What the Clase trial reveals about baseball's blind spots
Michelle Rivera
Michelle Rivera
Reporter · Cleveland, OH
Michelle, an Ohio State University graduate, has spent over six years focusing on community issues in Cleveland, including social justice and local initiatives. She has previously written for NPR's local affiliates, where she honed her storytelling skills to highlight diverse community voices.
More from Michelle →Reporter · Monday, November 2, 2026 at 6:23 PM · 1 min read
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Fifteen months after the first signs of a gambling scandal surfaced inside the Guardians’ clubhouse, the federal trial of Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz is underway in Brooklyn — and the fallout for Cleveland baseball may outlast whatever verdict comes down.