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The Houston Astros brain trust in AJ Hinch and Jeff Luhnow may be out of the game for now, but both will be back sooner than expected.
David Hill|
Former Houston Astros GM Jeff Luhnow may claim that he did not know what happened with AstroGate, but he is hardly blameless.
Jeff Kallman|
Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora is closely implicated in commissioner Rob Manfred's report on the Houston sign-stealing scandal.
Bill Felber|
Commissioner Rob Manfred levied strong penalties against the Houston Astros, who responded by firing both GM Jeff Luhnow and field manager A.J. Hinch.
Bill Felber|
The Houston Astros day of reckoning finally came, with MLB handing out some of the harshest punishment in sports history.  Was it enough though?
Ryan Sanders|
The investigation into the Astros sign-stealing has revealed that New York Mets manager Carlos Beltran will not be punished. Here's why he eventually will.
Manny Gómez|
Today, MLB announced it's punishments regarding "Astrogate". Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora seems to have escaped scotch free... for now.
Manny Gómez|
MLB announced its punishments regarding the Houston Astros sign-stealing saga. Manager AJ Hinch and GM Jeff Luhnow will be suspended 1-year.
Jeff Kallman|
After striking out on some big moves, the Los Angeles Dodgers are bringing back LHP Alex Wood to a 1-year deal worth $4M.  Here's what we know.
Ryan Sanders|
Cole Hamels committed to playing in 2020 by signing a one-year deal with the Atlanta Braves, but pitching will not be the only thing he is doing.
Edward Lennon|
Today, 'Call to the Pen' is going to examine the top 10 second basemen in baseball using the "Steamer" MLB projections system.
Manny Gómez|
Statcast released its new Outs Above Average statistic. Let's take a look at the worst defenders in MLB according to the new metric.
Ryan Sanders|
Most believe the Cleveland Indians will move Francisco Lindor, but they should keep their star to win now at all costs. Here's why.
Thomas J. Brown|
The Texas Rangers have their bridge to the future at third base, having signed Todd Frazier to a one year deal with an option for 2021.
David Hill|
Molly Knight of 'The Athletic' recently called for MLB to cut instant replay if they want to help eliminate sign-stealing. Here's why she's dead wrong.
Jeff Kallman|
Unlike the Braves and Twins, the Washington Nationals decided to stop waiting on Josh Donaldson to make a decision about where he'll play this year.
Tom Sileo|
It may be hard to believe, but a free agent rumor does currently exist regarding the Colorado Rockies that doesn't involve trading Nolan Arenado.
Clint Manry|
A measurement of the actual on-field value of many of the MLB players whose cases are headed to salary arbitration next month.
Bill Felber|
Miguel Sano and the Minnesota Twins agreed to a three-year extension that will pay him $30M guaranteed. Here's what we know.
Ryan Sanders|
Ken Giles avoided arbitration with the Toronto Blue Jays after signing a 1-year, $9.6 million dollar deal. Still no guarantee he finishes the season in TOR.
Tyson Shushkewich|
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