Rafael Palmeiro becomes the highest-profile player suspended for violating the MLB steroids policy. The Orioles first baseman, who denies knowingly taking any banned substances, stated this spring to the House Government Reform Committee that published allegations by Jose Canseco of his steroids use were “absolutely false” and had considered suing his former teammate over the accusation.

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Rafael Palmeiro becomes the highest-profile player suspended for violating the MLB steroids policy. The Orioles first baseman, who denies knowingly taking any banned substances, stated this spring to the House Government Reform Committee that published allegations by Jose Canseco of his steroids use were “absolutely false” and had considered suing his former teammate over the accusation.

Joe Garagiola Jr., the first and only general manager in Diamondback history, announces he will be leaving Arizona to take a job with the commissioner’s office. The son of the former Cardinal catcher and national broadcaster Joe Garagiola will become the senior vice president of baseball operations of Major League Baseball, beginning on August 15th.

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Joe Garagiola Jr., the first and only general manager in Diamondback history, announces he will be leaving Arizona to take a job with the commissioner’s office. The son of the former Cardinal catcher and national broadcaster Joe Garagiola will become the senior vice president of baseball operations of Major League Baseball, beginning on August 15th.

During an interview on MLB.com, Barry Bonds admits his injured right knee will most likely keep him from playing this season. The 41-year-old Giants slugger needs 12 home runs to pass Babe Ruth (714) and 54 to go ahead of Hank Aaron (755) to become the all-time home run leader. Bonds will return for a few games in September and will break Aaron’s record in 2007.

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During an interview on MLB.com, Barry Bonds admits his injured right knee will most likely keep him from playing this season. The 41-year-old Giants slugger needs 12 home runs to pass Babe Ruth (714) and 54 to go ahead of Hank Aaron (755) to become the all-time home run leader. Bonds will return for a few games in September and will break Aaron’s record in 2007.