For the third time this season the Pittsburgh Pirates and Central Blood Bank are teaming up at PNC Park. Details are below. (Via Pittsburgh Pirates) - Pittsburgh, PA (June 25, 2012) - The Pittsburgh Pirates and Central Blood Bank will host the third of four Blood Drives of 2012 at PNC Park. The drive is scheduled for… [Continue Reading...]
Red Sox Highlight Veterans Initiative
June 24, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The Boston Red Sox and New Balance recently highlighted the Red Sox Foundation’s venture to help America’s veterans. In coordination with the Red Sox Foundation’s initiative, the Massachusetts General Hospital Home Base Program, the program supports veterans as they recover from traumatic brain injuries and post-traumatic stress disorder. The ceremony at Fenway Park on June… [Continue Reading...]
Ziegler, Breslow, Putz, Bieber Fever?
June 22, 2012 By Leave a Comment
I never thought TGiS would have an article about Justin Bieber, but alas, it does! J.J. Putz, relief pitcher of the Arizona Diamondbacks, is auctioning off a Bieber autographed card for the charities of teammates Craig Breslow and Brad Ziegler. Ok, before we continue, this begs the question: How in the world did Putz get an autographed… [Continue Reading...]
A’s wives, players serve root beer
June 22, 2012 By Leave a Comment
On Wednesday, the Oakland Athletics served up root beer floats in the always tasty 13th annual A’s MUG Rootbeer Float Day. The event, which raises money for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, was a huge success, as A’s players, wives, girlfriends, coaches and broadcasters raised over $24,000 for the cause! This year’s haul brings the… [Continue Reading...]
Ankiel, Detwiler prepare lunch for kids
June 20, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Today, Washington Nationals’ players Rick Ankiel (and wife) and Ross Detwiler (and fiance) joined the Capital Area Food Bank to help prepare lunch bags for the Weekend Bag Program. The program provides over 1,000 children with food each week, due to the fact that they don’t have access to the school lunches during the summer.… [Continue Reading...]
Cubs dedicate new classroom
June 16, 2012 By Leave a Comment
CHICAGO – Chicago Cubs Charities Board Chair Laura Ricketts today joined President of Children’s Hospital of Chicago Foundation Tom Sullivan and unveiled the new “Cubs Classroom” at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago. Chicago Cubs owners Tom and Pete Ricketts, Cubs President of Baseball Operations Theo Epstein, Cubs President of Business Operations… [Continue Reading...]
Dodgers: Lindblom launches foundation
June 13, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Congrats to Josh and Aurielle on the launch of their foundation today! See info below! LOS ANGELES – Dodger pitcher Josh Lindblom and wife Aurielle will officially launch their charity The Josh Lindblom Foundation today prior to the 7:10 p.m. game against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. The Lindbloms will host more than 500… [Continue Reading...]
Yankees military appreciation
June 7, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The New York Yankees will pay tribute to the Special Operations Warrior Foundation and the United States Armed Forces on Saturday, June 9, prior to and during the Yankees’ scheduled game at 7:15 p.m. vs. the New York Mets. Gates will open to fans with valid tickets at 5:00 p.m. with pregame ceremonies scheduled to… [Continue Reading...]
D-Backs unveil dental suite
June 4, 2012 By Leave a Comment
PHOENIX — Arizona Diamondbacks President & CEO Derrick Hall took part in a ribbon cutting ceremony to unveil the D-backs Pediatric Dental Suite at A.T. Still University’s Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health (ATSU-ASDOH). A.T. Still University is a 2011 recipient of the D-backs’ $50,000 Grand Slam Award funded by the Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation.… [Continue Reading...]
Royals launch Military page
May 24, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The Kansas City Royals continue to honor active and retired members of the United States Armed Forces. This time they launched a website in their honor. Complete story below. (Via the Royals) - Kansas City, MO. (May 21, 2012) - As part of an on-going effort to honor active and retired members of the United States… [Continue Reading...]
