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MLB Pitchers Charged with Game-Rigging Scandal

11/11/2025

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Luis Ortiz, a pitcher for Cleveland, and Emmanuel Clase face charges including wire fraud and bribery for allegedly rigging MLB games.
Ortiz was arrested in Boston and released on $500,000 bail with conditions, including surrendering his passport.
The indictment says Ortiz and Clase helped gamblers win significant amounts by throwing specific pitches.
Major League Baseball is cooperating with federal investigations into this corruption.

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Story summary

Luis Ortiz, a pitcher for Cleveland, and Emmanuel Clase face charges including wire fraud and bribery for allegedly rigging MLB games.
Ortiz was arrested in Boston and released on $500,000 bail with conditions, including surrendering his passport.
The indictment says Ortiz and Clase helped gamblers win significant amounts by throwing specific pitches.
Major League Baseball is cooperating with federal investigations into this corruption.