Houston Astros owner and chairman Jim Crane has fired manager A.J. Hinch and general manager Jeff Luhnow following Major League Baseball's sign-stealing investigation, he announced in a press conference on Monday.
He says the decision was made after MLB released the findings and levied a severe punishment on the organization.
"Today is a very difficult day for the Houston Astros," Crane said. "MLB did a very thorough investigation and the Astros fully cooperated and we accept their decisions and findings and penalties."
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"I felt with what came out in the report they both had responsibilities,” Crane added.