When Spring Training opened across Major League Baseball this week, much of the conversation was dominated by the Houston Astros, their sign-stealing scandal and now-infamous press conference in which prepared statements earned the organization more criticism.
Players across the league have spoken out about the cheating that took place and subsequent punishment levied by MLB commissioner Rob Manfred. Many have been critical, including Los Angeles Dodgers teammates Cody Bellinger and Alex Wood.
Bellinger focused his frustration on Astros owner Jim Crane, 2017 American League MVP Jose Altuve and Manfred. Bellinger additionally accused the Astros of cheating for three seasons; MLB’s investigation determined they did so in 2017 and 2018.