And now for something completely predictable.
A’s pitcher Mike Fiers, who blew the whistle on the Houston Astros’ elaborate and egregious sign-stealing scandal, has received death threats.
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The cheating dated back to 2017, which would have encompassed two Astros World Series appearances, including the only World Series championship in the 57-year history of the franchise. If you thought fans would be above threatening the well-being of a player from an opposing team rather than enjoy straight-up competition, you haven’t brushed up on your history. Jackie Robinson was threatened when he broke baseball’s color barrier in 1947.