Five takeaways from MLB’s momentous Astros sign-stealing investigation

Date: Jan 14 2020

Major League Baseball revealed the results of its investigation into the Houston Astros’ sign-stealing schemes Monday, handing down momentous suspensions and sparking upheaval in Houston.

1. MLB’s punishment was harsh.

2. Houston’s culture is a problem. Even Rob Manfred says so.

HOUSTON, TX - JUNE 11: General manager Jeff Luhnow of the Houston Astros reacts before the game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Minute Maid Park on June 11, 2019 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)

3. You likely won’t be seeing Red Sox manager Alex Cora for a while.

BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 13: Manager Alex Cora of the Boston Red Sox high fives manager A.J. Hinch of the Houston Astros before game one of the American League Championship Series on October 13, 2018 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images)

4. A.J. Hinch smashed a TV, but didn’t stop the scheme. 

5. The 2017 Astros are still champs. So was it worth it?

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