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MLB finds no evidence that Diamondbacks used Apple Watch to steal signs from Rockies

Ariel Prieto and the Diamondbacks were fined an undisclosed amount

Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Paul Goldschmidt ...
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Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Paul Goldschmidt (44) prepares for a high fives shortstop Ketel Marte (4) after his homer to left field off of Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Jon Gray in the first inning during the NL wild-card game on Oct. 4, 2017 in Phoenix.
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Major League Baseball announced Friday that it found no evidence the Arizona Diamondbacks used a smartwatch to steal signs from the Rockies in Wednesday’s wild-card game at Chase Field.

MLB said it “forensically examined” the Apple Watch and cellphone of Ariel Prieto, and interviewed the D-Backs coach and interpreter. Investigators concluded that neither item was used for any “baseball-related communication” during the D-Backs’ 11-8 win over Colorado.

Despite the findings, the D-Backs coach violated MLB rules, and both he and the team were fined an undisclosed amount. The sum will be donated to Hurricane Maria relief efforts in Puerto Rico, MLB said.

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