The Department of Justice says two Cleveland Guardians pitchers deliberately threw specific pitches to help a circle of bettors reap huge winnings.
Federal prosecutors allege a scheme in which Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz provided inside information about pitch type and location, sometimes during games, so associates could place prop bets with foreknowledge of the outcome. Prosecutors say those rigged wagers generated at least £308,000 ($400,000) for bettors connected to the scheme, and that the players were paid or otherwise rewarded in cash and kickbacks. The league and the club say they are cooperating with investigators while the criminal case proceeds.
