Each year every team in Major League Baseball nominates one of their players for the “Roberto Clemente Award”. This prestigious award is named for right fielder Roberto Clemente and recognizes players for their work in the community. The Hall of Famer played for the Pittsburgh Pirates and had his life cut short on December 31,… [Continue Reading...]
Jake Peavy donates money for friend
July 1, 2012 By 1 Comment
Long-time San Diego Padres Bullpen coach, Darrel Akerfelds, lost his two-year battle with pancreatic cancer on June 24th. Akerfelds held that position with the Padres since 2001. On June 22, 2002, Jake Peavy made his MLB debut with the Padres. Peavy pitched for the Padres until he was traded to the Chicago White Sox in… [Continue Reading...]
Jeter passes Ripken
June 29, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Tonight, Derek Jeter’s leadoff double was hit number 3,185, moving him past Cal Ripken Jr. for 13th place on the all-time career list and notching another milestone for a future first-ballot Hall of Famer. Said Cal of the milestone, through a released statement: “Congratulations to Derek on passing me on the all-time hits list. Derek… [Continue Reading...]
Athletes: Heroes, Role Models
May 10, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Charles Barkley has said some outrageous things in his career, both as an NBA star and as a broadcaster. And while I normally enjoy his running commentary (because let’s face it, like Simon Cowell, he has no filter and tells it like it is. I appreciate honesty), one of the more outlandish things he’s come… [Continue Reading...]
Randy Myers: T.O.D.A.Y. Foundation
April 4, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Player: Randy Myers Sport: Baseball, MLB, Retired Team: New York Mets, Cincinnati Reds, San Diego Padres, Chicago Cubs, Baltimore Orioles, Toronto Blue Jays, San Diego Padres Website: T.O.D.A.Y. Foundation Mission/Info (Via the website): T.O.D.A.Y. Foundation exists to support athletics and youth in Southwest Washington. It is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) federal tax-exempt organization whose main purpose is to… [Continue Reading...]
Orioles and Pirates dedicate field
March 7, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The Baltimore Orioles and the Pittsburgh Pirates recently teamed up and partnered with The Miracle League of Manasota to dedicate the first Miracle League field in the Sarasota-Bradenton area of Florida. The new field will allow children and adults with special needs to realize the dream of playing baseball. The Orioles and Pirates donated a… [Continue Reading...]
Brian Roberts: The One For All Fund
January 27, 2012 By
Player: Brian Roberts Sport: Baseball, MLB Team: Baltimore Orioles Website: The One For All Fund Mission/Info:(Via the website): University of Maryland Children’s Hospital is recognized throughout Maryland as a valuable resource for critical and chronically injured children. We have seen firsthand the needs of the children and their families, whether it be a small gift… [Continue Reading...]
Nick Markakis: The Right Side Foundation
January 27, 2012 By
Player: Nick Markakis Sport: Baseball, MLB Team: Baltimore Orioles Website: The Right Side Foundation Mission/Info:(Via the website): Children are the most precious members of our society. With this philosophy in mind, Nick and Christina Markakis established The Right Side Foundation to utilize the platform baseball has provided them in an effort to greatly impact this… [Continue Reading...]
Ozzie Guillen Foundation
January 25, 2012 By
Player: Ozzie Guillen Sport: Baseball, MLB, Retired Team: Chicago White Sox, Baltimore Orioles, Atlanta Braves, Tampa Bay Devil Rays Website: Ozzie Guillen Foundation Mission/Info:(Via the website): The Ozzie Guillen Foundation, founded in 1998 by Guillen and his wife, Ibis, is one of the most trusted and respected organizations of its kind in Venezuela. Established with the goal… [Continue Reading...]
Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation
January 25, 2012 By
Coach: Cal Ripken, Sr. Sport: Baseball, MLB, Retired, Deceased (3/25/1999) Team: Baltimore Orioles Website: Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation Mission/Info:(Via the website): The Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation helps build character and teach critical life lessons to disadvantaged young people living in America’s most distressed communities through baseball and softball themed programs.
