What Is The Status Of Steroids In Baseball
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The Status of Steroids in Baseball
Overview
The use of steroids is officially banned in Major League Baseball (MLB), yet enforcement has been inconsistent. Since the 1990s, the topic has sparked heated debates, largely due to the noticeable increase in home runs since 1995.
Background
Although the non-therapeutic use and distribution of anabolic steroids has been banned since 1988, MLB did not begin testing players for steroids until 2003. The period after 1994 is often regarded as the "Steroid Era." Many players were involved in steroid scandals during this time.
Notable Cases
Mark McGwire's situation was one of the first major instances; he was found with Androstendione, a prohormone, in his locker. Ken Caminiti revealed to Sports Illustrated that he used steroids during his 1996 NL MVP season and claimed that half of MLB players were also using them.
Jose Canseco further exposed the issue in his book, stating that 85% of MLB players were using steroids. The matter gained more attention when journalists Lance Williams and Mark Fainaru-Wada uncovered that the BALCO nutrition center was supplying steroids to players like Barry Bonds, Jason Giambi, and others.
Admissions and Investigations
Jason Giambi admitted to using steroids, acknowledging that his personal trainer, Greg Anderson, provided them. Barry Bonds also admitted receiving substances from his trainer, which he believed were flaxseed oil and arthritis balm.
In 2003, MLB introduced random steroid testing but maintained lenient penalties. Many players faced short suspensions, such as Ryan Franklin, but the consequences were deemed insufficient by a Congressional panel.
Congressional Involvement
On March 17, 2005, Congress scrutinized several top players, including Rafael Palmeiro, McGwire, Sosa, Canseco, and Curt Schilling, urging MLB to adopt stricter anti-steroid policies.
Conclusion
Although MLB has banned steroid use, enforcement has historically been lax. Congress continues to push for stricter regulations to combat steroid use in baseball.
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