A significant gambling scandal has erupted within Major League Baseball (MLB) as two pitchers from the Cleveland Guardians, Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz, have been indicted on charges related to an alleged pitch rigging scheme. The federal investigation accuses the players of accepting bribes to manipulate the outcomes of individual pitches, reportedly netting around $450,000 for bettors. In response to this scandal, MLB and partnered sportsbooks have announced new safeguards, including a cap on wagers for prop bets at $200 and the implementation of limits on pitch-level betting. Ortiz has been released on $500,000 bail and is set to appear in court to address the charges. The scandal raises pressing concerns about integrity in sports betting, prompting discussions about potential solutions to prevent similar incidents in the future.