Major League Baseball pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz face serious charges, including wire fraud, money laundering, and violating MLB rules, allegedly for rigging bets in games. The Justice Department claims victims include sports betting platforms, the Guardians team, and MLB itself. The pitchers, who earned millions, are accused of receiving payments for their involvement. If convicted, they could face significant prison time.

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