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Baseball balls and bats under fire as cheating claims rise
A sprawling critique of baseball rule bending centers on Joe Niekro and other players accused of doctored balls and impounded bats. The piece laments escalating cheater culture, cites the 10 day suspension, and questions why the sport now tolerates widespread tampering and egos over mere competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Niekro
Minnesota Twins
American League
Niekro
Howard Johnson
New York Mets
Ivory Towers
Cooperstown
Philadelphia Phillies
Phillies
Bo Diaz
Hojo
Diaz
Johnson
R.J. Reynolds
Pittsburgh
Expos
Buck Rodgers
McReynold
Tim Raines
Montreal
Pirates
Raines