Brian Anderson: When leagues became sponsors with sportsbooks; It was evident a scandal would happen like the Guardians

Jul 6, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians relief pitcher Emmanuel Clase (48) reacts in the dugout after blowing a save during the ninth inning against the Detroit Tigers at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images
Photo credit Jul 6, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians relief pitcher Emmanuel Clase (48) reacts in the dugout after blowing a save during the ninth inning against the Detroit Tigers at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

Former Indians pitcher and TV color man for the Tampa Bay Rays Brian Anderson joined Andy Baskin and Dan Menningen Friday talking baseball and why the Guardians gambling scandal was one that he saw coming.

Featured Image Photo Credit: Jul 6, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians relief pitcher Emmanuel Clase (48) reacts in the dugout after blowing a save during the ninth inning against the Detroit Tigers at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images