Sources: MLB ump punished for gambling violation
Briefly

from ESPN.com4 months ago
MLB disciplined umpire Hoberg for breaking gambling rules, pending appeal. No evidence of compromised games found. Comparison to NBA's Donaghy case included.
ESPN.comhttps://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/40351784/mlb-disciplines-umpire-pat-hoberg-violating-gambling-rules-sources-say
Hoberg could face lifetime ban for betting on games, even those he wasn't involved in, under MLB's Rule 21.
ESPN.comhttps://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/40351784/mlb-disciplines-umpire-pat-hoberg-violating-gambling-rules-sources-say
MLB investigation on Hoberg's potential gambling violation started during Spring Training.
ESPN.comhttps://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/40351784/mlb-disciplines-umpire-pat-hoberg-violating-gambling-rules-sources-say
NBA referee case cited as previous instance of sports official betting on games, noting severe consequences.
ESPN.comhttps://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/40351784/mlb-disciplines-umpire-pat-hoberg-violating-gambling-rules-sources-say
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