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In a conversation on HBO’s “Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel,” Bauer says he believes that 70% of pitchers are still using pine tar to boost spin rates, hiding it on their gloves, hats, and belts.
In a conversation on HBO’s “Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel,” Bauer says he believes that 70% of pitchers are still using pine tar to boost spin rates, hiding it on their gloves, hats, and belts.
Giancarlo Stanton is not holding back his disappointment in the Houston Astros and how MLB is handling the ever-growing sign-stealing scandal.
Giancarlo Stanton is not holding back his disappointment in the Houston Astros and how MLB is handling the ever-growing sign-stealing scandal.
As MLB commissioner Rob Manfred draws more and more criticism for how he’s handled the Houston Astros’ sign-stealing scandal, Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban says he’s glad he’s not tied to major league baseball.
As MLB commissioner Rob Manfred draws more and more criticism for how he’s handled the Houston Astros’ sign-stealing scandal, Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban says he’s glad he’s not tied to major league baseball.
As MLB commissioner Rob Manfred draws more and more criticism for how he’s handled the Houston Astros’ sign-stealing scandal, Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban says he’s glad he’s not tied to major league baseball.
As MLB commissioner Rob Manfred draws more and more criticism for how he’s handled the Houston Astros’ sign-stealing scandal, Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban says he’s glad he’s not tied to major league baseball.
Pete Rose is asking MLB commissioner Rob Manfred for another chance.
Pete Rose is asking MLB commissioner Rob Manfred for another chance.
USA Today Sports is reporting that Rose and his representation sent a 19-page letter to Manfred on Wednesday, asking for his name to be removed from MLB’s ineligible list. He was banned for life from baseball in 1989 for betting on games while managing the Cincinnati Reds.
Rose’s argument points to the Houston Astros’ sign-stealing scandal and Manfred’s hesitance to punish active players for their participation in a scheme that almost certainly changed the outcome of games.
Here’s an excerpt of the letter sent to Manfred from Rose’s representation:
“However, in recent years, intentional and covert acts by current and past owners, managers, coaches, and players altered the outcomes of numerous games, including the World Series, and illegally enhanced both team and player performance. It has never been suggested, let alone established, that any of Mr. Rose’s actions influenced the outcome of any game or the performance of any player. Yet for the thirty-first year and counting, he continues to suffer a punishment vastly disproportionate to those who have done just that.”
Rose petitioned Manfred to be reinstated in 2015 but was denied. If Rose were to be reinstated, he would be eligible for consideration for the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
In light of the Houston Astros’ sign-stealing scandal, Pete Rose is asking for another chance.
In light of the Houston Astros’ sign-stealing scandal, Pete Rose is asking for another chance.
Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw is still waiting for an apology from the Houston Astros.
Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw is still waiting for an apology from the Houston Astros.
Kansas City Royal Whit Merrifield is now calling himself a two-time all-star, in light of the Houston Astros’ sign-stealing scandal.
Kansas City Royal Whit Merrifield is now calling himself a two-time all-star, in light of the Houston Astros’ sign-stealing scandal.
