The Houston Astros currently are Public Enemy No. 1 for Major League Baseball teams and fans after they were found guilty this offseason of electronic sign-stealing during their 2017 World Series run.
While the cheating led to the Astros winning a championship, MLB commissioner Rob Manfred decided not to vacate their trophy, or even suspend any of the players as they were granted immunity for complying with the league’s investigation.
The only punishments that were given out were suspensions for general manager Jeff Luhnow and manager AJ Hinch, who were then fired by Astros owner Jim Crane, a $5 million fine and the loss of first- and second-round draft picks in 2020 and 2021.