Astros assistant GM apologizes for ‘inappropriate language’ during ALCS celebration

The Houston Astros celebrate in the locker room after clinching the American League pennant with a 6-4 win over the New York Yankees on Oct. 19. The assistant general manager of the Houston Astros apologized Tuesday for using “inappropriate language” after a Sports Illustrated report said he repeatedly yelled toward a group of female reporters about closer Roberto Osuna during a clubhouse celebration. My overexuberance in support of a player has been misinterpreted as a demonstration of a regressive attitude about an important social issue.” Major League Baseball said in a statement that “everyone in baseball must use care to not engage in any behavior — whether intentional or not — that could be construed as minimizing the egregiousness of an act of domestic violence.” Sports World Series preview: Astros and Nationals are rewarded for valuing veterans The World Series combatants are two of four teams with the oldest average players in baseball, and the reliance on veterans begins with elite starting rotations. MLB will interview those involved before commenting further.” On Monday night, after the Sports Illustrated story was published, the Astros called it “misleading and completely irresponsible.” The team said the magazine had tried to ”fabricate a story where one does not exist” and said Taubman’s comments weren’t directed at the reporters. Astros owner Jim Crane, in a statement, said the team has mandatory training for its employees, and “we fully support MLB and baseball’s stance and values regarding domestic violence.”