MLB slams Houston Astros with unprecedented punishment for stealing signs

The Astros have been handed a massive punishment by Major League Baseball, including year-long suspensions for their GM and manager. (Getty Images)

Major League Baseball has handed down unprecedented punishment to the Houston Astros for their proven sign stealing and cheating.

Ken Rosenthal reports that that Commissioner Rob Manfred gave a one-year suspension to Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow and manager A.J. Hinch.

In addition, the Astros lose their 1st and 2nd round draft picks in both 2020 and 2021.

Finally, they will be fined $5 Million as a club.

BREAKING: Per sources, MLB’s penalties for #Astros include:

*One-year suspensions for GM Jeff Luhnow and manager AJ Hinch.

*Losses of 1st and 2nd round draft picks in both 2020 and ‘21.

*A fine of $5M.

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— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) January 13, 2020