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Major League Baseball said on Monday it had fired top umpire Pat Hoberg (38) for violating strict league rules concerning gambling.

The league said in a statement that the decision to dismiss Hoberg made in May 2024 had been upheld following a lengthy appeals process.

The league emphasised an investigation and found no evidence that Hoberg had ever placed bets on baseball or taken any action to affect the outcomes of games.

However, the probe found he had shared legal sports betting accounts with a professional poker player and friend who had placed bets on baseball.