Astros, fans need to own the uniqueness of the cheating scandal

HOUSTON – The most visible scar on public opinion since Harrison Ford became famous. Only this does not have to be permanent. Even if the Astros don’t complete their comeback to win the world championship this week. I’ve spent quite a bit of time around the Astros Galaxy in the past month and in fact for the past five years, and I bless Houston, which will host World Series Game 6 on Tuesday night against the Braves, down 3-2, I’ve turned into a bona fide baseball city. Minute Maid Park…

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MLB quietly reinstated Astros exec Brandon Tubman last year

The last time the Astros competed in the world championship, their existence was disrupted and somewhat overshadowed by the controversy that eventually led to the suspension of then-GM assistant Brandon Tubman. With little interest—in fact, almost none—Tubman was reinstated a year ago, The Post learned. Tubman applied to get his job back shortly after the end of the 2020 world championships, the earliest allowed under MLB ordinances for his engagement to a reporter during the Astros celebration after their win over the Yankees at ALCS 2019. Commissioner Rob Manfred determined…

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