MLB Fans Disapprove of Manfred's Response to Astros Scandal by 14-Point Margin

What Manfred called “futile” has considerable support among the 3,479 MLB fans polled in the survey, with 68 percent saying that the league should force the Astros to give up their 2017 World Series title over the Dodgers. Of that group, 35 percent believe MLB should “definitely” revoke the Astros’ championship, while 33 percent say it would “probably” be the right course of action.

Among avid fans, 71 percent said it would be the right thing for Manfred to do, with 45 percent of hardcore followers saying the Astros should “definitely” lose their title and 26 percent saying the team should “probably” be forced to give it up.

The margin of error among all MLB fans is 2 points while responses from avid fans have a 3-point margin of error.

In addition to being critical of Manfred’s response to the scandal, fans largely disapprove of how Astros players and management have each reacted since the start of spring training. The response from Astros ownership and management achieved a 21 percent approval rating among baseball fans, while the reaction from the team’s players scored 19 percent. 

Astros brass and players have both taken flak for appearing less than remorseful in their comments since reporting to their training facility in West Palm Beach, Fla. Owner Crane claimed that the club’s sign stealing didn’t impact the outcome of games, while players have flatly denied that their championship could be considered tainted.

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