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The Cleveland pitchers face charges of taking bribes to manipulate pitches, allegedly helping bettors win $460,000 through rigged prop bets.
Guardians pitchers Clase, Ortiz set for May trial in betting scandal
The Cleveland pitchers face charges of taking bribes to manipulate pitches, allegedly helping bettors win $460,000 through rigged prop bets.
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December 2, 2025 at 11:30 PM
The Cleveland pitchers face charges of taking bribes to manipulate pitches, allegedly helping bettors win $460,000 through rigged prop bets.
"What the Guardians desperately need are one or two experienced hitters to pair with Ramirez and Kwan. If they hit right-handed, so much the better because of Cleveland’s dominant left-handed hitting lineup," writes beat writer Paul Hoynes.
Guardians need bats for a serious chance at a World Series — here are some they could pursue: Paul Hoynes
The Guardians need to improve their offense for 2026 so they can continue to pursue a World Series victory.
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December 2, 2025 at 9:05 PM
"What the Guardians desperately need are one or two experienced hitters to pair with Ramirez and Kwan. If they hit right-handed, so much the better because of Cleveland’s dominant left-handed hitting lineup," writes beat writer Paul Hoynes.
The Guardians are now offering a variety of ticket packages and special deals during Cyber Week, including six packs, voucher plans and suite rentals available exclusively Dec. 1-7.
Guardians launch Cyber Week ticket sales for 2026 season
Guardians fans seeking early access to opening day tickets can find deals online this week.
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December 1, 2025 at 9:34 PM
The Guardians are now offering a variety of ticket packages and special deals during Cyber Week, including six packs, voucher plans and suite rentals available exclusively Dec. 1-7.
Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz are headed to court Tuesday for a status conference in the Eastern District of New York, marking a critical juncture in the federal gambling case that has rocked the Guardians and Major League Baseball.
Emmanuel Clase, Luis Ortiz face upcoming court date as MLB seeks to resolve investigation by spring training
Embattled Cleveland relievers head to a status conference in federal court as MLB's timeline goals for imposing penalties become more clear.
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December 1, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz are headed to court Tuesday for a status conference in the Eastern District of New York, marking a critical juncture in the federal gambling case that has rocked the Guardians and Major League Baseball.
As new gambling allegations rock pro sports, it’s worth remembering where it all started. The notorious 1951 CCNY point-shaving scandal shows how deep the problem runs — and how little has changed.
Gambling allegations are nothing new: Remembering the famed 1951 scandal
A 1998 documentary that lives on streaming reveals how a 1951 scandal rocked college basketball almost 75 years ago.
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November 26, 2025 at 1:03 AM
As new gambling allegations rock pro sports, it’s worth remembering where it all started. The notorious 1951 CCNY point-shaving scandal shows how deep the problem runs — and how little has changed.
Ever wanted to hold a piece of Cleveland sports history? Now’s your chance.
6 Cleveland sports items including 2016 World Series balls up for auction
The auction is open until Dec. 10.
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November 25, 2025 at 12:27 AM
Ever wanted to hold a piece of Cleveland sports history? Now’s your chance.
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Could José Ramírez eventually surpass Bob Feller as the greatest player in franchise history? Let us know your thoughts, Cleveland!
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Could José Ramírez eventually surpass Bob Feller as the greatest player in franchise history? Let us know your thoughts, Cleveland!
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November 24, 2025 at 7:29 PM
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Could José Ramírez eventually surpass Bob Feller as the greatest player in franchise history? Let us know your thoughts, Cleveland!
Picture: Joshua Gunter, Cleveland.com
Could José Ramírez eventually surpass Bob Feller as the greatest player in franchise history? Let us know your thoughts, Cleveland!
Picture: Joshua Gunter, Cleveland.com
As expected, All-Star left fielder Steven Kwan was among the remaining unsigned 32 arbitration-eligible and pre-arbitration players on Cleveland’s 40-man roster who were tendered contracts.
Guardians tender contract to Steven Kwan, avoid arbitration with three others
Will Brennan, Sam Hentges and Nic Enright were not tendered 2026 contracts by the Guardians and are now free agents.
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November 22, 2025 at 1:02 AM
As expected, All-Star left fielder Steven Kwan was among the remaining unsigned 32 arbitration-eligible and pre-arbitration players on Cleveland’s 40-man roster who were tendered contracts.
MLB will continue to produce the Guardians games, which will be available on MLB platforms in addition to the ESPN app.
Guardians’ TV rights acquired by ESPN in $1.65 billion MLB deal
ESPN gives fans anothers way to watch the Guardians in 2026.
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November 20, 2025 at 12:33 PM
MLB will continue to produce the Guardians games, which will be available on MLB platforms in addition to the ESPN app.
Milan Tolentino, Trenton Denholm, and Ryan Webb are among notable Cleveland prospects left exposed as teams circle for potential Rule 5 steals at winter meetings.
Guardians risk losing top talent in Rule 5 draft after protecting four prospects
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November 19, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Milan Tolentino, Trenton Denholm, and Ryan Webb are among notable Cleveland prospects left exposed as teams circle for potential Rule 5 steals at winter meetings.
Two players who helped revitalize baseball in Cleveland in the 1990s are running out of time to gain entry into the Hall of Fame in Cooperstown.
Former Cleveland greats running out of time on Cooperstown Hall of Fame ballot
The Hall of Fame dreams of two former Indians' stars from the 1990s are fading.
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November 18, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Two players who helped revitalize baseball in Cleveland in the 1990s are running out of time to gain entry into the Hall of Fame in Cooperstown.
In case you missed it: On Tuesday, Guardians manager Stephen Vogt was named American League Manager of the Year for the second time in as many years by the Baseball Writers Association of America.
Guardians’ Stephen Vogt, Brewers’ Pat Murphy repeat as AL, NL Managers of the Year
Stephen Vogt, winner of his second AL Manager of the Year award, is the first Cleveland manager to lead his team to the postseason in his first two years as manager.
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November 15, 2025 at 6:33 PM
In case you missed it: On Tuesday, Guardians manager Stephen Vogt was named American League Manager of the Year for the second time in as many years by the Baseball Writers Association of America.
In 2023, Emmanuel Clase not only was on his way to becoming the Guardians’ all-time saves leader, he also was giving insider information to gamblers on when he would throw rigged pitches during games, federal prosecutors say.
Federal prosecutors say Guardians’ Emmanuel Clase lived a double life: record-setting closer, pitch fixer
Closer Emmanuel Clase was at the center of the Guardians' pitch fixing scandal.
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November 15, 2025 at 3:16 PM
In 2023, Emmanuel Clase not only was on his way to becoming the Guardians’ all-time saves leader, he also was giving insider information to gamblers on when he would throw rigged pitches during games, federal prosecutors say.
Cleveland’s superstar third baseman has now finished in the top three of MVP voting four times in his career without taking home the trophy.
Forever the bridesmaid: Is José Ramírez doomed to runner-up status in MVP races?
Cleveland's star third baseman finishes third in AL MVP voting while earning All-MLB First Team honors, continuing a pattern that has haunted the Guardians franchise since Al Rosen's 1953 MVP win.
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November 15, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Cleveland’s superstar third baseman has now finished in the top three of MVP voting four times in his career without taking home the trophy.
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The honor, announced during the 2025 MLB Awards show, underscored another season in which Ramírez served as the heartbeat of the Guardians’ lineup.
The honor, announced during the 2025 MLB Awards show, underscored another season in which Ramírez served as the heartbeat of the Guardians’ lineup.
November 14, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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The honor, announced during the 2025 MLB Awards show, underscored another season in which Ramírez served as the heartbeat of the Guardians’ lineup.
The honor, announced during the 2025 MLB Awards show, underscored another season in which Ramírez served as the heartbeat of the Guardians’ lineup.
Authorities hustled Clase, 27 — the best reliever in baseball since 2022 — to his arraignment in U.S. District Court in Brooklyn, part of a scandal that has left Major League Baseball reeling.
Guardians’ Clase, seeking to save his career, surrenders to federal agents in New York
Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase began the legal fight to save his career Thursday when he denied charges that he took part in a scheme to doctor pitches that he threw to help gamblers.
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November 13, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Authorities hustled Clase, 27 — the best reliever in baseball since 2022 — to his arraignment in U.S. District Court in Brooklyn, part of a scandal that has left Major League Baseball reeling.
Ortiz was arrested Sunday and entered a plea of not guilty Wednesday. Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase is expected to appear in court Thursday.
Guardians’ pitcher Luis Ortiz denies allegations in betting scandal during court appearance
Guardians pitcher Luis Ortiz denied charges Wednesday that accuse him of being part of a wide-ranging gambling case tied his work on the mound.
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November 12, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Ortiz was arrested Sunday and entered a plea of not guilty Wednesday. Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase is expected to appear in court Thursday.
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Stephen Vogt just became the first manager ever to win the AL Manager of the Year award in his first two seasons — has he earned a contract extension with the Guardians?
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Stephen Vogt just became the first manager ever to win the AL Manager of the Year award in his first two seasons — has he earned a contract extension with the Guardians?
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November 12, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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Stephen Vogt just became the first manager ever to win the AL Manager of the Year award in his first two seasons — has he earned a contract extension with the Guardians?
Picture: John Kuntz, cleveland.com
Stephen Vogt just became the first manager ever to win the AL Manager of the Year award in his first two seasons — has he earned a contract extension with the Guardians?
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There's potentially $10 million that the frugal Guardians could have tied up in a player that may have thrown his last pitch in the big leagues.
Are Guardians on the hook for guaranteed portions of Emmanuel Clase’s contract?
The guaranteed portions of Emmanuel Clase's contract are worth $10 million.
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November 12, 2025 at 3:05 PM
There's potentially $10 million that the frugal Guardians could have tied up in a player that may have thrown his last pitch in the big leagues.
Let's hear it for Vogt, who is the only manager to win the award in his first two seasons on the job.
Guardians’ Stephen Vogt, Brewers’ Pat Murphy repeat as AL, NL Managers of the Year
Stephen Vogt, winner of his second AL Manager of the Year award, is the first Cleveland manager to lead his team to the postseason in his first two years as manager.
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November 12, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Let's hear it for Vogt, who is the only manager to win the award in his first two seasons on the job.
DeWine spokesman Dan Tierney said Tuesday that the feedback the governor has received is that the MLB’s new microprop bet limits should hopefully address the problem, and that they are a model for other pro sports leagues to adopt.
Gov. Mike DeWine softens stance on ‘prop’ bets, embraces MLB’s new limits on in-game wagers
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, who had called for a total ban on bets on individual sports players' performances, now appears satisfied with MLB's newly announced limits on such wagers.
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November 12, 2025 at 12:33 AM
DeWine spokesman Dan Tierney said Tuesday that the feedback the governor has received is that the MLB’s new microprop bet limits should hopefully address the problem, and that they are a model for other pro sports leagues to adopt.
According to the indictment, Clase started throwing rigged pitches for profit in April 2023. In 2025, he brought Ortiz into the scam after the Guardians acquired him from Pittsburgh following the 2024 season. Details on what transpired: https://l.cleveland.com/gt47yj
November 11, 2025 at 4:03 PM
According to the indictment, Clase started throwing rigged pitches for profit in April 2023. In 2025, he brought Ortiz into the scam after the Guardians acquired him from Pittsburgh following the 2024 season. Details on what transpired: https://l.cleveland.com/gt47yj
Major League Baseball has implemented new restrictions on pitch-level betting markets, capping individual wagers at $200 and prohibiting those bets from being included in parlays, effective immediately.
MLB, sportsbook partners restrict bets on individual pitches in response to Emmanuel Clase-Luis Ortiz investigation
Micro-bets will be capped at $200 and excluded from parlays under the latest agreement between MLB and its sportsbook partners.
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November 10, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Major League Baseball has implemented new restrictions on pitch-level betting markets, capping individual wagers at $200 and prohibiting those bets from being included in parlays, effective immediately.
Following his indictment on federal gambling charges that could land him in prison for up to 65 years, Guardians pitcher Luis Ortiz released a statement Sunday through his attorney declaring his innocence and vowing to fight the charges.
Guardians’ Luis Ortiz releases statement declaring his innocence on gambling charges, vows to fight in court
Luis Ortiz and his Guardians teammate, Emmanuel Clase, both face multiple federal charges related to illegal gambling activities.
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November 10, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Following his indictment on federal gambling charges that could land him in prison for up to 65 years, Guardians pitcher Luis Ortiz released a statement Sunday through his attorney declaring his innocence and vowing to fight the charges.
Federal prosecutors in New York have indicted two Guardians right-handers — Luis Ortiz and Emmanuel Clase — for their alleged roles in a scheme to fix bets on pitches thrown in Major League Baseball games dating back to May 2023.
Emmanuel Clase, Luis Ortiz indicted on federal gambling charges; both face up to 65 years in prison if convicted
Authorities arrested Luis Ortiz on Sunday in Boston on gambling charges. Emmanuel Clase is not in custody, according to multiple reports.
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November 9, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Federal prosecutors in New York have indicted two Guardians right-handers — Luis Ortiz and Emmanuel Clase — for their alleged roles in a scheme to fix bets on pitches thrown in Major League Baseball games dating back to May 2023.