It’s been a tough time for whistleblowers.
The Astros were cleared of any wrongdoing by Major League Baseball after an investigation conducted because the Yankees were upset with whistling they said was coming from Houston dugout to signal hitters during Game 1 of the ALCS at Minute Maid Park.
The league checked with officials who were stationed near the Astros dugout in the first two games of the ALCS in Houston and they did not confirm the Yankees’ suspicions.
The Astros didn’t benefit in Game 1, losing 7-0 against Yankees ace Masahiro Tanaka.
The Yankees were mostly tight-lipped about the situation before Thursday’s Game 4 in The Bronx, with general manager Brian Cashman declining comment and manager Aaron Boone not adding much more.