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MLB pitcher faces federal judge for alleged gambling, rigging schemes
Luis Ortiz, a pitcher for the Cleveland Guardians, posted $500,000 bond Monday at Moakley Federal Courthouse to charges accusing him and a teammate of rigging prop bets for profit.

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MLB cracks down with new betting limit after Cleveland pitchers charged in gambling scheme
MLB pitcher charged in scheme to rig bets appears in federal court in Boston
Cleveland’s Ortiz to appear in court over allegations he took bribes to rig pitches
BOSTON (AP) — Cleveland Guardians pitcher Luis Ortiz is due in court Monday on charges accusing him and teammate Emmanuel Clase of taking bribes to help bettors in their native Dominican Republic win ...

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2 Major League Baseball Pitchers Are Charged in Gambling Investigation
MLB pitchers charged with taking bribes to rig pitches for bettors
MLB pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz charged with taking bribes to rig pitches for bettors
Ortiz’s lawyer, Chris Georgalis, said in a statement that his client was innocent and “has never, and would never, improperly influence a game — not for anyone and not for anything.”

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MLB gambling scandal updates: Latest news on Emmanuel Clase, Luis Ortiz arrests in connection to rigged pitch bets
Two MLB stars indicted in gambling-scheme that saw them rig pitches to help bettors, feds say

Astros pitcher Framber Valdez creates buzz with intriguing move amid MLB free agency

Houston Astros ace Framber Valdez meets with teams at the MLB GM Meetings, creating major free agency buzz this offseason.

Guardians pitchers indicted in gambling scheme involving MLB games

Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz were indicted on charges related to an gambling scheme on Sunday months after they were placed on leave.

Why Former MLB Prospect Turned KBO Pitching Ace Makes Sense for Giants

The San Francisco Giants are looking for at least one starting pitcher this offseason but may not want to break the bank to do it.
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