![]() ![]() In response, MLB officials reinforced the existing rules, in addition to instituting a new prohibition on the use of certain in-stadium cameras. The MLB released a statement revealing that before the postseason began, a few teams called the Commissioner’s Office about sign stealing and the inappropriate use of video equipment. Houston Astros are not the only team accused of cheating. Two MLB players told Yahoo Sports they believe the Astros have been “hitting a trash can in the dugout in recent years” as a way to let hitters know about signs. Additionally, the Los Angeles Dodgers believe Houston was stealing signs during the World Series last year. Also, in August of this year, the Oakland Athletics filed a complaint with the MLB alleging that there was an elaborate clapping setup in the Houston dugout to relay stolen signs to hitters. According to security sources, the Cleveland Indians have filed a complaint with Major League Baseball claiming a man associated with the Houston Astros attempted to film in their dugout during that game. In Game 3 of the AL Division Series, the Indians were defeated and were ultimately eliminated in the first round. ![]() This is not the first time during this postseason that the Astros have been accused of cheating. According to a Metro report, “the man had a small camera and was texting frequently, but did not have a media credential.” ![]() On Saturday, October 13, 2018, a man claiming to be a Houston Astros employee was removed from an area near the Boston Red Sox dugout during the American League (AL) Championship Series opener at Fenway Park. ![]()
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