Major League Baseball players Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz face federal charges for allegedly manipulating pitches for betting purposes, a scheme that could land them significant prison time. The players, both pitchers for the Cleveland Guardians, are accused of intentionally throwing balls to facilitate bets on balls versus strikes, with Ortiz receiving thousands of dollars for his involvement. The situation highlights the risks associated with prop bets and microbets, which can be easily manipulated and lead to corruption by gambling interests.

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