Report: Manny Ramirez had testosterone ratio between 4:1 and 10:1

May 13th, 2009 Big Papi sounds off on MannyANAHEIM, Calif. — David Ortiz was "shocked" when he learned about former teammate Manny Ramirez's 50-game suspension after he failed a drug test.

May 13th, 2009 David Ortiz 'shocked' about Ramirez's suspensionANAHEIM, Calif. — David Ortiz was "shocked" when he learned about former teammate Manny Ramirez's 50-game suspension after he failed a drug test.

May 13th, 2009 David Ortiz says Ramirez's suspension shocked himANAHEIM, Calif. — David Ortiz was "shocked" when he learned about former teammate Manny Ramirez's 50-game suspension after he failed a drug test.

May 12th, 2009 Report: Ramirez had elevated testosterone levelBRISTOL, Conn. — Manny Ramirez's positive urine test showed an elevated testosterone level, and a lab used a test to determine whether the hormone was naturally produced to build evidence against him, ESPN.com reported Monday.

May 10th, 2009 Report: Dodgers owner furious with Manny RamirezLOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt is furious with Manny Ramirez and is demanding that the star slugger speak to his teammates about the failed drug test that led to his 50-game suspension. The Los Angeles Times reports that McCourt spoke with Ramirez on Saturday and let him know how unhappy he is.

May 10th, 2009 Manny speaks with Dodgers brass about suspensionLOS ANGELES — Manny Ramirez might face his teammates in the next few days to address his 50-game suspension for using a banned drug. Ramirez was absent from Dodger Stadium again Sunday, three days after he began serving a penalty imposed by Major League Baseball.

May 9th, 2009 White House: Ramirez' case embarrassing for MLBWASHINGTON — The White House is calling the suspension of Los Angeles Dodgers' Manny Ramirez for 50 games — the latest star caught up in a drug scandal — a great embarrassment for Major League Baseball. White House press secretary Robert Gibbs was asked Thursday about Ramirez' suspension.

May 9th, 2009 Time for Manny to show, not just tell what he usedNot that it's going to make much of a difference, but it's easy enough to find out if Manny Ramirez is telling the truth. Spare us the stories about uninformed doctors, tainted supplements, out-of-control trainers and overeager cousins, like the ones every other cheater that got caught trotted out.

May 9th, 2009 Manny Ramirez statement on drug suspensionStatement from Manny Ramirez on 50-game suspension for drug violation released by Major League Baseball Players Association on Thursday: Recently I saw a physician for a personal health issue. He gave me a medication, not a steroid, which he thought was OK to give me.

May 8th, 2009 Canseco not surprised by Ramirez suspensionBEVERLY HILLS, Calif. — Jose Canseco says baseball players have endured enough embarrassment over the steroid scandal and now it's time to investigate what role Major League Baseball and the players' association played in it.

May 8th, 2009 Baseball reacts to 50-game Ramirez suspensionSt. Louis Cardinals manager Tony La Russa was talking to reporters before Thursday's game against Pittsburgh when a clubhouse attendant stuck his head in and said: "Manny Ramirez, 50 games." La Russa's first reaction: "You're kidding me." Then he checked the schedule to see whether the Cardinals would be playing the Dodgers while Ramirez is out.

May 8th, 2009 Jose Canseco not surprised by Ramirez suspensionBEVERLY HILLS, Calif. — Jose Canseco has spoken, but is anyone listening anymore? The former slugger has gained credibility in some circles after naming names and detailing steroid use around professional baseball in two tell-all memoirs.

May 8th, 2009 Torre: Ramirez feels he let Dodgers downLOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Dodgers manager Joe Torre says Manny Ramirez feels he disappointed his team. The star outfielder was suspended for 50 games by Major League Baseball on Thursday for using a banned drug.

May 8th, 2009 HCG, popular among steroid users, has other usesThe banned substance linked to Manny Ramirez is commonly taken by steroid users but also can be prescribed for other conditions. A person familiar with the details of the suspension said Ramirez used the female fertility drug HCG, or human chorionic gonadotropin.

April 28th, 2009 Ramirez hit by pitch in first inningNEW YORK — Florida's Hanley Ramirez left Monday night's game against the New York Mets after getting hit by a pitch from John Maine in the first inning. Ramirez appeared to be hit near the right wrist, and a trainer and manager Fredi Gonzalez came out.