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US sports betting crisis grows as MLB’s Clase and Ortiz indicted over alleged rigged pitches
- Indictments allege Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz tainted MLB games by rigging pitches for cash.
- Ortiz allegedly received $5,000 for throwing an intentional ball, according to prosecutors.
- Clase is accused of facilitating the scheme and also receiving payments, prosecutors say.
- The pair allegedly repeated the scheme in a later game, with Ortiz and Clase each getting $7,000.
- The indicted players face up to 65 years in prison if convicted on fraud, conspiracy and bribery charges.
- Ortiz earned $782,600 last season; Clase was paid $4.5 million as a top closer.
- Guardians stated they will cooperate with law enforcement and MLB during investigations.
- The MLB confirmed it cooperates with authorities as the case unfolds.
- This case echoes broader gambling concerns touching the NBA and other leagues.
- The indictment adds to ongoing scrutiny of betting activity in U.S. sports.
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