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NBA News / Yardbarker / June 30
Malik Beasley gambling allegations highlight growing problem

Malik Beasley gambling allegations highlight growing problem in professional sports

Once again, a professional athlete is at the center of a gambling investigation.

Beasley being investigated for alleged gambling related to NBA games
Beasley’s message to Anthony Edwards resurfaces amid his investigation
Recent Beasley report could ultimately ruin the Pistons’ offseason
Jontay Porter was banned for life after a gambling probe last year
...which led to NBA addressing a probe into Terry Rozier in January
MLB News / True Blue LA / June 6, 2024

Mizuhara, Marcano & the rise of gambling in baseball

The penultimate chapter of the Mizuhara scandal concludes as the disgraced former interpreter pled guilty in federal court on Tuesday and other updates regarding gambling in baseball.

Kyle Schwarber News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'Active MLB home run leaders' quiz

The 'Active MLB home run leaders' quiz

How many of the most prolific power hitters in baseball today can you name in 5 minutes?

The 'Last 40-home-run season by MLB team' quiz
The 'MLB All-Star Game MVPs' quiz
The '50-home-run MLB seasons' quiz
MLB News / Yardbarker / June 5, 2024
Tucupita Marcano was a laughably incompetent gambler

Tucupita Marcano was a laughably incompetent gambler prior to lifetime ban

Marcano wasn't exactly getting rich off his bad betting habit.

Padres infielder gets lifetime ban for betting on baseball
Only one auestion for Tucupita Marcano — why?
Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter pleads guilty; MLB considers matter closed
Athletics News / Yardbarker
25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026

25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026

The stars were out in full force during the 2025 World Series. From Max Scherzer in Toronto to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and of course, Shohei Ohtani, in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of the game's best under the brightest lights.

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 5, 2024
Golf best bets: No pretenders at the Memorial

Golf best bets: No pretenders at the Memorial

With Round 1 of the Memorial Tournament starting Thursday morning, let's target two ball-striking wizards to get off to hot starts in this week's signature event. 

The 'Baltimore Orioles 20-game winners' quiz
Defunct MLB ballparks that we still miss
Who is the last player from every MLB franchise to win an MVP Award?
MLB News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / June 5, 2024
Empathy in Short Supply for Former Pirates Teammate Tucupita Marcano

Empathy in Short Supply for Former Pirates Teammate Tucupita Marcano

PITTSBURGH – There was some empathy for former teammate Tucupita Marcano in the Pittsburgh Pirates’ clubhouse. But not a lot. Manager Derek Shelton and

MLB News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / June 5, 2024

Outside The Confines: Don’t bet on it

MLB announces suspensions in a major gambling scandal. A look ahead to the trade deadline. And other news from around baseball. Good morning. If you’re going to get caught doing something stupid that’s going to get you into a lot of trouble, don’t do it for some spare change.

MLB News / Oakland Athletics on SI / June 4, 2024
Michael Kelly Suspended by MLB for Betting

Michael Kelly Suspended by MLB for Betting

Major League Baseball announced the suspensions of five players on Tuesday for betting on baseball, including Oakland A's reliever Michael Kelly, who received a one year ban.

MLB News / Yardbarker
The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bucs Dugout / June 4, 2024

Derek Shelton, Pirates react to Tucupita Marcano’s betting-fueled ban

Shelton called Marcano’s situation extremely disappointing on 93.7 The Fan. Former Pirates infielder Tucupita Marcano’s lifetime ban was made official by Major League Baseball on Tuesday.

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The 'Active NFL 5-passing-TD games' quiz
 The 'Active NFL 5-passing-TD games' quiz
The 'Last 10-TD season by NFL team' quiz
 The 'Last 10-TD season by NFL team' quiz
San Diego Padres News / Yardbarker / June 4, 2024
Padres infielder gets lifetime ban for betting on baseball

Padres infielder gets lifetime ban for betting on baseball

Major League Baseball announced on Tuesday that San Diego Padres infielder Tucupita Marcano has been given a lifetime ban for betting on baseball.

Padres reportedly showing strong interest in White Sox lefty
Should the Padres be buyers or sellers this trade deadline?
Shohei Ohtani's ex-interpreter pleads guilty; MLB considers matter closed
Dodgers standout becomes first pitcher to 100 strikeouts in 2024
Watch: Orioles 1B Ryan Mountcastle blasts home run to center field
Watch: Max Kepler just misses robbing a Gleyber Torres home run
San Diego Padres News / CBSSports.com / June 4, 2024

Baseball gambling scandals: Padres' Tucupita Marcano joins Shohei Ohtani's interpreter, Pete Rose, Black Sox

MLB's history with gambling has not caused the league to shy away from corporate partnerships

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 4, 2024
Tucupita Marcano receives lifetime ban for betting on baseball

Tucupita Marcano receives lifetime ban for betting on baseball

Major League Baseball announced Tuesday morning that Padres infielder Tucupita Marcano has been declared permanently ineligible for violating the league’s sports betting rules.

San Diego Padres News / Dice City Sports / June 4, 2024
Tucupita Marcano Betted His Career Away?

Tucupita Marcano Betted His Career Away?

San Diego Padres infielder Tucupita Marcano is facing a lifetime ban from MLB for betting on baseball games. Last year Marcano was a member of the Pittsburg Pirates and during that time he betted on his team according to MLB.

San Diego Padres News / Larry Brown Sports / June 3, 2024
Report: Padres infielder facing lifetime ban for betting on baseball

Report: Padres infielder facing lifetime ban for betting on baseball

A San Diego Padres infielder is facing a lifetime ban for placing bets on baseball, according to a report.

Knuckleballer Matt Waldron to start for Padres vs. Angels
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The 'Highest-paid MLB players' quiz
MLB News / Yardbarker / March 2, 2023
Watch: Yankees pitcher takes 20 seconds to record strikeout

Watch: Yankees pitcher only needs 20 seconds to record strikeout

Love it or hate it, MLB's new pitch clock is going to completely change the way games are played this season. 

Yankees’ Aaron Judge discusses new MLB rules
Initial thoughts on MLB’s pitch clock
Guardians' Jose Ramirez doesn't like how pitch clock is messing with his walk-up song
Defunct MLB ballparks that we still miss
The 'Highest-paid players from the 2022 MLB season' quiz

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