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Chapman gets first big league win as Reds roll - ESPN

2010-09-02
Chapman gets first big league win as Reds rollESPN... right-hander Carlos Villanueva and right-hander Jeremy Jeffress, a first-round pick suspended twice for violating baseball's drug policy. ...and more »

Paulino suspended for positive PED test - MLB.com

2010-08-20
Paulino suspended for positive PED testMLB.comThe last Major Leaguer suspended for testing positive under MLB's Drug Policy was Reds starter Edinson Volquez on April 20. Volquez wound up serving his ...Ronny Paulino Suspended 50 Games for Positive Drug TestFanHouseMarlins catcher Ronny Paulino suspended 50 games for a banned substanceUSA TodayMlB Notebook: Paulino suspended after testing positivePittsburgh Post GazetteFS Florida -UPI.comall 430 news articles »

Nolasco to have surgery, season over - MLB.com

2010-09-02
Nolasco to have surgery, season overMLB.comRonny Paulino was suspended for 50 games for violating Major League Baseball's Drug Policy. And now Hayes will miss time. "I'm sure [Hayes] will say the ...and more »

MLB notes: Royals' Kendall needs surgery - Richmond Times Dispatch

2010-09-01
MLB notes: Royals' Kendall needs surgeryRichmond Times Dispatch... South Boston native and the Brewers' top pick in the 2006 amateur draft who has been suspended twice for violating Major League Baseball's drug policy. ...and more »

MLB: Manny Ramirez to the Chicago White Sox—What Can Fans Expect? - Bleacher Report

2010-08-30
ESPNMLB: Manny Ramirez to the Chicago White Sox—What Can Fans Expect?Bleacher ReportTwo months after signing a two-year, $45 million contract, he was suspended by the league for violating the Performance Enhancing Drug Policy. ...Manny headed to White Sox on waiver claimMLB.comWhite Sox claim Ramirez on waiversAFPMLB Capsules: Clemens, in court, tells judge: 'Not guilty'Brownsville HeraldGlobe and Mail -Chicago White Soxall 3,174 news articles »

WADA Not Impressed With MLB's HGH Test - FanHouse

2010-08-16
WADA Not Impressed With MLB's HGH TestFanHouseFahey's frustration seems to stem mostly from the fact that the NFL works fairly closely with the agency while developing it's drug policy, while baseball's ...and more »

Roger Clemens' Superfluous Indictment - Xomba (blog)

2010-09-01
Roger Clemens' Superfluous IndictmentXomba (blog)And, in a professional sports league that had no real drug policy, who can blame him? Put yourself in Clemens' shoes: You are one of the best pitchers in ...and more »

Bud Selig Defends MLB Steroid Testing; Stays Out of Bonds, Clemens Trials - FanHouse

2010-08-31
Bud Selig Defends MLB Steroid Testing; Stays Out of Bonds, Clemens TrialsFanHouseSelig praised baseball for enacting a drug testing policy even with the initial objections of the Major League Baseball Players Association. ...and more »

Roger Clemens Indicted: Is the Steroid Era Finally Over? - Bleacher Report

2010-08-19
Bleacher ReportRoger Clemens Indicted: Is the Steroid Era Finally Over?Bleacher ReportFor instance, Manny Ramirez was suspended for 50 games for violating MLB's drug policy by showing an elevated level of testosterone. ...and more »

World Anti-Doping Agency Criticizes MLB's Drug Policy - MLB - NESN.com

2010-08-16
SINGAPORE -- World Anti-Doping Agency chief John Fahey said Monday that Major League Baseball is misleading the public by its continued refusal to institute a transparent and rigorous drug testing program.

Ramirez not a hit in White Sox debut | MLB News Updates

2010-09-03
In May 2009 MLB's disciplinary officials slapped Ramirez with a 50-game suspension for violating the league's drug policy. Ramirez batted .348 before the suspension and just .269 in the 77 games he played after the suspension. ...

Bud Selig Defends MLB Steroid Testing; Stays Out of Bonds, Clemens ...

2010-08-31
Selig praised baseball for enacting a drug testing policy even with the initial objections of the Major League Baseball Players Association. He noted that baseball had never had such a policy even during the 1980s when cocaine use was ...

What good is MLB drug policy when pitchers usually don't get punished?

2010-08-18
It's usually only the position players who get punished. And I have seen more outrage from fans when position players get a positive test than when it's a.

Marlins' Ronny Paulino Suspended 50 Games for Positive Drug Test ...

2010-08-20
Paulino is the second major league player suspended for drug policy violations this year but the first one who will actually miss time because of it. The Reds' Edinson Volquez drew a 50-game ban in April but he already was on the disabled list after undergoing surgery last year and didn't return to the field until after the All-Star break anyway. According to Biz of Baseball, 75 minor leaguers have been suspended for drug violations this season. .... Frankie Piliere. MLB ...

Manny a Quitter? This Time, Maybe Not -- MLB FanHouse

2010-08-30
Yes, he was busted for violating baseball's drug policy last year, making some wonder if steroids were behind his career success. Not here. In his 20s, a skinny Manny raked. No one remembers him not being a great hitter. ...

WADA Not Impressed by MLB's HGH Test -- MLB FanHouse

2010-08-16
Fahey's frustration seems to stem mostly from the fact that the NFL works fairly closely with the agency while developing it's drug policy, while baseball's rarely solicits the organization's advice. The truth is that the league has ...

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2010-09-03
was suspended for 50 games for violating Major League Baseball's Drug Policy. A nd now Hayes will miss time. "I'm sure [Hayes] will say the same thing -- this is kind of what we signed up for," Davis said of collisions at home plate. ...

Florida Marlins catcher Ronny Paulino suspended 50 games for ...

2010-08-21
The Marlins will play the rest of this season without catcher Ronny Paulino, who Friday began serving a 50-game suspension for testing positive for a performance-enhancing substance under Major League Baseball's drug policy. ...

MLB notes: Royals' Kendall needs surgery

2010-09-02
BRAVES: Derek Lowe won't be able to make his next scheduled start tomorrow because of lingering pain near his right elbow. Former fifth starter Kenshin Kawakami is back with the team after a stint at Triple-A Gwinnett and seems the most likely candidate to start the opener of a weekend ...

Hayes might go on shelf

2010-09-02
Florida catcher Brett Hayes has a Grade 1 separation in his left shoulder and he's likely done for the year, according to MLB.com. Hayes injured his left shoulder in Tuesday's 1-0 win over the Nationals. Hayes was involved in a collision with Nyjer Morgan in the top of the 10th inning at home plate and had to leave the game. An MRI on Wednesday showed the separation. Nothing is torn and as of ...

MLB notes: Giants call up Squirrels' Ford

2010-09-01
ROCKIES: Right-handed reliever Manuel Corpas needs reconstructive Tommy John elbow surgery. Corpas, placed on the 15-day disabled list last Friday with a sprained ligament in his right elbow, could be sidelined for the entire 2011 season considering the typical recovery time from Tommy John surgery is 12 to 18 months. ...

Ramirez not a hit in White Sox debut

2010-09-01
Manny Ramirez had a modest impact in his debut with the Chicago White Sox Wednesday, getting a blooped single in a 6-4 Major League Baseball win over Cleveland.

Nolasco to have surgery, season over

2010-09-02
Nolasco to have surgery, season over

Separated shoulder may shelve Hayes

2010-09-01
Separated shoulder may shelve Hayes

MLB Capsules: Manny joins White Sox, not in starting lineup

2010-08-31
CLEVELAND (AP) — Behind trendy, white-framed sunglasses with rose-colored lenses, his dreadlocks pulled neatly together with a rubber band, Manny Ramirez walked to the front of the interview room wearing Chicago’s silver and black for the first time.

MLB Capsules: Clemens, in court, tells judge: 'Not guilty'

2010-08-31
WASHINGTON (AP) — Roger Clemens put his right hand on the lectern, leaned down toward the microphone and made what might be the most important pitch of his life: "Not guilty, your honor."

Hanley hopes to finish on a hot streak

2010-09-01
Hanley hopes to finish on a hot streak

Are MLB 3rd base coaches part of the drug testing policy? Just wondering (cough cough Ullger).

2010-08-31
Are MLB 3rd base coaches part of the drug testing policy? Just wondering (cough cough Ullger).

@iRunIndiana Ramirez stated that he had seen a physician who "unknowingly" prescribed medication that is banned under the MLB drug policy.

2010-08-31
@iRunIndiana Ramirez stated that he had seen a physician who "unknowingly" prescribed medication that is banned under the MLB drug policy.