This document summarizes the history of performance enhancing drug use in Major League Baseball from the 1990s steroid era to recent scandals. It describes how home run records fell rapidly in the late 90s, which was later attributed to widespread steroid use by stars like Barry Bonds and Mark McGwire. Several investigations like the Mitchell Report revealed the extent of PED use throughout MLB. While PED use has declined significantly since stricter testing was implemented, occasional cases still emerge, showing that completely eliminating their use remains an ongoing challenge for the league.
Steroid use in Major League Baseball became widespread in the late 1990s and early 2000s, inflating home run and performance statistics to superhuman levels. Notable alleged users include Mark McGuire, Sammy Sosa, Barry Bonds, and Roger Clemens. Their accomplishments are now questioned due to steroid use, which gave users an unfair advantage over clean players and has tainted over a decade of baseball history. Several government investigations and player testimony have implicated over 100 players as users, though some still deny use or have avoided punishment. Major League Baseball has since implemented drug testing policies, but steroid use continues to negatively impact the integrity of the game.
This document summarizes the rise and fall of performance-enhancing drug (PED) use in Major League Baseball (MLB). It describes the steroid era of the 1990s-2000s when home run records were broken amid widespread PED use. Several scandals were revealed through books and investigations that implicated many top players. While PED use has declined due to increased testing and stigma against known users, several legendary players remain barred from the Hall of Fame due to PED connections. The future of MLB is thought to be cleaner as young players see success is possible without PEDs.
Steroids have been prevalent in sports for decades. The document discusses the negative impacts of steroid use, including health issues, dishonesty, and damage to reputations. It examines several high-profile baseball players who used steroids, such as Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens, and the legal issues that arose from their use. Overall, the document argues that steroids should be banned from sports because they are harmful, promote cheating, and tarnish the integrity of the game.
Anabolic steroids increase muscle growth but have many health risks. They work by increasing protein synthesis and tissue growth, especially in muscles. Known steroids include Anavar, Deca Durabolin, Dianabol, and Testosterone. Major League Baseball has struggled with steroid use for decades. The Mitchell Report named over 80 players for using steroids and made recommendations to strengthen MLB's drug policy. Some players like Jason Giambi and Gary Sheffield admitted to using steroids. High school steroid use is also a problem according to surveys.
Communication and Sports Research PaperZachary Todd
1) Viewing athletes as heroes has negative effects on society as many labeled heroes, such as Lance Armstrong and Mark McGwire, were later found to be liars and cheaters through illegal actions.
2) The definition of "hero" has changed over time from its original Greek meaning of a divine or mythological figure to now often referring to successful athletes in modern culture.
3) While some athletes like Jackie Robinson and Joe DiMaggio deserve the title of hero for their courageous acts, many viewed athletes are really just "pseudo-heroes" created by mass media attention rather than truly heroic characteristics.
JDP has three NBA winners led by a Wise Guy. Wise Guy plays from Joe Duffy are in near unanimity considered the strongest bet in sports wagering by bookmakers, pro gamblers, oddsmakers, and fellow handicappers alike.
This document discusses Alex Rodriguez's steroid use and the debate around why athletes dope. It notes that while Rodriguez claimed pressure from his huge contract drove him to steroid use, some athletes simply want to be the best and break records, feeding their egos. Owners and fans exert pressure by paying athletes enormous sums, but athletes also pressure themselves when glory and fame beckon. In the end, there are good arguments on both sides about societal and personal pressures contributing to performance-enhancing drug use in sports.
Period#3-Ivan Pichardo-Steroid and Performance Enhancing Drugs in Baseballmrsalcido
1) Major League Baseball could have prevented the "Steroid Era" by taking action earlier based on numerous reports of players using steroids in the 1980s and 1990s.
2) Stars like Jose Canseco and Alex Rodriguez admitted to using steroids to perform better and sign more lucrative contracts.
3) While MLB said they would enforce any anti-drug laws, they failed to crack down on steroid use until it became a major scandal.
Steroid use in Major League Baseball became widespread in the late 1990s and early 2000s, inflating home run and performance statistics to superhuman levels. Notable alleged users include Mark McGuire, Sammy Sosa, Barry Bonds, and Roger Clemens. Their accomplishments are now questioned due to steroid use, which gave users an unfair advantage over clean players and has tainted over a decade of baseball history. Several government investigations and player testimony have implicated over 100 players as users, though some still deny use or have avoided punishment. Major League Baseball has since implemented drug testing policies, but steroid use continues to negatively impact the integrity of the game.
This document summarizes the rise and fall of performance-enhancing drug (PED) use in Major League Baseball (MLB). It describes the steroid era of the 1990s-2000s when home run records were broken amid widespread PED use. Several scandals were revealed through books and investigations that implicated many top players. While PED use has declined due to increased testing and stigma against known users, several legendary players remain barred from the Hall of Fame due to PED connections. The future of MLB is thought to be cleaner as young players see success is possible without PEDs.
Steroids have been prevalent in sports for decades. The document discusses the negative impacts of steroid use, including health issues, dishonesty, and damage to reputations. It examines several high-profile baseball players who used steroids, such as Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens, and the legal issues that arose from their use. Overall, the document argues that steroids should be banned from sports because they are harmful, promote cheating, and tarnish the integrity of the game.
Anabolic steroids increase muscle growth but have many health risks. They work by increasing protein synthesis and tissue growth, especially in muscles. Known steroids include Anavar, Deca Durabolin, Dianabol, and Testosterone. Major League Baseball has struggled with steroid use for decades. The Mitchell Report named over 80 players for using steroids and made recommendations to strengthen MLB's drug policy. Some players like Jason Giambi and Gary Sheffield admitted to using steroids. High school steroid use is also a problem according to surveys.
Communication and Sports Research PaperZachary Todd
1) Viewing athletes as heroes has negative effects on society as many labeled heroes, such as Lance Armstrong and Mark McGwire, were later found to be liars and cheaters through illegal actions.
2) The definition of "hero" has changed over time from its original Greek meaning of a divine or mythological figure to now often referring to successful athletes in modern culture.
3) While some athletes like Jackie Robinson and Joe DiMaggio deserve the title of hero for their courageous acts, many viewed athletes are really just "pseudo-heroes" created by mass media attention rather than truly heroic characteristics.
JDP has three NBA winners led by a Wise Guy. Wise Guy plays from Joe Duffy are in near unanimity considered the strongest bet in sports wagering by bookmakers, pro gamblers, oddsmakers, and fellow handicappers alike.
This document discusses Alex Rodriguez's steroid use and the debate around why athletes dope. It notes that while Rodriguez claimed pressure from his huge contract drove him to steroid use, some athletes simply want to be the best and break records, feeding their egos. Owners and fans exert pressure by paying athletes enormous sums, but athletes also pressure themselves when glory and fame beckon. In the end, there are good arguments on both sides about societal and personal pressures contributing to performance-enhancing drug use in sports.
Period#3-Ivan Pichardo-Steroid and Performance Enhancing Drugs in Baseballmrsalcido
1) Major League Baseball could have prevented the "Steroid Era" by taking action earlier based on numerous reports of players using steroids in the 1980s and 1990s.
2) Stars like Jose Canseco and Alex Rodriguez admitted to using steroids to perform better and sign more lucrative contracts.
3) While MLB said they would enforce any anti-drug laws, they failed to crack down on steroid use until it became a major scandal.
As April comes to a close, some fantasy managers will start to reach panic mode with their struggling players. This is a great time to acquire those who are in a slump, especially pitchers whose numbers may have been skewed by one bad start. You will find plenty of mid-level hurlers in this space, and my advice is to acquire them before their next outing.
This document discusses whether Olympians should face harsher penalties for anabolic steroid use than other professional athletes given their role as national heroes and representatives. It notes that many professional athletes regularly break laws with little consequence, undermining their role as role models, while the Olympics unite nations and cultures in a unique way. As such, the author argues that Olympians who use steroids should face lifetime bans to preserve the integrity of the games and deter cheating, whereas other sports could consider regulating steroid use instead of an outright ban.
The document provides an overview of Mark McGwire's career highlights as a baseball player and the current situation regarding his admission of steroid use and failed attempts at entry into the Baseball Hall of Fame. It outlines Olympus PR's goals to repair McGwire's reputation and help him gain entry into the Hall of Fame by focusing on community involvement, philanthropy, and maintaining positive fan relationships. Key strategies include distancing from associations related to steroids, enhancing relationships with respected baseball figures like Ken Griffey Jr., and showing appreciation for continued fan support.
The document provides a history of steroid use in several contexts:
1) It outlines the timeline of steroid development from the late 1800s to modern day and key events like the Olympics banning steroids.
2) It discusses Barry Bonds' career baseball records and indictment related to steroids.
3) It briefly summarizes the impacts of steroids on high school athletes, professional sports like football, cycling, wrestling and penalties for NHL players.
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A riveting, insightful memoir of never-before-told stories from Jim Gray, twelve-time Emmy Award-winner, Hall of Fame sports broadcaster, and renowned interviewer? that explores the author's career and the inside stories and memorable moments of the famous legends he has covered including, Muhammad Ali, Tom Brady, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Michael Jordan and Mike Tyson.Jim Gray looks back at his four decades of sports reporting from the unparalleled perspective of one of the world?s most respected and skilled interviewers.? A journalist who many iconic athletes have trusted to tell their stories (of both triumph and disgrace), Jim has had unprecedented access to the people, places and extraordinary events in the world of sports. Asking fair but tough questions, he has broken numerous stories, and landed squarely in the middle of others, from the Ben Johnson and Barry Bonds steroid scandals, to Michael Jordan?s surprise retirement, to the off-the-court Kobe/Shaq feud which led to
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This document discusses the debate around whether players who used performance-enhancing drugs should be allowed into the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame. Some key points made in the document include: the history of PED use in MLB and how it has impacted future generations; the criteria for players to be eligible for the Hall of Fame which does not explicitly ban PED users; the ethical debate around electing players who cheated but had Hall of Fame quality stats; and calls for reforming the Hall of Fame election process to provide clarity on how to handle players from the steroid era.
This document discusses the use of performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs) in sports. It provides perspectives from former baseball player Skye Severns and orthopedic surgeon Dr. Steve Bast on what constitutes a PED and why athletes use them. It also discusses the history of PED use in baseball dating back to the 19th century, key events like the Mitchell Report, and the ongoing challenges of regulating their use.
1) The document discusses the use of steroids in professional baseball and the motivations for players to use performance-enhancing drugs. It notes that franchises are big businesses and players feel pressure to perform at the highest levels to earn big contracts.
2) It provides examples of how steroid use has impacted home run records and allowed users like Barry Bonds and Alex Rodriguez to sign extremely lucrative contracts.
3) Rodriguez is still being paid $61 million by the Yankees over the next three years despite being banned from MLB for steroid use, showing how doping can financially benefit players through fraud.
Major League Baseball players have used performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs) for many years. Testing was not implemented until 2002 through collective bargaining between MLB and the MLBPA. While testing began in 2002, players could not be suspended for PED use until 2005. The use of PEDs has social, legal, economic, ethical and political impacts. It raises an ethical dilemma for general managers who want to win but also want players to compete fairly without PEDs. The document examines both the pros and cons of PED use from each of these perspectives.
Robert Oslinker - Steroids in Pro Sports Research Analysisrho91695
The document discusses research on steroid use among athletes and adolescents. It reviews previous studies that found correlations between media exposure, body dissatisfaction, and steroid use. The author proposes conducting a study using a sample of 80-100 athletes from various levels of competition. The study would examine the relationship between steroid use and variables like media influence, body image, financial incentives, demographics, and sport played. Hypotheses predict relationships between these factors and greater likelihood of steroid use.
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The Miami Herald has reported that Alex Rodriguez admitted to using performance enhancing drugs in an interview with federal agents. The newspaper revealed the New York Yankees superstar made this disclosure during investigations in the context of a Florida anti-aging clinic at the center of baseball's doping scandal.
This document discusses MLB's use of genetic testing to verify the ages and identities of Dominican baseball prospects. It notes that age and identity fraud is a concern for MLB given the lack of documentation in the Dominican Republic. MLB requires the top prospects to undergo an initial investigation and may require genetic testing through DNA analysis and bone scans if needed. The testing is used to confirm that players are the age they claim and to protect MLB teams from making expensive signing mistakes. The document explores the implications of MLB's genetic testing policy under the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 and compares it to Germany's stronger genetic privacy laws.
Major League Baseball (S.W.O.T Analysis)marcelPerez10
The MLB has several strengths including excellent marketing and merchandising that generates $3 billion annually in revenue. It has a diverse player base from around the world. However, weaknesses include a lack of international broadcasts and games lasting over 3 hours. Opportunities exist in advancing technology like automated strike zones. Threats include a competitive market with other leagues and the potential damage from player steroid use.
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As April comes to a close, some fantasy managers will start to reach panic mode with their struggling players. This is a great time to acquire those who are in a slump, especially pitchers whose numbers may have been skewed by one bad start. You will find plenty of mid-level hurlers in this space, and my advice is to acquire them before their next outing.
This document discusses whether Olympians should face harsher penalties for anabolic steroid use than other professional athletes given their role as national heroes and representatives. It notes that many professional athletes regularly break laws with little consequence, undermining their role as role models, while the Olympics unite nations and cultures in a unique way. As such, the author argues that Olympians who use steroids should face lifetime bans to preserve the integrity of the games and deter cheating, whereas other sports could consider regulating steroid use instead of an outright ban.
The document provides an overview of Mark McGwire's career highlights as a baseball player and the current situation regarding his admission of steroid use and failed attempts at entry into the Baseball Hall of Fame. It outlines Olympus PR's goals to repair McGwire's reputation and help him gain entry into the Hall of Fame by focusing on community involvement, philanthropy, and maintaining positive fan relationships. Key strategies include distancing from associations related to steroids, enhancing relationships with respected baseball figures like Ken Griffey Jr., and showing appreciation for continued fan support.
The document provides a history of steroid use in several contexts:
1) It outlines the timeline of steroid development from the late 1800s to modern day and key events like the Olympics banning steroids.
2) It discusses Barry Bonds' career baseball records and indictment related to steroids.
3) It briefly summarizes the impacts of steroids on high school athletes, professional sports like football, cycling, wrestling and penalties for NHL players.
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A riveting, insightful memoir of never-before-told stories from Jim Gray, twelve-time Emmy Award-winner, Hall of Fame sports broadcaster, and renowned interviewer? that explores the author's career and the inside stories and memorable moments of the famous legends he has covered including, Muhammad Ali, Tom Brady, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Michael Jordan and Mike Tyson.Jim Gray looks back at his four decades of sports reporting from the unparalleled perspective of one of the world?s most respected and skilled interviewers.? A journalist who many iconic athletes have trusted to tell their stories (of both triumph and disgrace), Jim has had unprecedented access to the people, places and extraordinary events in the world of sports. Asking fair but tough questions, he has broken numerous stories, and landed squarely in the middle of others, from the Ben Johnson and Barry Bonds steroid scandals, to Michael Jordan?s surprise retirement, to the off-the-court Kobe/Shaq feud which led to
Coming Back: Rick Ankiel's "Yips" and the Power of PerseveranceOsopher
Rick Ankiel was a promising young pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals who suffered from an undiagnosed condition called "the yips" where he lost the ability to throw strikes. He spent several years in the minors working with sports psychologist Harvey Dorfman before reinventing himself as an outfielder and continuing his MLB career. Dorfman helped many athletes overcome mental blocks through confrontation and making them confront hard truths about themselves. Ankiel credits Dorfman and the book he recommended, All the Pretty Horses, with helping him regain his confidence and perseverance.
Three Pitchers Suspended By MLB For Use Of Banned Substancesisteroidscom
Major League Baseball (MLB) has imposed drug suspensions on Houston Astros rookie David Paulino as well as minor leaguers Joseph Colon of Cleveland and Joan Gregorio of San Francisco.
This document discusses the debate around whether players who used performance-enhancing drugs should be allowed into the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame. Some key points made in the document include: the history of PED use in MLB and how it has impacted future generations; the criteria for players to be eligible for the Hall of Fame which does not explicitly ban PED users; the ethical debate around electing players who cheated but had Hall of Fame quality stats; and calls for reforming the Hall of Fame election process to provide clarity on how to handle players from the steroid era.
This document discusses the use of performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs) in sports. It provides perspectives from former baseball player Skye Severns and orthopedic surgeon Dr. Steve Bast on what constitutes a PED and why athletes use them. It also discusses the history of PED use in baseball dating back to the 19th century, key events like the Mitchell Report, and the ongoing challenges of regulating their use.
1) The document discusses the use of steroids in professional baseball and the motivations for players to use performance-enhancing drugs. It notes that franchises are big businesses and players feel pressure to perform at the highest levels to earn big contracts.
2) It provides examples of how steroid use has impacted home run records and allowed users like Barry Bonds and Alex Rodriguez to sign extremely lucrative contracts.
3) Rodriguez is still being paid $61 million by the Yankees over the next three years despite being banned from MLB for steroid use, showing how doping can financially benefit players through fraud.
Major League Baseball players have used performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs) for many years. Testing was not implemented until 2002 through collective bargaining between MLB and the MLBPA. While testing began in 2002, players could not be suspended for PED use until 2005. The use of PEDs has social, legal, economic, ethical and political impacts. It raises an ethical dilemma for general managers who want to win but also want players to compete fairly without PEDs. The document examines both the pros and cons of PED use from each of these perspectives.
Robert Oslinker - Steroids in Pro Sports Research Analysisrho91695
The document discusses research on steroid use among athletes and adolescents. It reviews previous studies that found correlations between media exposure, body dissatisfaction, and steroid use. The author proposes conducting a study using a sample of 80-100 athletes from various levels of competition. The study would examine the relationship between steroid use and variables like media influence, body image, financial incentives, demographics, and sport played. Hypotheses predict relationships between these factors and greater likelihood of steroid use.
A rod confessed to making payments for testosterone-filled syringes and creamsisteroidscom
The Miami Herald has reported that Alex Rodriguez admitted to using performance enhancing drugs in an interview with federal agents. The newspaper revealed the New York Yankees superstar made this disclosure during investigations in the context of a Florida anti-aging clinic at the center of baseball's doping scandal.
This document discusses MLB's use of genetic testing to verify the ages and identities of Dominican baseball prospects. It notes that age and identity fraud is a concern for MLB given the lack of documentation in the Dominican Republic. MLB requires the top prospects to undergo an initial investigation and may require genetic testing through DNA analysis and bone scans if needed. The testing is used to confirm that players are the age they claim and to protect MLB teams from making expensive signing mistakes. The document explores the implications of MLB's genetic testing policy under the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 and compares it to Germany's stronger genetic privacy laws.
Major League Baseball (S.W.O.T Analysis)marcelPerez10
The MLB has several strengths including excellent marketing and merchandising that generates $3 billion annually in revenue. It has a diverse player base from around the world. However, weaknesses include a lack of international broadcasts and games lasting over 3 hours. Opportunities exist in advancing technology like automated strike zones. Threats include a competitive market with other leagues and the potential damage from player steroid use.
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Belgium coach Domenico Tedesco will wait for several key players to recover from injury. Even if it means they miss the opening Euro Cup Germany stages of the European Championship in Germany this month. Veteran defender Jan Vertonghen, midfielder Youri Tielemans and defender Arthur. Theate are being given time to play in the tournament because they are considered vital to Belgium’s cause, Tedesco said on Tuesday.
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"Of course, you prefer to take players who are fully fit, but that's okay. We want to wait and be patient for some players even if they cannot play in those first matches," he told a press conference. The 37-year-old Vertonghen, Belgium’s Euro Cup 2024 most-capped international with 154 appearances, is struggling to shake off a groin injury.
"He will be there normally. This also applies to Youri Tielemans and Arthur Theate. The latter's position is very sensitive. We don't have many choices at left back. "It will only change if it turns out that they will only be available when, say, the final of the Euro 2024 Championship comes around. That's too long to wait. "However, I am confident that the injured boys are on track for the Euros.
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Some of them have taken not one but two steps forward in their rehabilitation," he said. None of the injured players will feature in this week’s warm-up friendlies against Montenegro and Luxembourg. Romania centre-back Radu Dragusin found chances limited at Tottenham Hotspur in the second half of the 2023-24 season.
But is crucial to his country's cause at UEFA Euro 2024 where his aerial ability, physicality and hard graft make him a standout player. The 22-year-old moved to North London from Italian side Genoa in January but was kept on the sidelines by the form of another new arrival for the season, Mickey van de Ven, something Romania coach Edward Iordanescu admitted was a concern.
It will mean limited game-time going into the finals, but Dragusin, who cites Netherlands defender Virgil van Dijk as a role model, started every Euro Cup Germany qualifier as Romania went through the campaign unbeaten in their 10 games. He will be among their most important players in their first game in Germany against Ukraine in Munich on June 17, taking the right centre-back role in what is likely to be a back four.
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Psaroudakis, a name that resonates with football fans around the globe, is a testament to the powerful synergy between familial support and individual passion. Born on March 10, 1992, in the historic city of Heraklion, Crete, Psaroudakis’ journey to international football stardom is a compelling narrative of dedication, perseverance, and unwavering family support. His story not only highlights his athletic prowess but also underscores the crucial role his family played in shaping his career and character.
Psaroudakis’ early life in Heraklion was deeply influenced by a supportive and nurturing family environment. His father, a former semi-professional footballer, recognized Psaroudakis’ potential from an early age. Acting as his first coach, his father’s guidance was instrumental in igniting Psaroudakis’ passion for football. This paternal influence instilled in him a strong work ethic and fundamental skills that would become the foundation of his future success. His mother, a dedicated homemaker, provided a stable and nurturing environment, ensuring that Psaroudakis could pursue his dreams without any hindrances.
From a young age, Psaroudakis showed an innate talent for football. Growing up in Heraklion, he spent countless hours playing football in local parks and streets with friends and family. His natural ability was evident even in these informal settings, and his enthusiasm for the game was infectious. By the age of five, Psaroudakis had joined a local youth football club, where his skills began to flourish. His father’s role as his first coach during these formative years was crucial, as he emphasized not only technical skills but also the importance of discipline and teamwork.
The transition from playing in local parks to joining a structured football environment marked a significant step in Psaroudakis’ journey. At the age of ten, he joined the youth academy of OFI Crete, one of Greece’s most esteemed football clubs. This move marked the beginning of a more rigorous and professional approach to his training. The academy environment was demanding, focusing on honing technical abilities and instilling values of sportsmanship and dedication. Psaroudakis’ dedication to his craft was evident as he quickly rose through the ranks, becoming a standout player in the youth teams.
The support of Psaroudakis’ family was unwavering during this critical period. His father continued to be a source of guidance and mentorship, while his mother ensured that he had everything he needed to succeed. Their collective efforts created a balanced environment where Psaroudakis could focus entirely on his development as a footballer. This familial support was not just about providing the basics; it was about creating an environment where Psaroudakis felt encouraged and motivated to pursue his dreams relentlessly.
As Psaroudakis transitioned from the youth academy to professional football, the challenges became more significant.
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However, in 2023, they played one another twice, with France endearing both matches 4-0 and 2-1 individually. Against Poland and Austria, the Netherlands also have a stout record, winning just under half the matches. They faced Austria at Euro 2020, engaging 2-0, and they haven't lost to Poland since 1979.
The lettering is on the wall for Holland to qualify for the knockouts, but nothing is failsafe. The Netherlands kickstart their Euros campaign against Poland on Sunday, June 16th. In Hamburg, they will have to go up against one of the best strikers in the world, Robert Lewandowski.
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Performance Enhancing Drugs & Major League Baseball
Abstract
In the mid-1990's Major League Baseball experienced a nearly instantaneous change in
the way the game was played. The days of pitching duels, shut outs and complete games
seemed to be a trend quickly becoming extinct. The Home Run had become king of baseball but
the feats accomplished by some of the baseball's best at the time became highly scrutinized in
the early 2000s. A myriad of scandals and investigative reports revealing the widespread use of
Performance Enhancing Drugs throughout the baseball community shook the baseball world
and tarnished the reputation of Major League Baseball and many of its greatest players.
Since then the MLB has come a long way. Through testing, strict penalty and harsh
public scrutiny, PED use in the MLB has shrunk incredibly from a game once saturated by it to
one in which scandal is rare.
History of Performance Enhancing Drugs in the MLB
2. Long after greats such as Babe Ruth, Hank Aaron, Roger Maris and Willie Mays had
come and gone, Major League Baseball faced a new era of baseball; an era in which the long
ball reigned supreme. While the aforementioned were all exceptional Home Run hitters, they
were aberrations. They dominated, they stood head and shoulders above their competition.
They were men amongst boys.
In this new era of baseball these preeminent figures made not have stood out so
prominently, in fact, they may not have stood out at all. They would have been just another one
of the many baseball players launching balls out of the yard like child's play and putting up
gaudy season Home Run totals.
However, there will always be one major difference between Ruth, Aaron, Maris and
Mays and the free-swinging, big hitters of this new era. That difference is what makes all of the
accomplishments of the aforementioned 'greats' even more impressive.
That difference is steroids and that difference has marred the image of Major League.
The Steroid Era
The Steroid Era, or The Home Run era, began sometime in the middle of the '90s. Some
of leagues greatest Home Run hitters emerged during this time; hitters such as Mark McGwire,
Sammy Sosa, Rafael Palmeiro, Alex Rodriguez and, the poster child of steroid users in the MLB,
Barry Bonds. One could argue the great Home Run Race of 1998 truly marked the beginning of
the Steroid Era as the desire to break the once unbreakable records was at an all time high.
In 1961, Yankees' Right fielder Roger Maris set an all time record for Home Runs in a
3. season hitting 61 long balls. At the time Maris was the only player in history to hit over 60
homeruns besides Babe Ruth, who had launched 60 homeruns only once in his career, in 1927
(Baseball Almanac).
It would take 27 years before another player would achieve the impressive feat of
hitting 60 Home Runs. In 1998, not one but two players hit 60 Home Runs, Sammy Sosa and
Mark McGwire. Not only did they both launch 60 big flies but they both beat Maris' record of
61; McGwire as Home Run champion putting up a prodigious 70 dingers. The unbeatable record
had been beaten and convincingly but it would not stand for long.
In 2001, Barry Bonds would go to hit 73 homeruns, a new MLB record. Since then no
player has come within 15 homeruns of Bonds' record.
BALCO Scandal, Mitchell Report & Other Black-eyes for Baseball
Shortly after his record breaking season, Bonds' integrity became compromised with the
BALCO Scandal in 2003. BALCO was a vitamin shop that produced a steroid concoction that was
undetectable by MLB testing equipment and distributed the concoction to many professional
athletes.
Bonds was called to testify at a grand jury hearing and denied knowingly taking any type
of steroid but conceded he may have taken a form of steroid under the impression it was
flaxseed oil and arthritis rubbing balm (Williams).
In 2005, Jose Canseco released his tell-all book, Juiced. The book detailed the rise of
steroids in the MLB and also cited many big name players as users.
4. In 2006, San Francisco Chronicle reporters Lance Williams and Mark Fainaru-Wada
released Game of Shadows, a nonfiction book further detailing steroid use in baseball and
further tarnishing the MLB's image.
Perhaps the most damaging of all the literature against the MLB came in 2007 with the
Mitchell Report. George J. Mitchell led a 20-month investigation into PED use; investigating
further into the BALCO scandal, Signature Pharmacy and Kirk Radomski, a bat boy for the New
York Mets and a known anabolic steroid distributor. The Mitchell Report details that most
major league players and managers were aware of the extent of PED use as made evident by
the following excerpt:
The illegal use of these substances was not limited to the players who are identified in
this report. There have been many estimates of use. In 2002, former National League
Most Valuable Player Ken Caminiti estimated that “at least half” of major league players
were using anabolic steroids. Dave McKay, a longtime coach for the St. Louis Cardinals
and the Oakland Athletics, estimated that at one time 30% of players were using them.
Within the past week, the former Cincinnati Reds pitcher Jack Armstrong estimated that
between 20% and 30% of players in his era, 1988 to 1994, were using large doses of
steroids while an even higher percentage of players were using lower, maintenance
doses of steroids. There have been other estimates, a few higher, many lower, all
impossible to verify.
In all, the report named 89 current and former MLB players most notably Hall of Fame
Ballot Nominee David Justice, the record holder for consecutive Saves converted Eric Gagne,
5. three-time American League MVP and the only player to sign two $200 million contracts, Alex
Rodriguez and, arguably the best pitcher of the era, Roger Clemens (Mitchell) . Of the 13
players to hit over 40 Home Runs that during the great Home Run Race season of 1998, 8 have
been linked to PED use through testing, the Mitchell Report, admission or other sources
(Bishop).
In 2007, The New York Daily News reported Barry Bonds tested positive for
amphetamines, a banned PED by MLB standards (Quinn). This effectively proved the league's
best power hitter (Bonds), starting pitcher (Clemens), closer (Gagne) and third baseman
(Rodriguez) were all guilty of doping in some form at some point or another.
Performance Enhancing Drugs in the MLB Today
While it is generally believed that PED use in the MLB is much less prevalent than in the
past, it is still far from extinct. In October 2011, one of the league's budding young stars, Ryan
Braun, tested positive for unusual testosterone levels, a sign of doping, and was suspended 50
games by the MLB.
Braun immediately appealed the ruling and eventually won but Braun's hands may not
be entirely clean. Representatives for Braun argued protocol for handling urine samples had not
been followed since the sample had been stored for 48-hours while waiting for a drop-off
center to open (Belson and Schmidt). The argument created enough reasonable doubt as Braun
6. ended up winning the appeal by a 2 to 1 vote despite no evidence of tampering or motive to
tamper.
Unfortunately for Braun, this would not be the only time he was accused of doping. In
early 2013 The Miami New Times reported a Miami-area clinic, Biogenesis, had supplied
multiple athletes of many different professional sports with a multitude of PEDs, from Human-
Growth-Hormone to anabolic steroids. Of the countless names listed in the clinic's client list a
few names stood out: Blue Jays outfielder, Melky Cabrera (who was fresh off a 50 game
suspension during the 2012 season), perennial power hitter, Nelson Cruz, habitual offender,
Alex Rodriguez and Ryan Braun (Elfrink). So far no suspensions have been meted out to the
aforementioned players.
Nonetheless, the number of players being implicated to PEDs is nowhere near the 89
named in the Mitchell Report six years prior. From 2005 (when the MLB first began drug
testing) to 2007, 18 players had tested positive and were suspended for using PEDs. From 2008
to 2010, only nine major league players had been suspended for using PEDs. Of the nine only
one was suspended for HGH: Manny Ramirez, who is now out of the league. Since 2011, no
major league baseball players have been suspended by the MLB.
The Future of Baseball and Performance Enhancing Drugs
No matter what preventative measures the MLB may take there will always be PEDs in
baseball. Currently the MLB uses a three-strike system for PED offenders (no pun intended).
7. First time offenders receive a 50-game suspension, a second offense is met with a 100-game
suspension and a third offense warrants a lifetime ban from the MLB. The MLB and the Major
League Baseball Player's Association have both considered increasing the penalties for
offenders but will not do so until, at the earliest, 2014 (Simon).
Personally, I do not believe stricter penalties are feasible or even necessary. Often times
suspensions are due to performance enhancing drugs other then HGH, testosterone and
steroids but anti-fertility drugs or other drugs that imply steroid use but do not entirely prove
drug use as a means to improve performance. Also, there are cases in which an athlete may
take a supplement not knowing it contains something on the MLB's banned substance list. For
instance, the last player to be suspended by MLB, Ronny Paulino, was suspended for using diet
pills to lose weight. After the suspension Paulino asserted he did not take the pills to gain an
edge but accepted his suspension, nonetheless.
Cases like this make me doubt the MLBPA would allow any remarkable increase in
penalty severity, especially in light of the Ryan Braun appeal victory. Though a jump from a 50
to 75-game suspension may be plausible, the likelihood of a 'no-tolerance' policy being enacted
is slim to none.
Not only is such a jump unlikely but it is also unnecessary. In recent years PED use in the
MLB has been a declining trend. This may be in part to the stigma and negative publicity
associated with a failed drug test. Barry Bonds, Rafael Palmeiro, Roger Clemens, Mark Mcgwire
and Sammy Sosa have all, so far, been denied entrance into baseball's Hall of Fame despite
putting up gaudy numbers and being some of the league's biggest, most influential names due
to their association with PEDs.
8. Major League Baseball's great players of today know that if they want to be held in elite
company, to compared to the Babe Ruths and the Hank Aarons, they need to achieve with
integrity. They cannot take shortcuts, they must work and they must persevere.
They must be aberrations, not cheaters because Major League Baseball and its fans do
not take too kindly to cheaters.
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Belson, Ken, and Michael Schmidt. "Braun Wins Appeal on Positive Test and Avoids
Suspension." New York Times. (2013): n. page. Web. 9 Mar. 2013.
Elfrink, Tim. "A Miami Clinic Supplies Drugs to Sports' Biggest Names." Miami New Times.
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ENHANCING SUBSTANCES BY PLAYERS IN MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL." . N.p., 13 12 2007. Web. 9
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Quinn, T.J. "Caught in the act". SI.com.
Simon, Andrew. "Weiner Says Stricter PED Penalties a '2014 Issue'." MLB.com. (2013): n. page.
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