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Cleveland Pitchers Face Trial in Betting Scheme Scandal

3/21/2026

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Cleveland pitchers Clase and Ortiz were placed on paid leave in July amid a federal investigation into their alleged involvement in a betting scheme that began after Major League Baseball alerted federal authorities.
They face charges of wire fraud and conspiracy to influence contests, with a trial set for May 4, 2026.
Clase earns a $6 million salary.
Ortiz earns the league minimum of $780,000.
Both have pleaded not guilty.

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Story summary

Cleveland pitchers Clase and Ortiz were placed on paid leave in July amid a federal investigation into their alleged involvement in a betting scheme that began after Major League Baseball alerted federal authorities.
They face charges of wire fraud and conspiracy to influence contests, with a trial set for May 4, 2026.
Clase earns a $6 million salary.
Ortiz earns the league minimum of $780,000.
Both have pleaded not guilty.