What I'm Hearing: How will the Astros be penalized for sign-stealing? USA TODAY
It’s a story that elicits strong reactions from baseball players around the Majors. The Houston Astros are being investigated by MLB for their sign-stealing techniques in 2017.
The Astros, according to stories from The Athletic, had a live video feed fixated on the catcher’s signs from center field. A person reportedly banged on a trash can to signal to the hitter in the batter’s box which pitch was coming. Former Astros pitcher Mike Fiers confirmed the method to The Athletic.