Nate Farrer, Peter Ouellette, JJ Montello, John Coon

Steroids and Baseball Steroids have

compromised the integrity of baseball players. Many of today’s baseball stars are continuously accused of using performance enhancing substances due to the likes of Jose Canseco, Jason Giambi, Roger Clemens, Barry Bonds, and many more.

Jose Canseco

Steroids in the Media The media often has

stories on steroids. The stories are mainly top stories especially on sports networks like ESPN.

Sports Illustrated Sports Illustrated

has featured many stories on steroids as the cover story.

Mitchell Report One story that made

national headlines on all the news networks was the release of the Mitchell Report. This report was the findings of an investigation done by Congress

Other Players Many players have

been accused of steroids even if they have not. The public view of baseball is directly associated with steroids.

"It's like McCarthyism or something." - Dusty Baker, Former Cubs Manager

Causes The likes of Jose

Canseco and Barry Bonds have caused this view of baseball. Visual evidence has shown how much Bonds has grown during his career.

"(Canseco) is the most conspicuous example of a player who has made himself great with steroids." - Tom Boswell, Journalist

Barry Bonds

Before After

Players that do not use steroids Some players that

are known that do not use steroids are great stars, but the integrity of the game has been compromised.

Manny Ramirez

Jake Peavy Prince Fielder