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MLB commissioner regrets giving immunity to Houston Astros players in sign stealing scandal – Houston Public Media
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In the Astros scandal, Rob Manfred has taken a bad situation and made it worse - The Washington Post
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Exclusive: MLB hands down unprecedented penalties for Astros after sign- stealing investigation - The Athletic
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Rob Manfred says granting Astros immunity 'not my best decision' - ESPN
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MLB commissioner Rob Manfred regrets giving 2017 Astros players immunity in sign-stealing scandal
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Astros cheating scandal had to result in historic punishment - Sports Illustrated
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Ringer Coverage of the MLB Sign-Stealing Controversy - The Ringer
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Rob Manfred Astros: MLB commissioner expresses regret over Houston players' immunity over sign-stealing in Time interview - ABC13 Houston
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Ex-Astros GM Jeff Luhnow sues team for breach of contract - Los Angeles Times
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Red Sox sign-stealing penalties: Read commissioner Rob Manfred's full report
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Houston Astros manager, GM fired after suspensions for team's sign-stealing