A’s pitcher Mike Fiers, who played a key role in exposing the Astros cheating scandal, received a mostly positive response in his first spring training appearance.

Oakland's Mike Fiers threw his second career no-hitter on Tuesday and his next start on Sunday has a special meaning for him. 3 of 10 Houston Astros starting pitcher Mike Fiers (54) thanks the audience after leaving the mount during the top eighth inning at Minute Maid Park Saturday, June 10, 2017, in Houston. The Houston Astros cheated and Mike Fiers shined the brightest light on their scheme, LZ Granderson writes.

But baseball should thank him for coming forward.

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Mike Fiers avoided answering questions about the Houston Astros sign-stealing scandal sparked by his honesty.