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Podcast: Locked On MLB - Daily Podcast On Major League Baseball
Episode: SCANDAL: Cleveland Guardians Pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz INDICTED in Gambling Scheme | Baseball's INTEGRITY at Stake
Description: Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz face indictment on gambling charges related to rigging pitch bets. Could this scandal rival the 1919 Black Sox?The episode examines why gambling poses a greater threat to baseball's integrity than performance-enhancing drugs, exploring how Clase's dominant regular season—just 5 earned runs allowed—contrasted sharply with his postseason collapse that saw him surrender 8 runs. Historical parallels emerge through suspected fixes in the 1914, 1918, and 1919 World Series, revealing a pattern that makes fans question what's legitimate on the field. The discussion tackles Pete Rose's lifetime ban, arguing that betting introduces motivations beyond winn...