Ronel Blanco, a lesser-known pitcher in the Houston Astros' rotation, threw a no-hitter against the Toronto Blue Jays, recording seven strikeouts and two walks in his eighth career start. Blanco's remarkable feat came in his season debut as the fifth starter, following a previous season with a 4.50 ERA. The no-hitter, the earliest in MLB history (five games), marked the 17th in Astros history, with the team securing a 10-0 victory. Former Astros star George Springer drew two walks in the game. Blanco's performance was celebrated after the 9-inning masterpiece.
Juan Soto's opposite-field RBI single in the ninth inning secured a 4-3 victory for the New York Yankees over the Houston Astros, completing a four-game series sweep. Soto went 3-for-5 with three RBIs, including key defensive plays and hits throughout the series. The Astros made a ninth-inning rally against Yankees closer Clay Holmes, but Holmes sealed the win with a sliding grab by Alex Verdugo to retire Kyle Tucker. The Yankees capitalized on early leads and resilient pitching to overcome the Astros' challenges.
Ronel De Jesus Blanco (born August 31, 1993) is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher for the Houston Astros of Major League Baseball (MLB). He signed with the Astros as an international free agent in 2016, and made his MLB debut in 2022.
Juan Soto made a significant impact in his debut for the New York Yankees, going 1-for-3 at the plate, driving in a run, and making a crucial game-saving throw in a 5-4 win over the Houston Astros. Soto's stellar performance impressed his teammates, including Aaron Judge, highlighting his defensive improvement and work ethic. The Yankees are pleased with Soto's contributions and see potential for him to excel in right field.
The New York Yankees played against the Houston Astros in a baseball game where players like Oswaldo Cabrera and Gleyber Torres made significant plays. Houston Astros' pitcher Cristian Javier and player Chas McCormick were also involved in the game.
The New York Yankees emerged victorious in a baseball game against the Houston Astros with standout performances from Oswaldo Cabrera, Juan Soto, and Anthony Rizzo. Jake Meyers and Chas McCormick contributed with home runs and RBIs for the Astros. Nestor Cortes and Framber Valdez were the starting pitchers for their respective teams.
The New York Yankees secured a victory against the Houston Astros with Juan Soto and Oswaldo Cabrera hitting home runs during the game. Marcus Stroman and Hunter Brown were the starting pitchers for the Yankees and Astros, respectively. Notable plays included Yordan Alvarez catching a line drive hit by Anthony Volpe. The game took place on Saturday, March 30, 2024, in Houston.
Juan Soto made a stellar debut for the New York Yankees, sparking a comeback from a 4-0 deficit against the Houston Astros and securing a 5-4 win with a crucial outfield assist in the bottom of the ninth inning. Soto, acquired in a blockbuster trade with the San Diego Padres, showcased his offensive and defensive skills to lead the Yankees to victory.
In a baseball game on March 29, 2024, the Tampa Bay Rays secured a victory against the Toronto Blue Jays with notable plays including a grand slam by Brandon Lowe and a stolen base by Jose Siri, leading to a celebratory moment with teammates. Randy Arozarena also contributed with an RBI single, while an error was made by Blue Jays' shortstop Bo Bichette.
The 2023 Houston Astros season was the 62nd season for the Houston Astros, a Major League Baseball (MLB) franchise located in Houston, Texas, their 59th as the Astros, 11th in both the American League and American League West, and 24th at Minute Maid Park. They entered the season as defending World Series champions, their second title, as well both the defending AL and AL West champions.On April 3, 2023, Yordan Álvarez hit his 100th career home run in his 372nd game, setting the record for fewest in franchise history, and the fifth fastest in major league history. José Altuve reached a number of career milestones, including 1,000 runs scored (June 13, 2023), 35 four-hit games (June 17), 200 home runs (August 5), and 2,000 hits (August 19). Closer Ryan Pressly became the fourth pitcher to convert 100 saves as a member of the Astros on July 25. The Astros reacquired Kendall Graveman and Justin Verlander at the trade deadline, mirroring moves they have made for both players in previous postseason runs. On the day of the trade for Verlander—August 1—Framber Valdez no-hit the Cleveland Guardians to become the first left-handed pitcher in franchise history to deliver such a feat. Valdez's no-hitter was the 16th no-hitter in franchise history.The Astros passed 3 million fans in attendance for the fifth time in franchise history; however, they were defeated in 17 of their final 23 home games to produce their first losing season at home (39–42) since 2014, when they went 70–92 overall.On September 30, the Astros clinched a playoff berth for the seventh consecutive year and the eighth time in nine seasons with a 1–0 shutout win against the Arizona Diamondbacks; they became the fourth team in MLB history to reach the postseason in seven consecutive seasons, a continuation of the most successful era in franchise history.On October 1, the Astros clinched the AL West title for the third consecutive year and the sixth time in the last seven seasons with an 8–1 win against Arizona, and the second seed in AL postseason play. They beat the Minnesota Twins in four games in the ALDS to reach the ALCS for the seventh consecutive season, a continued American League record in LCS appearance streak. The Astros failed to defend their title as they lost to the eventual World Series champion Texas Rangers in seven games, their first Lone Star Series rivalry matchup in the postseason.Álvarez, Kyle Tucker, and Valdez were each named to the MLB All-Star Game as reserve players, while Dusty Baker was manager for the American League. In the MLB draft, Houston selected Brice Matthews, a shortstop from the University of Nebraska, at #28 overall in the first round for their top pick. Tucker led the AL in runs batted in (RBI, 112), was named Astros' team Most Valuable Player (MVP) and won his first career Silver Slugger Award, while Mauricio Dubón earned the first Gold Glove Award of his career. Valdez was named the Astros' Pitcher of the Year, while catcher Yainer Díaz was team Rookie of the Year.
Shohei Ohtani impressed in his debut with the Los Angeles Dodgers, helping them secure a 7-1 win over the St. Louis Cardinals. However, the more intriguing aspect of Ohtani's story revolves around his interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, and his sports gambling addiction. Ohtani revealed that Mizuhara had stolen money from his account to pay off debts to an alleged illegal bookie. The investigation, including questions about bank account access and unnoticed wire transfers, is ongoing under MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred's oversight.
The 2022 Houston Astros season was the 61st season for the Houston Astros, a Major League Baseball (MLB) franchise located in Houston, Texas, their 58th as the Astros, 10th in both the American League and American League West, and 23rd at Minute Maid Park. The Astros entered the season as both the defending AL and AL West champions, and they looked to avenge their 2021 World Series loss to the Atlanta Braves in six games.The collective bargaining agreement (CBA) between MLB and the MLB Players Association (MLBPA) expired on December 1, 2021. With no new agreement in place, Commissioner of Baseball Rob Manfred announced a lockout of players the following day. On March 10, 2022, MLB and MLBPA agreed to a new CBA, thus ending the lockout. Opening Day, originally scheduled for March 31, instead took place on April 7, and a full 162-game season was played.Behind Framber Valdez' first Opening Day start, the Astros won for the tenth straight year, which set a modern-day record and tied the Boston Beaneaters (1887–1896) for most consecutive Opening Day victories in major league history. Manager Dusty Baker reached 2,000 career wins on May 3 with a 4–0 win over the Seattle Mariners, becoming the 12th manager to reach the milestone. Two Astros pitchers, Luis García and Phil Maton, each recorded an immaculate inning on June 15, 2022, the first occurrence in major league history of more than one immaculate inning pitched on the same day. On June 25, three Astros pitchers—Cristian Javier, Héctor Neris and Ryan Pressly—combined to no-hit the New York Yankees for the 14th no-hitter in team history. The following day, the hitless streak reached 16+1⁄3 innings via José Urquidy's 6+1⁄3 hitless innings, tying an expansion era record..Behind a three-home-run game from Álvarez and five hitless innings from Verlander on September 16, the Astros secured a sixth consecutive playoff berth — also their seventh in the last eight seasons. On September 19, the Astros clinched the AL West, their fifth division title in the last six seasons. This made them the first team to win the AL West five times in six years since the Anaheim Angels from 2004 to 2009. They swept Seattle in the ALDS to reach the ALCS for a sixth straight season, in doing so becoming the first team in major league history to win a postseason series in six consecutive seasons. They swept the New York Yankees in the ALCS and defeated the Philadelphia Phillies in six games in the World Series, becoming just the third team after the 1995 Atlanta Braves and the 2019 Washington Nationals to sweep the LCS since it became a best-of-seven-game series and subsequently win the World Series. In Game 4, Javier, Bryan Abreu, Rafael Montero, and Pressly all combined for a no-hitter, just the second in World Series history. On November 5, they beat the Phillies 4–1 in Game 6 at Minute Maid Park to win their second world championship and first since 2017. A historic bullpen that allowed just five earned runs all postseason was boosted by contributions by players such as Jeremy Peña (ALCS and World Series MVP) and Yordan Alvarez (who had go-ahead home runs in three of the eleven Astro postseason wins). Dusty Baker earned his first championship as a manager with the win. The Astros became the first team to have a winning percentage of .622 (or better) in a six-season span (2017–2022) with multiple World Series titles since the 1953–1958 New York Yankees, and they became the sixth team since 1960 to win the World Series after losing it the previous year.
This is a list of award winners and league leaders for the Houston Astros, an American professional baseball team based in Houston. The Astros compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL), having moved to the league in 2013 after spending their first 51 seasons in the National League (NL).The Astros feature twelve total personnel who have been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, two Most Valuable Player (MVP) Award winners, four Cy Young Award winners, and three Rookie of the Year Award winners. Two players have won an annual batting championship, while eight pitchers have led the league in earned run average (ERA).
Roger Clemens, former MLB pitcher, made a surprise appearance at Minute Maid Park in Houston pitching for the Savannah Bananas, a novelty barnstorming team. Clemens induced a dribbler to end the inning after surrendering two runs. Other former Astros players like Roy Oswalt also participated. The Bananas, known for their innovative 'Banana Ball' rules, offer entertainment with dances and skits during games. The team has seen other ex-major leaguers like Bill Lee and Jake Peavy play for them. Despite his illustrious career, Clemens' legacy is tarnished by links to baseball's steroid era.
The 2017 Houston Astros season was the team's 56th season for the Major League Baseball (MLB) franchise in Houston, Texas, their 53rd as the Astros, fifth in both the American League and American League West, and 18th at Minute Maid Park. The Astros won the World Series in seven games over the Los Angeles Dodgers for the first World Series championship in franchise history.On September 17, the Astros clinched the AL West with a 7–1 victory over the Mariners, for their first AL West division title, and their seventh division title overall. The Astros defeated Boston 3–2 on September 29 for their 100th win of the season, their first 100-win season since 1998. Overall, the Astros finished with a 101–61 regular season record, their second-highest win total in franchise history, for a .623 winning percentage.Just four days after the end of the regular season, the Astros met the Red Sox at home in the ALDS, and defeated them in four games. Houston then advanced to the ALCS and defeated the New York Yankees in seven games for their first American League pennant. Combined with their NL pennant in 2005, the Astros became the first MLB team to make it to the World Series as members of both the National and American Leagues. Finally, the Astros faced and defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers in the World Series 4 games to 3.The 2017 Astros featured the highest-scoring offense in the major leagues (896 runs scored), including the highest batting average (.282), on-base percentage (.346), and slugging percentage (.478). The offense was led by AL batting champion and second baseman José Altuve (.346) who won a number of distinctions, including Most Valuable Player (AL MVP), Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year, and Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year. He became just the second Astro to win the MVP following Jeff Bagwell in 1994. The ALCS MVP was starting pitcher Justin Verlander, and the World Series MVP was center fielder George Springer.Because of its record-setting numbers and individual accolades, this Astros batting lineup is often cited as one of the highest-performing in history.Manager A. J. Hinch led the on-field team, and general manager Jeff Luhnow presided over the baseball operations department. The Astros sent six players to the 88th All-Star Game held at Marlins Park in Miami, including Altuve, Springer, shortstop Carlos Correa, and pitchers Dallas Keuchel, Lance McCullers Jr., and Chris Devenski. Bagwell, a first baseman who spent his entire 15-year major league career in an Astros uniform, was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame on July 30, 2017.This season also marked their 53rd as the Astros (the team was the Colt .45s until 1965), their fifth in the American League, and their 18th at Minute Maid Park. The season was later marred by a sign stealing scandal.
George Chelston Springer III (born September 19, 1989) is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball (MLB). He played for the Houston Astros from 2014 to 2020.The Astros selected Springer in the first round (11th overall) of the 2011 MLB draft. He made his MLB debut in 2014, for the Astros. Springer has played primarily in right field and also spent significant time in center field. A native of New Britain, Connecticut, Springer is of Puerto Rican and Panamanian descent.Springer played college baseball at the University of Connecticut, where he was named Big East Conference Baseball Player of the Year and a First Team All-American. In 2017, Springer became an MLB All-Star, Silver Slugger Award winner, and World Series champion. He was also named the 2017 World Series Most Valuable Player (MVP), hitting a record-tying five home runs (Reggie Jackson and Chase Utley accomplished the feat in 1977 and 2009, respectively), as the Astros defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers in seven games. He was again an All-Star in 2018, 2019, and 2022.
During a game against the Houston Astros, New York Yankees' second baseman Gleyber Torres was hit on the right hand by a 93.1 mph fastball thrown by Tayler Scott in the seventh inning. Torres initially stayed in the game but later pulled himself out during a mound visit. He went 0 for 3 with two strikeouts before his exit. Torres' replacement at second base was Jahmai Jones. No immediate update on his injury was provided by the team.
The Toronto Blue Jays secured a victory against the Tampa Bay Rays with outstanding performances from players like Vladimir Guerrero Jr, George Springer, and Bo Bichette, leading to scoring plays including home runs and double hits during the game held on Thursday, March 28, 2024, in St Petersburg, Florida.
The 2017 World Series was the championship series of Major League Baseball's (MLB) 2017 season. The 113th edition of the World Series, it was a best-of-seven playoff played between the National League (NL) champion Los Angeles Dodgers and the American League (AL) champion Houston Astros. The series was played between October 24 and November 1.The Astros defeated the Dodgers, four games to three, to win their first World Series in franchise history, also becoming the first team from Texas to do so. They became the second team in postseason history to win two Game 7s in one postseason, after the 1985 Kansas City Royals. It was the first time since 2001–2002 when two consecutive World Series went to seven games. Both teams set a World Series record with a combined total of 25 home runs throughout the entire series, including a team record 15 home runs by the Astros, and 10 homeruns by the Dodgers, and hit a combined total of eight home runs in Game 2 to set the single game World Series mark. Houston outfielder George Springer was named the World Series Most Valuable Player (MVP) after hitting five home runs in the series to tie a World Series record with Reggie Jackson in 1977 and Chase Utley in 2009.This was the first World Series in which home-field advantage was decided by the regular season record of the two pennant winners. From 1903 to 2002, home-field advantage had been determined by coin flips and by alternating between the AL and NL. From 2003 to 2016, it was determined by results from that season's All-Star Game, when it was awarded to the team from the winning league. The Dodgers earned home-field advantage over the Astros. The series was played in a 2–3–2 format, with the Dodgers hosting Games 1, 2, 6, and 7; and the Astros hosting Games 3, 4, and 5.The Astros' victory was marred in 2019 after a league investigation had revealed that they had illegally utilized a system to steal signs from opposing teams during their championship season, in addition to the 2018 season. As a result, the Astros were fined $5 million and docked several top draft picks, while Astros manager A. J. Hinch and general manager Jeff Luhnow were suspended for one year; both were subsequently fired. However, Commissioner of Baseball Rob Manfred opted against punishing any of the players involved or revoking the Astros' World Series title.
Hyun Jin Ryu, a former Toronto Blue Jays pitcher, is set to return to South Korea after 10 years in Major League Baseball. He is expected to rejoin his former club, Hanwha Eagles, with a reported four-year contract worth at least 17 billion won. Ryu, known as the 'Korean Monster,' had a successful career in both South Korea and MLB, achieving impressive records and playing for the national team in significant events like the Beijing Olympics in 2008 and the 2009 World Baseball Classic.
This is a list of seasons completed by the Houston Astros, originally known as the Houston Colt .45s, a professional baseball franchise based in Houston, Texas; they played in the National League from their inception in 1962 to the 2012 season; in 2013, the team was moved to the American League.The Astros in total have completed 61 seasons in Major League Baseball, qualifying for the postseason sixteen times and reaching the World Series five times (2005, 2017, 2019, 2021 and 2022) with two world championships (2017, 2022). The team was established as an expansion franchise in 1962, one of eight teams that was created in the decade. The team's first winning season was in 1972. In 1980, the Astros made their first postseason appearance. From 1997 to 2005, the team made postseason appearances in six out of nine seasons. From 2006 to 2013, the franchise experienced a steady decline, bottoming out with three consecutive 100-loss seasons in 2011, 2012, and 2013. In 2015, the team defeated the New York Yankees in the 2015 American League Wild Card Game. This was the Astros' first postseason appearance as an American League team, and first overall since 2005. It was also the Astros' first playoff win since Game 6 of the 2005 National League Championship Series. Houston would qualify for the playoffs again in 2017, defeating the Boston Red Sox in the 2017 American League Division Series and the New York Yankees in the 2017 American League Championship Series. The team would go on to defeat the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 2017 World Series, winning the championship for the first time in team history. Two years later it was revealed the 2017 Houston Astros used cameras in center field in order to steal signs from their opponents. This was later known as the Houston Astros sign stealing scandal.They are only team to have qualified for the World Series as a member of both leagues, and one of two to have qualified for the League Championship Series in both leagues (the Milwaukee Brewers being the other). As of 2019, the Astros are one of just a few teams in MLB history to post three consecutive 100-win seasons, a record oddly symmetrical with the three consecutive 100-loss seasons posted several years prior during their rebuild. During this esteemed era of baseball from 2015 to 2024, they have reached the playoffs seven times in eight seasons (after having appeared in the postseason nine times total from 1962 to 2005), going 56–36 in postseason play since 2015.Through 61 seasons of baseball (57 while known as the Astros), the Astros have recorded 34 seasons at .500 or better, thirty of which have been winning campaigns, and have qualified for the playoffs sixteen times; of the fourteen expansion teams that have been created since 1961, their sixteen appearances are the most for any team. They are the only team in the history of Wild Card era baseball to play in seven consecutive League Championship Series and also the only expansion era team with an all-time record above .500.
Houston Astros pitcher Ryan Pressly has accepted an eighth-inning setup role after being replaced as closer by Josh Hader. Pressly expressed surprise at the decision but acknowledged that Hader is one of the best relievers in the game. Pressly had 102 saves for the Astros in the past four seasons. The 35-year-old right-hander has agreed to a $14 million salary this year, with a $14 million option for 2025 if he pitches in 45 games and avoids the injured list. Pressly remains confident in his ability to perform in any inning and believes the Astros have one of the best bullpens in the league.
Jen Pawol, a former high school softball star, officiated a major league spring training game between the Houston Astros and Washington Nationals, becoming the second woman to do so after Ria Cortesio in 2007. Pawol was stationed at third base and received praise from players and managers for her performance. No woman has umpired a regular season MLB game yet. Pawol will continue to work spring training games in Palm Beach County. Her debut marks a significant milestone in breaking gender barriers in professional baseball officiating.
Utilityman J.D. Davis became the seventh straight player to win in salary arbitration, beating the San Francisco Giants and getting a raise from $4.21 million to $6.9 million. Davis hit .248 with 18 homers and 69 RBIs last year in his first full season with the Giants. AL Championship Series MVP Adolis Garcia and the World Series champion Texas Rangers also avoided a hearing by agreeing to a $14 million, two-year contract. Meanwhile, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. won a record $19.9 million in salary arbitration, picking his request over the Toronto Blue Jays' offer of $18.05 million.
Houston Astros ace Justin Verlander will begin the season on the injured list due to right shoulder inflammation, as confirmed by manager Joe Espada. Verlander, a three-time Cy Young Award winner, has not faced any setbacks but requires more time to prepare. The team aims to prioritize his health for the long season ahead. Despite signing with the New York Mets initially, Verlander was traded back to Houston and is expected to return early in the season.
The Houston Astros are an American professional baseball team based in Houston. The Astros compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) West Division, having moved to the division in 2013 after spending their first 51 seasons in the National League (NL).The Astros were established as the Houston Colt .45s and entered the National League as an expansion team in 1962 along with the New York Mets. The current name, reflecting Houston's role as the host of the Johnson Space Center, was adopted three years later, when they moved into the Astrodome, the first-ever domed sports stadium and the so-called "Eighth Wonder of the World". The Astros moved to a new stadium called Minute Maid Park in 2000. The Astros played in the NL West division from 1969 to 1993, then the NL Central division from 1994 to 2012, before being moved to the AL West as part of an MLB realignment in 2013.The Astros posted their first winning record in 1972 and made the playoffs for the first time in 1980, before winning a total of three division titles throughout the 1980s. Spearheaded by the Killer B's, a collection of prominent hitters that included the Astros' only Hall of Fame members Craig Biggio and Jeff Bagwell, the Astros began reaching major prominence in the late 1990s and early 2000s with four further division titles and two Wild Card appearances, culminating in their first World Series appearance in 2005 where they were swept by the AL's Chicago White Sox. After a major slump throughout the next decade, the team was purchased by business owner Jim Crane in 2011 for $680 million. Under Crane's ownership, the Astros embraced sabermetrics and pioneered new analytical technologies in their transition to the American League, and by the mid-2010s transformed from a historically middling franchise into one of MLB's most dominant and successful clubs, as headlined by stars such as José Altuve. Since then, the Astros have won over 100 games in four seasons, and have appeared in a record seven consecutive American League Championship Series, winning four of the last seven American League pennants. During this era, the Astros won the 2017 World Series, their first championship, against the Los Angeles Dodgers; however, this win drew controversy after the Astros were implicated in a sign stealing scandal. They made later World Series appearances in 2019 against the Washington Nationals, 2021 against the Atlanta Braves, and 2022 against the Philadelphia Phillies, winning their second title in the latter series. This sustained run of success has led commentators to declare the Astros, since 2015, as the top team in the American League and a dynasty. They are the only team to win a postseason series in seven straight seasons. Their fifth pennant in 2022 made them the second team created in the expansion era to win five league pennants (after the Mets) and the fifth expansion team to have won two World Series championships.The Astros maintain an ardent fanbase and strong global recognition, in part due to their penchant for scouting and signing international players, but have also attracted enmity in the wake of the sign stealing scandal. While in the National League, the Astros held rivalries with the Braves and the St. Louis Cardinals, but since their transition to the American League, have come to hold divisional rivalries with the Seattle Mariners and Texas Rangers (known as the Lone Star Series), as well as a recurring postseason rivalry with the New York Yankees.From 1962 through the end of the 2023 season, the Astros' all-time record is 4,921–4,892–5 (.501). In addition to having the most postseason appearances by an expansion team, they are the only expansion era team with an all-time winning record.
Houston Astros ace Justin Verlander is facing a shoulder issue that has delayed his spring training timeline and could potentially affect his availability for Opening Day. Verlander, who turns 41 next week, revealed that he had experienced a setback in his pitching shoulder but expressed optimism about his recovery. Astros general manager Dana Brown is not concerned about Verlander's status and believes he will be fine. Verlander missed the first five weeks of the previous season due to a muscle strain near his pitching shoulder. He plans to prioritize rest and take a cautious approach to his buildup in order to ensure a successful return.
Juan Soto and the Yankees take on Jose Altuve and the Astros on March 28, 2024.
The Houston Astros sign stealing scandal was a major scandal in Major League Baseball (MLB) that broke in November 2019, in which several members of the Houston Astros were caught and disciplined for illegally using a video camera system to steal signs from opposing teams during games in 2017 and 2018. Many have correlated the Astros' sign stealing as a major contributor to their 2017 World Series championship.For years, some people on other teams had suspected the Astros of stealing signs. However, there was no public reporting of the Astros' sign stealing until a bombshell report in November 2019, when reporters Ken Rosenthal and Evan Drellich at The Athletic published an article detailing the team's activities. Mike Fiers, a pitcher who played for the Astros in 2017, told The Athletic that the organization used a video camera in the center field seats to observe the opposing catcher as he instructed the pitcher about the next pitch. Astros players or team staffers watching the live camera feed behind the dugout used various audio cues, such as banging on a trash can, to tell the batter what type of pitch was coming next. An MLB investigation confirmed in January 2020 that the Astros illegally used a camera system to steal signs during the 2017 regular season and postseason, during which they won the World Series, as well as in part of the 2018 season, in which they lost the American League Championship Series to the Boston Red Sox. MLB found no evidence of illicit sign stealing in the 2019 season, in which the Astros advanced to the World Series, but lost in seven games to the Washington Nationals.The sanctions against the Astros were the most severe that MLB has ever issued against a member club and are among the most severe sanctions for in-game misconduct in baseball history. MLB levied the maximum $5 million fine on the Astros and stripped them of their first- and second-round picks in the 2020 and 2021 drafts. The league suspended Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow and field manager A. J. Hinch for the 2020 season for failing to prevent the rule violations; the Astros fired both men on the day their punishment was announced. MLB's investigation also determined that Red Sox manager Alex Cora helped mastermind the Astros' sign-stealing while serving as Hinch's bench coach in 2017. MLB suspended Cora through the 2020 postseason; he left the team but was rehired after his suspension ended. Carlos Beltrán was the only Astros player from 2017 named in the report; he had been hired to manage the New York Mets in November 2019 but parted ways with the team after the results of MLB's investigation were announced. No players were punished; MLB had granted them immunity in exchange for their cooperation. The Astros retained their 2017 World Series championship title.A Wall Street Journal article published a few weeks after the MLB report revealed new details about the sign-stealing operation, including that it originated during the 2016 season. After the scandal broke, players on the 2017 Astros apologized to varying degrees. The team's actions were heavily criticized by players on other MLB teams. The scandal dominated the 2019–2020 offseason and the start of 2020 spring training. The scandal also led to lawsuits against the Astros and MLB.
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