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Guardians' Clase and Ortiz called 'cheaters' at pitch-rigging trial

Original: Guardians' Clase, Ortiz described as 'cheaters' at pitch-rigging trial

Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz were described as 'cheaters' during a trial over allegations they rigged pitches so bettors could profit. Prosecutors and witnesses painted the two relievers as willing participants in a scheme tied to sports gambling, a case that has cast a shadow over Major League Baseball and renewed scrutiny of betting's reach into the sport.

Why now: The trial is producing dramatic testimony about alleged pitch-rigging for gamblers, touching baseball's integrity at a time of exploding sports betting.

Emmanuel ClaseLuis OrtizCleveland GuardiansMajor League Baseball

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• Guardians' Clase, Ortiz described as 'cheaters' at pitch-rigging trial · ESPN

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