Camera Gate? Trash Can Gate? Whistle Gate? What in the world is happening with the Astros?
For starters, according to a report from the Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal, the Houston Astros have been stealing signs with an outfield camera and alerting their batters to what pitch is coming.
There are multiple videos circulating through Twitter showing the Astros committing these unsportsmanlike acts. In most of the videos, you can hear a loud banging that helps to alert the batters of the pitch that is coming.
The Astros have been using these techniques for the past three seasons, including during their 2017 World Series title run.