The Houston Astros continue to face scrutiny for electronically stealing signs at Minute Maid Park during the 2017 and ’18 seasons. The organization was punished this past offseason, but many around the sport felt the penalties were too light.
Houston received a hefty fine, lost multiple draft picks and saw former general manager Jeff Luhnow and manager AJ Hinch each get suspended for the entire 2020 season.
However, Astros players were granted immunity from potential suspensions for cooperating with Major League Baseball during the investigation processb. The club’s 2017 World Series championship also remains intact, with commissioner Rob Manfred opting against vacating it.