MLB Betting Scandal Expands: Emmanuel Clase Placed on Paid Leave Until 2025

Major League Baseball has widened its sports‐betting probe to encompass Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase, placing him on non-disciplinary paid leave through Aug. 31, 2025. Clase becomes the second Guardians pitcher to face an integrity investigation after starter Luis Ortiz was similarly held out following unusual betting patterns flagged by IC360.

Key facts:

• Clase, a three-time All-Star who led the AL in saves the past three seasons, is on leave until 2025.


• Ortiz's case centers on two illogical "balls" in June tied to abnormal wagering spikes.


• Neither case is formally linked, and the Guardians say no additional players are expected to be implicated.

Tuesday's MLB action in Sacramento pits the Seattle Mariners (57-50) against the Oakland Athletics (46-63) in Game 2 of their series at Sutter Health Park. After a 3-1 victory led by Luis Castillo's seven strong innings, Seattle has pulled within three games of the AL West lead and looks to even the series under the lights at 10:05 p.m. ET.

Key facts:

• Probable pitchers: Logan Evans (4-3, 3.64 ERA) vs. Luis Severino (4-11, 4.96 ERA)


• Betting lines: Mariners ML -116 | Athletics -104 | Spread: SEA -1.5 | Total: 10.0 runs


• Trends & picks: Seattle has won three straight at Oakland; four of the A's last five at home have stayed under 10 runs. Our model backs Seattle on the moneyline, Oakland +1.5 ATS, and avoids the total.

New York's seven-game win streak snapped, but oddsmakers still favor the Mets (−126) over the Padres (+104) in Tuesday's series finale at Petco Park (9:40 p.m. ET). SportsLine's projection model—27–22 on money lines—simulates each MLB game 10,000 times and highlights three high-value props:

• Francisco Lindor Over 1.5 total bases (+120)


• Manny Machado 2+ hits (+250)


• Brandon Nimmo Over 0.5 hits (−220)

With Sean Manaea (1–1, 2.19 ERA) toeing the rubber for New York and Ryan Bergert (1–0, 2.84 ERA) for San Diego, bettors can also shop an 8-run total at DraftKings.

Lucas Giolito is set to make his next start for the Boston Red Sox as they visit the Minnesota Twins at Target Field on Tuesday, July 29. After falling 5–4 in Monday's walk-off loss, Boston (57–51) is installed as a -119 moneyline favorite, with a -1.5 run spread and an 8.0 total.

Our model is sidelining a moneyline play, leaning on Minnesota +1.5 for spread value and endorsing the over on 8.0 runs. Twins have won 4 of their last 5 home games against AL opponents, while the Under has hit 7-2-1 in Boston's last 10.

Atlanta Braves vs. Kansas City Royals – July 29 Preview

The Braves (45–60) head to Kauffman Stadium on Tuesday night to face the Royals (52–55) in the second game of their four-game series. Kansas City opens as the -126 moneyline favorite over Atlanta's +106 underdog tag, with the Royals also favored by 1.5 runs and a 9.0-run total on FDSNSO/FDSNKC at 7:40 PM EST.

After Monday's 10–7 victory snapped Atlanta's five-game slide, NBC Sports Bet's model recommends backing the Braves +1.5 ATS.** Kansas City is 5–5 since the All-Star break; Atlanta is 3–7.** Key trends: Royals are 4–1 at home vs. sub-.500 teams, while the Over is 7-1-2 in Atlanta's last 10 road games.