MLB: No plans to strip Astros, Red Sox of titles
Commissioner Rob Manfred says Major League Baseball has no plans to strip World Series titles from the Houston Astros or Boston Red Sox as a result of the sign-stealing scandal.
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Foxworth: Astros owner should give World Series trophy back (1:16)
BBTN: 2020 HOF Class Reaction
With Derek Jeter and Larry Walker making up the 2020 Hall of Fame class, Buster and Tim Kurkjian discuss Jeter's legacy, Walker's emotional reaction, the need for transparency from the voters, if Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens will ever make the cut, Nolan Arenado's standing with the Rockies and more (8:05). Plus, a laundry list of Bleacher Tweets on the HOF elections and the sign-stealing scandal (29:40).
Alden Gonzalez ESPN Staff Writer
Support for Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens has steadily increased over the last seven years, from 34.7 and 35.4 percent in 2014 to 60.7 and 61 percent, respectively, in 2020. They have two years left on the ballot.
FiveThirtyEight: Dear MLB, It's No Longer 1910
Two months after initial reporting in The Athletic that the Houston Astros used illegally placed cameras to steal signs during their 2017 season, the...
Resolution: Dodgers should be awarded WS titles
A resolution urging Major League Baseball to strip the Houston Astros and Boston Red Sox of recent World Series titles and award them to the Los Angeles Dodgers has been unanimously approved by the L.A. City Council.
Olney: Manfred's mistake was giving sign stealers too much leeway
The commissioner could have nipped the embarrassing scandal in the bud with a strong statement early on.
Astros' Altuve confident 'everything will be fine'
While second baseman Jose Altuve was open and eager to address the sign-stealing scandal at the Astros' winter fan festival, third baseman Alex Bregman was stoic and stingy with his words as the team sets its sights on spring training.
Altuve, Bregman mum on cheating allegations (1:30)
Source: Astros to interview Baker for manager
The Houston Astros will interview Dusty Baker for their open manager position next week, a source confirmed to ESPN's Jeff Passan.
Survey: Fans want Astros players punished too
More than half of MLB fans believe Astros players should have been penalized along with team management in the aftermath of the sign-stealing scandal, according to an online survey conducted on behalf of ESPN.
Darvish now asks: Were Astros stealing off me?
In the aftermath of the Astros' cheating scandal, a big question lingers for former Dodgers pitcher Yu Darvish, who was rocked by Houston during the 2017 World Series: "Was I tipping [pitches], or were they stealing [signs]?"
How the internet helped crack the Astros' sign-stealing case
From video breakdowns to players weighing in, social media shaped MLB's first uniquely 21st-century scandal.
Buzzers, burner accounts and conspiracies: Inside baseball's day of epic chaos
Three days of sign-stealing scandal buildup erupted on social media Thursday, leading to a day of conspiracies and confusion -- and MLB without control of its sport.
Astros' owner expects to hire manager by Feb. 3
Houston Astros owner Jim Crane said Friday that he expects to hire a manager to replace AJ Hinch by Feb. 3. Hinch and general manager Jeff Luhnow were fired Monday after both were suspended by Major League Baseball for the team's sign-stealing scandal.
Stephen A.: MLB should confiscate Astros' World Series trophy (1:16)
Olney: Astros players deny wearing devices to cheat (1:01)
MLB: No evidence Astros used wearable devices
Major League Baseball said Thursday that its investigation into stealing signs found no evidence that any Astros players wore electronic devices that would have notified them of certain pitches, including during the 2019 season.
Stefano Fusaro ESPN
The Astros will interview Cubs 3rd base coach Will Venable tomorrow for their vacant manager position.
Alden Gonzalez ESPN Staff Writer
Social media has been ablaze today with wild conspiracy theories about Astros hitters wearing buzzers that notified them of which pitch was coming, particularly in 2019. In response to that, MLB said it "explored wearable devices during the investigation but found no evidence to substantiate it."
Baseball Tonight: Buster Onley and Marly Rivera discuss the Mets and Carlos Beltrán parting ways
Buster Olney talks to ESPN national baseball writer Marly Rivera in the wake of the Mets parting ways with Carlos Beltrán. They discuss how the Mets got to this point, what Beltrán should do to move past this (7:03), why the timing worked out for the Mets, A.J. Hinch being available in 2021 (15:46), Alex Cora being labeled a cheater and what the reaction will be around baseball when the season starts (20:42).
Astros, Springer avoid arbitration with 1-year deal
The Houston Astros and outfielder George Springer agreed Thursday to a one-year deal to avoid arbitration, owner and chairman Jim Crane announced.
Mets agree to part ways with manager Beltran
Carlos Beltran, before beginning his first season on the job with the New York Mets, became the third MLB manager to lose his job as a result of the Astros' sign-stealing scandal, joining AJ Hinch and Alex Cora.
Potential candidates to replace AJ Hinch as Astros manager
Who could fill the unexpected managerial opening in Houston? From veteran MLB skippers to rising stars, here are some names to watch.
Source: Astros interview Showalter for manager
The Houston Astros have interviewed Buck Showalter for their managerial vacancy, ESPN has confirmed.
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Grapefruit League Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
| Boston | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
| New York | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
| Toronto | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
| Tampa Bay | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
| Detroit | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
| Minnesota | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
| Houston | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
| Atlanta | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
| Washington | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
| New York | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
| Philadelphia | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
| Miami | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
| Pittsburgh | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
| St. Louis | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
Team Stats
- Batting
- Pitching
Runs9203rd
Batting Average.2741st
On Base Percentage.3521st
Slugging Percentage.4951st
Earned Run Average3.663rd
Quality Starts891st
WHIP1.136th
BAA.2212nd