In celebration of Black History Month, the Boston Red Sox Foundation recently held a career panel with Fenway Sports Management Black Employee Resource Group. This online event was hosted for Red Sox Scholars (grades 8-12) where they could interact with various Black ERG members from Boston’s organization.

The Detroit Red Wings, Tigers and Comerica Bank wrapped up this year's Black History Month Game Changers series by celebrating Rochelle Riley, who helps Mayor Mike Duggan give shape and focus to Detroit's investments in the arts by working with local artists, entrepreneurs and cultural organizations. Riley and the other honorees were recognized during a recent Red Wings' home game, where they also received a $1,000 grant dedicated to the charity of their choice.

Rachel Balkovec was named manager of the Yankees' Low-A Tampa affiliate in 2022, making her the first woman to manage in affiliated Minor League history, but she's far from the first woman trailblazer in Major League Baseball. Women have been doing amazing things to break barriers in baseball throughout the history of the sport.

MLB announced the launch of a new MLB Originals Series “Undeniable – Stories from the Negro Leagues,” a contemporary storytelling platform to amplify and honor the legacy of the Negro Leagues. Undeniable, MLB’s first-ever animated series, is a key initiative among several efforts by MLB, as well as Major & Minor League Clubs, to celebrate Black History Month.

Blue Jays All-Star pitcher Alek Manoah held his second annual camp at South Dade Senior High School in Homestead, Fla. Manoah started the camp last year to help provide South Florida baseball players with access to the best training and advice: things the Toronto right-hander wished were available to him as a young player.