MLB Player Banned for Life for Betting Violations, Four Others Suspended

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. . .