The New York Yankees have officially appealed a judge’s ruling that a letter alleging sign-stealing by the team be opened. Brendan Kuty of NJ.com was first with the story.
The Yankees’ appeal is in response to a Friday order from U.S. District judge Jed S. Rakoff, who recently threw out a class-action suit brought by former DraftKings players. The $5 million suit alleged the Houston Astros and Boston Red Sox affected game outcomes with their illegal sign-stealing. Since DraftKings is a gambling site, the suit says MLB should be held liable for gambling losses.