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Luis Ortiz appears in court over alleged MLB betting scheme

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Cleveland Guardians players Luis Ortiz and Emmanuel Clase were indicted over the weekend in an alleged betting scheme.

Breakdown
  • 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
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