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A fan holds a sign during a spring training baseball game between the Houston Astros and the Washington Nationals Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020, in West Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Astros hope to move on from cheating scandal as MLB restarts

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 6, 2020, file photo, Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred answers questions at a press conference during baseball owners meetings in Orlando, Fla. Manfred tells The Associated Press that the commissioner's office, teams and the players' association &quot;owe it to our fans to be better than we've been the last three months.&quot; (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)

Baseball scrambles back into action amid lingering concerns

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

Astros sign Correa’s brother as undrafted free agent

Associated Press

This Date in Baseball

By Compiled The Associated Press - Associated Press

In this Sept. 9, 2019, file photo, Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora talks about the dismissal of president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski, during a news conference before the team's baseball game against the New York Yankees in Boston. Cora was fired by the Red Sox on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020, a day after baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred implicated him in the sport's sign-stealing scandal. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, File) **FILE**

Red Sox stripped of draft pick, Alex Cora suspended for 2020

By Ronald Blum and Jimmy Golen - Associated Press

Houston Astros pitcher Justin Verlander warms up prior to a spring training baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Tuesday, March 3, 2020, in Jupiter, Fla. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Astros ace Justin Verlander has surgery on groin

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Houston Astros pitcher Justin Verlander walks in the dugout after pitching to the St. Louis Cardinals in the first inning of a spring training baseball game, Tuesday, March 3, 2020, in Jupiter, Fla. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Astros’ Verlander sidelined by back injury

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Houston Astros pitcher Justin Verlander walks in the dugout after pitching to the St. Louis Cardinals in the first inning of a spring training baseball game, Tuesday, March 3, 2020, in Jupiter, Fla. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Verlander has sore triceps, Astros send ace for more tests

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Houston Astros pitcher Justin Verlander throws a pitch during the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Tuesday, March 3, 2020, in Jupiter, Fla. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Astros ace Verlander pulled early with triceps soreness

By BILL WHITEHEAD - Associated Press

FILE - In this May 1, 2019, file photo, Houston Astros pitcher Collin McHugh throws against the Minnesota Twins in the first inning of a baseball game in Minneapolis. McHugh agreed to a $600,000, one-year contract with the pitching-needy Boston Red Sox, a deal that allows him earn up to $4.25 million. (AP Photo/Jim Mone, File)

McHugh regrets not trying to stop Astros’ sign stealing

By MAUREEN MULLEN - Associated Press

Boston Red Sox's Jackie Bradley Jr. gets back to first safely on a pickoff attempt to Houston Astros first baseman Nick Tanielu during a spring training baseball game, Thursday, March 5, 2020, in Fort Myers, Fla. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Boo Who? Astros already paying price , Red Sox await fate

By MAUREEN MULLEN - Associated Press

Houston Astros outfielders Josh Reddick and George Springer duck for cover as Michael Brantley runs after a fly ball during spring training baseball practice, Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020 in West Palm Beach, Fla. (Karen Warren/Houston Chronicle via AP)

Astros’ Springer wants to be more like Brantley

By CHUCK KING - Associated Press

Cincinnati Reds pitcher Trevor Bauer throws against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the fourth inning of a spring training baseball game Monday, March 2, 2020, in Goodyear, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Trevor Bauer announces pitches in spring training game as sign-stealing response

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Houston Astros outfielder George Springer yells as he and other outfielders come off the field during baseball spring training Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020, in West Palm Beach, Fla. (Karen Warren/Houston Chronicle via AP)

Springer heckled as Astros continue spring boobird swing

By BILL WHITEHEAD - Associated Press

Houston Astros' Jose Altuve runs to first base after getting hit with a pitch during the fifth inning of a spring training baseball game against the Detroit Tigers, Monday, Feb. 24, 2020, in Lakeland, Fla. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Altuve nicked by pitch, Astros stars booed on road vs Tigers

By FRED GOODALL - Associated Press

Houston Astros' Jose Altuve runs to first base after getting hit with a pitch during the fifth inning of a spring training baseball game against the Detroit Tigers, Monday, Feb. 24, 2020, in Lakeland, Fla. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Jose Altuve nicked by pitch, Astros stars booed on road against Tigers

By Fred Goodall - Associated Press

A fan holds a sign during a spring training baseball game between the Houston Astros and the Washington Nationals Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020, in West Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Astros stars sit again, Nats hoist World Series trophy

By BY CHUCK KING - Associated Press

A sign outside the Houston Astros' spring training facility in West Palm Beach, Florida, bears the words "2017 World Series Champions." The Astros were punished after an investigation found they used a system of cameras and banging on trash cans to decode and relay opposing pitchers' signs to their batters at the plate. (Photo by All-Pro Reels / Ed Sheahin)

Astros cheating leads to spring training questions of proper retribution

By Thom Loverro

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer (31) works in the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the Houston Astros Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020, in West Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Fans heckling Astros spring opener get signs stolen

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Washington Nationals pitcher Max Scherzer warms up before the team's 2020 spring training opener against the Houston Astros in West Palm Beach, Florida, on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020. The game was canceled due to inclement weather. (Photo by All-Pro Reels / Ed Sheahin)

Nationals spring training opener: Fans heckling Astros get signs stolen

By Kristie Rieken - Associated Press