MLB Pitchers Charged in a New Betting Scheme; Serena Williams at the American Business Forum

Join hosts Michael Barr, Damian Sassower and Vanessa Perdomo for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports.  Cleveland Guardians all-star pitcher Emmanuel Clase pleaded not guilty to charges he participated in an alleged scheme to rig bets based on pitches he threw during Major League Baseball games.Michael Ferrara, a lawyer for Clase, entered the plea on his behalf at a federal court hearing on Thursday in Brooklyn, New York. US Magistrate Judge Joseph Marutollo released Clase on $600,000 bond and restricted his travel to New York and Ohio. Federal prosecutors charged Clase, 27, and teammate Luis Ortiz, 26, last week of conspiring with bettors to throw specific types and speeds of pitches in exchange for bribes. On some occasions, Clase allegedly bet on his own pitches. On this episode, hear from: Bloomberg US sports business reporter Randall Williams for the latest on the MLB betting scandal Gian Luca Passi de Preposulo, entrepreneur, venture capitalist and co-owner of the Red Bull Italy SailGP team Bloomberg TV anchor Dani Burger on her conversation with tennis superstar Serena Williams at the American Business Forum in Miami See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.