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MLB Guardians gambling scandal 2026
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FIRST ENTRY NOV 07
NOV 07 · Day 1
MLB catcher testifies in Guardians pitchers' gambling case
Naylor was shown dozens of clips of pitches thrown by Clase and Ortiz in 2025 when questioned by defense lawyers for the pitchers.
Ortiz allegedly joined the scheme in June 2025.
Ortiz has a lifetime 4.36 ERA, with his best season coming in 2024 with a 3.32 ERA.
NOV 07 · Day 1
Government witness says Ohtani scandal dried up inside betting info on Clase pitches
Clase's defense team argued that the phrase "killing the first two chickens" in text messages referred to cockfighting, which is legal in the Dominican Republic.
Clase has been accused of rigging 18 pitches across three seasons in conspiracy with bettors.
Bettors allegedly won $400,000 from betting platforms on pitches thrown by Clase between 2023 and 2025.
“Our defense is the same today as it was in opening: This is a case about big talk and small bets,”
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