The biggest news in Major League Baseball in quite some time happened on Sunday as two Cleveland Guardians pitchers were indicted for allegedly rigging pitches. Closer Emmanuel Clase and starting pitcher Luis Ortiz have been accused of reducing the velocity of pitches and throwing pitches not remotely near the strike zone. In fact, Ortiz and Clase were getting paid $7,000 each for throwing a pitch in the dirt according to Sports Illustrated. Here is the reaction on X.
🚨 MLB SCANDAL: Guardians stars Emmanuel Clase & Luis Ortiz INDICTED for RIGGING PITCHES to cash in on bets!
Ortiz BUSTED at Boston airport—$5K bribes for intentional balls. Clase allegedly netted bettors $400K. Up to 65 YRS in prison!
Who’s next? ⚾💸🔒#MLB #Guardians… pic.twitter.com/vvkTavI4mI
— PatriotForJesus (@PatriotForJesus) November 9, 2025
