Royals announce Diamond of Dreams

Kansas City Royals, MLB

The Kansas City Royals announced Monday their plans for the “Diamond of Dreams” fundraiser to take place on June 20.  Complete details are below. (Via the Kansas City Royals) – Kansas City, MO (June 10, 2013) – Royals Charities has announced that Diamond of Dreams: Taking the Field for The University of Kansas Hospital will take place [...]

D-Backs raise money for Oklahoma

Arizona Diamondbacks, MLB

The Arizona Diamondbacks continue to help Oklahoma tornado victims.  Complete details are below. (Via the Arizona Diamondbacks) – Phoenix, AZ (June 3, 2013) – The Arizona Diamondbacks have raised $57,000 to help the victims of the tornadoes that hit Moore, Okla. and Oklahoma City.  The funds were raised via personal donations by D-backs players, an online auction [...]

TGIS salutes the military

Memorial Day

On this Memorial Day Weekend, The Good In Sports wants to take a special moment to recognize veterans, active military and military families.  We thank them for the freedoms they have given us and the freedoms we continue to embrace. Below is a list we compiled of athletes who have served in the military. Michael [...]

Trout’s alma mater to rename field

Mike Trout, Los Angeles of Anaheim, MLB

Even the biggest superstars in professional sports start out small, playing in youth sports leagues, travel clubs, or high school athletic teams before their stars begin to shine so bright the rest of us take notice. Playing under the bright lights of Major League Baseball stadiums across the country, it can be easy for a [...]

Jackie Robinson Day

Jackie Robinson, Jackie Robinson Day, MLB

As has become tradition, Major League Baseball will celebrate Jackie Robinson Day on April 15th. This year marks the 66th anniversary of the Hall of Famer breaking baseball’s color barrier in 1947. For the fifth consecutive year, all players and on-field personnel will wear the number 42. “Jackie Robinson running onto Ebbets Field is not [...]

Comerica Park turns 14

Detroit Tigers, MLB, Comerica Park

It’s hard to believe tomorrow’s home-opener for the Tigers will be their 14th at Comerica Park.  The Tigers have a lot planned, please see all the details below. (Via the Detroit Tigers) – Detroit, MI (April 4, 2013) – Tigers baseball returns to Detroit this Friday, April 5 as the 2013 Detroit Tigers roar into Comerica Park [...]

Brewers announce community initiative

Milwaukee Brewers, MLB

The Milwaukee Brewers announced their newest community initiative today.  ”Beyond the Diamond” will feature a series of events throughout the season.  Complete details are below. (Via the Milwaukee Brewers) – Milwaukee, WI (April 3, 2013) – The Milwaukee Brewers today announced a new community initiative called “Beyond the Diamond,” which features a series of community outreach events that will [...]

Longoria’s HR’s to aid shelter

Evan Longoria, MLB, Tampa Bay Rays

Evan Longoria of the Tampa Bay Rays has teamed up with an animal shelter in St. Petersburg for the second year in a row.  Complete details are below. (Via the Tampa Bay Rays) – St. Petersburg, FL (April 1, 2013) – For the second consecutive season, every home run hit by Rays All-Star third baseman Evan Longoria [...]

Take the Fort to school

Pittsburgh Pirates, MLB

Michael McKenry fans will have a chance to “Take The Fort to School” in 2013 courtesy of the Pittsburgh Pirates and Trib Total Media.  Complete details are below. (Via the Pittsburgh Pirates) – Pittsburgh, PA (March 29, 2013) – The Pirates and Trib Total Media today announced their partnership in the “Take The Fort to School” program scheduled to [...]

Dodger Stadium enhancements

Los Angeles Dodgers, MLB, Dodger Stadium

The Los Angeles Dodgers unveiled over $100 million of enhancements to Dodger Stadium today.  Complete details can be found below. (Via the Los Angeles Dodgers) – Los Angeles, CA (March 29, 2013) – The Los Angeles Dodgers today unveiled enhancements to Dodger Stadium made during a winter-long, $100 million project as the team prepares to begin its [...]