Manny Ramirez
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Braun's odds of avoiding suspension tough
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Brewers News &bull Dec 12, 2011Manny Ramirez of the Los Angeles Dodgers tested positive twice for performance-enhancing drugs, once in 2009 and again this year. Manny Ramirez of the Los Angeles Dodgers tested positive twice for performance-enhancing drugs, once in 2009 and again this year. Full Story »
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Braun not the first player scrutinized under MLB program
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Brewers News &bull Dec 12, 2011I have never used steroids. Period," Baltimore Orioles first baseman Rafael Palmeiro testified in March 2005 before a congressional panel. After learning of his positive test results, Palmeiro appealed to Major League Baseball but was denied. He never played baseball… Full Story »
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Wezen-Ball: Braun, a Hometown View by Larry Granillo
Baseball Prospectus &bull Dec 12, 2011
It's not a hard thing to admit: I'm sick and tired of talking about steroids (and PEDs) in baseball - and have been for a while. When it was announced in 2009 that Alex Rodriguez's name was on the (completely "anonymous" and presumably destroyed) "list of 104" from the 2003 testing, I couldn't bring myself to parrot the same old arguments every other baseball fan has had over the last ten years. Instead, I looked for a simpler, more joyful… Full Story »
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Source says Braun's test not for PED
Fox Sports MLB News &bull Dec 11, 2011
A source close to Braun, however, said Sunday that although the player tested positive for a prohibited substance, that substance was not a performance-enhancing drug. Another source, however, said the substance in question triggered a violation of baseball's steroid-testing policy,… Full Story »
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Ryan Braun Tested Positive For Prohibited Substance
MLB Trade Rumors &bull Dec 11, 2011
The Players' Union could contest the announcement, as Braun's test was conducted under the old CBA, which prevented that information from becoming public. Experts say that false positives are nearly impossible under the carbon-isotope testing performed by WADA. His source also confirmed… Full Story »
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I'm positive: MLB will never be clean
Fox Sports MLB News &bull Dec 11, 2011
Ken Rosenthal has been the senior baseball writer for FOXSports.com since August 2005. He appears weekly on MLB on FOX. A bombshell revelation about a major leaguer testing positive for a prohibited substance. The player disputing the result through arbitration. A spokesperson for the player saying, "There was absolutely no intentional violation of the (drug-testing) program." Hold on: Milwaukee Brewers left fielder Ryan Braun deserves due process, and if he is ultimately cleared, this will mostly amount to a bad spate of publicity - unfortunate, but not something… Full Story »
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Report: Braun tests positive for PEDs
Jon Paul Morosi on MLB on Fox Sports &bull Dec 11, 2011
Jon Paul Morosi is a national MLB writer for FOXSports.com. He previously covered baseball for the Detroit Free Press and Seattle Post-Intelligencer. He began his journalism career at the Bay City Times in his native Michigan. A spokesperson for Braun released a statement later Saturday, saying, "There are highly unusual circumstances surrounding this… Full Story »
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Manny reportedly cleared for reinstatement
MLB Official Site &bull Dec 10, 2011
Manny reportedly cleared for reinstatement Full Story »
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Manny Ramirez reinstated by MLB
Fox Sports MLB News &bull Dec 10, 2011
The move makes the 39-year-old Ramirez available to sign with a team, although he still must serve a 50-game suspension before he can return to game action. But Ramirez expressed his intention to return to the major leagues last weekend.… Full Story »
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MLB Reinstates Manny Ramirez
MLB Trade Rumors &bull Dec 10, 2011
MLB has officially reinstated Manny Ramirez from the voluntary retirement list according to ESPN's Buster Olney (Twitterlinks). Ramirez intends to attempt a comeback next year, but will first need to serve a 50-game suspension for his failed PED test this… Full Story »
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Before Albert Pujols, they were big deals too
Los Angeles Times MLB News &bull Dec 9, 2011
Wayne Gretzky, Shaquille O'Neal, David Beckham and Manny Ramirez all were blockbuster acquisitions for Southland teams. Wayne Gretzky, Shaquille O'Neal, David Beckham and Manny Ramirez made their names elsewhere before a championship quest brought them to Southern California. Not all… Full Story »
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Miami Marlins reportedly have deal with free agent Jose Reyes
Seattle Times Mariners News &bull Dec 5, 2011
The suddenly splurging Miami Marlins agreed Sunday to a $106 million, six-year contract with All-Star shortstop Jose Reyes, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. The suddenly splurging Miami Marlins agreed Sunday to a $106 million, six-year… Full Story »
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Ramirez suspension to be 50 games
Seattle Times Mariners News &bull Dec 5, 2011
Manny Ramirez applied for reinstatement to Major League Baseball, and his suspension for a second failed drug test was cut Sunday from 100 games to 50 because he sat out nearly all of last season. I can't imagine any team… Full Story »
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Pitching firmly atop Cashman's wish list
New York Daily News Yankees News &bull Dec 5, 2011Brian Cashman made his latest 22-story rappel down the side of a Stamford building Sunday night, as part of the Connecticut city's holiday celebration, look easy. Cashman will depart on Monday for MLB's winter meetings in Dallas, and the Yankee… Full Story »
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Manny seeks return; ban cut to 50 games
Jon Paul Morosi on MLB on Fox Sports &bull Dec 4, 2011
Jon Paul Morosi is a national MLB writer for FOXSports.com. He previously covered baseball for the Detroit Free Press and Seattle Post-Intelligencer. He began his journalism career at the Bay City Times in his native Michigan. On the same weekend… Full Story »
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Steve Karsay, Scott Erickson hired as minor league pitching coaches by Cleveland Indians
Cleveland.com Indians Blog &bull Dec 2, 2011Former big leaguers Steve Karsay and Scott Erickson have been hired as pitching coaches. Karsay, who pitched 11 seasons in the big leagues, will coach the Indians' Arizona Rookie League pitchers. Erickson will coach at Class A Carolina. Karsay pitched… Full Story »
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Ravens vs. Bengals: Without Lewis, Baltimore moves into first-place tie in AFC North
Washington Post MLB News &bull Nov 20, 2011
Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice, right, runs past Cincinnati Bengals defenders Adam Jones (24) and Manny Lawson during a 59-yard run in the second half. BALTIMORE-Even with linebacker Ray Lewis missing from their lineup, the Baltimore Ravens managed to… Full Story »
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MLB players, owners reach verbal deal
STL Today Baseball News &bull Nov 19, 2011
The agreement, the first for the union since Michael Weiner succeeded Donald Fehr as head last year, would replace the deal expiring Dec. 11 and would give baseball 21 years of labor peace since the 1994-95 strike. Under the agreement,… Full Story »
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Kemp, Dodgers finalize rich contract
Fox Sports MLB News &bull Nov 18, 2011
Ken Rosenthal has been the senior baseball writer for FOXSports.com since August 2005. He appears weekly on MLB on FOX. Kemp and general manager Ned Colletti each signed the contract at a news conference at Dodger Stadium. Owner Frank McCourt,… Full Story »
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Kemp, Dodgers Sign Eight-Year Extension
MLB Trade Rumors &bull Nov 18, 2011
Dodgers fans are looking forward to new ownership next season, and now they have certainty about their cornerstone center fielder. The Dodgers and Matt Kemp signed an eight-year, $160MM extension today, which ties for the seventh-richest contract in MLB history.… Full Story »
