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Astros fire manager A.J. Hinch, GM Jeff Luhnow after MLB suspensions in cheating scandal

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.