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December 1, 2019; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers players Cody Bellinger and Kenley Jansen in attendance as the Los Angeles Lakers play against the Dallas Mavericks at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman/outfielder Cody Bellinger didn't mince words on Friday when commenting about the Houston Astros' sign-stealing scandal and subsequent apologies.

"I thought the apologies were whatever," Bellinger said, referencing the Astros' press conference on Thursday from their spring training site in West Palm Beach, Fla. "I thought (owner) Jim Crane's was weak. I thought (commissioner Rob) Manfred's punishment was weak, giving (the players) immunity. Those guys were cheating for three years. I think what people don't realize is (Jose) Altuve stole an MVP from (New York Yankees slugger Aaron) Judge in '17. Everyone knows they stole the ring from us. But it's over."

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