Does Biogenesis Trump Baseball in 2013?

     Aside from those without the luxury of Internet and the occasional rock dwellers, everyone who’s anyone has heard of the recent Biogenesis scandal plaguing Major League Baseball. Bud Selig has had his hands full since January in what has turned out to be one of the most controversial topics in recent memory. The epicenter of this epic chronicle lies in Coral Gables, Florida, where this clinic-turned-human-growth-hormone-front was operated by Anthony Bosch. Following the clinic’s demise in late 2012, the Miami New Times obtained documents from a former employee linking Biogenesis of America to several professional baseball players. The list of baseball players linked to this scandal includes, but is not limited to, Nelson Cruz, Ryan Braun and, most infamously, Alex Rodriguez. 

The lawsuit between Biogenesis of America and Major League Baseball is still hot-pressed, but a sliver of justice was dealt out this past July when 12 of the13 players linked to the clinic received 50-game suspensions. The lone wolf of the baker’s dozen is Alex Rodriguez, who was dealt a 211-game suspension from Mr. Selig and has since appealed this mockery of cosmic proportions. Local and national news outlets alike continue to cover this story, granting Major League Baseball more publicity than it cares to receive. Due to its controversy, the historic encounter between the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox, which took place on August 18, was in the national spotlight for the following 48 hours; the man at the core of the controversy, Mr. Biogenesis himself, Alex Rodriguez. Even though many people tuned into this game for the wrong reasons, the merit of the sport outshone the gossip in what will be recorded as an all-time classic.

Even though the 2013 season is drawing to a close, there are certain men who never got the memo that the Biogenesis scandal was taking priority over the game of baseball this year. I’d like to personally thank those few select men -- like Andrew McCutchen, Yasiel Puig and Chris Davis -- who have all decided to take the road less traveled and keep baseball a sport, not an institute of childish tabloids. The Pittsburgh Pirates, despite their 17-year playoff drought, are currently leading their division, leaving many a Philly fan with a sour taste in their mouth. The Los Angeles Dodgers have literally torn through their competition, winning 41 out of their last 50 games. In my opinion, this is the club to beat come October. And Chris Davis continues to turn heads as he leads the entire MLB in homeruns at an astounding 46 long balls. Though Biogenesis continues to garner the headlines, certain ball clubs have thrown down the gauntlet in an effort to claim the attention they so well deserve.