The MLB has disciplined umpire Pat Hoberg for violating the league’s gambling rules. In a response to The Athletic, the MLB provided further details on the situation.
“During this year’s Spring Training, Major League Baseball commenced an investigation regarding a potential violation of MLB’s sports betting policies by Umpire Pat Hoberg,” the MLB said. “Mr. Hoberg was removed from the field during the pendency of that investigation.
“While MLB’s investigation did not find any evidence that games worked by Mr. Hoberg were compromised or manipulated in any way, MLB determined that discipline was warranted. Mr. Hoberg has chosen to appeal that determination. Therefore, we cannot comment further until the appeal process is concluded.”
Hoberg has not umpired a game in the 2024 season. MLB commissioner Rob Manfred will hear Hoberg’s appeal.
This story will be updated.
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