URGENT: MLB Pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz Charged with Rigging Games

BREAKING NEWS: MLB Pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz Charged with Rigging Games Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz have been indicted on charges of taking bribes to throw certain types of pitches, including balls in the dirt instead of strikes, to help sports bettors win. The indictment, unsealed in federal court in Brooklyn, alleges the hurlers took thousands of dollars in payoffs to influence the outcome of games. The indictment claims Clase and Ortiz, who have been on non-disciplinary paid leave since July, took bribes to ensure successful bets on in-game prop bets, resulting in at least $460,000 in winnings for two unnamed gamblers from the Dominican Republic. The games in question took place in April, May, and June. Major League Baseball launched an investigation in July after noticing unusually high in-game betting activity when Clase and Ortiz pitched. The investigation led to the indictment and charges against the two pitchers. Clase and Ortiz are currently facing federal charges, and their status with the Cleveland Guardians remains uncertain. The team has not commented on the situation. This is a developing story, and further updates will be provided as more information becomes available. This is a developing story. The Associated Press reported the indictment, and further details may emerge as the investigation unfolds.