CLEVELAND — As the Major League Baseball investigation continues in the sports betting probe into Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz, fans are still stunned by the reversal of fortunes it means for their team, but admit they're not totally surprised.

"A little sad, but you never know what goes on in baseball," said Keith Kallay of Pepper Pike.

Fellow Guardians fan Walt Stone added, "I think with gambling and sports, that has entered sports legally, that you're probably going to get more of that."

Clase was placed on non-disciplinary paid leave through Aug. 31 as part of a sports betting investigation that began with fellow pitcher Ortiz. Both men are presumed innocent as the investigation continues.

While no details have been released on what led investigators t

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