The Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. said he tested positive for a banned steroid after innocently using a cream to treat a skin problem. There are several reasons to question his story.
Tag: Major League Baseball
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As Paul O’Neill’s No. 21 Is Retired, One Last Kick of a Water Cooler
The Yankees retired O’Neill’s jersey number in a ceremony restricted by Covid precautions, and the team honored him with a 4-2 win.
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MLB’s PitchCom System Draws Mixed Reactions
A sport that struggles with change has mixed opinions about PitchCom and other new technologies. But everyone seems to agree that the systems work.
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Why Brittney Griner and Other Athletes Choose Cannabis for Pain
Griner, the W.N.B.A. star detained in Russia on drug charges, is one of many athletes who have said cannabis helps with sports injuries. But it is banned by sports leagues and illegal in many places.
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The Baseball Reliquary Survived and Is ‘Better than True’
The Baseball Reliquary in Los Angeles, a mischievous cousin of the Hall of Fame, took its share of blows but is set for a comeback. Its artifacts remain as real as your imagination.