“I think what people don’t realize is Altuve stole an MVP from Judge in ’17. Everybody knows they stole a ring from us” - When Cody Bellinger slated the Astros for using dishonest means on their path to success
The Houston Astros' sign-stealing scandal is one of the biggest MLB scandals to date. Cody Bellinger of the Los Angeles Dodgers also took issue with the team and their subsequent punishment. The Houston Astros' sign-stealing scandal is one of the biggest MLB scandals to date, with Cody Bellinger of the Los Angeles Dodgers taking issue with the team and their subsequent punishment. During the 2017 season, the Astros used camera technology to steal signs from opposing teams, and many suspected the team of cheating, but it wasn't revealed until 2020. The team was then punished by the MLB in 2020 and fined $5 million and forced to give up their first and second-round draft picks in 2020-21. Many believe that the Astros only received a slap on the wrist, but CodyBellinger let everyone know what he thought about the scandal and its punishment. He said that for now, all the community can do is move on and make sure such an incident does not occur again.
Published : one year ago by Ankita Masih in Sports
The Houston Astros' sign-stealing scandal is one of the biggest MLB scandals to date. Cody Bellinger of the Los Angeles Dodgers also took issue with the team and their subsequent punishment.
During the 2017 season, the Astros used camera technology to steal signs from opposing teams. Alex Cora and Carlos Beltran were at the helm of this operation. As a result, the team won the 2017 World Series. Many suspected the team of cheating, but it wasn't revealed until 2020.
Former Astros pitcher Mike Fiers was the source of the entire scandal. The team was then punished by the MLB in 2020. The organization was fined $5 million and forced to give up their first and second-round draft picks in 2020-21. Houston Astros owner Jim Crane also fired the team's former managers, AJ. Hinch and Jeff Luhnow.
However, many still believe that the Astros only received a slap on the wrist. One of those people is Cody Bellinger. In an interview, the center fielder let everyone know what he thought about the scandal and its punishment. He said:
Many would agree with the Dodgers' players. However, for now, all the community can do is move on and make sure such an incident does not occur again.
When Cody Bellinger talked about losing respect for the Astros.
The 2017 Astros sign-stealing incident left a lot of baseball fans feeling angry and betrayed by the team.
It seems that it wasn't just the fans feeling the betrayal but also fellow MLB players. Those who couldn't fathom the fact that the Astros could ruin the integrity of the game. Cody Bellinger was one of those people, and he had a lot to say about losing respect for the team. He said:
Cody Bellinger is currently playing for the Chicago Cubs for the 2023 season. He is also a two-time All-Star and a World Series Champion.
Topics: Baseball, MLB, Houston Astros, Ring