Padres Infielder Swaps Bat for Betting Slip: MLB Hits Tucupita Marcano with Lifetime Ban

San Diego Padres infielder Tucupita Marcano has been permanently banned from Major League Baseball for placing over 200 bets on MLB games, including wagering while on the injured list and betting on his own team's matches.

Shohei Ohtani’s Interpreter Guilty of Fraud: Even Google Translate Can't Save Him Now

Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, has pleaded guilty to federal charges of bank and tax fraud, revealing a sordid tale of embezzlement and gambling that has overshadowed his trusted role.