Umpire Pat Hoberg fired by MLB for sharing sports gambling accounts with friend who bet on baseball

UPDATED: February 3, 2025 at 2:39 PM PST

MLB opened the investigation when it was brought to its attention by the sportsbook.

Originally Published: February 3, 2025 at 1:28 PM PST

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Nineteen of the 141 baseball bets by the friend were made from Hoberg’s home and eight involved five games that Hoberg umpired or was a replay umpire.