Guardians' star closer Emmanuel Clase remains benched amid a gambling probe, now blocked from both Dominican and Venezuelan winter leagues after a mysterious suspension since July. Teammate Luis Ortiz faces similar allegations involving suspicious betting patterns, potentially risking lifetime bans for both. Despite these setbacks, the Guardians clinched their division title in a stunning comeback, though their playoff hopes were dashed by the Detroit Tigers.

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