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Why Astros scandal is a 'major black mark' against baseball

Why Astros sign-stealing scandal is a 'major black mark' against baseball

01/13/2020

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Why Astros scandal is a 'major black mark' against baseball

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Why Astros sign-stealing scandal is a 'major black mark' against baseball

Major League Baseball says teams may not use modern technology to carry out an age-old practice: decoding the signs opposing catchers and pitchers use to communicate. The Houston Astros’ general manager and field manager were both fired Monday for an elaborate sign-stealing system the team implemented during its 2017 champion season. The Washington Post's Dave Sheinin joins John Yang to discuss.

01/13/2020

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