There's sign stealing and then there's using technology to do it. The Astros had an elaborate system they used to signal batters with a banging sound when a specific pitch was coming. That's an unfair advantage that got them a World Series ring in 2017. If Houston cheated to win, the punishment should be obvious: it wasn't the best team in baseball and it needs to have its title stripped.

People saying, "Everyone does it" has no leg to stand on. Maybe everyone does, but the Astros were the team who got caught and comes with consequences. If the league wants to set a strong precedent, taking away a championship is the only option.