America’s former pastime has collided with America’s new pastime. And it has gotten the attention of two prominent American lawmakers.

Senators Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Maria Cantwell (D-WA) have requested information from Major League Baseball as to “gambling corruption allegations” involving Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz. Both have been indicted on federal charges arising from accusations of rigging pitches for the purposes of betting.

“The integrity of the game is paramount,” Cruz and Cantwell wrote in a November 14 letter to Commissioner Rob Manfred. “MLB has every interest in ensuring baseball is free from influence and manipulation. But in light of these recent developments, MLB must clearly demonstrate how it is meeting its responsibility to safeguard Ameri

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