Cleveland Guardians pitchers Luis Ortiz and Emmanuel Clase have been indicted on fraud, conspiracy, and bribery charges for allegedly manipulating bets on individual pitches. Ortiz appeared for an arraignment hearing at the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York in Brooklyn on November 12, 2025. The trial, which marks a significant step in Major League Baseball's efforts to address gambling-related corruption, is now underway.
Guardians Pitchers Face Trial in Pitch-Rigging Scheme
