Washington Post Summary – Padres’ Tucupita Marcano under investigation by MLB for gambling on baseball, AP source says
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Key Facts
1. Tucupita Marcano, a San Diego Padres infielder, is under investigation by Major League Baseball (MLB) for allegedly betting on baseball games, which could potentially lead to a lifetime ban.
2. The allegations suggest Marcano bet on games involving the Pittsburgh Pirates while he was on the team’s injured list last season.
3. According to Major League Rule 21, betting on any baseball game results in a one-year suspension and betting on a game in which the person has a duty to perform results in a lifetime ban.
Article Summary
Tucupita Marcano, an infielder for the San Diego Padres, is currently under investigation by Major League Baseball for allegedly betting on baseball games. The MLB is looking into allegations that Marcano bet on games involving the Pittsburgh Pirates while he was on the injured list last season, a move which could lead to a possible lifetime ban. Marcano, 24, has not played since tearing his right ACL last July and was placed on the 10-day injured list on March 19. According to Major League Rule 21, betting on any baseball game typically results in a one-year suspension while betting on a game in which the person involved has a duty to perform could lead to a lifetime ban. The MLB’s investigation was initially reported by The Wall Street Journal.
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