While Dr. Genoveva Javier’s husband, Stan, was playing in Major League Baseball, she made a vow that when his career was over she would find a way to make her life about helping others. Through B.A.T., she has done just that and was recognized with the Bart Giamatti Award at the organization’s annual breakfast.

For the 10th overall year, MLB and its Clubs have organized a charity auction during Baseball's Annual Winter Meetings to benefit a special cause close to the game, supporting Stand Up To Cancer. This year's auction provides memorable baseball experiences, including special interactions with Major League players, MLB managers and on-field opportunities.

Looking back at the first "100 Bears For The Holidays" campaign, veteran big league umpire Dan Iassogna never could have imagined the program would reach the level it's at now. The event began in 2006 with MLB umpires donating approximately 30 Build-A-Bear stuffed animals to children in hospitals. This year, umpires from across both the Majors and Minors celebrated surpassing the 20,000-bear milestone.

The Cincinnati Reds have been named recipient of the 2023 Allan H. Selig Award for Philanthropic Excellence. The honor recognizes the organization’s annual Reds Community Makeover program, which serves as a community resource to provide revitalization efforts in underserved communities throughout the greater Cincinnati region.

With hopes of inspiring youth to continue their own path in baseball, Hunter Greene hosted 'Pro Day with Hunter Greene' at Big League Dreams in Chino Hillis, Calif., distributing new Nike cleats to kids, posing for photos, signing autographs and generally facilitating an unforgettable afternoon.

Dodgers star Mookie Betts hosted a Thanksgiving Grab and Go drive-thru event at Algin Sutton Recreation Center in South Los Angeles for the second consecutive year, while Dodger Stadium welcomed more than 400 veterans experiencing homelessness to enjoy a Thanksgiving-style lunch.