MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred has called the Boston Red Sox reportedly stealing signs from the New York Yankees using an Apple Watch "competitive activity," and he refused to discuss what type of punishment the league could impose.
On Thursday, TMZ Sports passed along comments from Manfred, who appeared to downplay the extent of the scandal amid a probe into the situation.
"Look, I think it's a reflection of competitive activity between two clubs," Manfred said. "I'm sure we'll investigate and reach a resolution that preserves the integrity of the game.