MLB Clears Cubs of Wrongdoing in Sign-Relaying Dispute vs. D-backs
Arizona's Torey Lovullo retracted his complaint after MLB VP Michael Hill confirmed the Cubs' coaching staff actions were within the rules.
D-backs manager Torey Lovullo apologized to Cubs manager Craig Counsell following a sign-relaying dispute from their Monday night game. MLB VP Michael Hill clarified to Lovullo that the Cubs' coaches were acting within legal boundaries. Lovullo acknowledged his error and reached out to Counsell directly. The incident carries no disciplinary consequences for Chicago.
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