"Members of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, which oversees professional sports, called the allegations against Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz "markedly more serious" than other recent betting incidents in baseball. Federal prosecutors on Sunday indicted Clase and Ortiz and accused them of rigging individual pitches over multiple games so gambling associates could profit on wagers."
"'How did MLB catch Marcano and ban him for life but failed to notice Clase allegedly rigging pitches for two years?' the letter states. 'The integrity of the game is paramount. MLB has every interest in ensuring baseball is free from influence and manipulation. ... But in light of these recent developments, MLB must clearly demonstrate how it is meeting its responsibility to safeguard America's pastime.'"
Members of Congress sent a letter to MLB commissioner Rob Manfred expressing concern about a new integrity crisis and seeking answers about an alleged betting scheme involving two Cleveland Guardians pitchers. Senators Ted Cruz and Maria Cantwell called allegations against Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz markedly more serious than other recent baseball betting incidents. Federal prosecutors indicted Clase and Ortiz, accusing them of rigging individual pitches over multiple games to benefit gambling associates. The Senate Committee requested documentation on when and how MLB became aware, league betting policies, and details of investigations since Jan. 1, 2020, by Dec. 5. ESPN reached out to MLB for comment.
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