Ronald Borquez, a senior at Patrick Henry High School, said it was a "blessing." Majeur Tucker, a senior at Highland Park Senior High School, called it "everything." On Wednesday, the Twins partnered with Pennsylvania-based nonprofit Pitch In For Baseball and Softball (PIFBS) at a donation event that provided new equipment ...
DALLAS -- As participants and officials wrapped up the inaugural MLB GRIT tournament and development camp on Sunday morning, VIPs sat nearby observing. There was simply no way to keep Jeneane Lesko and Gloria Rogers away from the event this weekend. The two are former members of the All-American Girls ...
ARLINGTON, Texas -- Delaney Dunham remembered vividly the day three years ago when a baseball coach at her brother’s camp asked if she, too, wanted to play ball. "I thought he was crazy at first," said Dunham, a 15-year-old high school freshman from Mont Belvieu. "I was still playing softball ...
Actor and founder of the Just Keep Livin Foundation Matthew McConaughey teams up with the Rangers to host a Play Ball event
DALLAS -- High schoolers on the field at the Texas Rangers Youth Academy at Mercy Street Sports Complex, Presented by Toyota, on Tuesday night were there for more than a friendly game of Wiffle ball as part of a Rangers Play Ball event. Matthew McConaughey was on hand to meet ...
There are more things for people to do (especially in the digital realm) than at any previous point in history. But baseball -- the oldest and perhaps most unchanged of America’s major professional sports -- appears to be holding a strong appeal. A recent study by the Sports and Fitness ...
MLB's Play Ball initiative visits New Orleans, where youth from around Louisiana receives instruction from leaders like Jennie Finch
NEW ORLEANS -- Nothing, not a light morning fog or chilly temperatures, was going to dampen the enthusiasm of a group of about 350 girls and boys who gathered Saturday to learn some baseball skills and celebrate National Girls and Women in Sports Day at the MLB Youth Academy in ...
NEW ORLEANS -- The current tournament showcasing baseball teams from mostly Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) is in its 12th year, but it was only a year ago when Major League Baseball decided to give it a new name, to honor one of the game's greatest.That namesake -- Hall ...
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Playing baseball for TCU means playing when the lights are brightest.While those opportunities typically come later in the season, Brandon Williamson got a chance to pitch on a big stage in his TCU debut and, after overcoming some initial nervousness, he rose to the occasion on the ...
NEW ORLEANS -- The pregame introductions of the Andre Dawson Classic in New Orleans on Friday included a moment of silence and narrative tribute to Hall of Famer Frank Robinson, whose passing last week prompted scores of people throughout the industry to pay tribute to the baseball pioneer.The remembrance at ...
The popularity of baseball is on the rise worldwide, and in recent years Major League Baseball has expanded its outreach to include countries not previously viewed as having a big presence in the game.That perception is changing in many regions, including Brazil, which, thanks to an increased emphasis on behalf ...
COMPTON, Calif. -- In spite of uncustomary Southern California rain in Saturday's early hours, Natasha Watley excelled in her first appearance as Major League Baseball's youth softball ambassador.An Olympic gold medal-winning infielder, Watley hosted two events at the MLB Youth Academy in Compton in recognition of National Girls and Women ...
Natasha Watley, Sahvanna Jaquish and Tamara Holmes participate in National Girls and Women in Sports Day Play Ball events in Compton, CA
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- When watching college baseball, fans have the opportunity to see the potential future stars of MLB before they make it to the big leagues.During this weekend's inaugural MLB4 collegiate baseball tournament, the league's goal has been to expose the college level to a wider audience in an ...
Mo'ne Davis and Tony Reagins speak about the benefits of Play Ball at The U.S. Conference of Mayors
KANSAS CITY -- Sharon Robinson walked past the entrance mural that includes a portrait of her father, Jackie Robinson, as a member of the Kansas City Monarchs. She moved on to the Don and Jean Wagner classroom, and she made subsequent stops at the athletic training room and the spacious ...
TEMPE, Ariz. -- There's a tight bond that exists among catchers.It's a special connection that spans generations. It's built on sweat, hard work and the challenges that come with succeeding at one of the toughest positions in the game. It's one of the sport's true brotherhoods.It's the reason catching prospect ...
CINCINNATI -- New Reds outfielder Yasiel Puig wasn't going to let subzero temperatures keep him from warming up to his new city. The Cuba native and Los Angeles resident was busy Wednesday getting to know his surroundings."It's not that cold. It's all mental, you know," Puig said. "If you put ...
HONOLULU -- Upon returning to his home state of Hawaii, Padres reliever Kirby Yates makes it a point to enjoy some fresh "poke" (pronounced POH-kay) -- a Hawaiian staple of seasoned raw fish.A Kauai native and product of Kauai High School, Yates usually returns to the "808 state" in the ...
A group of Major Leaguers "Play Ball" with local youth groups in Hawaii during a stopover trip before heading to Japan
TOKYO -- Major League Baseball's ongoing commitment to its youth outreach programs, coupled with its desire to continue to grow the game globally, has been a running theme throughout the current Japan All-Star Series.While much of the focus of the tournament is directed toward the on-field play between the Major ...
SURPRISE, Ariz. -- Baseball thrives year-round in the Grand Canyon State.The D-backs play here and there are 15 teams that prepare for the regular season during Spring Training in Arizona. There's extended spring training, the Arizona Rookie League, instructs, the Arizona Fall League and thousands of youth players who suit ...
