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USA Today
2 minutes ago
- USA Today
Guardians gambling investigation should bring micro-betting under scrutiny
Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase became the latest pro athlete caught up in a gambling probe Monday after being placed on non-disciplinary paid leave as part of an MLB investigation. The three-time all-star will have to sit out through at least Aug. 31, the same as teammate Luis Ortiz who's been on leave since July 3 after unusual gambling activity was flagged on two of his pitches from games in June. It hasn't been confirmed how Clase's leave is connected to the investigation into Ortiz, but they certainly seem to be related based on Cleveland's statement which said "no additional players or Club personnel are expected to be impacted." It's awful timing for a team in the thick of a Wild Card chase trying to decide whether it should buy or sell at the trade deadline, with Clase among the players who were likely to be dealt. That's obviously now off the table. More than that, this investigation is an awful look for baseball with potentially disastrous implications. At the heart of the probe into Ortiz were his first pitches of select innings of games on June 15 against the Seattle Mariners and June 27 against the St. Louis Cardinals. Both were flagged because of unusual betting on Ortiz to throw a ball or hit a batsman, which is exactly what happened as Ortiz threw both pitches wayward for balls. This type of gambling -- where you can bet on individual moments within a game -- is called micro-betting. It's something I've written about quite a bit over the years as the offerings have expanded. More and more, that expansion is beginning to look like a mistake. The legalization of sports betting was always going to present issues of integrity for leagues, whether actual or perceived, but it's a lot more difficult for an athlete to influence an entire game. Micro-betting, however, opens up a whole new avenue of risk. It's easy to see how someone might convince themself they can get away with fixing a single result and not get caught. Worst of all, it's easy to see how spectators might convince themselves someone is fixing a result even when they aren't. The mere presence of micro-betting can make for bad optics. What happens the next time an umpire makes a bad call on a ball or strike (like this truly awful call from Tuesday), will people wonder if he had a bet on the pitch? What about when a base-runner is thrown out at home on a bad gamble to end the first inning -- did he have money on the NRFI (no runs first inning)? That's the potential danger of micro-betting in this spotlight. It's not so much that people are fixing results. It's that we can never be too sure. I'm not saying leagues should definitely find a way to get rid of micro-betting -- if they even have the power to do so. I'm just saying it's probably worth looking into. As these type of markets grow in popularity, so too will the conspiracies. Angel Reese... didn't say that A tweet of a supposed quote from Angel Reese went viral Tuesday because of the nonsensical contents of the alleged quote: "Y'all make $1,400 a week. I make $1,400 in seven days." BRINK BACK: See Cameron Brink's first bucket in return from injury That anyone would believe it was a real quote (especially considering the source) is ridiculous, but apparently some did, so FTW's Meg Hall did some digging and it turns out Reese didn't actually say that. "So, how did this meme take off? Well, per Her Hoops Stats, Reese's current WNBA salary is $74,909. What's $74,909 divided by 52? Roughly $1,440 a week or about $1,400 for simplification purposes. See where this is going? That's how easy it was to spread a "believable" quote." You mean the internet would lie? About Angel Reese?!? You don't say. Quick Hits: The greatest comedy movies ... NSFW throw ... and more That's it for today folks. We'll be back tomorrow. This was For The Win's daily newsletter, The Morning Win. Did a friend recommend or forward this to you? If so, subscribe here.
Newsweek
3 minutes ago
- Newsweek
Yankees Reportedly Acquire Outfielder From White Sox Before Trade Deadline
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The New York Yankees kept their busy run toward the MLB trade deadline going Wednesday by adding some outfield depth. New York landed veteran outfielder Austin Slate from the Chicago White Sox, according to a report from Jeff Passan of ESPN. PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - JULY 18: Austin Slater #15 of the Chicago White Sox tracks down a ball off the bat of Tommy Pham #28 of the Pittsburgh Pirates in the first inning during the game... PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - JULY 18: Austin Slater #15 of the Chicago White Sox tracks down a ball off the bat of Tommy Pham #28 of the Pittsburgh Pirates in the first inning during the game at PNC Park on July 18, 2025 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. More Photo byThe Yankees are trying to keep pace in the American League East with the Toronto Blue Jays, as they continue to add before Thursday's MLB trade deadline. Aaron Judge hit the injured list over the weekend and is expected to return, but if he does not, the Yankees had to have a contingency plan in place. Slater has been just below league average with the White Sox but had a couple of strong seasons with the San Francisco Giants at the beginning of his career. Slater finishes his White Sox stint with a .236 batting average and five home runs in 51 games on the South Side. The White Sox are once again in the midst of an abysmal season that will see them miss the playoffs once again, and they are looking to sell off pieces to regain some value ahead of the trade deadline. Slater was not the expected outfielder to be dealt by the White Sox this season, but he fits what the Yankees are searching for: someone who can fill in during Judge's absence and return to a bench role when the reigning MVP returns. The Yankees are sending their No. 18 prospect, right-handed pitcher Gage Ziehl, to the White Sox in return, according to MLB Insider Mark Feinsand. This is unlikely to be the only move the White Sox make ahead of tomorrow's trade deadline. More MLB: MLB Insider Reports Rangers Will Be Active At MLB Trade Deadline
New York Times
3 minutes ago
- New York Times
With trade deadline looming, Cubs call up Moisés Ballesteros over Owen Caissie
MILWAUKEE — While sorting through their top prospects, the Chicago Cubs promoted Moisés Ballesteros over Owen Caissie to replace Vidal Bruján, adding a bit of intrigue to this final stretch before Major League Baseball's trade deadline. As trade rumors swirl and Jed Hoyer's front office attempts to reorganize a glut of players at Triple-A Iowa, the Cubs designated Bruján, a rarely used utility player, for assignment. Advertisement The Cubs made the immediate roster decision ahead of Wednesday afternoon's game at American Family Field, where the Milwaukee Brewers are going for a three-game sweep that would create some separation at the top of the National League Central. The night before, Ian Happ fouled a ball off his left shin and indicated that the X-rays came back negative. The Cubs consider that to be a day-to-day issue. Ballesteros, 21, batted .188 during his brief exposure to the majors in May. He is regarded as a smooth left-handed hitter who still has to answer questions about whether he can handle catching at the highest level. How the rest of the baseball industry values him is one of many unanswered questions for Thursday's 5 p.m. CT deadline. Caissie, 23, is a powerful left-handed slugger who's already on Chicago's 40-man roster and still waiting to make his major-league debut. His performance at Triple A this season (20 home runs and a .938 OPS) has made him a popular name in trade chatter. With an obvious need for more pitching, and a tight division race against the Brewers, the Cubs will be active in the next 24-plus hours. Part of the strategy is expected to involve moving some position players who are either blocked at Triple A or more valuable as trade chips. Besides Ballesteros and Caissie, that potential group includes Kevin Alcántara, Jonathon Long, James Triantos and Christian Franklin. Hoyer, Chicago's president of baseball operations, entered this season as a lame duck but recently finalized a contract extension that eliminated a degree of uncertainty about this trade deadline and brought some clarity for the future. It's time to make some deals.
