On September 7, 2007, the New York Daily News reported that St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Rick Ankiel received a 12 month supply of human growth hormone in 2004. The report came after Ankiel had made a triumphant return to the majors following Tommy John surgery in 2003.

Ankiel began his major league career as a pitcher, but he was forced to retire from pitching after undergoing ligament replacement surgery in 2003. Ankiel reinvented himself as a power-hitting outfielder and slugged 32 home runs in Triple-A before rejoining the Cardinals on August 10, 2007. Upon his return to the majors, Ankiel hit three home runs in his first three games.NY Daily News: Rick Ankiel received 12-month supply of HGH, News learns (September 10, 2007)

• Seattle PI: Report: Ankiel recieved HGH Shipments (September 14, 2007)

• ESPN: Ankiel defends himself on report he got HGH supply (September 8, 2007)

• MSNBC: Did Ankiel take HGH? Fans don't care (September 7, 2007)

• Sporting News: This isn't the end for Ankiel, the Cards or baseball (September 7, 2007)

• ABC News: Reports Link Ankiel, Glaus to Pharmacy (September 7, 2007)

• ESPN.com: Report: Ankiel received HGH supply in 2004 (September 7, 2007)

• SI.com: Cardinal Sin - Ankiel reportedly received 12-month supply of HGH (September 7, 2007)

• NY Daily News.com: Rick Ankiel received 12-month supply of HGH, News learns (September 6, 2007)

• Ankiel Reportedly Received HGH

• Ankiel Responds to HGH Allegations