MLB referee Pat Hoberg appeals disciplinary action following sports betting investigation

NEW YORK – Major League Baseball plans to discipline umpire Pat Hoberg following an investigation into a possible violation of sports betting policies.

In a statement Friday, the commissioner’s office said Hoberg had decided to appeal the penalty. MLB did not disclose the nature of the violation or the extent of the penalty.

“Although MLB’s investigation found no evidence that games rigged by Mr. Hoberg were in any way compromised or manipulated, MLB determined that disciplinary action was warranted. Mr. Hoberg has chosen to appeal this decision, so we cannot comment further until the appeals process is complete,” the statement said.

MLB said the investigation into Hoberg began during this year’s spring training and that he was removed from the field while the investigation was ongoing.

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