Rival Executives Believe Buzzing Bandages Relayed Pitches To Astros

[RealGM Wiretap]

More details about how the Houston Astros stole signs during the 2017 season are emerging.

According to a new report, Astros players may have worn a buzzer device on their body to help relay signs. They won the World Series during the season in question.

Stealing signs is not against Major League rules, but using technology to do so is.

In 2017, MLB fined the Boston Red Sox after it was revealed that they used Apple Watches during a sign-stealing scheme.

Via Joel Sherman/New York Post

[micromonkey]

Didn’t they also bang on trash cans
I’ve seen/heard that at least
Maybe they switched it up

There was a good article that showed their hitting delta on fastball vs non fastball that did seem out of line with other teams

So the stat argument that it might have actually helped-knowing no heat is coming and adjusting accordingly