BREAKING NEWS: ASTROS PUNISHMENT ANNOUNCED

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Oct 30, 2019; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Astros center fielder Jake Marisnick (6) reacts after striking out against the Washington Nationals during the eighth inning in game seven of the 2019 World Series at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

The MLB announced that the Houston Astros have received the following punishments:

-One year suspensions for manager AJ Hinch and GM Jeff Luhnow

-Losses of first and second round picks in 2020 and 2021

-A 5 million dollar fine

(Per Ken Rosenthal)

More to come.

UPDATE (3:09): Luhnow and Hinch have been fired, per the team owner.

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