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# The Players Alliance

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- [The Players Alliance Names Sports Industry Veteran Jamil Northcutt as Executive Director & CEO](https://www.playersalliance.org/news/new-leadership/) - Founded by current and former professional baseball players as a nonprofit to increase access and participation in the sport, The Players Alliance announced that sports industry veteran Dr. Jamil Northcutt has been hired as Executive Director & CEO. Dr. Northcutt. He stepped into the role in May. BAT 2 School is launching in 10 cities across the United States, including Atlanta (GA), Cleveland (OH), Columbus (GA), Detroit (MI), Jackson (MS), Kansas City (MO), Memphis (TN), Montgomery (AL), Nashville (TN), New Orleans (LA) and towns throughout the Mississippi Delta.
- [MLB: The Players Alliance announces 20-year sports business professional as new CEO](https://www.mlb.com/news/the-players-alliance-announces-jamil-northcutt-as-new-ceo) - The Players Alliance, a nonprofit organization comprised of current and former professional baseball players aiming to “make the game more accessible through increased representation,” announced Friday the addition of Dr. Jamil Northcutt as executive director and CEO. He began his role in May, according to a release.
- [Jazz Chisholm Jr. Foundation Brings Style and Purpose to Tunnel Fits & Kicks](https://www.playersalliance.org/news/tunnel-fits-kicks-2026/) - The Jazz Chisholm Jr. Foundation hosted its annual Tunnel Fits & Kicks event, bringing together athletes, families, and community supporters for a night of style, celebration, and impact. The event, a signature initiative of the Foundation, reflects Jazz Chisholm Jr.’s commitment to empowering young athletes and the communities that support them. From New York to
- [WRBL News 3: Edwin Jackson returns to Fort Benning, holds youth Baseball clinic](https://www.wrbl.com/sports/edwin-jackson-returns-to-fort-benning-holds-youth-baseball-clinic/#new_tab) - TPA Founding Board Member Edwin Jackson returns to Fort Benning to giveback to military families during Home Base event
- [ANDSCAPE: Hank Aaron’s legacy still brings former Black baseball players together](https://andscape.com/features/hank-aarons-legacy-still-brings-former-black-baseball-players-together/#new_tab) - Through The Players Alliance, former players, manager gather to tell stories of Braves legend during MLB All-Star Weekend
- [THE PLAYERS ALLIANCE LAUNCHES “BAT 2 SCHOOL,” A NEW INITIATIVE TO INFUSE GROWTH OF BASEBALL & SOFTBALL IN UNDER-RESOURCED COMMUNITIES](https://www.playersalliance.org/news/the-players-alliance-launches-bat-2-school-a-new-initiative-to-infuse-growth-of-baseball-softball-in-under-resourced-communities/) - Players Alliance today announced the launch of “BAT 2 School,” a new initiative designed to provide an immediate infusion of resources to public schools to increase baseball and softball participation among kids from marginalized and under-resourced communities. The program is targeted toward school communities where the sport is either missing or underfunded. BAT 2 School is launching in 10 cities across the United States, including Atlanta (GA), Cleveland (OH), Columbus (GA), Detroit (MI), Jackson (MS), Kansas City (MO), Memphis (TN), Montgomery (AL), Nashville (TN), New Orleans (LA) and towns throughout the Mississippi Delta.
- [Players Alliance Legendary Weekend](https://www.playersalliance.org/news/players-alliance-legendary-weekend/) - In celebration of Jackie Robinson Day, we commemorated the opening of our new home, gathered greats of the game, and served young players across the country over the course of a legendary weekend. 
- [MLB - Sabathia cements legacy as first-ballot Hall of Famer](https://www.playersalliance.org/news/mlb-sabathia-cements-legacy-as-first-ballot-hall-of-famer/) - Sabathia cements legacy as first-ballot Hall of Famer
- [WFAA ABC Dallas: Former and current MLB players host "Community Catch...Share the Love with just a Ball and Glove" camp during All-Star week through the Players Alliance](https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/former-current-mlb-players-hold-camp-all-star-week-the-players-alliance/287-4c662028-a786-4f00-9dc2-a98af0d6e6f3) - Former and current MLB players of the Players Alliance host "Community Catch...Share the Love with just a Ball and Glove" during All-Star Week.
- [Bronx Children’s Museum and The Players Alliance unveil inspiring mural celebrating Yankee Living Legends](https://www.playersalliance.org/news/bronx-childrens-museum-and-the-players-alliance-unveil-inspiring-mural-celebrating-yankee-living-legends/) - 2023 Gamer Changers Honoree Mike Cameron sat down with Bob Kendrick to discuss being honored by Players Alliance, mentorship, leadership and more.
- [National Baseball Hall of Fame Partners with The Players Alliance to Provide Free Museum Admission to Celebrate The Souls of the Game Exhibit](https://www.playersalliance.org/news/national-baseball-hall-of-fame-partners-with-the-players-alliance-to-provide-free-museum-admission-to-celebrate-the-souls-of-the-game-exhibit/) - 2023 Gamer Changers Honoree Mike Cameron sat down with Bob Kendrick to discuss being honored by Players Alliance, mentorship, leadership and more.
- [Chicago Tribune: Column - Jackie Robinson’s legacy is still visible despite the low number of Black American players in MLB](https://www.playersalliance.org/news/chicago-tribune-column-jackie-robinsons-legacy-is-still-visible-despite-the-low-number-of-black-american-players-in-mlb/) - 2023 Gamer Changers Honoree Mike Cameron sat down with Bob Kendrick to discuss being honored by Players Alliance, mentorship, leadership and more.
- [2023 Game Changers Honoree Mike Cameron featured on Black Diamonds Podcast](https://www.playersalliance.org/featured/2023-game-changers-honoree-mike-cameron-featured-on-black-diamonds-podcast/) - 2023 Gamer Changers Honoree Mike Cameron sat down with Bob Kendrick to discuss being honored by Players Alliance, mentorship, leadership and more.
- [ANDSCAPE: An all-Black softball team dominated the All-Star Jennie Finch Classic](https://andscape.com/features/an-all-black-softball-team-dominated-the-all-star-jennie-finch-classic/#new_tab) - In its first appearance at MLB All-Star weekend, Toni’s Promise uses tournament to bond, show depth of Black talent
- [FOX 13: MLB stars aim to break down baseball's barriers](https://www.playersalliance.org/news/fox-13-mlb-stars-aim-to-break-down-baseballs-barriers/) - Players Alliance Board Chair Curtis Granderson joins Good Day Seattle to talk about how TPA is making baseball more accessible and equitable for youth across the country and MLB All-Star Week in Seattle.
- [MLB's High Heat: TPA Board Chair Curtis Granderson Discusses Jackie Robinson Day in Houston an TPA's Mission](https://www.playersalliance.org/news/mlbs-high-heat-tpa-board-chair-curtis-granderson-discusses-jackie-robinson-day-in-houston-an-tpas-mission/) - Players Alliance Board Chair Curtis Granderson joined Alana Rizzo on High Heat to talk about Jackie Robinson Day in Houston and more
- [PIX11: TPA Board Chair Curtis Granderson discusses Jackie Robinson and the decline in Black players in MLB](https://www.playersalliance.org/news/pix11-curtis-granderson/) - TPA Board Chair Curtis Granderson joins PIX11 to discuss Jackie Robinson and the decline in Black players in MLB
- [USAToday: TPA Board Vice Chair CC Sabathia addresses the decline of Black Players in MLB and what the Players Alliance is doing to address it](https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/columnist/bob-nightengale/2023/04/14/mlb-percentage-black-players-baseball-jackie-robinson-day/11657961002/) - USAToday: TPA Board Vice Chair CC Sabathia addresses the decline of Black Players in MLB and what the Players Alliance is doing to address it
- [OVER 200 MLB STARS AND COACHES STAND WITH THE PLAYERS ALLIANCE TO HONOR JACKIE ROBINSON](https://www.playersalliance.org/news/jackie-robinson-day-2023/) - In ongoing efforts to increase access and opportunities for Black communities in every aspect of the game of baseball, The Players Alliance (TPA) will partner with over 200 MLB players and coaches, including Mookie Betts, Byron Buxton, Patrick Corbin, JP Crawford, Lucas Giolito, Clayton Kershaw, Taijuan Walker and more, in honor of Jackie Robinson Day on April 15, 2023.
- [Players Alliance Board Chair Curtis Granderson joined Black Baseball Mixtape podcast](https://www.playersalliance.org/news/black-baseball-mixtape-curtis/) - Players Alliance Board Chair Curtis Granderson joined Black Baseball Mixtape podcast to discuss the World Baseball Classic, the state of Black baseball, his work with the Players Alliance, and even his dream match-up against Nolan Ryan.
- [Players Alliance Board join The Mike Muse Show](https://www.playersalliance.org/news/mike-muse-show/) - Players Alliance Board Members Curtis Granderson, Edwin Jackson, and CC Sabathia joined Mike Muse to discuss increasing the pipeline of Black players into MLB while addressing the current barriers of income inequality, availability of D1 scholarships, and policies that make this task a challenge.
- [Former baseball star Curtis Granderson talks about diversity in the sport](https://www.ny1.com/nyc/all-boroughs/sports/2023/02/18/former-baseball-star-curtis-granderson-talks-about-diversity-in-the-sport#) - TPA Board Chair Curtis Granderson joined Stef Manisero on NY1 to talk about new efforts by the Players Alliance to create opportunities on and off the field for young Black players.
- [Players Alliance Board on Jonesy in the Morning](https://www.playersalliance.org/news/jonesy-in-the-morning/) - Players Alliance Board Members Curtis Granderson, Edwin Jackson, and CC Sabathia stop by 94.7 The Block to discuss our mission and programming on Jonesy in the Morning
- [Players Alliance Vice Board Chair CC Sabathia joins Tiki and Tierney to discuss or mission](https://www.playersalliance.org/news/tiki_tierney/) - Players Alliance Vice Board Chair CC Sabathia joins Tiki and Tierney to discuss how we're changing the game, Yankees and more!
- [Press Release Opening Day 2020](https://www.playersalliance.org/news/press-release-opening-day-2020/) - July 23, 2020 – The Players Alliance, a non-profit organization founded by more than 100 Black current and former professional baseball players, announces its formation. Under the leadership of Curtis Granderson, CC Sabathia and Edwin Jackson, The Players Alliance is focused on creating an inclusive culture within baseball, providing greater opportunities for the Black community,
- [MLB Tonight – A Conversation on Change](https://www.playersalliance.org/news/mlbtn-a-conversation/) - MLB " As an ever-evolving game of adjustments, baseball is seeing another -- this one led by its players. While baseball was on hold and bigger issues, namely the fight for social justice, became a part of the national conversation, a number of behind-the-scenes discussions began among a group of Black Major Leaguers. While
- [On Opening Day Support for Black Lives Matter](https://www.playersalliance.org/news/on-opening-day-a-rarity-for-m-l-b-support-for-black-lives-matter/) - "WASHINGTON — The 200-yard black cloth stretched along the foul lines, starting at one edge of the outfield, wrapping around home plate and extending to the other side of the diamond. It was held by coaches and players from both the Washington Nationals and the Yankees, all spaced out, as a message recorded by the
- [Black Baseball Players BLM Video](https://www.playersalliance.org/news/black-baseball-players-blm-video/) - ESPN: "Current and recent black Major League Baseball players banded together in a video to show support for Black Lives Matter and asked fans to join them. CC Sabathia, Prince Fielder, Giancarlo Stanton, Jason Heyward, Matt Kemp, Andrew McCutchen, Jackie Bradley Jr., Dexter Fowler, Adam Jones, Mookie Betts, Curtis Granderson, Marcus Stroman and David Price are just some of the players seen in the video as part
- [Baseball is making Black Lives Matter center stage on Opening Day](https://www.playersalliance.org/news/baseball-is-making-black-lives-matter-center-stage-on-opening-day/) - CNN "America's pastime is sending a loud message as it begins its condensed season: Black lives matter. For decades, fans have claimed baseball often mirrors society and in 2020, that rings true -- and loudly. Opening Day should normally bring fans, awakening from winter hibernation, to ballpark grandstands adorned with American flag bunting. Covid-19 means
- [Phillies' Andrew McCutchen acknowledging injustice](https://www.playersalliance.org/news/phillies-andrew-mccutchen-for-pregame-ceremony-acknowledging-injustice/) - WASHINGTON, D.C. -- "After he saw the video of a Minneapolis police officer killing George Floyd, Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Andrew McCutchen felt compelled to do something. His first instinct was to kneel during the national anthem when baseball returned to the field. Following a conversation with his wife, Maria, he decided on a different path. At the season-opening
- [Red Sox Black Lives Matter Movement Opening Day](https://www.playersalliance.org/news/red-sox-black-lives-matter-movement-opening-day/) - "The focus of the ceremony then shifted from the coronavirus to the Black Lives Matter movement, as the announcer referenced Floyd's death, saying, "Yet while we were united against this microscopic virus, forces sought to divide us again. On the streets of Minneapolis, we watched for eight minutes and 46 seconds in graphic, horrifying detail
- [MLB Network Negro Leagues 100th Anniversary](https://www.playersalliance.org/featured/mlb-network-negro-leagues-100-anniversary/)
- [R2C2 Celebrating 100 Years of Negro League History](https://www.playersalliance.org/featured/r2c2-celebrating-100-years-of-negro-league-history/) - Listen to R2C2 with hosts CC Sabathia and Ryan Ruocco as they are joined by the President of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, Bob Kendrick, and MLB All-Star Curtis Granderson. In this episode, they discuss the importance of embracing the history of the Negro Leagues, stories about Negro League legends, how the Negro Leagues shaped
- [Baseball Mentorship Program Launch](https://www.playersalliance.org/featured/baseball-mentorship-program/) - Unlike any other mentor program in professional sports, The Players Alliance Baseball Mentorship Program is fully operated by our professional athlete committee members. Each is dedicated to using their personal time to inspire the next generation of Black players in our game.
- [Jackie Robinson Day Mentorship Program](https://www.playersalliance.org/featured/jackie-robinson-day-mentorship-program/)
- [Players Alliance Members Donating MLB Salaries](https://www.playersalliance.org/news/players-alliance-members-donating-mlb-salaries-to-support-fight-against-racial-inequality/) - "The Players Alliance, made up of more than 100 Black current and former MLB players, announced Thursday that its members will donate their salaries from Thursday's and Friday's games to the organization to support its efforts to combat racial inequality and aid Black families and communities affected by recent events. MLB is celebrating Jackie Robinson
- [MLB Players Alliance Donate Salaries On Jackie Robinson Day](https://www.playersalliance.org/news/mlb-players-alliance-donate-salaries-on-jackie-robinson-day/) - "The Players Alliance is a group of over 100 Black current and former baseball players, and on Thursday they announced collectively that they would be donating their salaries from the games on August 27 and 28 in honor of Jackie Robinson Day in Major League Baseball. The group is headed by Curtis Granderson as president,
- [Players’ Alliance Gets $10 Million From M.L.B. and Union to Build Diversity](https://www.playersalliance.org/featured/players-alliance-gets-10-million-from-m-l-b-and-union-to-build-diversity/) - New York Times – "The money is a substantial boost to the 12-week-old group formed by current and former players to increase Black participation at all levels of the sport. Major League Baseball and the players’ union have pledged $10 million to the Players Alliance, a nonprofit formed this summer by more than 100 current and
- [Baseball’s power players put real money behind Black participation](https://www.playersalliance.org/news/baseballs-power-players-put-real-money-behind-black-participation/) - The Undefeated – "For a certain type of fan, baseball is one thing: the Major Leagues. But for even more people, the top flight of the sport is more of a vehicle and aspirational body that exists for the purposes of the sport overall. Meaning, anything that happens at the Major League level is a
- [Black Players Continued a Mentoring Tradition Amid a Pandemic](https://www.playersalliance.org/news/black-players-continued-a-mentoring-tradition-amid-a-pandemic/) - "When this year’s minor league season was canceled, several veteran African-American M.L.B. players got on Instagram and set up Zoom calls to pay forward the guidance they received. Early in his major league career, Curtis Granderson never went hungry around Dmitri Young, particularly in Kansas City, Mo. Whenever the Detroit Tigers traveled there, Young, one
- [Players Alliance Gives Back on 33-City Tour](https://www.playersalliance.org/featured/players-alliance-gives-back-on-33-city-tour/) - "Cross-country tour provides COVID-19 supplies, baseball gear to Black communities A big black semi-trailer truck full of gear and cheer rolled into the Bronx on Tuesday, ready to deliver to those in need. Adorned with the logo of The Players Alliance, a nonprofit organization comprised of more than 150 active and former Major League players, the truck
- [After summer awakening, MLB players are taking their efforts to the streets](https://www.playersalliance.org/news/after-summer-awakening-mlb-players-are-taking-their-efforts-to-the-streets/) - "On Saturday afternoon, a black tractor-trailer truck will rumble from one down-and-out neighborhood in Baltimore to another down-and-out neighborhood in Washington, a journey about baseball and the Black experience. The final month of 2020 is here, and thank the high heavens for that. But with that truck will come the reminders of what has happened
- [Cubs’ Heyward: ‘Still a lot of optimism’ for change, equity](https://www.playersalliance.org/news/cubs-heyward-still-a-lot-of-optimism-for-change-equity/) - "The term “inflection point” became so common this summer that it almost became a cliche in the aftermath of George Floyd’s killing by Minneapolis police and protests across the country demanding justice, police reform and recognition of the lived reality of Black and brown Americans.T It seemed especially common in professional sports as players from
- [MLK's legacy endures: 'Times are changing'](https://www.playersalliance.org/news/mlks-legacy-endures-times-are-changing/) - "Standing before a packed, rapt congregation at St. Luke’s Baptist Church in Birmingham, Ala., Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. recognized the moment’s weight and its fragility. The date was May 6, 1963. King and the Southern Christian Leadership Conference were five weeks into a direct-action campaign to fight Birmingham’s segregation system with mass meetings, sit-ins,
- [Jackie Robinson Day: More than 100 MLB players donate game-day salaries to the Players Alliance](https://www.playersalliance.org/news/jackie-robinson-day-more-than-100-mlb-players-donate-game-day-salaries-to-the-players-alliance/) - "Each year, April 15 marks a profoundly important date on MLB's calendar: Jackie Robinson Day, which commemorates the anniversary of Robinson's 1947 major-league debut for the Brooklyn Dodgers, which brought a tragically belated end to the color barrier at the highest level of professional baseball. Thanks to Robinson's pioneering achievement and the fortitude and ferocity necessary
- [100-plus donate JR Day salary to Alliance](https://www.playersalliance.org/news/100-plus-to-donate-jr-day-salary-to-alliance/) - "Dodgers left-hander David Price, Cubs outfielder Jason Heyward and Brewers outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. are among more than 100 Major League players of all races and backgrounds who have pledged to donate their gameday salaries on Jackie Robinson Day to support The Players Alliance, the organization announced Wednesday. The Players Alliance, a nonprofit organization founded by a group of active and
- [CC Sabathia Looks Back on Storied MLB Career, Transformation Off the Field](https://www.playersalliance.org/news/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 251 career wins, 3,577 innings and 3,404 strikeouts, ending his career with a statistical résumé that may never be matched again. Astros pitchers Justin Verlander and Zack Greinke are the other only active hurlers with more
- [M.L.B. Pledges Millions to Build Black Participation](https://www.playersalliance.org/featured/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 million in matching contributions. Major League Baseball announced on Monday that it would donate up to $150 million to the Players Alliance, a nonprofit formed last summer by more than 100 Black current and former players
- [STATEMENT ON CC SABATHIA JOINING MLB](https://www.playersalliance.org/news/cc-sabathia-joins-mlb/) - All of us at The Players Alliance are thrilled that the news of CC's new role as Special Assistant to the Commissioner is out. Following the many gatherings, conferences, and conversations with players, The Players Alliance not only refocused our mission and programming, but our leadership looked for new avenues to address the feedback and
- [MLB Players Donate Game Day Salary to Mark the 75th Anniversary of Jackie Robinson Breaking the Color Barrier](https://www.playersalliance.org/featured/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 by players, coaches and staff to donate their game-day salary in recognition of the 75th Anniversary of Jackie Robinson breaking the color barrier. The donations will help the charity launch new programs across the country.
- [CBS46 Atlanta: The Players Alliance and MLB provide financial support to L.E.A.D. Youth Baseball Program in Atlanta](https://www.cbs46.com/2022/04/12/mlb-players-provide-financial-relief-black-youth-baseball-program-atlanta/) - [et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="3.22"][et_pb_row _builder_version="3.25" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="3.25" custom_padding="|||" custom_padding__hover="|||"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.9.10" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" hover_enabled="0" sticky_enabled="0"] The Players Alliance teamed up with MLB to support L.E.A.D., a youth baseball program co-founded by C.J. Stewart and Kelli Stewart. CJ Stewart is an Atlanta-based, retired player and trainer of both Jason Heyward and Dexter Flower has
- [WSBTV Atlanta: The Players Alliance and MLB honor the legacy of Jackie Robinson with Atlanta youth](https://www.wsbtv.com/video/local-video/major-leaguers-honor-legacy-jackie-robinson-with-atlanta-kids/1d2dc1de-e3b8-42fa-ada4-9643a7a00e32/) - The Players Alliance and MLB honor the legacy of Jackie Robinson with Atlanta youth.
- [MLB: The Players Alliance honors Black Playmakers in Baseball](https://www.mlb.com/news/the-players-alliance-looks-to-grow-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](https://www.playersalliance.org/grantees/wade-walker-baseball/) - [ld_fancy_heading tag=”p” alignment=”text-center” use_custom_fonts_title=”true” padding=”top_all:-15px|top_large:-15px|top_small:-15px” fs=”text_all:28px|text_small:28px” lh=”text_all:1.7em|text_large:1.7em|text_medium:1.7em|text_small:1.7em”] Wade Walker Middle school Baseball is an athletic program in DeKalb County whose mission is to provide young athletes with the opportunity to play baseball. The Players Alliance donated equipment to the program and invited Jason Davis, the New York Mets Coordinator of Pro Player Evaluation, to meet
- [Remembering Andrew "Rube" Foster](https://www.playersalliance.org/featured/rube-foster/) - [ld_fancy_heading tag=”p” alignment=”text-center” use_custom_fonts_title=”true” padding=”top_all:-15px|top_large:-15px|top_small:-15px” fs=”text_all:28px|text_small:28px” lh=”text_all:1.7em|text_large:1.7em|text_medium:1.7em|text_small:1.7em”] Today we remember Rube Foster on his birthday. Born on Sept. 17, 1879, in Calvert, Texas, he began his career in baseball pitching for the Fort Worth Yellow Jackets. Although he dominated as a pitcher, Foster excelled on the diamond as a manager and executive, co-founding the National
- [THE PLAYERS ALLIANCE AND TEXAS RANGERS FOUNDATION TO HOLD DAY OF SERVICE AT RANGERS YOUTH ACADEMY ON MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY](https://www.playersalliance.org/news/tpa-rangers-mlkday/) - The Texas Rangers Baseball Foundation will partner with Food for the Soul and The Players Alliance on Monday, January 16, to host service events in conjunction with the 2023 Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service.
- [Jackie Bradley Jr. joins Hot Stove to talk about The Players Alliance MLK Day of Service](https://www.playersalliance.org/news/jackie-bradley-mlkday/) - Jackie Bradley Jr. joins MLB Network's Hot Stove to talk about The Players Alliance MLK Day of Service, his offseason, and more!
- [MLB Tonight: Players Alliance Board Chair Curtis Granderson on Giving Back in the Spirit of MLK Day](https://www.playersalliance.org/news/curtis-granderson-mlk/) - Players Alliance Board Chair Curtis Granderson discusses giving back to the community in the spirit of MLK Day and his work with the Players Alliance on MLB Tonight
- [AJC: Atlanta nonprofit struggles to bring Black youths to baseball](https://www.playersalliance.org/news/ajc-feature/) - By Ernie Suggs, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution 75 years after Jackie Robinson’s MLB debut, hardball’s racial gap is widening When Lashandra Clark Callahan worked as a greeter at Truist Park, she occasionally brought her son, Jahliel, with her to the games to cheer the Atlanta Braves. He loved it. But as close as he was to
- [Rangers host Players Alliance event on MLK Day](https://www.mlb.com/news/rangers-host-pair-of-youth-academy-events-for-mlk-day#new_tab) - Current and former Major League players at the Rangers Youth Academy on Monday passed around a large sign with a Martin Luther King Jr. quote on it, saying: “Everybody can be great because anybody can serve.”
- [Players Alliance Board Stops by Boomer & Gio](https://www.playersalliance.org/news/boomer-gio/) - Players Alliance Board Members Curtis Granderson, Edwin Jackson, and CC Sabathia stop by Boomer & Gio to talk about our mission and programming.
- [NY1: Players Alliance Board Chair Curtis Granderson on Diversity in Baseball](https://www.playersalliance.org/news/ny1-diversity-in-baseball/) - Players Alliance Board Chair Curtis Granderson discusses diversity in baseball and how we're leveling the playing field on NY1

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- [Roster](https://www.playersalliance.org/roster/) - [ld_fancy_heading alignment=”text-center” transform=”text-uppercase” ca_init_scale_x=”1″ ca_init_scale_y=”1″ ca_init_opacity=”1″ ca_an_scale_x=”1″ ca_an_scale_y=”1″ ca_an_opacity=”1″ use_custom_fonts_title=”true” enable_split=”true” enable_fit=”true” color=”rgb(255, 255, 255)” minfontsize=”68″ fs=”text_medium:120px|text_small:26vw” compressor=”0.6″ ls=”text_small:0.035em” lh=”text_small:1.4em” ca_init_translate_y=”0″ ca_init_rotate_y=”0″ padding=”bottom_small:-75px”]Our Roster[/ld_fancy_heading] [ld_spacer height=”65px”][ld_fancy_heading tag=”p” alignment=”text-center” use_custom_fonts_title=”true” padding=”top_all:-15px|top_large:-15px|top_small:-15px” fs=”text_all:28px|text_small:28px” lh=”text_all:1.7em|text_large:1.7em|text_medium:1.7em|text_small:1.7em”] We are current and retired professional baseball and softball players, united as Black men and women to use our collective voice and platform
- [Programs](https://www.playersalliance.org/programs/) - [ld_fancy_heading alignment=”text-center” transform=”text-uppercase” hover_text_outline=”ld-fh-outline” outline_appearance=”ld-fh-outline-static” use_custom_fonts_title=”true” margin=”bottom_small:0px” el_class=”z-index-1″ hover_text_outline_color=”#ffffff” hover_text_outline_width=”2px” fs=”text_small:10vw”]our programs[/ld_fancy_heading][ld_fancy_heading alignment=”text-center” transform=”text-uppercase” enable_txt_rotator=”yes” items=”%5B%7B%22word%22%3A%22Break%20Barriers%22%7D%2C%7B%22word%22%3A%22Change%20the%20Game%22%7D%2C%7B%22word%22%3A%22For%20the%20Next%22%7D%2C%7B%22word%22%3A%22Generation%22%7D%5D” use_custom_fonts_title=”true” fs=”text_small:7vw” lh=”text_small:0.9em” margin=”left_large:2vw|bottom_small:0px”][/ld_fancy_heading] [ld_spacer height=”65px”][ld_fancy_heading tag=”p” alignment=”text-left” use_custom_fonts_title=”true” padding=”top_all:-15px|top_large:-15px|top_small:-15px” fs=”text_all:28px|text_small:28px” lh=”text_all:1.7em|text_large:1.7em|text_medium:1.7em|text_small:1.7em”] The Players Alliance is deeply invested in serving the community, creating mission-aligned programs that deliver maximum impact and have the potential to be as strong as our
- [Club Collaboration](https://www.playersalliance.org/collaboration/) - [ld_spacer height=”62px”][ld_fancy_heading tag=”p” alignment=”text-center” use_custom_fonts_title=”true” padding=”top_all:-15px|top_large:-15px|top_small:-15px” fs=”text_all:20px|text_small:20px” lh=”text_all:1.5em|text_large:1.5em|text_medium:1.5em|text_small:1.5em” ls=”text_small:0px” color=”rgb(255, 255, 255)”] Welcome to the Club Collaboration Request Form [/ld_fancy_heading] Here, your club can request TPA activations that align with your programming schedule. Simply provide your program interests, preferred dates, and program interests below. Once submitted, we will confirm based on availability and capacity. We
- [About](https://www.playersalliance.org/about/) - [ld_fancy_heading alignment=”text-center” transform=”text-uppercase” ca_init_scale_x=”1″ ca_init_scale_y=”1″ ca_init_opacity=”1″ ca_an_scale_x=”1″ ca_an_scale_y=”1″ ca_an_opacity=”1″ use_custom_fonts_title=”true” enable_split=”true” enable_fit=”true” color=”rgb(255, 255, 255)” minfontsize=”68″ fs=”text_medium:120px|text_small:26vw” compressor=”0.6″ ls=”text_small:0.035em” lh=”text_small:1.4em” ca_init_translate_y=”0″ ca_init_rotate_y=”0″ padding=”bottom_small:-75px”]About Us[/ld_fancy_heading] [ld_spacer height=”65px”][ld_fancy_heading tag=”h3″ alignment=”text-center” enable_txt_rotator=”yes” items=”%5B%7B%22word%22%3A%22Breaking%20Barriers%22%7D%2C%7B%22word%22%3A%22Fueling%20Dreams%22%7D%2C%7B%22word%22%3A%22Changing%20Lives%22%7D%5D” use_custom_fonts_title=”true” color=”rgb(255, 255, 255)” fs=”text_medium:50px|text_small:38px” highlight_color=”#ffad00″ ls=”text_small:0.2em” word_colors=”rgb(255, 255, 255)”][/ld_fancy_heading][ld_fancy_heading tag=”p” alignment=”text-center” use_custom_fonts_title=”true” padding=”top_all:-15px|top_large:-15px|top_small:-15px” fs=”text_all:28px|text_small:28px” lh=”text_all:1.7em|text_large:1.7em|text_medium:1.7em|text_small:1.7em”] Our team is focused on building equitable systems in
- [Request Help](https://www.playersalliance.org/request-help/) - [ld_spacer height=”62px”][ld_fancy_heading tag=”p” alignment=”text-center” use_custom_fonts_title=”true” padding=”top_all:-15px|top_large:-15px|top_small:-15px” fs=”text_all:20px|text_small:20px” lh=”text_all:1.5em|text_large:1.5em|text_medium:1.5em|text_small:1.5em” ls=”text_small:0px” color=”rgb(255, 255, 255)”] Welcome to The Players Alliance Application For Support [/ld_fancy_heading][ld_fancy_heading tag=”p” alignment=”text-center” use_custom_fonts_title=”true” padding=”top_all:-15px|top_large:-15px|top_small:-15px” fs=”text_all:24px|text_large:18px|text_medium:16px|text_small:24px” lh=”text_all:1.5em|text_large:1.5em|text_medium:1.5em|text_small:1.5em” ls=”text_small:0px” color=”rgb(255, 255, 255)”] The Players Alliance grant application is now closed. Please check back in 2026 for future opportunities. Thank you for your interest and support. [/ld_fancy_heading][ld_spacer
- [Contact Us](https://www.playersalliance.org/contact/) - [ld_fancy_heading split_type=”words” duration=”1600″ delay=”80″ ca_init_scale_x=”1″ ca_init_scale_y=”1″ ca_init_opacity=”1″ ca_an_scale_x=”1″ ca_an_scale_y=”1″ ca_an_opacity=”1″ use_custom_fonts_title=”true” enable_split=”true” use_mask=”true” fs=”text_large:6vw” lh=”text_small:1em” ca_init_rotate_x=”0″ ca_init_rotate_y=”0″ ca_init_rotate_z=”0″ color=”rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.11)” margin=”bottom_small:0px”]Get In Touch[/ld_fancy_heading][ld_spacer]
- [Careers](https://www.playersalliance.org/careers/) - [ld_fancy_heading alignment=”text-center” transform=”text-uppercase” ca_init_scale_x=”1″ ca_init_scale_y=”1″ ca_init_opacity=”1″ ca_an_scale_x=”1″ ca_an_scale_y=”1″ ca_an_opacity=”1″ use_custom_fonts_title=”true” enable_split=”true” enable_fit=”true” color=”rgb(255, 255, 255)” minfontsize=”68″ fs=”text_medium:120px|text_small:26vw” compressor=”0.6″ ls=”text_small:0.035em” lh=”text_small:1.4em” ca_init_translate_y=”0″ ca_init_rotate_y=”0″ padding=”bottom_small:-75px”]Careers[/ld_fancy_heading] [ld_spacer height=”65px”][ld_fancy_heading tag=”p” alignment=”text-center” use_custom_fonts_title=”true” padding=”top_all:-15px|top_large:-15px|top_small:-15px” fs=”text_all:28px|text_small:28px” lh=”text_all:1.7em|text_large:1.7em|text_medium:1.7em|text_small:1.7em”] Current Job Openings at The Players Alliance To meet the needs of our community, we’re expanding our dynamic team. Please see the available opportunities
- [Donor Privacy Policy](https://www.playersalliance.org/donor-privacy-policy/) - [ld_spacer height=”65px”][ld_fancy_heading tag=”p” alignment=”text-center” use_custom_fonts_title=”true” padding=”top_all:-15px|top_large:-15px|top_small:-15px” fs=”text_all:28px|text_small:28px” lh=”text_all:1.7em|text_large:1.7em|text_medium:1.7em|text_small:1.7em”] Donor Privacy Policy [/ld_fancy_heading][ld_spacer height=”25px”] Privacy Policy At The Players Alliance (“The Players Alliance” or “we”), your privacy is important to us. We respect your right to having your personal information treated with the highest level of care. This Privacy Policy, as part of our Terms and
- [Gear For Good Clubs](https://www.playersalliance.org/g4g/) - [ld_spacer height=”25px”] [ld_spacer height=”65px”] donate gear for good in 3 easy steps [ld_icon_box i_type=”image” i_icon_image=”876377″ custom_size=”150px”] Complete the donation form below [/ld_icon_box] [ld_icon_box i_type=”image” i_icon_image=”876374″ custom_size=”150px” css=”.vc_custom_1696542302979{padding-right: 65px !important;padding-left: 65px !important;}”] Receive your shipping labels by email [/ld_icon_box] [ld_icon_box i_type=”image” i_icon_image=”876375″ custom_size=”150px” css=”.vc_custom_1696542354985{padding-right: 45px !important;padding-left: 45px !important;}”] Attach the labels to
- [Flyball Jubilee](https://www.playersalliance.org/jubilee/) - [ld_fancy_heading tag=”p” alignment=”text-center” use_custom_fonts_title=”true” padding=”top_all:-15px|top_large:-15px|top_small:-15px” fs=”text_all:28px|text_small:28px” lh=”text_all:1.7em|text_large:1.7em|text_medium:1.7em|text_small:1.7em”] September 27th & 28th | Montgomery, AL All roads in youth player development have led here! Join us in Montgomery, AL to grow and celebrate the talent our mission supports across the country. [/ld_fancy_heading][ld_spacer height=”45px”] [ld_spacer height=”45px”] No event found!
- [2024 All-Star Week - Arlington](https://www.playersalliance.org/2024-all-star-week-arlington/) - [ld_spacer height=”65px”] [ld_spacer height=”65px”][ld_fancy_heading alignment=”text-center” transform=”text-uppercase” use_custom_fonts_title=”true” margin=”bottom_small:0px” el_class=”z-index-1″ fs=”text_medium:40px|text_small:20vw” ls=”text_small:0.035em”]2024 All-Star Week[/ld_fancy_heading][ld_spacer height=”65px”] The Players Alliance went big for Texas at MLB All-Star Week, launching our new program, Community Catch™, and hosting our annual Game Changers Celebration honoring legends Prince Fielder, Mark McLemore, Darren Oliver, Gary Matthews Jr., Marcus Semien, Tony Beasley and Hall
- [Amplified](https://www.playersalliance.org/amplified/) - [ld_spacer height=”65px”][ld_fancy_heading tag=”p” alignment=”text-center” use_custom_fonts_title=”true” padding=”top_all:-15px|top_large:-15px|top_small:-15px” fs=”text_all:28px|text_small:28px” lh=”text_all:1.7em|text_large:1.7em|text_medium:1.7em|text_small:1.7em”] Amplifying Black Voices A platform built to highlight black voices in the game. Amplified has been expanded to effectuate Player Advocacy and Awareness building on pertinent issues impacting black participation, navigation and access within baseball and softball. [/ld_fancy_heading][ld_spacer height=”45px”] [ld_fancy_heading tag=”p” alignment=”text-left” use_custom_fonts_title=”true” padding=”top_all:-15px|top_large:-15px|top_small:-15px” fs=”text_all:22px|text_small:17px” lh=”text_all:1.5em|text_large:1.5em|text_medium:1.5em|text_small:1.5em”] During
- [Serve Like A Player](https://www.playersalliance.org/like-a-player/) - [ld_fancy_heading alignment=”text-center” mask_bg_size=”cover” mask_bg_repeat=”no-repeat” mask_bg_position=”center center” use_custom_fonts_title=”true” use_bg_mask=”true” fs=”text_all:80px|text_large:80px|text_medium:60px|text_small:60px” lh=”text_small:1.1em” ls=”text_small:-0.02em” margin=”bottom_small:-15px” color=”rgb(255, 255, 255)”]SERVE LIKE A PLAYER[/ld_fancy_heading] [ld_spacer height=”65px”][ld_spacer height=”45px”] [ld_fancy_heading tag=”p” alignment=”text-center” use_custom_fonts_title=”true” padding=”top_large:-15px|top_small:-15px” fs=”text_all:28px|text_small:28px” lh=”text_all:1.7em|text_large:1.7em|text_medium:1.7em|text_small:1.7em”] LOVE THE GAME ENOUGH to SHARE IT Thank you for visiting The Players Alliance Play Ball Park exhibit at MLB’s All-Star Week! Our Serve Like A Player
- [2023 All-Star Week - Seattle](https://www.playersalliance.org/allstar-seattle/) - [ld_fancy_heading alignment=”text-center” transform=”text-uppercase” use_custom_fonts_title=”true” margin=”bottom_small:0px” el_class=”z-index-1″ fs=”text_medium:120px|text_small:26vw” ls=”text_small:0.035em”]All-Star Week Seattle[/ld_fancy_heading] [ld_spacer height=”65px”] The Players Alliance was proud to bring our mission to the 2023 MLB All-Star Week in Seattle, hosting our annual Game Changers Celebration honoring Hall of Famer Ken Griffey, Jr., Mike Cameron, Dave Sims and Toni’s Promise. [ld_spacer height=”65px”] [ld_carousel_tab columns=”lg:3|md:2|sm:2|xs:1|spacing_lg:10px|spacing_md:10px|spacing_sm:10px|spacing_xs:15px” inactiv_opacity=”1″ enable_item_animation=”yes”
- [Become A Partner](https://www.playersalliance.org/become-a-partner/) - [ld_fancy_heading tag=”h2″ alignment=”text-center” transform=”text-uppercase” use_custom_fonts_title=”true” margin=”bottom_small:0px” el_class=”z-index-1″ fs=”text_medium:120px|text_small:26vw” ls=”text_small:0.035em”]don’t play about change[/ld_fancy_heading][ld_fancy_heading tag=”h2″ alignment=”text-center” transform=”text-uppercase” use_custom_fonts_title=”true” margin=”bottom_small:0px” el_class=”z-index-1″ fs=”text_medium:120px|text_small:26vw” ls=”text_small:0.035em”]#AllIn[/ld_fancy_heading][ld_spacer height=”35px”] Our programs and strategies are inspired by players and built for our beloved community. The Players Alliance is for us by us.Thank you to every player that steps up to the plate to be
- [OffTheRecord](https://www.playersalliance.org/offtherecord/)
- [Gear For Good](https://www.playersalliance.org/gear-for-good/) - [ld_fancy_heading alignment=”text-center” transform=”text-uppercase” ca_init_scale_x=”1″ ca_init_scale_y=”1″ ca_init_opacity=”1″ ca_an_scale_x=”1″ ca_an_scale_y=”1″ ca_an_opacity=”1″ use_custom_fonts_title=”true” enable_split=”true” enable_fit=”true” color=”rgb(255, 255, 255)” minfontsize=”68″ fs=”text_medium:120px|text_small:26vw” compressor=”0.6″ ls=”text_small:0.035em” lh=”text_small:1.4em” ca_init_translate_y=”0″ ca_init_rotate_y=”0″ padding=”bottom_small:-75px”]Gear For Good[/ld_fancy_heading] [ld_spacer height=”65px”][ld_fancy_heading tag=”h6″ alignment=”text-center” use_custom_fonts_title=”true” padding=”top_all:-15px|top_large:-15px|top_small:-15px” lh=”text_all:1.7em|text_large:1.7em|text_medium:1.7em|text_small:1.7em”] Players Alliance’s Gear For Good program is a national player-led donation drive of vital equipment and uniforms often missing from teams in underserved
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- [Donate](https://www.playersalliance.org/donate/) - [ld_fancy_heading alignment=”text-center” transform=”text-uppercase” ca_init_scale_x=”1″ ca_init_scale_y=”1″ ca_init_opacity=”1″ ca_an_scale_x=”1″ ca_an_scale_y=”1″ ca_an_opacity=”1″ use_custom_fonts_title=”true” enable_split=”true” enable_fit=”true” color=”rgb(255, 255, 255)” minfontsize=”68″ fs=”text_medium:120px|text_small:26vw” compressor=”0.6″ ls=”text_small:0.035em” lh=”text_small:1.4em” ca_init_translate_y=”0″ ca_init_rotate_y=”0″ padding=”bottom_small:-75px”]Donate[/ld_fancy_heading] [ld_spacer height=”65px”][ld_fancy_heading tag=”p” alignment=”text-center” use_custom_fonts_title=”true” padding=”top_all:-15px|top_large:-15px|top_small:-15px” fs=”text_all:46px|text_large:46px|text_medium:46px|text_small:28px” lh=”text_all:1.7em|text_large:1.7em|text_medium:1.7em|text_small:1.7em”] All children deserve the right to play. Donate today to help level the playing field. [/ld_fancy_heading] [ld_button style=”btn-solid” title=”DONATE TODAY” shape=”circle” border=”border-thicker” width=”btn-block” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fgive.playersalliance.org%2Fgive%2F544839%2F%23!%2Fdonation%2Fcheckout||target:%20_blank|”
- [MLB Clubs Content](https://www.playersalliance.org/mlbclubs/) - [ld_fancy_heading tag=”p” alignment=”text-center” use_custom_fonts_title=”true” padding=”right_all:25px|left_all:15px|top_large:-15px” fs=”text_all:26px|text_small:26px” lh=”text_all:1.7em|text_large:1.7em|text_medium:1.7em|text_small:1.7em”] Please complete the form below to share the latest photos, videos, news and updates for events, programs, and current and former players in your organization: [/ld_fancy_heading]
- [Level Up Lab](https://www.playersalliance.org/level-up/) - [ld_fancy_heading alignment=”text-center” transform=”text-uppercase” use_custom_fonts_title=”true” margin=”bottom_small:0px” el_class=”z-index-1″ fs=”text_medium:120px|text_small:26vw” ls=”text_small:0.035em”]LEVEL UP LAB[/ld_fancy_heading] [ld_spacer height=”65px”][ld_fancy_heading tag=”p” alignment=”text-center” use_custom_fonts_title=”true” padding=”top_all:-15px|top_large:-15px|top_small:-15px” fs=”text_all:28px|text_small:28px” lh=”text_all:1.7em|text_large:1.7em|text_medium:1.7em|text_small:1.7em”] Leveling The Playing Field The Players Alliance’s Level Up Lab is a retail-style pop up experience offering custom fittings and access to urban and rural players for the essentials of play. Players will be fitted for cleats,
- [MVP - Missing VET Player](https://www.playersalliance.org/mvp/) - [ld_fancy_heading alignment=”text-center” transform=”text-uppercase” use_custom_fonts_title=”true” margin=”bottom_small:0px” el_class=”z-index-1″ fs=”text_medium:120px|text_small:26vw” ls=”text_small:0.035em”]MVP Program[/ld_fancy_heading] [ld_fancy_heading tag=”p” alignment=”text-center” use_custom_fonts_title=”true” padding=”top_all:-15px|top_large:-15px|top_small:-15px” fs=”text_all:26px|text_small:26px” lh=”text_all:1.7em|text_large:1.7em|text_medium:1.7em|text_small:1.7em”] The Missing VET Player Veteran players are essential to the success of Black baseball players. The decline in the number of Black players in Major League Baseball requires support in order to NOT decrease. Players Alliance’s goal with MVP
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- [Mentorship Program](https://www.playersalliance.org/mentorship-program/) - [ld_fancy_heading alignment=”text-center” transform=”text-uppercase” use_custom_fonts_title=”true” margin=”bottom_small:0px” el_class=”z-index-1″ fs=”text_medium:120px|text_small:26vw” ls=”text_small:0.035em”]Mentorship Program[/ld_fancy_heading] [ld_spacer height=”65px”][ld_fancy_heading tag=”p” alignment=”text-center” use_custom_fonts_title=”true” padding=”top_all:-15px|top_large:-15px|top_small:-15px” fs=”text_all:22px|text_small:22px” lh=”text_all:1.5em|text_large:1.5em|text_medium:1.5em|text_small:1.5em”] Our player-led mentorship program builds and nurtures mentoring relationships to foster the biggest possible futures for Black baseball players at every level, from introduction to the game as youths, through high school and college, and for some, even
- [PLAYERS PULL UP TOUR](https://www.playersalliance.org/pull-up-tour/) - [ld_fancy_heading alignment=”text-center” transform=”text-uppercase” use_custom_fonts_title=”true” margin=”bottom_small:0px” el_class=”z-index-1″ fs=”text_medium:120px|text_small:26vw” ls=”text_small:0.035em”]PLAYERS PULL UP TOUR[/ld_fancy_heading] [ld_spacer height=”65px”][ld_fancy_heading tag=”p” alignment=”text-center” use_custom_fonts_title=”true” padding=”top_all:-15px|top_large:-15px|top_small:-15px” fs=”text_all:28px|text_small:28px” lh=”text_all:1.7em|text_large:1.7em|text_medium:1.7em|text_small:1.7em”] Pulling Up To Serve The Community The Players Alliance invested one million dollars to support communities of color in a safe, socially distant, and responsible capacity, while providing them with the resources they need most. Their
- [POWER UP LABS](https://www.playersalliance.org/power-up-lab/) - [ld_fancy_heading alignment=”text-center” transform=”text-uppercase” use_custom_fonts_title=”true” margin=”bottom_small:0px” el_class=”z-index-1″ fs=”text_medium:120px|text_small:26vw” ls=”text_small:0.035em”]POWER UP LAB[/ld_fancy_heading] [ld_spacer height=”65px”][ld_fancy_heading tag=”p” alignment=”text-center” use_custom_fonts_title=”true” padding=”top_all:-15px|top_large:-15px|top_small:-15px” fs=”text_all:28px|text_small:28px” lh=”text_all:1.7em|text_large:1.7em|text_medium:1.7em|text_small:1.7em”] Black History Is Our History Celebrating Black History Month is not just important for the members of the Players Alliance—it’s essential. For decades, Black History has purposely been left out of American History education in classrooms. It
- [NEGRO LEAGUES APPRECIATION DAY](https://www.playersalliance.org/negro-league-appreciation/) - [ld_fancy_heading tag=”h2″ alignment=”text-center” transform=”text-uppercase” use_custom_fonts_title=”true” margin=”bottom_small:0px” el_class=”z-index-1″ fs=”text_medium:90px|text_small:26vw” ls=”text_small:0.035em”]NEGRO LEAGUES APPRECIATION DAY[/ld_fancy_heading] [ld_spacer height=”65px”][ld_fancy_heading tag=”p” alignment=”text-center” use_custom_fonts_title=”true” padding=”top_all:-15px|top_large:-15px|top_small:-15px” fs=”text_all:28px|text_small:28px” lh=”text_all:1.7em|text_large:1.7em|text_medium:1.7em|text_small:1.7em”] Honoring the Negro Leagues On August 16th, The Players Alliance joined MLB in celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the Negro Leagues. Our members pay tribute to the first professional Black Baseball League with a custom
- [Jackie Robinson Day](https://www.playersalliance.org/jackie-robinson-day/) - [ld_spacer height=”65px”][ld_fancy_heading tag=”p” alignment=”text-center” use_custom_fonts_title=”true” padding=”top_all:-15px|top_large:-15px|top_small:-15px” fs=”text_all:28px|text_small:28px” lh=”text_all:1.7em|text_large:1.7em|text_medium:1.7em|text_small:1.7em”] Jackie Robinson Day is one of the most important days of the year, as the life and legacy of the man who broke Major League Baseball’s color barrier is celebrated league-wide. On this day, we are honored that so many chose to play for change, as baseball
- [Home ALT](https://www.playersalliance.org/home-alt/) - Breaking Our players are committed to serving the community and building a stronger more equitable game for the future. Barriers Fueling Investing in our youth is critical to our mission and the future of baseball Dreams [ld_spacer height=”75px”][ld_spacer height=”15px”][ld_fancy_heading alignment=”text-center” mask_bg_size=”cover” mask_bg_repeat=”no-repeat” mask_bg_position=”center center” use_custom_fonts_title=”true” use_bg_mask=”true” fs=”text_all:100px|text_large:100px|text_medium:8vw|text_small:10vw” lh=”text_small:1.1em” ls=”text_small:-0.02em” gradient=”linear-gradient(0deg, rgb(0,0,0) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.96) 1.0989%, rgb(255,255,255)
- [HBCU Summit](https://www.playersalliance.org/hbcu-summit/) - [ld_fancy_heading alignment=”text-center” transform=”text-uppercase” use_custom_fonts_title=”true” margin=”bottom_small:0px” el_class=”z-index-1″ fs=”text_medium:120px|text_small:26vw” ls=”text_small:0.035em”]HBCU Summit[/ld_fancy_heading] [ld_spacer height=”65px”][ld_fancy_heading tag=”p” alignment=”text-center” use_custom_fonts_title=”true” padding=”top_all:-15px|top_large:-15px|top_small:-15px” fs=”text_all:28px|text_small:28px” lh=”text_all:1.7em|text_large:1.7em|text_medium:1.7em|text_small:1.7em”] Solutions Summit: A Series of Conversations on Means and Needs The Players Alliance recently held our inaugural Solutions Summit hosted by Atlanta Braves in partnership with MLB. The event focused on HBCU Baseball and included a roundtable discussion
- [Checkout-Result](https://www.playersalliance.org/stripe-checkout-result/) - [et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.9.0" background_enable_color="off" background_image="https://theplayersalliance.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/background_texture_plain.jpg" custom_padding="119px||119px||true|"][et_pb_row _builder_version="3.25" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="3.25" custom_padding="|||" custom_padding__hover="|||"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.9.0" text_text_color="#FFFFFF" header_2_font="|||on|||||" header_2_text_color="#ffffff" header_2_font_size="40px" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" custom_margin="||17px|||"] Thank you for your donation to The Players Alliance. [/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.9.0" _module_preset="default" text_text_color="#FFFFFF" text_font_size="16px"] Follow us on social to see how your dollars are being put to work. [/et_pb_text][et_pb_social_media_follow _builder_version="4.9.0" _module_preset="default" text_orientation="center"][et_pb_social_media_follow_network
- [COVID-19 Safety](https://www.playersalliance.org/covid-19-safety/) - [et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.5.7" background_enable_color="off" background_image="https://theplayersalliance.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/test_paper.jpg" custom_padding="100px||100px||true|" saved_tabs="all"][et_pb_row _builder_version="4.4.8"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.4.8"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.9.4" header_text_color="#ffffff" header_font_size="40px" header_font_size_tablet="" header_font_size_phone="" header_font_size_last_edited="on|desktop"] PLAYERS ALLIANCE EVENT PROTOCOL [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.6.6" _module_preset="default" background_image="https://theplayersalliance.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/background_texture_plain.jpg"][et_pb_row column_structure="1_5,3_5,1_5" _builder_version="4.6.6" _module_preset="default"][et_pb_column type="1_5" _builder_version="4.6.6" _module_preset="default"][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type="3_5" _builder_version="4.6.6" _module_preset="default"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.9.10" _module_preset="default" text_text_color="#ffffff" header_2_font="||||||||" header_2_text_color="#ffad00" header_2_line_height="1.3em" hover_enabled="0" sticky_enabled="0"] Information regarding The Players Alliance and Coronavirus (COVID-19). There is no higher priority
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- [Equip the Future](https://www.playersalliance.org/equip-the-future/) - [ld_fancy_heading alignment=”text-center” transform=”text-uppercase” use_custom_fonts_title=”true” margin=”bottom_small:0px” el_class=”z-index-1″ fs=”text_medium:120px|text_small:26vw” ls=”text_small:0.035em”]Equip The Future[/ld_fancy_heading] [ld_spacer height=”65px”][ld_fancy_heading tag=”p” alignment=”text-center” use_custom_fonts_title=”true” padding=”top_all:-15px|top_large:-15px|top_small:-15px” fs=”text_all:28px|text_small:28px” lh=”text_all:1.7em|text_large:1.7em|text_medium:1.7em|text_small:1.7em”] Giving back and mentoring the next generation of athletes The Players Alliance launched it’s new initiative, Equip The Future during the 2022 All-Star Week. Equip The Future provides an opportunity for current and retired players to mentor
- [DENVER ALL-STAR CLINIC](https://www.playersalliance.org/allstar-clinic/) - [ld_spacer height=”65px”] [ld_spacer height=”45px”] [ld_spacer height=”45px”] [ld_fancy_heading alignment=”text-center” mask_bg_size=”cover” mask_bg_repeat=”no-repeat” mask_bg_position=”center center” use_custom_fonts_title=”true” use_bg_mask=”true” fs=”text_large:80px|text_medium:8vw|text_small:10vw” lh=”text_small:1.1em” ls=”text_small:-0.02em” gradient=”linear-gradient(0deg, rgb(0,0,0) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.96) 1.0989%, rgb(255,255,255) 67.7656%)” margin=”bottom_small:-15px”]GIVING YOUTH PLAYERS A SHOT A BAT[/ld_fancy_heading][ld_fancy_heading tag=”p” alignment=”text-center” use_custom_fonts_title=”true” fs=”text_small:18px” color=”#ffffff”] The Players Alliance believes investing in youths is the way to keep our mission evergreen. That’s why we launched
- [Allies](https://www.playersalliance.org/allies/) - [et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.5.7" background_color="#000000" use_background_color_gradient="on" background_color_gradient_start="rgba(0,0,0,0.38)" background_color_gradient_end="rgba(0,0,0,0.5)" background_color_gradient_overlays_image="on" background_image="https://theplayersalliance.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/allies_header.jpg" hover_enabled="0" border_color_bottom="#ffad00" title_text="allies_header"][et_pb_row _builder_version="4.4.8" custom_padding="110px||110px||true|"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.4.8"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.4.8" header_font="|||on|||||" header_text_color="#ffffff" header_font_size="60px"] Allies of the Alliance [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.5.7" background_image="https://theplayersalliance.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/background_texture_plain.jpg" custom_padding="||150px|||" bottom_divider_style="ramp2" bottom_divider_color="#ffad00" bottom_divider_height="60px" hover_enabled="0" title_text="background_texture_plain"][et_pb_row column_structure="1_5,3_5,1_5" use_custom_gutter="on" gutter_width="1" _builder_version="4.4.8" width="90%" width_tablet="" width_phone="" width_last_edited="on|desktop" max_width="1412px" max_width_tablet="" max_width_phone="" max_width_last_edited="on|desktop"][et_pb_column type="1_5" _builder_version="4.4.8"][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type="3_5" _builder_version="4.4.8"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.4.8" text_text_color="#ffffff" header_2_font="|||on|||||" header_2_text_color="#ffffff" header_2_line_height="1.3em"
- [All-Star Clinic Indemnification Waiver](https://www.playersalliance.org/allstarclinic/) - [et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.5.7" background_enable_color="off" background_image="https://theplayersalliance.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/test_paper.jpg" custom_padding="100px||100px||true|" saved_tabs="all"][et_pb_row _builder_version="4.4.8"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.4.8"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.9.4" header_font="|||on|||||" header_text_color="#ffffff" header_font_size="40px" header_font_size_tablet="" header_font_size_phone="" header_font_size_last_edited="on|desktop"] All-Star Clinic Indemnification Waiver [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.6.6" _module_preset="default" background_image="https://theplayersalliance.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/background_texture_plain.jpg"][et_pb_row column_structure="1_5,3_5,1_5" _builder_version="4.6.6" _module_preset="default"][et_pb_column type="1_5" _builder_version="4.6.6" _module_preset="default"][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type="3_5" _builder_version="4.6.6" _module_preset="default"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.9.4" _module_preset="default" text_text_color="#ffffff" header_2_font="||||||||" header_2_text_color="#ffad00" header_2_line_height="1.3em"] I, as the parent/guardian of the above named child, individually and on behalf of
- [All-Star Week](https://www.playersalliance.org/all-star-week/) - [ld_fancy_heading alignment=”text-center” transform=”text-uppercase” use_custom_fonts_title=”true” margin=”bottom_small:0px” el_class=”z-index-1″ fs=”text_medium:120px|text_small:26vw” ls=”text_small:0.035em”]All-Star Week[/ld_fancy_heading] [ld_spacer height=”65px”][ld_fancy_heading tag=”p” alignment=”text-center” use_custom_fonts_title=”true” padding=”top_all:-15px|top_large:-15px|top_small:-15px” fs=”text_all:28px|text_small:28px” lh=”text_all:1.7em|text_large:1.7em|text_medium:1.7em|text_small:1.7em”] The Players Alliance was proud to bring our mission to the 2022 MLB All-Star Week, hosting our First Annual Game Changers Celebration. Check out our recap video and photo galleries below! [/ld_fancy_heading][ld_spacer height=”65px”] [ld_fancy_heading tag=”p” alignment=”text-center” use_custom_fonts_title=”true” padding=”top_all:-15px|top_large:-15px|top_small:-15px”

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## Events

- [Solutions Summit (INVITE-ONLY)](https://www.playersalliance.org/events/solutions-summit-jubilee/) - TPA's Solutions Summit is a player-led panel focused on informative and meaningful conversations on topics impacting youth players, their coaches and parents.
- [Equip The Future (INVITE-ONLY)](https://www.playersalliance.org/events/equip-the-future-jubilee/) - Equip The Future provides an opportunity for current and retired players to mentor young athletes, sharing their experiences and knowledge of the game on and off the field.
- [The Davis League](https://www.playersalliance.org/events/the-davis-league/) - Named in honor of legendary former player and coach Eric Davis, who for years championed pulling players together to build community and skills ahead of spring training, The Davis League is a new TPA initiative that brings together professional players (current MLB and MiLB players and free agents), MLB coaches, and retired players. The daily
- [2024 Players In Paradise](https://www.playersalliance.org/events/2024-players-in-paradise/) - Players In Paradise is an annual event for the Players Alliance Board and Stakeholders in Nassau, Bahamas. The purpose of the gathering is to discuss the organization’s strategic vision during the Stakeholder’s Meeting, highlight the next MLB stars in the International Futures Showcase, address issues impacting the game through the Solutions Summit, celebrate players at
- [Level Up Lab x Black Baseball Classic with the Detroit Tigers](https://www.playersalliance.org/events/level-up-lab-x-black-baseball-classic-with-the-detroit-tigers/) - Players Alliance will mentor young players at a team dinner before the Black Baseball Classic and help young players learn more about the game with the Level Up Lab.
- [Community Catch with the Tampa Bay Rays](https://www.playersalliance.org/events/community-catch-with-the-tampa-bay-rays/) - Players Alliance and the Tampa Bay Rays will help Tampa youth from Belmont Heights fall in love with the game with just a ball and a glove during Community Catch.
- [JR42 / RBI Outreach Clinic with the Arizona Diamondbacks](https://www.playersalliance.org/events/jr42-rbi-outreach-clinic-with-the-arizona-diamondbacks/) - Players Alliance will meet and coach youth learning the game at an Arizona Diamondbacks RBI Program Clinic.
- [2025 MLB All-Star Week](https://www.playersalliance.org/events/2025-mlb-all-star-week/) - Join Players Alliance in Atlanta as we kick off an exciting 2025 MLB All-Star Week! You don’t want to miss TPA’s exclusive Game Changers Celebration on Sunday, July 13, honoring playmakers in the community. On Monday, July 14 players can join us for a new service project called Cross Checkers™ to give back to the
- [Level Up Lab with the Washington Nationals](https://www.playersalliance.org/events/level-up-lab-with-the-washington-nationals/) - Players Alliance and the Nationals will mentor young players from D.C. public schools with the Level Up Lab.
- [Equip The Future and Level Up Lab with the Milwaukee Brewers](https://www.playersalliance.org/events/equip-the-future-and-level-up-lab-with-the-milwaukee-brewers/) - Players Alliance will mentor players from the Milwaukee Brewers RBI program with Equip the Future and/or help young players learn more about the game with the Level Up Lab during PlayBall weekend.
- [Community Catch with the Colorado Rockies](https://www.playersalliance.org/events/community-catch-with-the-colorado-rockies/) - Players Alliance will team up with the Colorado Rockies and local youth for Community Catch, sharing the love with a ball and glove.
- [CC Sabathia’s Baseball Hall of Fame Induction](https://www.playersalliance.org/events/cc-sabathias-baseball-hall-of-fame-induction/) - Join us in celebrating the historic induction of our Board Vice Chair, CC Sabathia. CC pitched in the Majors for 19 seasons, made six All-Star teams, won an American League Cy Young Award (2007), captured a World Series title (’09), and crossed the 250-win and 3,000-strikeout marks. He will be inducted into the Baseball Hall
- [Level Up Lab with the Athletics/San Francisco Giants](https://www.playersalliance.org/events/level-up-lab-with-the-athletics-san-francisco-giants/) - Players Alliance will team up with the Athletics and the Giants to mentor young players from the community at the Level Up Lab.
- [Level Up Lab with the Seattle Mariners](https://www.playersalliance.org/events/level-up-lab-with-the-seattle-mariners/) - Players Alliance will mentor young players from multiple communities attending the West Coast Regional RBI tournament with the Level Up Lab.
- [Community Catch with the Chicago Cubs](https://www.playersalliance.org/events/community-catch-with-the-chicago-cubs/) - TPA and the Cubs team up to help Chicago youth fall in love with the game with just a ball and a glove during Community Catch.
- [Equip The Future with the Chicago White Sox](https://www.playersalliance.org/events/equip-the-future-with-the-chicago-white-sox/) - TPA and the White Sox will mentor local youth with Equip The Future mentoring clinic.
- [Level Up Lab with PitCCh In and the Cleveland Guardians](https://www.playersalliance.org/events/level-up-lab-with-pitcch-in-and-the-cleveland-guardians/) - Players Alliance volunteers will mentor youth at our Level Up Lab in partnership with PitCCh In and the Cleveland Guardians.
- [Level Up Lab with the Cleveland Guardians](https://www.playersalliance.org/events/level-up-lab-with-the-cleveland-guardians/) - TPA and the Guardians will mentor young players from Cleveland with the Level Up Lab.
- [Level Up Lab with the Montgomery Biscuits](https://www.playersalliance.org/events/level-up-lab-with-the-montgomery-biscuits/) - TPA and the Montgomery Biscuits will mentor young players from the community at the Level Up Lab.
- [SF Giants African American Heritage Day](https://www.playersalliance.org/events/sf-giants-african-american-heritage-day/) - TPA will join the San Francisco Giants for African American Heritage Day Event.
- [Dinner Under the Stars](https://www.playersalliance.org/events/dinner-under-the-stars/) - Dinner Under the Stars is an intimate dinner to celebrate our player community. It will be a fun-filled night that you don’t want to miss! Location: The Goldwynn Attire: Island Chic
- [Sunset Cocktails](https://www.playersalliance.org/events/sunset-cocktails/) - Join us for a Players in Paradise Welcome Reception at sunset. Enjoy cocktails and light hors d’oeuvres as we kick off an exciting week in the Bahamas!
- [TPA Presents: A Solution Summit ](https://www.playersalliance.org/events/tpa-presents-a-solution-summit/) - Solutions Summit: A Series of Conversations on Means and Needs Location: Andre Rodgers Stadium
- [Futures Showcase](https://www.playersalliance.org/events/futures-showcase/) - 60 American and Bahamian middle and high school players will be featured in a first international showcase Location: Andre Rodgers Stadium
- [Equip The FUTURES](https://www.playersalliance.org/events/equip-the-futures/) - Equip The Future is a mentoring program centered on current and retired players, providing invaluable advice to young players on the keys to success in the game and how to keep adversity from stealing their dreams. This special session in the Bahamas will focus on preparing young players for the business side of the game.
- [TPA’s Stakeholder’s Meeting](https://www.playersalliance.org/events/tpas-stakeholders-meeting/) - In-depth meeting of the Players Alliance Board and Stakeholders to discuss the organization’s strategic vision in the upcoming year. Location: Goldwynn Resort
- [Don’t Blink Home Run Derby](https://www.playersalliance.org/events/dont-blink-home-run-derby/) - THE GREATEST SHOW ON SAND! Fort Montague Beach serves as the venue for the Home Run Derby, which features current Bahamian professional baseball players alongside some of baseball’s top Major and Minor league players from around the world. Location: Montague Beach
- [Players Golf Outing](https://www.playersalliance.org/events/players-golf-outing/) - Join us on the green Thursday morning for golf! The golf outing is optional, but if you would like to participate, tee time is 8AM. Guest pickup is at 7:45 from the Goldwynn and 7:30 from Royal Towers. Location: Royal Blue Golf Club
- [Reception @ Andre Rodgers Stadium](https://www.playersalliance.org/events/reception-andre-rodgers-stadium/) - VIP Reception before the Solutions Summit
- [Off the Record On the Field™](https://www.playersalliance.org/events/off-the-record-on-the-field/) - Players Alliance’s new series, Off the Record On the Field™, features baseball players across generations discussing how hip hop has influenced the game. Players include legends like Daryl Boston, Eric Davis, CC Sabathia, Curtis Granderson, Edwin Jackson, Michael Bourn, Jason Bourgeois, Lawrence Butler, and more! Hosted by Van Lathan and Marc “Cheats” Cheatham. WATCH IT
- [Players Alliance At Spring Training](https://www.playersalliance.org/events/players-alliance-at-spring-training/) - The Players Alliance is excited to visit our Club partners during Spring Training 2024 to share opportunities to support our mission. Our team on the ground, which now consists of coaches, current and former players, and speakers of both English and Spanish, will be visiting teams starting Monday, February 19th to as late as Wednesday,
- [MLK Weekend of Service](https://www.playersalliance.org/events/mlk-weekend-of-service/) - Monday, January 15th is Dr. Martin Luther King’s 95th birthday. In America, Dr. King’s birthday is celebrated by serving the community. The Players Alliance will be honoring his legacy through a series of service projects in Atlanta from January 12 to 14.
- [2024 MLB Season – Opening Day](https://www.playersalliance.org/events/2024-mlb-season-opening-day/) - MLB’s 2024 Season kicks off with the reigning World Series Champion Texas Rangers vs. the Chicago Cubs – on Thursday, March 28, at 7:30 p.m. ET from Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas.
- [2024 Cactus Jack HBCU Classic](https://www.playersalliance.org/events/2024-cactus-jack-hbcu-classic/) - The Players Alliance will be in Houston, TX, for the annual Cactus Jack HBCU Classic hosted by the Houston Astros – on February 16 & February 17. If you would like to serve with us, please complete the registration form here: https://bit.ly/2024CactusJack
- [Topgolf Scottsdale](https://www.playersalliance.org/events/topgolf-scottsdale/) - Players Alliance will host a Spring Training get-together at TopGolf for players in Scottsdale, AZ. If you are in AZ and would like to attend, please RSVP here: https://bit.ly/3wUwVPN
- [Jackie Robinson Day](https://www.playersalliance.org/events/jackie-robinson-day/) - Jackie Robinson Day (April 15th) is one of the most important days of the year, as the life and legacy of the man who broke Major League Baseball’s color barrier is celebrated league-wide. If you would like to honor the legacy of 42 by serving with the Players Alliance, please complete the form below:
- [HBCU All-Star Game – Houston TX](https://www.playersalliance.org/events/hbcu-all-star-game-houston-tx/) - Join Players Alliance as we head to Houston for the HBCU All-Star Classic, featuring the best in college baseball and softball. Teams will be led by Houston legends, Michael Bourn and Carl Crawford, who will also be honored during the weekend. If you’re interested in serving with TPA, complete the form below: Serve @ the
- [Hall of Fame East vs West Classic](https://www.playersalliance.org/events/hall-of-fame-east-vs-west-classic/) - Join Players Alliance as we celebrate the history of Black Baseball at the Hall of Fame East-West Classic Weekend, May 24 & May 25. In honor of the opening of The Souls of the Game exhibit, Hall of Fame Museum admission will be FREE on Saturday, May 25, courtesy of The Players Alliance. If you’re
- [2024 MLB All-Star Week](https://www.playersalliance.org/events/2024-mlb-all-star-week/) - Join Players Alliance in Dallas as we kick off an exciting 2024 MLB All-Star Week! Everything is bigger in Texas so you don’t want to miss TPA’s exclusive Game Changers Celebration on Sunday, July 14, honoring playmakers in the community. On Monday, July 15 players can join us for a new service project called Community
- [Summer Under the Stars Sneaker Ball Honoring TPA](https://www.playersalliance.org/events/summer-under-the-stars-sneaker-ball-honoring-tpa/) - Come celebrate community, creativity, partnership, and the children of the Bronx with the Bronx Children’s Museum and Players Alliance Lace up your most stylish kicks and get ready to dine, dance, and celebrate Players Alliance! TPA will be honored alongside the New York Yankees for our contributions to the Bronx community through arts, service, and
- [Juneteenth Celebration in Birmingham and Montgomery](https://www.playersalliance.org/events/juneteenth-celebration-in-birmingham-and-montgomery/)
- [Equip The Future (INVITE-ONLY)](https://www.playersalliance.org/events/equip-the-future-invite-only/) - Equip The Future provides an opportunity for current and retired players to mentor young athletes, sharing their experiences and knowledge of the game on and off the field.
- [Legacy Game & Derby](https://www.playersalliance.org/events/legacy-game-derby-2/) - TPA presents the Softball Dirty Derby and Legacy Game – Toni’s Promise vs. Mamie’s Magic. The teams, named in honor of Negro Leagues icons Toni Stone and Mamie “Peanut” Johnson, feature some of the best players in softball.
- [Solutions Summit (INVITE-ONLY)](https://www.playersalliance.org/events/solutions-summit-invite-only/) - TPA’s Solutions Summit is a player-led panel focused on informative and meaningful conversations on topics impacting youth players, their coaches and parents.
- [Community Catch (INVITE-ONLY)](https://www.playersalliance.org/events/community-catch-invite-only/) - Share the Love with a Ball and Glove… service event engaging youth participants from Flyball Jubilee and community partners. This is an INVITATION-ONLY event.
- [Focus City Showcase & Derby](https://www.playersalliance.org/events/focus-city-showcase-derby/) - Youth representing TPA’s Focus Cities take stage at Paterson Field to showcase their skills. The skills showcase will be followed by a derby featuring top hitters from the Focus City group.
- [Jubilee Classic – Tuskegee University vs. Alabama State University](https://www.playersalliance.org/events/jubilee-classic-tuskegee-university-vs-alabama-state-university/) - TPA’s 1st Focus City HBCU scrimmage game featuring one of the best rivals in the country, Tuskegee University vs. Alabama State University. Join us as we kick off the inaugural Flyball Jubilee by The Players Alliance!
- [Jubilee Classic – Dirty Derby](https://www.playersalliance.org/events/jubilee-classic-dirty-derby/) - Home Run Derby featuring 8 Elite High School Athletes.The best of the best will be swinging for the fences and you don’t want to miss this!
- [Community Catch (INVITE-ONLY)](https://www.playersalliance.org/events/community-catch-jubilee/) - Share the Love with a Ball and Glove…Community service event engaging youth participants from Flyball Jubilee and community partners. This is an INVITATION-ONLY event.
- [Focus City Showcase & Derby](https://www.playersalliance.org/events/focus-city-showcase/) - Youth representing TPA's Focus Cities take stage at Paterson Field to showcase their skills. The skills showcase will be followed by a derby featuring top hitters from the Focus City group.
- [Jubilee Classic - Tuskegee University vs. Alabama State University](https://www.playersalliance.org/events/jubilee-classic/) - TPA’s 1st Focus City HBCU scrimmage game featuring one of the best rivals in the country, Tuskegee University vs. Alabama State University. Join us as we kick off the inaugural Flyball Jubilee by The Players Alliance!
- [Jubilee Classic - Dirty Derby](https://www.playersalliance.org/events/dirty-derby/) - Homerun Derby featuring 8 Elite High School Athletes.The best of the best will be swinging for the fences and you don't want to miss this!
- [Legacy Game & Derby](https://www.playersalliance.org/events/legacy-game-derby/) - TPA presents the Softball Dirty Derby and Legacy Game - Toni's Promise vs. Mamie's Magic. The teams, named in honor of Negro Leagues icons Toni Stone and Mamie "Peanut" Johnson, feature some of the best players in softball.

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