Guardians' Clase Pleads Not Guilty in Pitch-Rigging Case

Guardians pitcher Emmanuel Clase pleaded not guilty to a rewritten indictment in Brooklyn federal court regarding a pitch-rigging scheme. Accused of colluding with bettors to win over $460,000, Clase faces charges including wire fraud conspiracy. The trial is likely postponed until October. Allegations include using code words for pitches and signaling during a May 2025 game to influence bets, winning $27,000. Clase, a three-time All-Star, has been on non-disciplinary paid leave since July, with prosecutors stating he began providing info in 2023.