- Former Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz go on trial Monday in Brooklyn, accused of taking bribes and helping gamblers win at least $460,000 by sharing pitch information; both plead not guilty and are on nondisciplinary leave.
- Clase is a high-profile three-time All-Star and two-time AL Reliever of the Year — the case could end their careers and carries potential criminal penalties; several players and baseball executives are expected to testify.
- MLB and the Guardians cooperated with investigators; defense says the pitchers were simply varying pitches strategically, and a judge recently barred prosecutors from using late-disclosed tax evidence.
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