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Astros Cheating Scandal Evokes Stinging Memories For Former Brooklyn Dodgers Pitcher Carl Erskine

Throughout its history Major League Baseball has endured scandals of varying degrees. The latest, of course, is electronic sign-stealing the Houston Astros conducted during their 2017 World Series season, and what the Boston Red Sox remain under investigation for.

After former Astros pitcher Mike Fiers alleged the Astros installed a camera in center field at Minute Maid Park that was used to pick signs and relay them to batters by hitting a trash can, MLB commissioner Rob Manfred and his investigators set out to determine the validity of the claims.

A three-month process led to MLB uncovering the Astros were guilty of the misconduct, resulting in multiple penalties for the franchise.