Matt Kawahara covers the Astros for the Houston Chronicle. He can be reached at [email protected]. He joined the Chronicle in June 2023 after previously working a

Red Sox announcer Will Middlebrooks criticized the Astros for being upset with Boston over sign-stealing drama during its 7-3 win on Saturday. “I had a feeling this was gonna happen,” Middlebrooks said. “Imagine the Astros being mad about stealing signs. But guess what, that’s part of the game, when you can see the grip in a glove.”