MLB investigates San Diego Padres infielder Tucupita Marcano for betting on baseball games, risking a lifetime ban.

MLB investigates San Diego Padres infielder, Tucupita Marcano, for allegedly betting on baseball games, which could result in a lifetime ban. Marcano is under investigation for placing bets on games involving his former team, the Pittsburgh Pirates, while on the team's injured list last season. If found guilty, Marcano could become the second professional athlete to be banned for life due to sports betting this year, following Toronto Raptors player Jontay Porter.