On November tenth, two Cleveland Guardians pitchers, Luis Leandro Ortiz Ribera and Emmanuel Clase de la Cruz, were indicted for allegedly rigging bets on pitches during games. This is part of a broader crackdown on gambling in professional sports, following the arrest of an NBA player and coach last month. The defendants are accused of colluding with gambling insiders, depriving the team and league of honest services, and defrauding online betting platforms. Ortiz Riberas attorney maintains his clients innocence, while allegations against the pitchers have been circulating since July due to suspicious betting activity. This case underscores the growing popularity and potential vulnerabilities of prop bets, leading several states to reconsider allowing them.
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