By Steve Neavling
ticklethewire.com
The St. Louis Cardinals are under investigation by the FBI for allegedly hacking the computer network of the Houston Astros to steal player information, The Washington Post reports.
A federal law enforcement official said the investigation is “ongoing” and that there is “a lot of working going into” it.
It would be the first corporate espionage case involving a sports team accused of hacking the network of another team.
Federal officials said a person commits a crime when he or she intrudes on another person’s computer without authorization or permission.
Investigators said they have uncovered evidence that shows Cardinals officials hacked the Astros’ database and accessed information on scouting and potential trades.
Major League Baseball said it “has fully cooperated.”
“Once the investigative process has been completed by federal law enforcement officials, we will evaluate the next steps and will make decisions promptly,” the official said.
