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MLB Cracks Down on Pitch Prop Bets After Scandal
20 Nov
Summary
- MLB imposed betting limits on individual pitches.
- Two pitchers face lifetime bans for alleged betting scheme.
- Commissioner Manfred emphasizes league integrity.
Major League Baseball is tightening its grip on betting integrity following a recent scandal. Commissioner Rob Manfred announced new constraints on individual pitch prop bets, including a nationwide $200 limit and exclusion from parlays. This action comes after Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz were charged with fraud for allegedly manipulating pitches for gambling purposes. Both face potential lifetime bans.
Manfred confirmed the league's cooperation with a Senate committee investigating the alleged scheme, emphasizing that current restrictions should deter inappropriate betting. The commissioner expressed confidence in the league's monitoring capabilities and believes the recent measures are significant enough to safeguard the sport's integrity.
Beyond the betting crisis, Manfred also discussed other league matters, including ongoing renovations at Tropicana Field, potential sales of the San Diego Padres, and a contract extension for the PitchCom system. He reaffirmed his commitment to avoiding any future work stoppages impacting games.
