In Long Beach, for example, the Minor B Astros finished third among 10 teams last season. The league’s executive board had informal talks in the offseason and put the word out that no one should ask to be the Astros this year.
A more permanent ban may be added to the league’s official bylaws next year.
“Parents are disgusted,” Long Beach Little League president Steve Klaus said. “They are disgusted with the Astros and their lack of ownership and accountability. We know there’s more to this scandal. What’s coming tomorrow? With the Astros, you’ve got premeditated cheating.