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Alex Cora fired as manager of the Boston Red Sox

The Boston Red Sox only needed a day to make a decision on the fate of Alex Cora. The Red Sox announced Tuesday that they were parting ways with Cora. Statement from the Boston #RedSox and Alex Cora: pic.twitter.com/qXsUhSobSy — Red Sox …

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Report: MLB teams felt Astros got off too easy for cheating

The sports world has had a day to digest the punishments handed down to the Houston Astros for cheating. Apparently it didn’t take very long for the baseball world to decide how they felt about things. ESPN’s Jeff Passan published a story …

Bruce Bochy

Report: Bruce Bochy intrigued by Astros opening but still plans to sit out 2020

The Houston Astros are going through some upheaval right now to say the least, but one big name may already have his eyes on turning the ship around. Bob Nightengale of USA TODAY Sports reported on Tuesday that veteran skipper Bruce Bochy is …

Alex Cora

Marcus Stroman takes aim at Alex Cora over sign stealing scandal

Marcus Stroman drew criticism from Alex Cora last season over the way the pitcher carries himself on the mound, so it seemed like only a matter of time before he shared his opinion on Cora’s involvement in the sign stealing scandal that has …

Nolan Arenado

Report: Nolan Arenado trade talks between Rockies, Cardinals heating up

The Colorado Rockies may be slowly moving toward a blockbuster trade involving Nolan Arenado. The St. Louis Cardinals are one of the teams that has been discussing an Arenado trade with Colorado, and Jon Morosi of MLB.com reported on Tuesday that the …

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Dodgers fans deliver best Astros cheating memes

If you are a Dodgers fan or fan upset about the Astros cheating, this is the blog post for you. Houston was punished by MLB on Monday for cheating during their 2017 championship season. GM Jeff Luhnow and manager AJ Hinch were both suspended a season …

Dodgers say MLB told teams not to comment on Astros punishment

No MLB team is more aggrieved by the Houston Astros news than perhaps the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Dodgers lost the World Series to Houston in seven games in 2017. Yu Darvish was knocked out of both his starts early by Houston, including in Game 7, …

Yu Darvish sends perfect tweet after Astros get penalties for cheating

Yu Darvish continues to demonstrate he has an elite sense of humor. The Chicago Cubs pitcher was on the mound for Games 3 and 7 of the 2017 World Series for the Dodgers and was hit hard by the Houston Astros both times, losing both games. That came …

Jeff Luhnow

Jeff Luhnow blames Alex Cora, players for Astros cheating scandal

In his first comments since being suspended for the season by MLB and fired by the Houston Astros, general manager Jeff Luhnow took full responsibility for the team’s cheating scandal and said the buck stops with him. Just kidding. Rather, in …

AJ Hinch

AJ Hinch ‘deeply sorry’ for Astros cheating, denies direct involvement

Former Houston Astros manager AJ Hinch paid arguably the biggest price for his role in the team stealing signs during its World Series season in 2017, but he maintains that he never endorsed or had any direct involvement with the practice. Hinch, who …

Paul Lo Duca takes ruthless shot at Carlos Beltran over cheating scandal

Many current and former members of the Houston Astros organization are taking a lot of heat over Major League Baseball’s findings in the team’s cheating scandal, but the shot Paul Lo Duca took at former teammate Carlos Beltran will be …

Rob Manfred

MLB knew about video monitor cheating before 2019 season

Major League Baseball has dropped the hammer on the Houston Astros over their elaborate sign-stealing scheme that they implemented during their World Series season in 2017, but let us not be naive enough to think the league had no knowledge of it …

Jim Crane Astros

Astros owner Jim Crane shows more culture problems with timing of AJ Hinch, Jeff Luhnow firings

Not only are Jeff Luhnow and A.J. Hinch suspended for the upcoming MLB season as part of their punishment for the Houston Astros’ cheating scandal, but the two have also lost their jobs. Astros owner Jim Crane announced on Monday that both …

Alex Cora

Alex Cora could be suspended ‘far longer’ than AJ Hinch in sign-stealing scandal

Major League Baseball on Monday dropped the hammer on the Houston Astros and some of those involved in their sign-stealing scheme, and the most severe punishment could still be forthcoming. MLB has announced that both Astros manager AJ Hinch and …

AJ Hinch broke Astros’ video monitor but never told players to stop cheating

A.J. Hinch was suspended a season by MLB for his role in the Houston Astros cheating scandal, and it’s easy to see why he received such harsh discipline. Hinch was the manager of the team when they were found to have been cheating. And while he …

MLB drops hammer on Astros over stealing signs during World Series season in 2017

Major League Baseball has concluded its investigation into the sign-stealing practices the Houston Astros engaged in during their World Series championship season in 2017, and the punishment is even harsher than many expected. MLB has announced that …

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