The Tampa Bay Rays are among many teams who feel cheated by the outbreak of sign-stealing schemes in the major leagues. The 2017 Astros won the World Series. Their sign-stealing apprentice, Alex Cora, took over the Rays’ division rivals Boston Red Sox and led them to a World Series the next year.
While the fans and players alike have been outspoken in their hatred for the over-the-top use of technology to steal signs, Trevor Bauer has been relentless. He has compared them to the Black Sox and compared the scandal to the steroid era.