Remembering Andrew “Rube” Foster
Today we remember Rube Foster on his birthday. Born on Sept. 17, 1879, in Calvert, Texas, he began his career
MLB: The Players Alliance honors Black Playmakers in Baseball
Los Angeles, California (July 19, 2022) – As part of All-Star Week, The Players Alliance — a nonprofit founded in 2020 by Black current and retired professional baseball players to increase African American representation in the sport — held an inaugural “Game Changers Celebration,” seeking to honor Black playmakers in the game and in the community while raising awareness for the organization’s mission. Eight-time All-Star Darryl Strawberry, two-time All-Star Eric Davis, two-time softball Olympic medalist Natasha Watley and Dodgers superstar Mookie Betts made up the group’s first four honorees.
Wade Walker Baseball
Wade Walker Middle school Baseball is an athletic program in DeKalb County whose mission is to provide young athletes with
AJC: Atlanta nonprofit struggles to bring Black youths to baseball
By Ernie Suggs, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution 75 years after Jackie Robinson’s MLB debut, hardball’s racial gap is widening When Lashandra
MLB Players Donate Game Day Salary to Mark the 75th Anniversary of Jackie Robinson Breaking the Color Barrier
New York, NY (April 14, 2022)—The Players Alliance, a nonprofit started by active and retired professional baseball players, announced commitments
CBS46 Atlanta: The Players Alliance and MLB provide financial support to L.E.A.D. Youth Baseball Program in Atlanta
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WSBTV Atlanta: The Players Alliance and MLB honor the legacy of Jackie Robinson with Atlanta youth
The Players Alliance and MLB honor the legacy of Jackie Robinson with Atlanta youth.
STATEMENT ON CC SABATHIA JOINING MLB
All of us at The Players Alliance are thrilled that the news of CC’s new role as Special Assistant to
M.L.B. Pledges Millions to Build Black Participation
“The league made a 10-year commitment to the Players Alliance that includes $10 million a year, plus an additional $5
CC Sabathia Looks Back on Storied MLB Career, Transformation Off the Field
“CC Sabathia is among the last of a dying breed across baseball. The former Yankees hurler retired following the 2019 season with