Skip to: Content
Skip to: Site Navigation
Skip to: Search

July 24, 2008 7:14:22 AM CDT

Learn about Newser Points »

« Back to the grid | Next story »

Byrd's HGH Use Was News to Mitchell

Posted Oct 23, 07 12:13 AM CDT in Sports 

(Newser) – Baseball investigator George Mitchell denied a report that he leaked information on Cleveland pitcher Paul Byrd’s use of human growth hormone. News broke before Cleveland lost Game 7 to Boston that Byrd had bought HGH online; he said it was used to treat a pituitary tumor. Mitchell said he learned of the allegations at the same time as the public, the AP reports.

Byrd reportedly bought nearly $25,000 of HGH and syringes between 2002 and 2005 from a Florida anti-aging clinic that is under federal investigation for selling performance-enhancing drugs. HGH was banned by baseball in 2005. Byrd also claimed that he had told MLB about his treatments, but baseball and team officials said they were unaware he was using the drug.

Source Associated Press

0 comments | Print E-mail | Digg Seed this on Newsvine Add this link to Del.icio.us StumbleUpon

Related Newser Stories

  • Players OK More Drug Tests

    May 24, 08 9:44 AM CDT
    Players OK More Drug Tests Baseball players agreed to more frequent drug tests yesterday and gave more clout to the drug program's independent administrator, the AP reports. The tougher guidelines follow recommendations made in the Mitchell Report and mark the third time the league has toughened its doping policy since 2002—each time under the threat of congressional action, the Calgary Herald notes. Owners approved the changes last week. More »

  • Indians Pitch Fourth Shutout in Seven Games

    May 13, 08 10:16 PM CDT
    Indians Pitch Fourth Shutout in Seven Games Paul Byrd and two Cleveland relievers combined for the Indians' fourth shutout in seven games with a 4-0 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Tuesday. Byrd (2-3) allowed five hits over 7 1-3 innings, striking out seven without a walk. The right-hander extended the Indians' scoreless streak to 34 innings by their starting staff. More »

  • Indians Rally Past Mariners in 11

    May 2, 08 12:07 AM CDT
    Indians Rally Past Mariners in 11 Asdrubal Cabrera broke an 0-for-14 slump with a bases-loaded single in the 11th inning to give the Cleveland Indians a 3-2 win over the Seattle Mariners last night. Jhonny Peralta drew a one-out walk off Mark Lowe (1-2). Travis Hafner then doubled to left and Jamey Carroll was hit by a 1-2 pitch to load the bases. More »

  • Twins Victorious Over Indians

    Apr 20, 08 10:00 PM CDT
    Twins Victorious Over Indians Justin Morneau made the most of his second chance. After striking out with a runner on second in the eighth inning, Morneau singled home Brendan Harris in the 10th, lifting the Minnesota Twins to a 2-1 victory over the Cleveland Indians on Sunday. Morneau is hitting just .269 this season, but is 9-for-15 (.600) with 12 RBIs with runners in scoring position. More »

  • Congress Asks Justice Dept. for Clemens Probe

    Feb 27, 08 1:56 PM CST
    Congress Asks Justice Dept. for Clemens Probe A congressional committee today asked the Justice Department to examine Roger Clemens’ denials under oath that he used performance-enhancing drugs and determine if they constitute perjury, the AP reports. In the letter to Attorney General Michael Mukasey, Reps. Henry Waxman and Tom Davis cite the pitcher's statements contradicting those of his former trainer and a teammate. More »

Cleveland Indians pitcher Paul Byrd speaks to reporters outside the Indians clubhouse before Game 7 of the American League Championship baseball series against the Boston Red Sox Sunday, Oct. 21, 2007,...   (Associated Press)
George Mitchell is shown in New York in this 2006 file photo. Baseball investigator Mitchell likely will issue his long-awaited report on steroids use in baseball by the end of the year, and there is...   (Associated Press)
Cleveland Indians pitcher Paul Byrd, center, watches from the dugout during Game 6 of the American League Championship baseball series against the Boston Red Sox Saturday, Oct. 20, 2007, at Fenway Park...   (Associated Press)
Cleveland Indians' Paul Byrd pitches against the Boston Red Sox in the first inning of Game 4 of the American League Championship baseball series in this Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2007 file photo, in Cleveland....   (Associated Press)
« Prev« Prev | Next »Next » Slideshow
Our editors also recommend:

Threads (1 of 4)

Tags

MLB  • baseball  • Cleveland Indians  • human growth hormone  • George Mitchell  • Mitchell steroids investigation  • Paul Byrd  • AL playoffs


Loading...

Loading...

Today's Most Popular


Other Sports Stories

What is Newser?

2008 Codie Finalist

Newser gives you more news in less time. We search for the best and most important stories all over the web, read them for you, and deliver concise and sharp summaries—along with links to the full text. Newser provides a way to stay on top of an ever-expanding horizon of news and opinion—politics, sports, business, trends, technology, personalities, crimes, and controversies. Newser keeps you not just better informed, but, with our signature graphic interface and smart condensed format, more enjoyably informed.

Learn more »