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MLB Integrity at Risk Amid Gambling Partnerships and Scandal

2/12/2026

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MLB owners discussed partnerships with prediction markets Polymarket and Kalshi.
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred noted integrity protections are essential.
New York Attorney General Letitia James warned the markets could be unregulated gambling and could violate state laws.
A court filing revealed that player Clase's involvement in pitch-rigging spanned at least 48 games over two years.
The disclosure raises concerns about the league's integrity monitoring.

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MLB owners discussed partnerships with prediction markets Polymarket and Kalshi.
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred noted integrity protections are essential.
New York Attorney General Letitia James warned the markets could be unregulated gambling and could violate state laws.
A court filing revealed that player Clase's involvement in pitch-rigging spanned at least 48 games over two years.
The disclosure raises concerns about the league's integrity monitoring.