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Major League Baseball announces the lifetime ban of San Diego Padres infielder Tucupita Marcano for betting violations. Marcano is permanently banned after the league's investigation revealed he bet over $150,000 on baseball games.
In addition to Marcano, four other players receive one-year suspensions for violating MLB's strict gambling policy. These players include Michael Kelly of the Oakland A's, Padres minor-league pitcher Jay Groome, Philadelphia Phillies minor-league infielder Jose Rodriguez, and Arizona Diamondbacks minor-league pitcher Andrew Saalfrank.
The suspensions highlight MLB's ongoing. . .
