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11 | The Fixer: After the Astros | Part I
11 | The Fixer: After the Astros | Part I
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Length:
28 minutes
Released:
Oct 18, 2023
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Podcast episode
Description
In 2017, Major League Baseball stripped the Houston Astros of its World Series win, implicating the team in a sign-stealing scandal that rocked the sport. At the center of the controversy was the team's general manager, Jeff Luhnow. In the wake of the scandal, the Astros cut ties with Luhnow, who still maintains his innocence. Reporter Josh Lewin tracked Luhnow down in his new home in Leganés, Spain to learn about his efforts to bring his moneyball approach to a new sport: soccer.Wondery Plus subscribers can listen to Sports Explains the World early and ad-free right now. Join Wondery Plus in the Wondery App or on Apple Podcasts.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Released:
Oct 18, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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