This week, much occurred in the MLB without one game having been played. The Houston Astros, who took part in illegal sign stealing in both 2017 and 2018, learned their punishment. Commissioner Rob Manfred decided to suspend manager A.J. Hinch and general manager Jeff Luhnow for one year. Houston owner Jim Crane fired either staff member shortly thereafter.
The organization that may be the happiest about the sanctions (which also includes the stripping of four draft picks and a $5 million fine) is the New York Yankees. The Bombers are who Houston defeated in the 2017 American League Championship Series en route to a World Series title.