Former Pirates pitcher Luis Ortiz has been arrested and indicted alongside Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase in a shocking federal sports betting and pitch-rigging scandal. We break down the full indictment, explain how the scheme allegedly worked, and discuss what it means for Major League Baseball’s integrity moving forward.

Plus — Pirates prospects Tony Blanco Jr. and Esmerlyn Valdez shine in the Arizona Fall League, with Blanco winning the Home Run Derby and both earning Fall Stars Game nods. And the Pirates quietly sign LHP Joe La Sorsa to a one-year deal.

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