Prosecutors narrow Clase gambling case to 18 pitches

Court filings identify 18 specific pitches thrown by Emmanuel Clase across three seasons, ahead of a November trial.

The hit

Federal prosecutors have narrowed their gambling case against Cleveland Guardians pitcher Emmanuel Clase to 18 specific pitches, according to new court filings reported by Casino.org. The pitches span three seasons, including one thrown during the 2024 MLB playoffs. Prosecutors allege Clase gave bettors advance information about certain pitches.

Why it matters

Bettors then allegedly wagered on outcomes such as pitch type, velocity & whether pitches would be called balls or strikes, according to ESPN reporting. A February filing had already identified suspect Clase pitches from at least 48 games over two years.

The record

Pitches now charged	18, thrown across 17 games (prosecutors, per court filings)
Games originally flagged	at least 48 games over two years (court documents, February)
Fraudulent winnings alleged (Clase scheme)	at least $400,000 generated by bettors (prosecutors)
Fraudulent winnings alleged (Ortiz scheme)	at least $60,000 generated by co-conspirators (prosecutors)
Indictment date	November 2025, both Clase & Luis Ortiz charged
Maximum sentence	65 years in prison, each defendant if convicted

What happens next

Both Clase & Ortiz have pleaded not guilty & are due to stand trial in November.

Sources: Clase Gambling Case Narrows to 18 Pitches Ahead of Trial

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