Jul 6, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians relief pitcher Emmanuel Clase (48) reacts after giving up a run on a wild pitch during the ninth inning against the Detroit Tigers at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images
(Reuters) -Cleveland Guardians pitcher Emmanuel Clase pleaded not guilty in Brooklyn federal court on Thursday to charges accusing him of rigging bets on his pitches during MLB games.
Clase, an MLB All-Star and Cleveland’s all-time saves leader, appeared in Brooklyn federal court and answered questions through a Spanish interpreter. His lawyer entered the plea on his behalf.
