The Houston Astros sign-stealing scandal broke in late 2019 when former pitcher Mike Fiers revealed the team used a camera system to decode signs and relayed them via trash can bangs during their 2017 championship run. This ignited a massive wave of memes across social media, featuring images of trash cans, Oscar the Grouch, and players supposedly hiding buzzers under their jerseys. Fans of rival teams use these templates to poke fun at the Astros' legitimacy, often labeling them the 'Houston Asterisks.' The meme remains a staple of baseball culture, serving as a go-to roast whenever the team is mentioned or faces a controversial play on the field.