Gambling and MLB crossed paths again, and someone who knew both sides just called out the league. Michael Franzese, who once ran illegal betting operations, pointed out the core issue. His breakdown came after the Guardians scandal exposed the league’s hypocrisy, not the players caught in its trap. And Rob Manfred should pay attention.

Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz are accused of running prop-bet rigging schemes that were directly linked to how they played in games. Federal prosecutors believe that Clase, an All-Star closer, and Ortiz worked with third-party bettors to throw certain types and speeds of pitches.

This enabled illegal gains to be made from small wagers on the outcome of each pitch.

On a recent podcast of Sit Down with Michael Franzese, who knows so

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