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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.

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USA Today · 13h

Key focus of investigation of fired MLB umpire were bets placed on five games in 2021

In 2021, eight bets were placed by an associate of umpire Pat Hoberg on five games that Hoberg either umpired or was a replay review official.

NJ.com · 12h

Fired ump was connected to betting on Mets games

Hoberg was fired on Monday. USA Today’s Bob Nightengale said MLB focused on five games, including a pair of Mets contests: June 15, 2021: Hoberg was the lead replay official for a game between the Chicago Cubs and the Mets.

Reuters · 14h

MLB fires ump Pat Hoberg over betting violations

Major League Baseball on Monday upheld its decision to fire umpire Pat Hoberg for violating the league's betting policies.

Wall Street Journal · 14h

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.

8hon MSNOpinion

Major League Baseball fires umpire Pat Hoberg for violating its gambling policy

Major League Baseball has fired umpire Pat Hoberg for his association with a known gambler who bet on baseball, Commissioner ...

Boston.com3d

MLB insider lists Red Sox as ‘co-favorites’ to sign Alex Bregman along with this AL club

A report from USA Today’s Bob Nightengale Friday listed Boston as “co-favorites” to sign the free agent third baseman (who is open to moving to second base) alongside the Detroit Tigers.

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USA Today Insider Says it Feels "Inevitable" That Pete Alonso Returns to New York Mets

According to MLB Insider Bob Nightengale of USA Today, it feels "inevitable" that slugging first baseman Pete Alonso will return to the New York Mets. He posted that on social media on Friday ...

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Stare down between free agents Pete Alonso, Alex Bregman with their former teams should end soon

It has become clear that the Mets and Astros aren’t budging from their offers, so it’s now decision time for Pete Alonso and ...

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