Major League Baseball umpire Brian Runge was recently dismissed for what was believed to be the first known drug violation among umpires, according to two sources.
It was announced on June 14 that Brian Runge was no longer on the staff and that a Triple-A umpire had been promoted, but Major League Baseball didn't give a reason.
The two people said Runge failed at least one drug test, then reached an agreement so he could remain on the umpire roster. When he failed to comply with those terms, he was released.
Via Associated Press