary paid leave, joining starting pitcher Luis Ortiz on MLB's administrative leave list amid gambling investigations.

Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / July 29

MLB Insider Provides New Update On Guardians Trade Deadline Plans

The Cleveland Guardians were a team that could have gone in either direction as buyers or sellers at the trade deadline after coming out of the All-Star

Cleveland Guardians News / Athlon Sports / July 29

Guardians Take Stance on Steven Kwan Trade After Emmanuel Clase News

Left fielder Steven Kwan is in his fourth season with the Cleveland Guardians after making his big-league debut in 2022. Kwan broke out his rookie year finishing third in AL Rookie of the Year voting and earning a Gold Glove Award.

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Rockies score 4 runs in 9th to top Guardians

Tyler Freeman had three RBIs against his former team and Hunter Goodman homered and drove in two runs over the last two innings, giving the visiting Colorado Rockies a wild 8-6 victory over the Cleveland Guardians on Monday night.

Cleveland Guardians News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 29

Guardians rumors: Shane Bieber, Steven Kwan trades more likely amid Emmanuel Clase situation

On Monday, the Cleveland Guardians received bombshell news about closer Emmanuel Clase. Clase was placed on non-disciplinary leave as part of an MLB investigation into sports betting.

MLB News / Let's Go Tribe! / July 29

Rockies 8, Guardians 6: EverythingisFineDog.GIF

This went about as could be expected. The Guardians lost their elite closer and lost to the worst team in MLB tonight. Of course, the Guardians looked

Emmanuel Clase News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / July 28

Guardians Skipper, Executive React Following Emmanuel Clase News

Heading into this week, the story surrounding the Cleveland Guardians was expected to center on the trade deadline and the moves the team could make. However, the news that Emmanuel Clase has been placed on non-disciplinary leave as a part of MLB’s gambling investigation has become the primary talking point across baseball.

Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / July 28

Cleveland Guardians' Trade Deadline Strategy Just Took a Wild Turn

The Cleveland Guardians are in quite the unenviable position heading into the MLB trade deadline. They haven't been good enough to be sure-fire buyers, but they also remain smack dab in the middle of playoff contention, which makes it difficult to sell.

Emmanuel Clase News / Larry Brown Sports / July 28

Videos emerge of questionable pitches from Emmanuel Clase

Cleveland Guardians reliever Emmanuel Clase was placed on leave by Major League Baseball on Monday amid a gambling investigation, and some videos that have surfaced of pitches that were thrown by the closer this season are raising questions.

Emmanuel Clase News / Yardbarker / July 29

Guardians executive opens up about Emmanuel Clase investigation, what comes next

Emmanuel Clase is officially off the trading block, and not for the reasons the Cleveland Guardians might have hoped.

The three-time All-Star was placed on administrative leave amid MLB's inquiry

Videos emerge of some very questionable pitches from Clase

Another Guardians pitcher was target of betting probe earlier this month

Infielder got a lifetime ban last year for betting on baseball

Umpire was fired, but not banned, over his gambling accounts

Latest gambling allegations highlight growing problem in professional sports

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Emmanuel Clase Placed on Non-Disciplinary Paid Leave as Part of MLB Gambling Investigation

The Cleveland Guardians have announced that All-Star reliever Emmanuel Clase has been placed on non-disciplinary paid leave, per an agreement with the MLBPA, as the league continues its investigation into sports betting.

Emmanuel Clase News / Field Level Media / July 28

Guardians' Emmanuel Clase on paid leave in betting probe

Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase has been placed on non-disciplinary paid leave amid an ongoing sports betting probe by Major League Baseball.

Cleveland Guardians News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 28

Why rivals call Guardians front office the ‘Cleveland Grind Machine’

After last season’s run to the AL Championship Series, expectations were high for the Cleveland Guardians in 2025. However, this season has been a bit of a disappointment.

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2025 MLB Draft: Nolan Schubart contract details revealed for Cleveland Guardians third-round pick

Cleveland Guardians rookie outfielder Nolan Schubart has officially signed his contract with the team, according to Jim Callis of MLB.com. The third-round pick will reportedly make $730,000, which is a little less than the projected value of $759,400 for the 101st overall pick.

Cleveland Guardians News / 5 GOATs / July 26