George Jarjour
The MLB has come down hard on The Houston Astros. After the cheating allegations and footage that helped them claim the 2017 World Series:
BREAKING: Houston Astros GM Jeff Luhnow and manager AJ Hinch have been suspended for one year after an MLB investigation found the team used technology to cheat during its World Series-winning 2017 season, sources familiar with the punishment tell ESPN.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) January 13, 2020
Additionally, MLB will fine the Astros $5 million and take away their first- and second-round picks in the 2020 and 2021 drafts, sources tell ESPN.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) January 13, 2020
No players were disciplined by Major League Baseball in the Astros' investigation. While Mets manager Carlos Beltran was part of it, he was a player at the time and thus was not suspended.
Discipline for Red Sox manager Alex Cora is coming. It is going to be harsh, per sources.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) January 13, 2020
Honestly, I thought some players would be suspended and maybe take away The World Series. But this is proper punishment. The GM and Manager gone for a year, hopefully 1st and 2nd round picks in the next two drafts really harm their farm system. I can’t stand The Astros ( Mariners fan here) so seeing the MLB drop the hammer just feels good. There will be more to come.
