CLEVELAND, Ohio — Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz are headed to court Tuesday for a status conference in the Eastern District of New York, marking a critical juncture in the federal gambling case that has rocked the Guardians and Major League Baseball.

The conference represents the next step in a legal process carrying massive implications not just for the two players, but for how baseball handles gambling offenses in an era where sports betting has become mainstream. Both relievers face charges that could result in up to 65 years in prison, according to reports discussed on Monday’s edition of the Cleveland Baseball Talk Podcast.

Cleveland.com’s Paul Hoynes provided insight into what Tuesday’s proceedings might entail: “These meetings are used to perhaps set a trial date, exchange evidenc

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