A.J. Hinch

Hinch just released a statement, saying, "I regret being connected to these events, am disappointed in our club's actions within this timeline, and I accept the Commissioner's decision." Hinch reiterated that while he did NOT endorse the sign-stealing scheme ... he admitted, "I failed to stop them…

The World Series hasn't just been a slugfest on the field ... Houston Astros manager A.J. Hinch was involved in a heated altercation after Game 1 and cops were called ... TMZ Sports has learned. Here's what we know ... Hinch was hanging out at the bar at the team hotel in Pasadena on Tuesday night…