Jackie Robinson Day
On April 15, 1947, Jackie Robinson broke Baseball's color barrier when he made his historic MLB debut. Every year on April 15, Baseball honors Jackie's legacy by celebrating his life, values and accomplishments.
Headlines
- Minor League Baseball, Joe Torre Safe At Home partnership enters ninth year
- Sea Dogs, Aira to enhance the experience for blind and low-vision fans
- 'Hit another for Theo': Tigers prospect meets cancer patient before game, swats 3 homers
- Kuhl makes most emotional start of career on breast cancer night
- New Jackie mural overlooks Tulsa ballpark
- MLB commemorates fifth annual Lou Gehrig Day
- All-Star Legacy plans in Atlanta unveiled
- MLB, Clubs celebrate service members during Armed Forces Day weekend
Purpose
MiLB Together's key initiatives
MiLB Together builds on baseball’s longstanding efforts to unite, fundraise, and promote dialogue within communities nationwide.
The platform’s key initiatives and partnerships align with one of six strategic pillars:
- Youth Empowerment
- Inclusion
- Domestic and Physical Safety
- Health Research and Resources
- Military Family and Veteran Support
- Sustainability
Initiatives
Lou Gehrig Day
June 2 was chosen specifically as the date for Lou Gehrig Day as it marks when Gehrig became the Yankees' starting first baseman and signifies the day he passed from complications of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), otherwise known as Lou Gehrig’s disease.
MiLB Green
Minor League teams emphasize and practice sustainability through waste diversion, composting, sustainable purchase, water conservation and energy efficient practices throughout the year.
Partners
