Pat Hoberg was fired by Major League Baseball for sharing his legal gambling accounts with a friend who placed baseball bets and for deleting relevant messages. MLB's investigation, prompted by a sportsbook's tip in February 2024, found no evidence Hoberg personally bet on baseball or manipulated games. However, his poor judgment in account sharing and message deletion warranted termination, Commissioner Rob Manfred stated. Alongside these actions, 141 bets were placed by Hoberg's friend totaling around $214,000. Hoberg, who takes full responsibility, can apply for reinstatement after spring training in 2026.