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Astros' AJ Hinch, Jeff Luhnow fired after MLB suspension in sign-stealing scandal - The Washington Post
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Astros fire manager AJ Hinch, general manager Jeff Luhnow following suspensions for sign-stealing scandal
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MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred defends his punishment of the Houston Astros - Los Angeles Times
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Baseball news - Houston Astros hit with huge penalties by MLB for sign stealing - TNT Sports
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Hinch, GM fired for Astros sign stealing after MLB bans pair