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Guardians Pitcher Emmanuel Clase Accused in 48-Game Betting Scheme
sports24 days ago

Guardians Pitcher Emmanuel Clase Accused in 48-Game Betting Scheme

Federal prosecutors accuse Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase and teammate Luis Ortiz of a wire‑fraud conspiracy and bribery to influence sports contests, alleging Clase coordinated with gamblers to fix outcomes in 48 games from May 2023 through July 2025 and even bankrolled some bets; the case could cast a large shadow over the 2024–25 seasons, with potentially millions in fraudulent winnings and a jury trial set for May 4, 2026. If convicted on all counts, Clase could face up to 65 years in prison.

Ramírez Poised for Long-Term Cleveland Stay as Guardians Near $106M Deal
sports1 month ago

Ramírez Poised for Long-Term Cleveland Stay as Guardians Near $106M Deal

The Cleveland Guardians are nearing a four-year, $106 million extension for José Ramírez that would keep the All-Star third baseman in Cleveland through his 40th birthday. The deal would include about $70 million of future salary deferred and contain no opt-outs, reflecting Ramírez’s status as the franchise cornerstone and his expressed preference to stay with one team, following momentum from prior talks and near-trade considerations.

Guardians Near Jose Ramirez Extension, Keeping Star Through 2032
sports1 month ago

Guardians Near Jose Ramirez Extension, Keeping Star Through 2032

The Cleveland Guardians are nearing a multi-year extension with Jose Ramirez that would keep the third baseman in Cleveland through the 2032 season, adding about $106 million in new money for 2029–2032 while restructuring the existing $175 million obligation to include roughly $70 million of deferred payments, thereby balancing payroll flexibility with a one-team legend's continued production.

Guardians and Tigers Clash in Decisive Game 3
sports5 months ago

Guardians and Tigers Clash in Decisive Game 3

The Cleveland Guardians and Detroit Tigers are playing a winner-take-all game in the AL Wild Card Series, with the winner advancing to face the Seattle Mariners in the AL Division Series. The Guardians evened the series with a 6-1 victory, highlighted by key home runs and strong bullpen performance, in a game that featured historic playoff circumstances with three winner-take-all games in one day.

Tarik Skubal Visits Injured Guardians' David Fry After Fastball Incident
sports5 months ago

Tarik Skubal Visits Injured Guardians' David Fry After Fastball Incident

Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal visited Cleveland's David Fry in the hospital after Fry was hit in the face by a 99 mph fastball during a game, suffering facial and nasal fractures but expected to recover fully. Skubal was upset and wanted to check on Fry, leading to a hospital visit with Guardians' manager Stephen Vogt and players, who reported Fry is in good spirits despite the injury.

Guardians' David Fry sidelined for 6-8 weeks with facial fractures after being hit by pitch
sports5 months ago

Guardians' David Fry sidelined for 6-8 weeks with facial fractures after being hit by pitch

Cleveland Guardians' David Fry, hit in the face by a fastball, will avoid surgery and is expected to recover in 6-8 weeks, despite facial fractures. The injury occurred during a game against the Tigers, overshadowing Cleveland's recent winning streak and division race. Fry's season has been disrupted by injuries, but he remains a key player for the team.