The most egregious offenses were found to have happened during the 2017 season when the Astros defeated the Yankees in seven games of the American League Championship Series and took down the Los Angeles Dodgers in a seven-game World Series. Absolutely not. Houston’s players, however, escaped formal punishment from MLB, which has been a source of frustration for some in baseball. • Baseball has a problem, and the Astros are only a symptom. “Listen I know I don’t play baseball but I am in Sports and I know if someone cheated m… ‘Listen I know I don't play baseball but I am in Sports and I know if someone cheated me out of winning the title and I found out about it I would be F---ing irate! “I mean like uncontrollable about what I would/could do! Show full articles without "Continue Reading" button for {0} hours. Houston Astros' newly signed pitcher Jared Hughes (28) pitches during the Houston Astros spring training workouts at the Fitteam Ballpark of The Palm Beaches, in West Palm Beach , Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020. What’s happened since? what baseball’s stars are saying about the Astros. New York Yankees star Aaron Judge was among the baseball players who spoke out Tuesday about the sign-stealing scheme and the Astros, who won the World Series in 2017. I mean like uncontrollable about what I would/could do! LeBron James and CC Sabathia have teamed up to talk about the 2017 Astros cheating scandal. It’s a long-standing baseball practice in which one team tries to decode the signs of its opponent. Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker Jr. watches a live batting practice session from behind the cage during the Houston Astros spring training workouts at the Fitteam Ballpark of The Palm Beaches, in West Palm Beach , Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020. I mean like uncontrollable about what I would/could do!" Last week, reigning National League MVP Cody Bellinger of the Los Angeles Dodgers said that 2017 MVP Jose Altuve of the Astros "stole an MVP from Judge in 2017." ", James followed that with a horrendous hashtag: #JustMyThoughtsComingFromASportsJunkieRegardlessMyOwnSportIPlay. Astros … SPORTS ILLUSTRATED is a registered trademark of ABG-SI LLC. "I mean like uncontrollable about what I would/could do! At the very least, we reached a saturation point with baseball takes on this Astros scandal, so LeBron breathed some fresh air into the news cycle. Houston Astros pitcher Cristian Javier (97) pitches during a live batting practice session during the Houston Astros spring training workouts at the Fitteam Ballpark of The Palm Beaches, in West Palm Beach , Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020. “I think [pitcher Yu] Darvish was the one that said, if you’re playing in the Olympics and win a gold medal and find that you cheated, you don’t get to keep that medal,” Judge said. Houston Astros pitcher Justin Verlander (35) pitches during the Houston Astros spring training workouts at the Fitteam Ballpark of The Palm Beaches, in West Palm Beach , Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020. Former Houston Astros second baseman and Hall of Fame Craig Biggio stands with Dusty Baker Jr. and third base coach Gary Pettis during the Houston Astros spring training workouts at the Fitteam Ballpark of The Palm Beaches, in West Palm Beach , Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020. LeBron James, Anthony Davis Destroy Miami Heat In Game 1 of NBA Finals, Must Read Resources for Retailers & Restauranteurs, Dodgers' Julio Urías does what he's asked, and against Brewers that meant putting up zeros, Early Ratings: Game 1 of 2020 NBA Finals on ABC Loses Half of 2019’s TV Audience, Notable figures around the world who are believed to have died of the coronavirus, All Adults Should Wear This $49 Smartwatch, Turn down the fake crowd noise! A little girls looks to get autographs during the Houston Astros spring training workouts at the Fitteam Ballpark of The Palm Beaches, in West Palm Beach , Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020. LeBron James has become the latest voice to weigh in on the Houston Astros cheating scandal and took the opportunity to rip MLB commissioner Rob Manfred. MLB commissioner Rob Manfred has weighed in multiple times publicly, in one appearance calling the Astros' recent apology "not successful.". This was the time for the Astros to own their cheating. An MLB investigation confirmed the Astros used video equipment, including a television shot from center field to decode catchers' signs to opposing pitchers and relay what pitch was coming to Houston batters at the plate. Houston Astros Alex Bregman smiles after hitting a home run off of pitcher Cy Sneed during live batting practice during the Houston Astros spring training workouts at the Fitteam Ballpark of The Palm Beaches, in West Palm Beach , Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020. The Astros got what they deserved. Astros third baseman Alex Bregman is reportedly leaving his agency, one that has ties to LeBron James. Maybe they missed the sign. Houston Astros pitching coach Brent Strom (56) works with pitcher Cionel Pérez (52) during the Houston Astros spring training workouts at the Fitteam Ballpark of The Palm Beaches, in West Palm Beach , Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020. He took some heat for not tweeting about China when Rockets general manager Daryl Morey tweeted his support for protesters in Hong Kong in October. Houston Astros outfielder Yordan Alvarez (44) takes a break during the Houston Astros spring training workouts at the Fitteam Ballpark of The Palm Beaches, in West Palm Beach , Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020. #JustMyThoughtsComingFromASportsJunkieRegardlessMyOwnSportIPlay". Houston Astros star Alex Bregman has fired his agent, Brodie Scoffield of Klutch Sports, because of the agencies ties to a LeBron James-backed sign-stealing docuseries. A basket of baseballs during the Houston Astros spring training workouts at the Fitteam Ballpark of The Palm Beaches, in West Palm Beach , Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020. Cora served as the Astros' bench coach in 2017, while Beltrán was a member of the World Series-winning roster. • Read more: MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred defends his decision not to punish Astros players. ", Daryl Morey tweeted his support for protesters in Hong Kong in October. LeBron James’ sports media company will produce a documentary on the Houston Astros’ sign-stealing scandal that rocked MLB last winter. Houston Astros infielder Alex Bregman (2) wears Abraham Toro's batting helmet during the Houston Astros spring training workouts at the Fitteam Ballpark of The Palm Beaches, in West Palm Beach , Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020. Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (27) smiles during batting practice during the Houston Astros spring training workouts at the Fitteam Ballpark of The Palm Beaches, in West Palm Beach , Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020. He is a graduate of the University of Texas and Alief Hastings High School. “I think the commissioner completely handled it the wrong way.”. He grew up in Akron, played in Cleveland and attended several big Indians games over the years. A baseball fan wears his baseball glove on his head during the Houston Astros spring training workouts at the Fitteam Ballpark of The Palm Beaches, in West Palm Beach , Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020. #JustMyThoughtsComingFromASportsJunkieRegardlessMyOwnSportIPlay. In addition to some of the sharpest comments yet from other major league players, NBA star LeBron James weighed in. James said, in part, in the first of two tweets. PHOTOS: Tuesday's full-squad workout at Astros spring training. Houston Astros pitcher Cionel Pérez (52) pitches a live batting practice session during the Houston Astros spring training workouts at the Fitteam Ballpark of The Palm Beaches, in West Palm Beach , Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020. Listen here baseball commissioner listen to your.....players speaking today about how disgusted, mad, hurt, broken, etc etc about this. However, none of the players received any punishment from the league despite participating in the cheating, and there are no plans to strip the Astros of their 2017 World Series title. I mean like uncontrollable about what I would/could do!," James posted in a two-tweet thread. Houston Astros infielder Yuli Gurriel puts on his batting helmet during the Houston Astros spring training workouts at the Fitteam Ballpark of The Palm Beaches, in West Palm Beach , Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020. A glove with baseballs hits on the grass during the Houston Astros spring training workouts at the Fitteam Ballpark of The Palm Beaches, in West Palm Beach , Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020. Admitted New York Yankees fan LeBron James threw his opinion into the Houston Astros cheating-scandal fray on the same day Yankees slugger Aaron Judge also sounded off on the situation. “You cheated and you didn’t earn it,” Judge, whose team lost to the Astros in the 2017 American League Championship Series, said after the Yankees’ first full-squad workout in Tampa. #JustMyThoughtsComingFromASportsJunkieRegardlessMyOwnSportIPlay. Literally the ball(⚾️) is in your court(or should I say field) and you need to fix this for the sake of Sports! Although not referencing the Yankees or Judge, James appeared to show his support for the slugger while addressing Manfred, who elected to give immunity to Astros players while gathering evidence of wrongdoing. And to know that another team had an advantage -- nothing that you can really guard against -- I just don't feel like that's earned.". It wasn’t earned the way of playing the game right and fighting to the end and knowing that we’re competing, we’re competitors.”. By signing up you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy, Sports reporter covering national topics, including fantasy football, as well as supporting coverage of D.C.-area teams, after the Yankees’ first full-squad workout, beat the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 2017 World Series, The Houston Astros engaged in an extensive sign-stealing scheme, Mike Fiers revealed the scheme to The Athletic. He also grew up a Yankees fan, and now lives in Los Angeles where he's been to some Dodgers games. Houston Astros pitcher Brandon Bielak (71) watches live batting practice from the warning track during the Houston Astros spring training workouts at the Fitteam Ballpark of The Palm Beaches, in West Palm Beach , Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020. both current and former Astros as well as others from around the league, suspended Astros manager AJ Hinch and Luhnow. James took to Twitter on Tuesday afternoon to voice his thoughts on an issue which some in MLB have compared to the Black Sox scandal. On Tuesday, the Braves' Nick Markakis said Astros players deserve "a beating. While opening with the caveat that baseball is not his game, the Los Angeles Lakers superstar expressed disappointment in both the Astros and with baseball commissioner Rob Manfred while posting on Twitter. He also said the Astros stole the title from the Dodgers. James is known for being outspoken on political and sociological issues, as well as those that relate directly to the NBA. Dash, Dynamo's BBVA Stadium to be used as voting... Mark Cuban picks up Delonte West to get him into rehab, Astros field reporter Julia Morales welcomes baby girl. "The biggest thing about competition is laying it all out on the line, and whoever's the better player, better person, comes out on top. Houston Astros pitching coach Brent Strom (56) talks with newly signed pitcher Jared Hughes (28) during the Houston Astros spring training workouts at the Fitteam Ballpark of The Palm Beaches, in West Palm Beach , Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020. MLB have compared to the Black Sox scandal. Listen I know I don’t play baseball but I am in Sports and I know if someone cheated me out of winning the title and I found out about it I would be F*^king irate! Another high-profile NBA figure, Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban, also criticized Manfred on Tuesday.

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