Manny Ramirez has notified Major League Baseball that he plans to retire after being notified of a violation of MLB’s drug policy. The Tampa Bay Rays slugger reportedly tested positive for a performance-enhancing drug (PED) during spring training and has decided to quit the game of baseball instead of facing a 100-game suspension. Major League [...]

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The perjury case against Barry Bonds took an interesting turn today when Greg Anderson, the slugger’s personal trainer who is thought to be a critical piece of the government’s case against Bonds, refused to testify in federal court. “He clearly, and unequivocally, will not testify,” said Anderson’s lawyer, Mark Geragos.  Judge Susan Illston subsequently found [...]

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Andy Pettitte is retiring. The New York Yankees pitcher is planning to make an official announcement tomorrow (Friday) at a press conference. Yankees radio play-by-play announcer and ESPN 1050 host Michael Kay tweeted the news earlier today. Pettitte, a five-time World Series champion, had been telling the Yankees since the end of last season that [...]

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A federal grand jury has decided to indict seven-time Cy Young award winner Roger Clemens on charges of obstruction of justice, making false statements to Congress and perjury regarding his use of performance-enhancing drugs. Clemens could face up to 30 years in prison and a fine of up to $1.5 million if convicted. “Our government [...]

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Everyone knew it.  No one could confirm it.  Mark McGwire wouldn’t admit it. For years, baseball fans have suspected that Mcgwire used steroids when he broke baseball’s home run record back in 1998. The former slugger finally admitted it this afternoon. McGwire said in a statement on Monday that he used steroids on and off [...]

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Manny Ramirez has been suspended for 50 games by Major League Baseball on Thursday.  MLB has not released the details of the violation by the Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder. Ramirez is expected to lose about 32 percent of his $25 million 2009  salary ($7.7 million).  He will not be able to play again until July [...]

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