Skip to main content
Come Fan with UsTuesday, June 23, 2026

Ryan Braun ready to admit he used PEDs

Everything around Ryan Braun is falling apart, so apparently there’s only one thing left to do: tell the truth.

If you buy something from a link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement.

Jim McIsaac

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun will soon admit to using performance-enhancing drugs during the 2011 season, according to USA Today's Bob Nightengale.

For more on Braun and the Brewers, head over to Brew Crew Ball.

Friends of the 29-year-old slugger who wish to remain anonymous told USA Today that he plans to apologize to Major League Baseball commissioner Bud Selig, sample collector Dino Laurenzi Jr. and others. In addition to his reported upcoming admission of guilt, Braun will also provide reasons for taking PEDs, per Nightengale.

Things haven’t been going so well for Braun lately. After he was slapped with a 65-game suspension by MLB, the seven-year veteran had a lawsuit filed against him by a former college friend, accusing Braun of PED usage, academic fraud and the acceptance of money from University of Miami boosters.

Braun does not want to be linked to New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez, people close to him told Nightengale. That wasn't the case on Friday, when word got out that Rodriguez implicated Braun and others by leaking unredacted versions of forms that included the names of multiple players.

More from SB Nation MLB:

Report: A-Rod leaked Biogenesis names

Goldman: MLB instant replay still emphasizes getting it wrong

Neyer: Your favorite instant replay system ain’t perfect, either

Prince Fielder’s personal issues are none of our business

Longform: The death of a ballplayer

See More:

More in MLB

MLB
Men’s College World Series Finals: What you need to know about UNC-OklahomaMen’s College World Series Finals: What you need to know about UNC-Oklahoma
MLB

Everything you need to know about the Men’s College World Series Finals

By Mark Schofield
MLB
Oklahoma-Georgia gave us an incredible family moment at the Men’s College World SeriesOklahoma-Georgia gave us an incredible family moment at the Men’s College World Series
MLB

Kolby Branch’s final collegiate swing capped off a bittersweet night for the Branch family in Omaha

By Mark Schofield
MLB
Men’s College World Series 2026: Schedule, scores, and how to watchMen’s College World Series 2026: Schedule, scores, and how to watch
MLB

Here is everything you need to know about the 2026 Men’s College World Series, from the full schedule to how to watch

By Mark Schofield
MLB
Owen Hull and UNC knock off West Virginia to advance to the MCWS FinalsOwen Hull and UNC knock off West Virginia to advance to the MCWS Finals
MLB

UNC is headed to the Men’s College World Series Finals after knocking off West Virginia in Omaha

By Mark Schofield
MLB
Men’s College World Series: Joey Volchko dominates as Georgia knocks off TexasMen’s College World Series: Joey Volchko dominates as Georgia knocks off Texas
MLB

Georgia’s Joey Volchko was dominant as the Bulldogs knocked off Texas to open their MCWS

By Mark Schofield
MLB
Men’s College World Series: Gavin Gallaher, Colin Hynek deliver for UNC vs. Ole MissMen’s College World Series: Gavin Gallaher, Colin Hynek deliver for UNC vs. Ole Miss
MLB

Gavin Gallaher’s first career MCWS hit came at a perfect time for UNC against Ole Miss

By Mark Schofield