Hoberg’s devices placed 417 direct bets with Sportsbook A between Dec. 30, 2020, and Jan. 15, 2024, on the friend’s accounts totaling $487,475.83, which lost $53,189.65 in the aggregate.

The league announced Monday that a decision to terminate umpire Pat Hoberg’s employment was upheld after an appeal. MLB said Hoberg failed “to uphold the integrity of the game” by sharing ...