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MLB Expanding Anti-Drug Push

Selig announces creation of investigative unit for illegal substances

By Mike Buss, Newser Staff

Posted Jan 11, 2008 10:35 PM CST

(Newser) – Taking its cue from the Mitchell Report's findings, Major League Baseball today announced it has established a permanent investigations unit to check allegations of drug use by players in the grand old game. An ex-NYC cop and former FBI agent will lead the department -... Read full story »

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