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Sources: Padres' Marcano faces ban for betting
Padres infielder Tucupita Marcano is facing a potential lifetime ban for betting after he allegedly placed bets on baseball while injured on the Pirates last year.
A timeline of sports gambling scandals since 2018
San Diego Padres infielder Tucupita Marcano is the latest player involved in a betting scandal.
Sources: TJ surgery expected for Astros' Urquidy
Jose Urquidy, who hasn't pitched this season due to forearm discomfort during spring training, likely will need a second Tommy John surgery, sources told ESPN.
Phillies put Marsh on IL with hamstring strain
Phillies outfielder Brandon Marsh was placed on the 10-day injured list Monday with a right hamstring strain.
Bochy to miss Rangers' series opener vs. Tigers
The Texas Rangers will play the Detroit Tigers without manager Bruce Bochy on their bench Monday night, with the team announcing several hours before first pitch that he is currently dealing with a "scheduled personal matter."
Sources: Mariners adding ex-Nationals CF Robles
The Mariners agreed to terms on a major league contract with former Nationals center fielder Victor Robles, sources confirmed to ESPN on Monday.
Chicago network to air Bulls, Blackhawks, Sox
The Chicago Sports Network (CHSN) announced Monday that it will launch in October to carry games from three Chicago pro teams, the Blackhawks, Bulls and White Sox.
Grab Yimi Garcia as a source of saves
Yimi Garcia leads the list of players you should be claiming off the fantasy baseball waiver wire this week.
Orioles calling up prospect Norby, sources say
The Orioles are calling up superutilityman Connor Norby, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan.
Pham has fighting words after play at home plate
Tommy Pham went after Brewers catcher William Contreras after he was thrown out at home, saying after the game he fights in the offseason to be prepared to "f--- somebody up."
Yankees' Cole to make first rehab start Tuesday
Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Gerrit Cole is expected to need at least two rehab starts before he potentially would be cleared to make his season debut for the team.
GM: Hard pass as teams eye Vlad Jr., Bichette
Blue Jays GM Ross Atkins said "it doesn't make any sense for us" to consider trading Vladimir Guerrero Jr. or Bo Bichette, who are both under contract through 2025.
Giants' Snell (groin) exits start in 5th inning
San Francisco starter Blake Snell, 31, struggling in his first season with the Giants, left Sunday's game against the New York Yankees with tightness in his left groin during the fifth inning, walking off before heading directly into the clubhouse.
O's 2B Mateo in protocol after head struck by bat
Orioles second baseman Jorge Mateo was placed in the concussion protocol after he was unintentionally hit in the back of his helmet by a teammate's bat on Sunday.
Scherzer 'turned a corner' with bullpen session
Rangers pitcher Max Scherzer believes he cleared an initial hurdle toward returning to the club after a bullpen session.
Marlins place RHP Sanchez (shoulder) on IL
The Miami Marlins placed right-hander Sixto Sanchez on the 15-day injured list Sunday due to right shoulder inflammation.
Royals' Wacha lands on IL with fractured foot
The Royals placed right-hander Michael Wacha on the 15-day injured list Sunday with a fractured left foot.
Red Sox put Grissom, Gonzalez on injured list
The Red Sox placed second baseman Vaughn Grissom and infielder/outfielder Romy Gonzalez on the 10-day injured list on Sunday because of hamstring strains.
Reliever Smith, out since April 23, returns to Mets
Mets reliever Drew Smith, who hasn't played since April 23 due to shoulder inflammation, has been activated off the injured list.
ChiSox's Benintendi goes on IL with Achilles issue
The White Sox have placed starting outfielder Andrew Benintendi on the 10-day injured list, citing left Achilles tendinitis.