On Episode 273 of The Raw Room titled “Warheads (ft Dee Strange-Gordon)”, the two-time MLB All-Star opened up about one of the most controversial chapters of his career — his 2016 PED suspension and the narrative that surrounded it.

Strange-Gordon, who won the National League batting title in 2015 with the Miami Marlins, addressed long-standing rumors suggesting that his suspension stemmed from not “playing along” with league interests related to Bryce Harper’s MVP season and pursuit of a Triple Crown. Harper went on to win the 2015 NL MVP with the Washington Nationals, but he did not win the Triple Crown.

In the episode, Strange-Gordon discussed:

• The 80-game suspension handed down by Major League Baseball in April 2016 after testing positive for PEDs.
• The emotional toll the suspension took on his reputation and career trajectory.
• His belief that there were broader dynamics at play in how narratives are shaped around star players.
• The pressure of competing at elite levels while under intense scrutiny.

He framed the situation as more layered than the public record suggests, emphasizing how media narratives, league politics, and player relationships can influence perception.

The conversation also featured former NFL cornerback Jalen Collins, former Eagles and Chargers offensive lineman King Dunlap, and 3x Rec League champion Alex Sweet, who pushed him on the details of the suspension and how it changed his standing in the league.

Context on the Suspension

In 2016, MLB announced Strange-Gordon had tested positive for exogenous testosterone and clostebol, resulting in an 80-game suspension under the league’s Joint Drug Prevention and Treatment Program. He publicly apologized at the time and returned later that season.

While speculation has circulated online over the years tying the suspension to competitive storylines involving Harper, MLB has never indicated any such connection. Officially, the suspension was drug-policy related.

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