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Olney: MLB shouldn't expect much from Astros investigating their own cheating
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Tuesday, 12 November 2019 18:35
The Houston Astros announced Tuesday that they've opened an investigation after former Astro Mike Fiers told The Athletic the team used a camera in center field to steal signs and immediately communicate that information to its hitters, violating baseball rules.This has overshadowed other breaking news:• Pete Rose declared that he's going to look into the question of whether he bet…
What you need to know amid Astros sign-stealing accusations
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Tuesday, 12 November 2019 15:36
Using technology to steal signs is an ancient weapon in baseball, going back at least to the 1951 New York Giants, who used an elaborate buzzer system at the Polo Grounds to relay the catcher's signs during that famous pennant race that ended with Bobby Thomson's home run.Players rarely fess up to such activity -- it took Giants players 50…
Ex-Astros pitcher: Team stole signs with camera
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Tuesday, 12 November 2019 12:44
The Houston Astros used a center-field camera to help steal signs during their 2017 championship season, a former Astros pitcher told The Athletic, a practice that would have run afoul of rules against using technology for an advantage and has prompted an investigation.Mike Fiers, who now pitches for the Oakland Athletics, told the website that he warned teammates with the…
NL East offseason preview: Will Nats keep the band together?
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Monday, 11 November 2019 05:10
With free agency underway, the offseason is going to pick up steam. What are the big questions facing all 30 teams?Here's a look at the NL East, which features four potential contenders, including the World Series champs.NL Central team-by-team previewsAtlanta Braves: Will Gerrit Cole, Madison Bumgarner or any other star pitcher be in a Braves uniform next season?2019 record: 97-65…
NL Central offseason preview: Cards, Cubs, Brewers all need refresh
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Tuesday, 12 November 2019 04:44
With free agency underway, the offseason is going to pick up steam. What are the big questions facing all 30 teams?We now turn to the NL Central, where the top three teams have each won the division once in the past three years.NL East team-by-team previewSt. Louis Cardinals: The Cardinals always have pitching, but how will they evolve on offense?2019…
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