The Mitchell report, finally made public in a press conference on Thursday, unveiled a list of 86 names of former and active baseball players, accused of use or possession of steroids, allegedly making purchases on the internet and linked through BALCO.

Following the ‘sports steroid crisis’, as it has been called, Mitchell recommended a tough reform, which would include more stringent testing for performance-enhancing drugs and organizing an internal investigative unit.

While Mitchell asked Selig not to apply disciplinary measures against the players identified during his investigation, Selig said in the press conference he reserved the right to fine or suspend players who have “threatened the integrity of the sport.”

The Mitchell report received contradictory opinions: while some think that the list of names should have been made public, others thought of it as unnecessary. However, the 400 pages report, which contained a list of 86 baseball players’ names, was based on evidence provided by steroids dealers and includes big names; among them, MPV winners and former baseball stars for the last 20 years.

Together with Bonds, other 12 Giants and 12 Oakland players were made public in the investigation. 8 MVP winners were also mentioned, among which were former Oakland Athletics Jose Canseco, Jason Giambi and Miguel Tejada, and seven-times Cy Young award winner Roger Clemens.

The complete list was divided into three categories: use and possession of steroids, allegedly made purchases on the internet and linked through BALCO. The league’s best pitcher, Roger Clemens, whose person was referred to on nine pages in the Mitchell report, denied the allegations. According to his attorney, “Roger has been repeatedly tested for these substances and he has never tested positive.”

"Anyone interested in fairly assessing allegations against the players should consider the nature of the evidence presented the reliability of the source." said Mitchell. "Everyone involved in baseball over the last two decades - commissioners, club officials, the players association and players - shares responsibility."