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Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz will be on trial next May on the federal charges that they both accepted bribes to help gamblers win prop bets on their pitches, it was announced Tuesday.

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Guardians’ Chris Antonetti praises team performance after gambling suspensions

Despite an absolutely remarkable turnaround in which they surged from fourth place in July to winning the AL Central come late September, the Cleveland Guardians are in the headlines for the wrong reason.

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Guardians News and Notes – Ortiz Pleads Not Guilty

After Sunday’s news, more information will be rolling out as the legal process takes it course. Early yesterday, Luis Ortiz was arraigned, plead not guilty, and was released on a $500K bail.

Cleveland Guardians News / Field Level Media / November 12

Guardians' Luis Ortiz pleads not guilty in pitch-rigging case

Cleveland Guardians pitcher Luis Ortiz pleaded not guilty Wednesday to charges related to an alleged pitch-rigging scheme to benefit bettors. Ortiz entered the guilty pleas in a Brooklyn court, where Magistrate Judge Joseph Marutollo ordered Ortiz released on a $500,000 bond.

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Former Pirates pitcher indicted on allegations of fraud, rigging pitches

This week, two Major League pitchers were indicted on federal fraud allegations stemming from allegedly rigging pitches in an illegal gambling scheme.

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MLB Notebook: Guardians’ Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz face up to 65 years in prison

Two Cleveland Guardians are in hot water. In early July, Major League Baseball placed Luis Ortiz on non-disciplinary paid leave due to an investigation into potential gambling charges.

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The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

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Cleveland Guardians News / Pro Football Talk / November 10

Sportsbooks limit pitch-by-pitch bets in baseball to $200

Sportsbooks usually aren't in the business of reducing the amount of business they can handle. In the aftermath of Sunday’s federal indictment of Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz for manipulating microwagers, some sportsbooks are taking proactive steps to stave off a potential reactive goring of the golden goose.

Cleveland Guardians News / Field Level Media / November 10

MLB to limit pitch prop bets to $200 at authorized sportsbooks

MLB announced Monday that all league-authorized sportsbooks will now limit pitch prop bets to no more than $200 in response to a federal indictment that ensnared two Cleveland Guardians pitchers.

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Cleveland Guardians News / Covering the Corner / November 10

Guardians News and Notes: The Clase-Ortiz Aftermath

By now, unless you are living under a rock (and, if so, props, pal, that sounds awesome), you have likely heard that Luis Ortiz and Emmanuel Clase are being indicted by the Department of Justice for their part in illegal sports betting while members of the Cleveland Guardians.

Cleveland Guardians News / Last Word On Sports / November 9

DOJ Indicts Two MLB Pitchers

The Eastern District of New York announced Sunday that prosecutors indicted Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz for their roles in a major sports-betting scandal, as federal investigators say the two MLB players rigged pitches to help gamblers profit from inside information.

Cleveland Guardians News / Larry Brown Sports / November 10

Luis Ortiz and Emmanuel Clase are facing lengthy prison sentences

Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz have been indicted on federal charges related to an alleged gambling scheme, and they are facing lengthy prison sentences if convicted.

Cleveland Guardians News / Field Level Media / November 9

Guardians Emmanuel Clase, Luis Ortiz indicted in alleged betting scheme

Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz have been indicted after being accused of rigging bets in Major League Baseball games. The indictment was handed down earlier this week in U.S.

Cleveland Guardians News / Yardbarker / November 10

Guardians pitchers indicted on slew of sports betting charges

Both had been on indefinite administrative leave as MLB investigated allegations of sports gambling.

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Cleveland Guardians News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 9

Guardians' Emmanuel Clase, Luis Ortiz indicted on gambling charges

Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase, Luis Ortiz indicted on gambling charges

Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz have been indicted on charges involving sports betting.

Cleveland Guardians News / Yardbarker / October 27

Three questions facing the Guardians this offseason

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The Cleveland Guardians were not supposed to reach the postseason. Despite a 54-54 record at the trade deadline, the Guardians were sellers.

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Suspended Guardians pitchers blocked from playing in winter league

Suspended Guardians pitchers Luis Ortiz and Emmanuel Clase won't be permitted to play in the winter leagues while they wait for MLB's decision on its gambling investigation.

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Cleveland Guardians News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 31

Administrative leave for two Guardians pitchers extended

Administrative leave for Guardians pitchers extended 'until further notice'

The Guardians announced on Sunday that MLB and the MLB Players’ Association have jointly agreed to extend non-disciplinary administrative leave for hurlers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz “until further notice.”

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Cleveland Guardians News / FirstSportz / August 2

Emmanuel Clase’s MLB Future in Jeopardy as Locker Gets Cleared Amidst Sports Betting Investigation

Emmanuel Clase‘s MLB future is in huge jeopardy. Amidst the investigation by the league regarding sports betting, his locker room in the Cleveland Guardians clubhouse has been cleared.

Cleveland Guardians News / Field Level Media / July 18

MLB probe on Guardians' Luis Ortiz extended through Aug. 31

The non-disciplinary paid leave of Cleveland Guardians right-hander was extended through Aug. 31 amid an ongoing investigation, Major League Baseball announced Friday.

Cleveland Guardians News / Larry Brown Sports / July 18

New update emerges on Luis Ortiz gambling investigation

Ortiz was placed on paid administrative leave earlier this month amid a gambling investigation, and it will be quite a while before he is eligible to return.

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Cleveland Guardians News / Larry Brown Sports / July 4

Report: Luis Ortiz gambling investigation focused on two specific pitches

Major League Baseball is investigating Cleveland Guardians pitcher Luis Ortiz over allegations related to gambling, and some new information about the probe has emerged.

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