Can we go back to last season when the big scandal in baseball was the collusion against signing free agents?
- Commissioner Rob Manfred said that the accusations of sign-stealing by the Astros are a “most serious matter” and that the punishments handed out could be severe and record-setting. Manfred also said that he had no reason to believe the problem extends beyond the Astros at this time.
- Ken Rosenthal urges Manfred to not just look at the Astros and to investigate the issue of electronic sign stealing throughout the game. (The Athletic sub.