Topic: Houston Astros

As players from around the league continue to criticize MLB's handling of the Houston Astros, commissioner Rob Manfred defended his punishment of the organization for stealing signs.

Former Houston Astros utility player Tony Kemp, who was called up by the organization in September 2017, said he declined to take part in the club's illegal sign-stealing scheme.

Los Angeles Dodgers star Cody Bellinger was among several Major League Baseball stars to criticize the Houston Astros' sign-stealing scheme Friday, saying the team stole an MVP award and a World Series title.

Houston Astros star players Jose Altuve and Alex Bregman offered public apologies for their roles in the team's illegal sign-stealing scheme used in 2017 and 2018.

Former New York Yankees outfielder Cameron Maybin agreed to a one-year major league contract with the Detroit Tigers.

The Oakland Athletics filed a formal complaint to Major League Baseball about the Houston Astros' sign-stealing scheme before pitcher Mike Fiers came forward with the allegations.

Major League Baseball teams report to spring training this week, with games starting Feb. 21.

Current Minnesota Twins utility man Marwin Gonzalez became the first position player from the 2017 Houston Astros team to publicly apologize for the club's illegal sign-stealing scheme.

The Boston Red Sox named bench coach Ron Roenicke as the club's interim manager for the upcoming season.

The Boston Red Sox are planning to promote bench coach Ron Roenicke to be their new manager for the upcoming season.

Fired manager A.J. Hinch says it's "fair" to ask if the Houston Astros' 2017 World Series title is tainted after the franchise was caught in a sign-stealing scandal.

Pete Rose -- baseball's all-time hits leader banned for gambling on the game -- requested MLB reinstatement Wednesday to be eligible for the Hall of Fame. He cited the Houston Astros cheating scandal in his petition.

The Houston Astros hired former Tampa Bay Rays executive James Click as the club's new general manager.

Former Washington Nationals skipper Dusty Baker agreed to a short-term deal with the Houston Astros to become the club's next manager.

Former Houston Astros ace and current Chicago White Sox pitcher Dallas Keuchel apologized Friday for the Astros' sign-stealing scheme used during their 2017 run to the World Series.