Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz indicted for taking bribes to throw pitches and rig bets, sparking MLB betting scandal.
Patrick Zalupski's group finalized a $1.7 billion purchase of the Rays, aiming to keep the team in Tampa Bay. They are searching for a site for a new domed stadium with amenities, while work continues on Tropicana Field. The team has struggled with attendance but remains competitive on the field.
Major League Baseball announced new restrictions on pitch-level prop bets following indictments of Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz for allegedly taking bribes to influence specific pitches. The league aims to protect game integrity as investigations reveal vulnerabilities in micro-betting, which can be manipulated by individual players. The move comes amid broader concerns across North American sports about betting-related corruption.