Major League Baseball said on Monday it had fired top umpire Pat Hoberg for violating strict league rules concerning gambling.
The league said in a statement a decision to dismiss Hoberg, made in May 2024, had been upheld following a lengthy appeals process.
The league emphasized an investigation found no evidence that Hoberg ever placed bets on baseball or took any action to affect the outcomes of games.
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