Trial proceedings begin for Guardians pitchers facing four counts tied to alleged pitch rigging

Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz face four criminal counts tied to an alleged sports betting conspiracy involving pitch rigging. Proceedings began November 2 at a Brooklyn federal courthouse. Two potential jurors acknowledged previously betting on Guardians games, and jury selection was set to continue November 3. Potential MLB witnesses include Guardians GM Mike Chernoff and catchers Austin Hedges, Bo Naylor and Mike Zunino.