Umpire Pat Hoberg fired by MLB for sharing sports gambling accounts with friend who bet on baseball
Hoberg, who did not umpire last season while MLB investigated, deleted electronic messages relevant to the case.
MLB probe: Fired ump shared accounts with friend who bet on baseball
Hoberg, who denied betting on baseball, said he took “full responsibility” for acts detailed by MLB, including sharing accounts at online sportsbooks with his friend.
MLB fires umpire for sharing sports gambling account with poker player who bet on baseball
Although the league found no evidence Pat Hoberg bet on baseball, his friend did so 141 times between 2021 and 2023.
MLB fires umpire Pat Hoberg for shared betting accounts
Major League Baseball has fired umpire Pat Hoberg for "sharing" legal sports betting accounts with a friend who bet on baseball and for intentionally deleting messages key to the investigation into his conduct.
MLB fires umpire Pat Hoberg for sharing betting accounts with pro poker player who bet on baseball
Major League Baseball has fired umpire Pat Hoberg after he shared sports betting accounts with a professional poker player who bet on baseball.
Major League Baseball Fires Umpire for Sports Gambling Violations
An investigation found that Pat Hoberg shared sports betting accounts with a professional poker player who had bet on baseball.
MLB Fires Umpire For Alleged Ties to Baseball Wagering
The veteran umpire allegedly shared an sports wagering account with a professional poker player, who used the account to place bets on baseball.
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