Cleveland Guardians players Luis Ortiz and Emmanuel Clase were indicted over the weekend in an alleged betting scheme.
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- A 23-page indictment was unsealed in Brooklyn detailing allegations against Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Classe and Luis Ortiz.
- Prosecutors allege the players rigged pitches to help bettors win about $450,000. 8s
- Ortiz and Classe have been on paid leave since July and face multiple charges including wire fraud, conspiracy, and bribery. 22s
- Luis Ortiz appeared in a Boston courtroom and could face up to 65 years in prison if convicted. 45s
- MLB and sportsbooks have set a new $200 nationwide limit on pitch bets and reinforced a strict zero tolerance policy for player betting. 1m 3s