While the league did not list which of the previously disciplined players it was referencing, the newspaper report did name Oakland A's pitcher Bartolo Colon, San Francisco Giants outfielder Melky Cabrera and San Diego Padres catcher Yasmani Grandal.
Three players named in the report San Diego Padres catcher Yasmani Grandal, Oakland Athletics pitcher Bartolo Colon and Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Melky Cabrera were suspended in the past year for positive drug tests.