Mejia claims MLB conspiracy over his life doping ban

New York Mets pitcher Jenry Mejia, the first player issued a lifetime doping ban by Major League Baseball, told the New York Times he was the victim of a conspiracy. The 26-year-old Dominican right-hander told the newspaper that Major League Baseball officials were out to get him in a witch hunt and faulted players' union officials for not finding grounds to appeal his unprecedented punishment. Last month, Mejia tested positive for Boldenone, an anabolic steroid -- his third positive test for a