MLB has dismissed longtime umpire Pat Hoberg for sharing gambling-related information with a friend who placed bets on baseball games, including those Hoberg officiated. Despite no evidence of Hoberg betting, the deleted texts during investigations suggest a significant breach of integrity. The ongoing gambling culture in MLB is criticized, indicating a systemic problem that may engender further issues. In other news, the San Francisco Chronicle has rejected the Sacramento A's plea to shorten their name, reflecting disdain for the team's ownership. Randal Grichuk has signed a one-year contract with the D-Backs after a strong season.
There's no allegation that Hoberg bet on games, but his buddy did, including games Hoberg umpired. The deleted texts raise serious questions about their involvement.
MLB's reaping what it's sown here, and this won't be the last time. The gambling environment is deeply pervasive in the sport and impacts many.
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