MLB pitch-rigging case witness testifies he stopped getting tips after Shohei Ohtani interpreter scandal
The Guardians’ pitch rigging case has yet another interesting wrinkle.

The Guardians’ pitch rigging case has yet another interesting wrinkle.

MLB free agency is underway, and the Cleveland Guardians are already making moves to improve the roster for next season. On Friday, the club managed to acquire an infielder who was previously traded away from the organization in 2024. Reports indicate that the Guardians claimed infielder Jose Tena off waivers from the Washington Nationals, according […] The post Guardians bring infielder back who they traded away in 2024 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Cleveland Guardians are heading into the weekend with an old friend on their side. They’ve added Jose Tena to their roster with a sudden move on Friday to take him off the hands of the Washington Nationals. It’s a move with a chance to impact the Guardians’ 2027 MLB roster, and with the start […] The post Guardians Bring Back Old Friend With Sudden Roster Move appeared first on HEAVY.

The St. Louis Cardinals have promoted Rob Cerfolio to the general manager position, the team announced Friday. Cerfolio is set to serve as the Cardinals’ first general manager since Chaim Bloom became the president of baseball operations in 2025. The announcement comes not long after Cardinals former assistant GM Randy Flores was hired as the […] The post Cardinals hire first general manager in Chaim Bloom era appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Cleveland Guardians are supposedly going to consider trading Steven Kwan this offseason. But if so, where have the rumors gone? The World Series ended more than a week ago, but there’s been little to no buzz about a Kwan trade. Sure, there are still speculative articles naming trade candidates going more off of vibes […] The post Guardians’ Steven Kwan Trade Outlook Slows appeared first on HEAVY.

The Cleveland Guardians have spent much of the last decade trying to get better hitting production from their outfield. That has led to a rotating cast of characters out on the grass at Progressive Field, many of whom have gone on to play elsewhere instead. One of those guys is now a free agent after […] The post Guardians’ Ex-Outfielder Hits Free Agency From Giants appeared first on HEAVY.

“I didn’t know that before,” he said. “I didn’t know that until the situation.”

The MLB offseason has arrived. With the Los Angeles Dodgers finally not winning the World Series, and with smaller-market teams that have built internally, like the Tampa Bay Rays and Milwaukee Bucks, having competed for the title of champion, every team has a greater sense of optimism going forward. Of course, teams are contemplating which […] The post Ranking top MLB trade candidates during 2026-27 offseason appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Federal prosecutors made several aggressive opening remarks during Wednesday’s start of the gambling fraud trial of Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz. “The defendants, Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz, are cheaters,” Assistant U.S. Attorney Rebecca Urquiola told jurors. Prosecutors allege the pitchers threw intentional pitches to help gamblers win Major League Baseball prop […] The post Federal Prosecutors Call Cleveland Guardians Pitchers ‘Cheaters’ As MLB Gambling Fraud Trial Begins appeared first on BroBible.

The Toronto Blue Jays underperformed in a major way during the 2026 season.They finished this campaign last in the AL East with a 79-83 record and missed the playoffs.Now, they are entering a crucial offseason because of it.Former Toronto Blue Jays Pitcher Becomes Free AgentAccording to Baseball America, former Blue Jays pitcher Ryan Borucki has […] The post Former Toronto Blue Jays 32-Year-Old Pitcher Abruptly Becomes Free Agent appeared first on HEAVY.

The MLB offseason has officially begun as the Milwaukee Brewers won the World Series last Wednesday. Now the Brewers, as well as other teams, are preparing to make offseason moves. This offseason has a specific obstacle given the expectation of a lockout as MLB and the MLBPA work to come to terms on a new […] The post MLB Power Rankings: 1 move each team must make this offseason after Brewers’ World Series win appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Philadelphia Phillies are coming off a solid regular season.However, they lost to the Atlanta Braves in the Wild Card Series.Their final game was on October 1 when they lost by a score of 6-2.9-Year Player Immediately Leaves Phillies OrganizationThis week, news came out that Kolby Allard has elected free agency.He will be available to […] The post 9-Year MLB Player Immediately Leaves Philadelphia Phillies Organization appeared first on HEAVY.

Foster Griffin offers innings and control as a possible Padres addition. His actual and expected ERA give San Diego two different numbers to evaluate. The post Padres Predicted to Add All-Star With a Number Worth Watching appeared first on HEAVY.

The Seattle Mariners are hiring a new manager after moving on from Dan Wilson following an underwhelming 2026 season. According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, Seattle is set to hire Jason Kanzler — who most recently served as the Chicago Cubs’ director of player development. Kanzler has no big league managing experience. The Mariners […] The post Mariners hire Dan Wilson’s manager replacement from Cubs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Chicago Cubs are entering this offseason with the goal of strengthening their roster. After a disappointing postseason, it is clear that Chicago needs to bring in some upgrades this offseason. This is especially the case when it comes to their pitching rotation. Due to this, the Cubs are now being predicted to sign one […] The post Chicago Cubs Predicted to Sign Star Pitcher to $110M Deal in Huge Move appeared first on HEAVY.

The trial for Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz is underway in Brooklyn. It began Monday, with the former Cleveland Guardians pitchers facing four criminal counts related to pitch rigging as part of a sports betting conspiracy. It’s a trial with fascinating implications on MLB and its relation to sports betting going forward. Trial proceedings begin […] The post 3 Guardians Catchers Called as Witnesses in Emmanuel Clase Trial appeared first on HEAVY.

The Toronto Blue Jays came into the year with a high-profile roster.That said, just one year after reaching Game 7 of the World Series they were unable to make the MLB playoffs in 2026.Ex-Toronto Blue Jays Pitcher Becomes Free AgentThis week, a former Blue Jays pitcher became a free agent.Matt Boyd (most recently with the […] The post Ex-Toronto Blue Jays Pitcher Immediately Becomes Free Agent appeared first on HEAVY.

"He fits better than Teoscar Hernandez" - Ex-Reds GM gives Dodgers a reason to pursue Guardians All-Star Sportskeeda

The trial for arguably the biggest baseball betting scandal since the Black Sox has begun.

New York Yankees pitcher Cam Schlittler has already taken home the Major League Baseball Players Association American League Outstanding Pitcher award for what he was able to accomplish during the 2026 MLB season.And now, an even more prestigious award could soon be coming his way, as he was officially named a finalist for the American […] The post Yankees’ Cam Schlittler Named Finalist For Major Award appeared first on HEAVY.

Toronto Blue Jays closer Louis Varland was named a finalist for the American League Reliever of the Year Award.Varland, who just finished his first full year in Toronto after coming over in a 2025 trade deadline deal from the Minnesota Twins, was money for the Blue Jays as the team’s closer, and he may win […] The post Louis Varland Is Finalist for American League Reliever of the Year appeared first on HEAVY.

The Toronto Blue Jays declined their 2027 club option on outfielder Myles Straw on Monday, sending the veteran into free agency after two seasons with the team. The option would have paid Straw $8 million next season. Instead, he receives a $1.75 million buyout, which the Cleveland Guardians cover under the terms of the trade […] The post Blue Jays decline Myles Straw’s 2027 option appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Cleveland Guardians are on the hook for $1.75 million on Monday night. That’s despite the Guards themselves not making a move. A decision by the Toronto Blue Jays is what has forced the Guardians to pay out that dollar amount to a new free agent — not to sign him, but as part of […] The post Guardians Pay $1.75 Million After Blue Jays Release Outfielder appeared first on HEAVY.

The Philadelphia Phillies last played on October 1 when they lost to the Atlanta Braves in the Wild Card Series.Despite losing the series, they had a resilient season following a slow start.Ex-Philadelphia Phillies Slugger Becomes Free AgentRecently, a former Phillies player became a free agent.Rhys Hoskins (most recently with the Cleveland Guardians) will be available […] The post Ex-Philadelphia Phillies Slugger Immediately Becomes Free Agent appeared first on HEAVY.
