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The Biogenesis scandal broke in 2013 when several Major League Baseball (MLB) players were accused of obtaining performance-enhancing drugs ("PEDs"), specifically human growth hormone, from the now-defunct rejuvenation clinic Biogenesis of America.[1] After an ex-employee, annoyed over missing back-pay, revealed clinic records that were "clear in describing the firm's real business: selling performance-enhancing drugs",[2][3] MLB sued six people connected to Biogenesis, accusing them of damaging the sport by providing banned substances to its players.[3] In July, thirteen involved players received lengthy suspensions of fifty or more games (nearly a third of a season).
- ^ Schmidt, Michael S.; Eder, Steve (April 11, 2013). "Baseball Pays for Clinic Documents Tied to Doping Case". The New York Times. Archived from the original on August 15, 2016. Retrieved February 26, 2017.
- ^ Elfrink, Tim (June 18, 2013). "MLB Steroid Scandal: How Porter Fischer Exposed the Coral Gables Clinic". Miami New Times. Archived from the original on June 24, 2013.
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