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Curt Schilling on sign stealing

Posted by Tom | Jan 16, 2020 | Scandels | 0 |

January 15, 2020 …The sign-stealing scandal taking over Major League Baseball has sparked...

Tim Flannery on Sign Stealing In Baseball

Posted by This Day in Baseball | Jan 15, 2020 | Scandels | 0 |

From Tim Flannery on sign stealing in baseball …. They are fining teams who try to steal...

Cleveland Indians outfielder Abraham Almonte receives an 80-game suspension for testing positive for an anabolic steroid.

Posted by This Day in Baseball | Feb 26, 2016 | Scandels, suspension | 0 |

2016 – Indians outfielder Abraham Almonte receives an 80-game suspension for testing positive for an anabolic steroid.

Sentencing is announced in the trial of Barry Bonds

Posted by Tom | Dec 16, 2011 | Scandels | 0 |

Sentencing is announced in the trial of Barry Bonds. The major leagues’ all-time leading home run hitter is handed a two-year probation with a term of house arrest after being found guilty of obstruction of justice on April 13th. He is also fined $4000 and ordered to perform 250 hours of community service.

Miguel Cabrera returns to the Tigers training camp, one week after his arrest on suspicion of drunken driving

Posted by Tom | Feb 24, 2011 | Scandels, Spring training | 0 |

1B Miguel Cabrera returns to the Tigers training camp, one week after his arrest on suspicion of drunken driving. He apologizes to teammates, team management, family and fans for the incident and has agreed to enter a treatment program. MLB officials warn him that “any future alcohol-related incidents could involve more serious consequences”.

Roger Clemens and his former personal trainer, Brian McNamee testify

Posted by This Day in Baseball | Feb 13, 2008 | Scandels | 0 |

In a much anticipated congressional hearing, Roger Clemens and his former personal trainer, Brian McNamee, testify for four and a half hours concerning the allegations of the Rocket’s use of performance-enhancing drugs. Although no definitive conclusions are reached, Republicans appear to believe the seven-time Cy Young Award winner while Democrats seem to favor his chief accuser’s account of events.

The fallout from the Mitchell Report continues

Posted by Tom | Feb 7, 2008 | Scandels | 0 |

The fallout from the Mitchell Report continues when Brian McNamee gives a seven-hour deposition to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. Meanwhile, Roger Clemens lobbies congressmen and continues to claim McNamee lied about Clemens’ use of steroids.

The Major League Baseball Players Association looks to appeal 9th U.S. Circuit Court decision

Posted by Tom | Feb 12, 2007 | Scandels | 0 |

The Major League Baseball Players Association asks the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to reconsider its 2-1 decision which would allow the names and urine samples of more than 100 players who tested positive for performance enhancing drugs to be made available to authorities investigating the use of steroids in baseball. The 1993 samples were collected by MLB to gauge the prevalence of steroid use with players and owners agreeing the results would be confidential.

Bud Selig appoints George Mitchell to head an investigation into the use of steroids in baseball

Posted by Tom | Mar 30, 2006 | Scandels | 0 |

As a result of the recently released book detailing Barry Bonds allegedly using performance-enhancing drugs, Bud Selig appoints George Mitchell to head an investigation into the use of steroids in baseball. The former Senate Majority Leader will have the authority to expand the probe, which will be made public, into events before Fall of 2002, covering a period when the substances became banned by major league baseball.

Jose Canseco’s controversial book, Juiced, is made available

Posted by Tom | Feb 11, 2005 | Scandels | 0 |

Jose Canseco’s controversial book, Juiced, is made available in selected markets in anticipation of his appearance on CBS’s Sixty Minutes. The self-proclaimed godfather of the steroids in baseball alleges Mark McGwire, Juan Gonzalez, Rafael Palmeiro, and Ivan Rodriguez all used illegal performance-enhancing drugs.

In his first public appearance since allegations of usage of performance-enhancing drugs surfaced, New York Yankees first baseman Jason Giambi apologizes to his teammates, Yankees fans and to baseball fans everywhere for letting them down last season. The All-Star first baseman, however, never uses the word steroids as he “accepts full responsibility for the controversy.”

Posted by Tom | Feb 10, 2005 | Scandels | 0 |

In his first public appearance since allegations of usage of performance-enhancing drugs surfaced, New York Yankees first baseman Jason Giambi apologizes to his teammates, Yankees fans and to baseball fans everywhere for letting them down last season. The All-Star first baseman, however, never uses the word steroids as he “accepts full responsibility for the controversy.”

Slugger Sammy Sosa is ejected from the game during the first inning after he shatters his bat and the broken remains expose cork. The Cub outfielder will be suspended by major league baseball for eight games (reduced to 7 after an appeal) for his offense.

Posted by Baseball | Jun 3, 2003 | Scandels | 0 |

Slugger Sammy Sosa is ejected from the game during the first inning after he shatters his bat and the broken remains expose cork. The Cub outfielder will be suspended by major league baseball for eight games (reduced to 7 after an appeal) for his offense.

In the wake of Steve Bechler’s death, Commissioner Bud Selig decides to ban the use of ephedra in the minor leagues

Posted by This Day in Baseball | Feb 24, 2003 | Minor Leagues, Scandels | 0 |

2003 – In the wake of Steve Bechler’s death, Commissioner Bud Selig decides to ban the use of ephedra in the minor leagues. Players on the current 40-man major league rosters, which would have included the 23-year old Oriole pitcher who died on February 23rd, are not prohibited to use the supplement because, as union members, they are already covered by the drug-testing rules of the new collective bargaining agreement, which bans only drugs of abuse and certain illegal steroids.

The Braves trade John Rocker after his negative comments about New Yorkers, homosexuals, unwed mothers and immigrants appeared in Sports Illustrated.

Posted by Baseball | Jun 22, 2001 | Scandels | 0 |

The Braves trade John Rocker along with minor league third baseman Troy Cameron to the Indians in a four-player deal in return for relievers Steve Karsay and Steve Reed as well as cash. The Atlanta fireballer became a national figure after his negative comments about New Yorkers, homosexuals, unwed mothers and immigrants appeared in Sports Illustrated.

Bret Saberhagen admits to having sprayed bleach at three reporters on July 27th

Posted by This Day in Baseball | Aug 10, 1993 | Media, Scandels | 0 |

Mets P Bret Saberhagen admits to having sprayed bleach at three reporters on July 27th. He agrees to donate one day’s pay – $15,384.61 – to the Eye Research Foundation.

Three Mets accused in rape

Posted by This Day in Baseball | Mar 30, 1991 | Scandels | 0 |

March 30, 1991 – Dwight Gooden, Vince Coleman and Daryl Boston are accused of rape during...

Gambler Howard Spira is arrested for extorting money from New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner

Posted by This Day in Baseball | Mar 23, 1990 | Commissioner, Scandels, suspension | 0 |

1990 – Gambler Howard Spira is arrested for extorting money from New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner, who paid Spira $40,000 in January. The Commissioner will suspend Steinbrenner because of his relationship with the unsavory caracter.

Sports Illustrated publishes a story about Cincinnati Reds manager Pete Rose’s gambling activities

Posted by Tom | Mar 27, 1989 | Scandels | 0 |

1989 – Sports Illustrated publishes a story about Cincinnati Reds manager Pete Rose’s gambling activities. Rose will eventually agree to a lifetime ban from Major League Baseball as part of an agreement with Commissioner A. Bartlett Giamatti.

Commissioner Peter Ueberroth announces that he has begun an investigation into the behavior of Cincinnati Reds manager Pete Rose

Posted by This Day in Baseball | Mar 20, 1989 | Scandels | 0 |

1989 – Commissioner Peter Ueberroth announces that he has begun an investigation into the behavior of Cincinnati Reds manager Pete Rose. Ueberroth doesn’t identify the allegations against Rose, but the Reds’ skipper will eventually be banished for his alleged involvement with gambling.

Mets phenom pitcher Dwight ‘Doc’ Gooden avoids suspension for substance abuse by agreeing to enter a drug rehab facility

Posted by Baseball | Apr 1, 1987 | Scandels | 0 |

Mets phenom pitcher Dwight ‘Doc’ Gooden avoids suspension for substance abuse by agreeing to enter a drug rehab facility. The talented 22 year-old right-hander will make his first start on June 5 and will win 15 games for the team despite missing the first two months of the season.

Jack Morris agrees to salary arbitration when no clubs will sign him

Posted by Tom | Dec 19, 1986 | Free Agency, Owners, Scandels | 0 |

After finding no other clubs interested in signing him, free agent pitcher and 20-game winner Jack Morris agrees to salary arbitration with the Tigers while at the same time accusing the major league owners of collusion against free agents. Morris had offered to sign a one-year contract, with salary to be determined by an arbitrator, with either the Yankees, Angels, Twins or Phillies, but was turned down by all four.

The Yankees sign free-agent Al Holland

Posted by Tom | Feb 6, 1986 | Free Agency, Scandels | 0 |

The Yankees sign free-agent Al Holland, a well-traveled reliever who saved five games for three different teams last season. The one-year contract has a clause that requires the 33 year-old southpaw, one of the players granted immunity in exchange for their testimony in the last year’s Pittsburgh cocaine trials, to submit to drug tests.

Mickey Mantle is ordered to sever his ties with Major League Baseball by Commissioner Bowie Kuhn

Posted by Tom | Feb 8, 1983 | Commissioner, Scandels | 0 |

1983 – One day after taking a job as director of sports promotions for the Claridge Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City, Mickey Mantle is ordered to sever his ties with Major League Baseball by Commissioner Bowie Kuhn. Mantle joins fellow Hall of Famer Willie Mays as players banned from baseball by Kuhn for involvement with legalized gambling.

Gaylord Perry of the Seattle Mariners is caught putting a foreign substance on the ball

Posted by This Day in Baseball | Aug 23, 1982 | Scandels | 0 |

On August 23, 1982, Gaylord Perry of the Seattle Mariners is caught putting a foreign substance on...

Commissioner Bowie Kuhn announces the suspension of Detroit Tigers pitcher Denny McLain

Posted by This Day in Baseball | Feb 19, 1970 | Scandels, suspension | 0 |

Commissioner Bowie Kuhn announces the suspension of Detroit Tigers pitcher Denny McLain

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