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NBC News
13 hours ago
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- NBC News
MLB suspends Guardians All-Star Emmanuel Clase amid sports betting probe
Cleveland Guardians All-Star closer Emmanuel Clase has been placed on leave in connection with a sports gambling probe. NBC News' Adrienne Broaddus reports on Major League Baseball's investigation into sports betting, as Clase becomes the second Guardians pitcher to be 30, 2025
Yahoo
16 hours ago
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- Yahoo
Live game updates as Cleveland continues homestand
CLEVELAND — The Guardians probably can't have a worse day than they had July 28. So on that note, Cleveland faces the Colorado Rockies July 29 at Progressive Field with the trade deadline looming. The Guardians were informed by MLB that Emmanuel Clase would also be put on paid leave through Aug. 31 as the league continues its investigation into gambling and sports betting. Luis Ortiz is also involved. Then, the Guardians lost to the Colorado Rockies after Cade Smith blew a save chance in a game that began with a 2.5-hour rain delay. Follow along here as the Guardians take on the Rockies July 29 at Progressive Field. Below is some pregame information. Guardians lineup vs Rockies Steven Kwan, LF Daniel Schneemann, 2B Jose Ramirez, 3B Kyle Manzardo, DH Gabriel Arias, SS Nolan Jones, RF David Fry, DH Bo Naylor, C Brayan Rocchio, 2B MLB Standings: American League Central The American League Central Division standings entering July 29: Tigers 62-46 Guardians 52-54 (9) Royals 52-55 (9.5) Twins 51-55 (10) White Sox 39-68 (22.5) Guardians schedule | Upcoming games The Guardians and Rockies play a three-game series beginning July 28 before the Minnesota Twins will face Cleveland in a three-game AL Central series beginning Aug. 1. The Guardians then hit the road on road trips to face the New York Mets and Chicago White Sox. How can I watch, stream or listen to the Guardians vs Rockies game? The game on July 29 can be viewed locally on AT&T U-verse (channel 1736), COX (channel 80), DIRECTV Satellite and Streaming (channel 662), FuboTV and Spectrum (channel 1306). It can also be streamed via MLB's direct-to-consumer streaming subscription ( And it'll be available on the radio via WTAM 1100, WMMS 100.7 and WARF 1350. This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: Guardians game score, lineup today vs Rockies live updates, highlights
Yahoo
16 hours ago
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- Yahoo
How does MLB's investigation into Emmanuel Clase impact Guardians' trade deadline plans?
CLEVELAND — The long-term futures of Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase and starting pitcher Luis Ortiz are in the hands of Major League Baseball's gambling investigation. In the short term, the Guardians know they'll be without both through at least Aug. 31, the current end date of their nondisciplinary paid leave, which could be extended. The Guardians woke up July 28 only 3.5 games out of a American League wild card berth, the result of a recent 11-2 stretch that followed a 10-game losing skid. By the time the afternoon rolled around, they were without their three-time All-Star closer for the next month, a gut punch to not only the clubhouse but their playoff chances. The timing of Clase's sidelining has the chance to have a ripple effect considering MLB's trade deadline — 6 p.m. July 31 — is fast approaching. But will it? 2025 MLB trade deadline: Does closer Emmanuel Clase impact Guardians' plans? The Guardians' trade deadline plans were already a bit murky, and the Clase situation only added another layer to it all considering how they might respond to it. They've been hovering around .500 for the last couple of weeks. The 10-game skid threatened to catapult them into full seller's territory, but the response of winning 11 of their next 13 games, combined with the easiest remaining schedule in the AL, left the door cracked open for a possible playoff push. Three things are commonly known about how the Guardians front office normally operates: First, they make decisions with both today and tomorrow in mind as they try to regularly field a playoff contender; second, they'll always at least answer the phone when opposing teams call, not wanting to close the door on any potential paths to build the roster; and third, they can drive teams borderline insane with how disciplined they can be when sticking to their internal evaluations. So, knowing that, how does Clase's absence fit into all of it? It likely doesn't mean the Guardians will enter a fire sale and lower their own values on available players, but it might mean they receive some additional phone calls from teams wondering if Cleveland is throwing in the towel, and if any players are more available than they were a few hours prior to the Clase news. Hammy in the Hall: 'It's very surreal': Tom Hamilton to be inducted into Hall of Fame as Frick Award winner In other words, it depends more on the offers coming in than the Guardians' own stance, considering their propensity to stand their ground and not overreact to situations. Because they rarely go 100 percent in or out, and they're often balancing a number of factors for both the immediate season and the future, Clase being out for a month won't lead to a landslide, at least from Cleveland's perspective. But if other teams decide to offer enough, with the inkling that just a bit more value might do the trick, if they think (or hope) the Guardians are leaning that way? Perhaps. "It's a very active time of year anyway where we're in constant dialogue with a lot of teams, so we had a lot of dialogue up through this morning," said president of baseball operations Chris Antonetti. "Certainly, I've had dialogue over the last few hours and my expectation is that it will continue over the next few days." Who could the Guardians trade at the 2025 deadline? One known element of Clase being sidelined is that he absolutely cannot be traded at this deadline, nor can Ortiz. The odds that Clase would have been moved considering his team-friendly, long-term contract were low. It likely would have taken an out-of-this-world offer to move the needle. But now that flexibility is gone regardless. It also puts an even greater premium on reliever Cade Smith. Manager Stephen Vogt noted July 28 the Guardians won't officially name a closer just yet, but it stands to reason Smith will be the favorite for saves in Cleveland. If his price tag was high already, it'd take even more to pry him from the Guardians now. All-Star left fielder Steven Kwan has been occasionally named as a possible trade target, but that's another would-need-to-be-blown-out-of-the-water situation with any potential offers. First baseman Carlos Santana is likely the most available, but the 39-year-old first baseman probably won't garner much of a return on the open market. Center fielder Lane Thomas might have been a prime trade target considering he's heading for free agency, but a nagging plantar fasciitis issue has likely taken him off the board as well, along with Clase and Ortiz. Starting pitcher Shane Bieber remains one of the most interesting trade possibilities in baseball. It would only make sense for the Guardians to move him if they received top dollar, which could be asking a lot for someone coming off Tommy John surgery. Teams acquiring him would only have his rehab assignments to work off of for evaluations. Bieber has a player option with a $4 million buyout for 2026. Generally speaking, perhaps a team could use the Ortiz and Clase situations to placate some selling at the deadline. But it might be difficult to sell that idea to a clubhouse only a few games out of a playoff spot with two months of baseball left to play. On the other hand, if they lose a series to the historically-bad Colorado Rockies, all bets might be off when it comes to selling at the deadline should the Guardians lose ground in the Wild Card race on the heels of the Clase news. This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: Could Emmanuel Clase's absence impact the Guardians' trade deadline?
Newsweek
19 hours ago
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- Newsweek
Emmanuel Clase Update Sends Reliever Price Soaring At 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. Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase was placed on paid leave Monday as Major League Baseball investigates sports betting by the players. This comes at the worst timing for the Guardians, as Clase was one of the most sought-after relievers on the trade market. CLEVELAND, OHIO - JULY 23: Emmanuel Clase #48 of the Cleveland Guardians celebrates the team's 3-2 win over the Baltimore Orioles at Progressive Field on July 23, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio. CLEVELAND, OHIO - JULY 23: Emmanuel Clase #48 of the Cleveland Guardians celebrates the team's 3-2 win over the Baltimore Orioles at Progressive Field on July 23, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio. Photo byClase was at the top of many teams' big boards for the trade deadline, and now that he is off the table, the competition to land the rest of the field just got tougher. The Pittsburgh Pirates have another one of the top choices in David Bednar, and the team is reportedly asking for a top five prospect in return, per Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. That is a steep price to pay for a relief pitcher, although Bednar is under team control for next season. The St. Louis Cardinals and Minnesota Twins also carry some of the more coveted relievers this season, and they could capitalize on the Pirates' high price and the Guardians' unfortunate situation. The Cardinals hold Ryan Helsley, who is set to be a free agent this season, and is coming off a season where he led MLB in saves and won the National League Reliever of the Year Award. Helsley could have a higher markup for a deal, now that the Pirates have revealed their asking price. The Twins have been hesitant to deal Jhoan Duran and Griffin Jax, but with the market thinning and the perceived value of players holding less value, it could sway the Twins into making a move. This season, it was not a team's acquisition that shook up the market ahead of the deadline but rather MLB's investigation into sports betting. More MLB: Cubs, Mariners Reportedly Frontrunners For Diamondbacks Third Baseman After Yankees Trade
Newsweek
a day ago
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- Newsweek
How Emmanuel Clase Saga Could Derail Phillies' Trade Deadline Plans
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 Philadelphia Phillies might have been caught up in the wreckage of the Emmanuel Clase gambling bombshell. On Monday, Clase, the Cleveland Guardians' three-time All-Star closer, was reportedly placed on non-disciplinary leave in connection with Major League Baseball's gambling investigation. That takes one of the hottest names off the trade block.. The Phillies have a good number of players on the wrong side of 30 with some key stars also heading to free agency. With a chance for perhaps one more run, notoriously aggressive president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski may have well had designs on acquiring Clase. SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 22: Emmanuel Clase #48 of the Cleveland Guardians pitching in the bottom of the ninth inning against the Athletics at Sutter Health Park on June 22, 2025 in Sacramento, California. SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 22: Emmanuel Clase #48 of the Cleveland Guardians pitching in the bottom of the ninth inning against the Athletics at Sutter Health Park on June 22, 2025 in Sacramento, California. Justine Willard/Athletics/Getty Images After the Clase news came out, Jim Bowden of The Athletic appeared on "Foul Territory" on Monday and asserted his belief that the Phillies "were in" on not only Clase but two-time All-Star outfielder Steven Kwan as well in a potential trade with Cleveland. "(Dombrowski) really wants to get that championship ring with the Phillies, and I feel like this is the year he's going to absolutely put that accelerator at full blast, get that back-end reliever that he wants." Bowden said. "I believe he was in on Clase and Kwan. I thought there was a chance he gets both of them. I won't be surprised, though, if he's the guy who ends up with Duran or if he's the guy who winds up with Luis Robert (Jr.)" Ostensibly, Bowden could have been referring to Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran or Minnesota Twins closer Jhoan Duran, both of whom have had their names all over the trade rumor mill. Clase being out of the picture sure changes things, but perhaps it increases the likelihood the Phillies could go after Kwan by himself. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reported Tuesday that the Phillies had inquired about Kwan's availability, and more importantly, that the Clase news could spur the Guardians to trade the left fielder. Still, the Phillies have to come away from this deadline with a better closer, and the best one who could have theoretically been available is now no longer an option. More MLB: Blue Jays Must Address This 'Urgent' Flaw At Trade Deadline, Says Top MLB Analyst
