M.L.B. Limits Bets on Individual Pitches After Gambling Charges

Two Cleveland pitchers were accused of colluding with bettors. The league and its gambling company partners have put a $200 limit on wagers on individual pitches.

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Microbets, Parlays and Prop Bets: A Guide to the M.L.B. Gambling Scandal

Federal prosecutors say two pitchers for the Cleveland Guardians tipped off bettors about what pitches they would throw, setting up rigged “microbets.”

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Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz, Two MLB Pitchers, Charged in Gambling Investigation

Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz, pitchers for the Cleveland Guardians, were charged with sharing inside information about their pitches with bettors. Mr. Ortiz was arrested Sunday.

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Trump Urges Washington and Cleveland Sports Teams to Revert to Former Names

The president threatened to block a deal for the Washington Commanders’ new stadium if the team did not bow to his demand.

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Trump Urges Washington and Cleveland Sports Teams to Revert to Native American Names

The president threatened to block a deal for the Washington Commanders’ new stadium if the team did not bow to his demand.

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