Selig wants THG out of baseball

The drug has been placed on the list of banned substances following an agreement between management and the players' association.

"Testing for THG is an important step toward reaching our goal of zero tolerance," said baseball commissioner Bud Selig.

"I am committed to that goal and advocate a more stringent drug-testing program in the Major Leagues."

Players on each team's roster will be tested for 28 anabolic steroids, now including THG, although penalties are more lenient than in other sports.

First-time offenders will be placed in treatment and education programs while a second positive test will result in a maximum 15-day suspension and a �5,500 fine.

Anyone testing positive five times will face a possible one-year ban and a �55,000 fine.