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Matt Williams, Jose Guillen, Ismael Valdez linked to Steroids, hGH from Pal
2007-11-07 00:52:00 Three more players were linked to anabolic steroid and human growth hormone purchases through the Palm Beach Rejuvenation Center in Florida. Two former players, Matt Williams and Ismael Valdez, along with current player Jose Guillen are said to have purchased performance-enhancing drugs in the article written by Lance Williams and Mark Fainaru-Wada of BALCO fame. According to the San Francisco More About: Steroids
Barry Bonds to Boycott Hall of Fame If It Displays #756 with Asterisk
2007-11-02 04:18:00 In an interview with Keith Jim Grey for MSNBC’s ‘Countdown,’ Barry Bonds said he would boycott the Hall of Fame if they display his record breaking 756th home run ball marked with an asterisk. On September 25, fashion design Mark Ecko announced that the public had voted to brand the ball with an asterisk and offer it to the Hall of Fame, one of the options from his online poll. The Hall of Fame More About: Asterisk
MLB Teams Notified of Random Drug Tests Up To Two Days in Advance
2007-10-31 06:40:00 The New York Times reported that Major League Baseball teams are given up to two days notice before random unannounced drug tests. Multiple major league sources told the Times very simply that testers call the teams directly and request stadium and parking passes at which time the organization knows when the tests will be. This is a giant hole in what MLB chief labor negotiator, Rob Manfred, More About: Random , Teams , Days , Drug , Tests
Paul Byrd Received Human Growth Hormone from Palm Beach Rejuvenation Center
2007-10-21 20:47:00 Just five days ago Cleveland Indians pitcher, Paul Byrd, helped his team beat the Boston Red Sox giving the Indians a 3-1 series lead. Now he finds himself on the front page again, this time linked to nearly $25 000 worth of human growth hormone. According to the San Francisco Chronicle, Byrd was prescribed and sent more than 1000 vials of human growth hormone and hundreds of syringes between More About: Beach , Human Growth Hormone , Human , Growth , Palm
Scott Schoeneweis Received Steroids from Signature Pharmacy in 2003 and 200
2007-10-02 06:21:00 Yet another Major League Baseball player has been linked to Signature Pharmacy . New York Mets’ reliever, Scott Schoeneweis, was reportedly sent multiple shipments of anabolic steroids from an internet pharmacy at the center of a major performance-enhancing drug distribution ring involving bogus prescriptions dispensed over the internet. According to the ESPN, Schoeneweis received multiple More About: Steroids , Arma
Barry Bonds 756 Homerun Ball Getting Asterisk Before Going to Hall of Fame
2007-09-27 01:09:00 Barry Bonds ’ record breaking 756th home run ball will be brandished with an asterisk and donated to the Baseball Hall of Fame . On September 15th, 2007, Mark Ecko, founder and owner of the clothing line Ecko Unlimited, bought Barry Bonds’ 756th homerun ball at auction for $752,467. For eight days Ecko held a vote at vote756.com. The vote had three options, Bestow It (donate it as is to the Hall More About: Barry Bonds , Asterisk
Hearst Denied Kirk Radomski Affidavit Names
2007-09-16 19:51:00 The San Francisco Chronicle and Albany Times Union, both owned by Hearst Corp., were denied in their request to have the names from former New York Mets clubhouse attendant Kirk Rado mski’s affidavit made public. The affidavit from December 2005 contained of a sworn statement by IRS Special Agent Jeff Novitzky (lead investigator in the BALCO case) and was used to obtain a search warrant for the More About: Names
Jay Gibbons Received Steroids and Human Growth Hormone (hGH) from Signature
2007-09-10 14:41:00 Add Jay Gibbons to the list of players sent performance-enhancing drugs from Signature Pharmacy. The Baltimore Orioles outfielder reportedly received human growth hormone, testosterone and human chorionic gonadotropin (which is not banned by Major League Baseball). A source in Florida with knowledge of Signature Pharmacy's client list alleges that between October 2003 and July 2005, Gibbons More About: Human Growth Hormone , Human , Growth , Steroids , Growth Hormone
Troy Glaus Received Anabolic Steroids From Signature Pharmacy in 2003 and 2
2007-09-08 00:14:00 Toronto Blue Jays third baseman, Troy Glaus was sent multiple shipments of anabolic steroids from an internet pharmacy at the center of a major performance-enhancing drug distribution ring involving bogus prescriptions dispensed over the internet. According to the Sports Illustrated, Glaus received multiple shipments of nandrolone and testosterone between September 2003 and May 2004 while he was More About: Anabolic Steroids , Steroids , Troy Glaus , Pharmacy
Rick Ankiel Received Human Growth Hormone (hGH) from Signature Pharmacy in
2007-09-07 14:57:00 St. Louis Cardinals pitcher-turned-outfielder, Rick Ankiel received human growth hormone (hGH) from an internet pharmacy at the center of a major performance-enhancing drug distribution ring involving bogus prescriptions dispensed over the internet. According to the New York Daily News, Ankiel received a 12 month supply of human growth hormone from Signature Pharmacy in 2004. According to More About: Human Growth Hormone , Human , Growth , Growth Hormone
Barry Bonds Sets All-Time Home Run Record, Hits #756
2007-08-09 02:09:00 On the night of August 7, 2007, Barry Bonds hit a full-count pitch from Washington Nationals' pitcher, Mike Bascik, to the deepest part of AT&T Park in right center field, an estimated 435 feet. The stadium immediately erupted while fans fought for the historic and valuable ball. Bud Selig was not in attendance. In his place were Major League Baseball executive vice president Jimmie Lee Solomon More About: Time , Home , Sets
Barry Bonds Hits Home Run #755, Ties Hank Aaron
2007-08-05 05:55:00 Barry Bonds tied Hank Aaron ’s all-time home run record August 4, 2007 in San Diego (video below). Bonds hit a 2-1 pitch from Clay Hensley in the second inning into the left field stands at 7:29 Pacific time to tie the mark. Ironically, Henlsey was one of 38 minor league players suspended in April 2005 for using performance-enhancing drugs, the first round of minor league suspensions handed down More About: Barry Bonds , Home , Hits
Neifi Perez Suspended 80 Games for Amphetamines, Cites ADHD
2007-08-05 05:50:00 Detroit Tigers’ utility infielder, Neifi Perez , was suspended 80 games by Major League Baseball for a third positive test for amphetamines. The suspension was announced the day Perez was set to return from his first suspension (25 games) which began on July 6, 2007. In all this marks Perez’s third positive test this season. Under the terms of MLB’s Joint Drug Prevention and Treatment Program, a More About: Games , Erez
Associated Press Denied Jason Grimsley Affidavit Names
2007-07-28 22:06:00 A Phoenix court has ruled that the Associate d Press and subsequently the public are not entitled to the redacted names from an affidavit concerning Jason Grimsley from 2005. U.S. Magistrate Edward Voss essentially ruled that the potential damage to the grand jury investigation - recently renewed for an additional 6 months - outweighed any First Amendment rights to release the names. "Disclosure More About: Associated Press , Names
Bud Selig To Follow Barry Bonds Through 756 Home Runs
2007-07-25 00:34:00 After much debate and delay, Major League Baseball Commisioner, Bud Selig , announced that he will be in attendance when Barry Bonds ties and breaks Hank Aaron’s all time home run mark. Selig will follow Bonds unless it conficts with his previous commitment in Cooperstown for the Hall of Fame induction ceremony. "Throughout this season, I have watched Barry Bonds' pursuit of the home run record. More About: Home , Home Runs
BALCO Grand Jury Extended 6 Months, Bonds’ Lawyer Cites ‘Perjury Trap
2007-07-23 19:48:00 Citing multiple sources familiar with the proceedings, the New York Daily News’ T.J. Quinn is reporting that the Grand Jury investigating BALCO and subsequent performance-enhancing drug charges was renewed for another 6 months. While it comes as no major surprise that the government would extend the grand jury in and of itself, sources also told Quinn that the government expects to indict Barry More About: Lawyer , Extended , Months , Month
Bud Selig, Barry Bonds and 756 Home Runs
2007-07-16 22:44:00 There has been great debate about how Major League Baseball and Commissioner Bud Selig should handle Barry Bonds ’ becoming the all-time home run leader, specifically whether or not he should attend the historic event. On July 10, 2007, a report from Sports Illustrated by John Haymen said SI had “learned” that Selig would be there “barring something unforeseen and drastic.” Later that same day More About: Home , Home Runs
Neifi Perez First Player Suspended For Amphetamine Use
2007-07-08 19:39:00 Detroit Tigers infielder Neifi Perez became the first player suspended by Major League Baseball for using amphetamines. Perez was suspended for 25 games, the penalty for a second positive test. "I say to my fans that I am not stupid… I know the difference between good and bad and there are things that are going to be known going forward, but my lawyer has advised me not to talk for now." More About: Player , Layer , Erez
Jose Canseco and Roger Clemens – Quotes about Clemens in Juiced
2007-07-03 21:37:00 With Roger Clemens returning to baseball at age 44, and having fired trainer, Brian McNamee (who presumably put Jason Grimsley in touch with Kirk Radomski) rumors of past steroid or other performance-enhancing drug use continue to swirl. There is great debate about Clemens' place in Baseball's Steroid Era in the media and in forums all over the world. Many people are unclear as to what Canseco More About: Quotes , Jose Canseco , Juiced , Jose
Associated Press Seeks Jason Grimsley Affidavit Names
2007-06-24 07:32:00 The Associate d Press became the second news organization in recent weeks to ask a judge to make public the names of baseball players the government has kept confidential. The Associated Press has requested the redacted names from the Affidavit in Support of Search Warrant for Jason Grimsley’s Arizona home in 2006. The AP cited more or less the same argument that the Hearst Corporation made when More About: Names
Jason Giambi Agrees To Cooperate with Mitchell Investigation, Issues Statem
2007-06-22 07:04:00 Jason Giambi has agreed to cooperate with George Mitchell’s investigation into steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs in baseball. This comes as no surprise to those following the story. The New York Daily News has been reporting almost daily about the progress between lawyers from the Players Union and Major League Baseball regarding the potential meeting. Giambi issued a statement More About: Issues , Investigation , Jason Giambi , Jason , Rate
Barry Bonds’ Attorney Claims Evidence of Government Misconduct, Demands a
2007-06-15 16:43:00 According to an ESPN report, Barry Bonds’ attorney, Michael Rains, says he has evidence of misconduct on the part of government personnel investigating Bonds. Rains says he will come forward with that information if the government does not dismiss the grand jury, ceasing its investigation of Bonds. Rains has sent at least some of that information to Scott Schools, in at least 3 letters since More About: Demands , Government , Evidence , Attorney , Claims
Newspapers Seek Kirk Radomski Affidavit Names
2007-06-09 22:58:00 The San Francisco Chronicle and Albany Times Union, both owned by Hearst, are trying to obtain the redacted names of players and others cited in the investigation of former New York Mets bat boy, Kirk Rado mski. The newspapers have filed a motion to unseal Kirk Radomski’s affidavit in support of search warrant from 2005. It was that affidavit which contained the redacted names of 22 “MLB More About: Newspapers , Seek , Names
Giambi Asked to Testify in Mitchell Investigation, Or Face Unlikely Suspens
2007-06-07 17:50:00 As part of his investigation into Jason Giambi’s recent remarks to USA Today, Major League Baseball Commissioner, Bud Selig, has asked Giambi to speak with George Mitchell in the next two weeks. If Giambi were to comply, he would be the first active player known to cooperate with Mitchell’s investigation into steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs in baseball. There are rumblings that More About: Face , Investigation , Testify , Tiga
The Cheater’s Guide to Baseball, Barry Bonds’ Steroid Cycles in 2002
2007-05-31 18:57:00 Baseball’s history is rife with cheating, many say it is part of the game. In The Cheater’s Guide to Baseball, author Greg Zumsteg outlines all forms of cheating in baseball over its history. From gambling to corked bats to stealing signs, Zumsteg not only describes the well known ways of cheating but also devotes chapters to lesser know ways of manipulating the game like intimidating umpires to More About: Baseball , Cycles , Barry , Eater
News: Jason Giambi Failed Amphetamine Test Within The Last Year
2007-05-23 18:21:00 The New York Daily News is reporting that Jason Giambi failed an amphetamine test within the last year. Citing ‘sources,’ reporter T.J. Quinn claimed Giambi’s failed an MLB test and was subsequently subject to six additional tests this year. Giambi hinted at the failed test last week when he told USA Today that he was “probably tested more than anybody.” Under the terms of Major League Baseball More About: Test , Year
News: Jason Giambi Admits Steroid Use Publicly, MLB To Investigate
2007-05-19 22:32:00 On May 18, USA Today published an article wherein Jason Giambi essentially admitted using steroids, and said all of baseball should apologize for what has happened. "I was wrong for doing that stuff. What we should have done a long time ago was stand up -- players, ownership, everybody -- and said: 'We made a mistake.'" "We should have apologized back then and made sure we had a rule in place More About: News , Tiga
Roger Clemens Fires Controversial Trainer, Brian McNamee
2007-05-16 21:45:00 According to the New York Daily News, Roger Clemens has cut ties with long-time trainer Brian McNamee. McNamee did not attend Clemens' first bullpen session in Tampa Bay May 14. When questioned by reporters, Clemens "indicated that he had cut ties with the controversial trainer," and that he was “searching for some people” to help him stay in top physical condition. McNamee worked with Clemens as More About: Controversial , Fires , Trainer
News: Medical Records for Sammy Sosa, Rafael Palmeiro, Fernando Tatis, Amon
2007-05-09 20:30:00 The New York Times is reporting that the Mitchell investigation into Steroids in baseball have sought the medical records for “dozens” of current and former Major League Baseball players. The report specifically deals with a request sent to the Baltimore Orioles. A baseball source with direct knowledge of the request told the Times that Mitchell had sought records from former Orioles, Sammy More About: News , Medical , Sammy Sosa , Records , Sosa
News: Juan Salas Tests Positive for Performance-Enhancing Drug, Suspended 5
More articles from this author:2007-05-09 17:11:00 Tampa Bay Devil Rays relief pitcher, Juan Salas became the first player suspended under Major League Baseball’s Joint Drug Treatment and Prevention Program this year. Salas is the 16th player to be suspended overall, and the 15th positive test (Jason Grimsley was suspended for accepting a shipment of human growth hormone in 2006 but never tested positive after 2003's anonymous testing). Salas, More About: News , Performance , Positive 1, 2, 3 |
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