Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz head toward May trial in federal betting case

Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz face a high-stakes federal trial starting May 4, 2026, accused of manipulating pitch patterns for Dominican gambling rings. Prosecutors allege they conspired to throw specific pitches, potentially earning gamblers over $450,000. Both pitchers have pleaded not guilty, with a conviction threatening their MLB careers and impacting the league's integrity.

Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz head toward May trial in federal betting case
Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz face a high-stakes federal trial starting May 4, 2026, accused of manipulating pitch patterns for Dominican gambling rings. Prosecutors allege they conspired to throw specific pitches, potentially earning gamblers over $450,000. Both pitchers have pleaded not guilty, with a conviction threatening their MLB careers and impacting the league's integrity.