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Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association mourns the passing of organization’s founding President Jim Hannan

February 9, 2024

Colorado Springs, CO – Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association (MLBPAA), a non-profit organization, grieves the loss of the organization’s founding president and 10-year Major League Baseball veteran, Jim Hannan. The Notre Dame graduate competed as a right-handed pitcher for the Washington Senators from 1962 to 1970, concluding his career

MLBPAA announces Marcus Semien as winner of 18th annual overall Heart and Hustle Award

November 17, 2023

Colorado Springs Colo. - The Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association (MLBPAA) is pleased to announce Texas Rangers infielder Marcus Semien as the overall winner of the 2023 Heart and Hustle Award. This esteemed award honors active players who demonstrate a passion for the game of baseball and best embody

MLBPAA mourns the loss of organization’s long-time President, Brooks Robinson

September 26, 2023

Colorado Springs, CO – Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association (MLBPAA), a non-profit organization, mourns the passing of long-time President and Hall of Fame Baltimore Orioles third baseman, Brooks Robinson. Robinson played for the Baltimore Orioles for his entire 23-year big league career. During those 23 seasons, he redefined what

MLBPAA announces team winners of 18th annual Heart and Hustle Award

A player from each MLB team wins respected honor
August 3, 2023

Colorado Springs, Colo. - The Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association (MLBPAA) is pleased to announce the 30 preliminary winners of the 2023 Heart and Hustle Award. This esteemed award honors active players who demonstrate a passion for the game of baseball and best embody the values, spirit and traditions

MLBPAA enters partnership with PBX Pickleball

June 20, 2023

(CLEARWATER, Fla. – June 20, 2023) The Sports Facilities Companies (SFC), the nation’s leading manager of sports and recreation facilities, has teamed up with sports industry leaders, and retired professional male and female athletes to launch PBX Pickleball. Advisors for the new organization include 3x MLB All-Star Kevin Youkilis, 4x

MLB Players Alumni Association partners with Foul Territory to bring new podcast

May 3, 2023

Colorado Springs, Colo. – The Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association (MLBPAA) and Foul Territory are partnering to bring fans and players the new Legends Territory digital show and podcast. Formerly known as the MLBPAA’s Legends Lounge, the newly branded Legends Territory will transform the show from audio only to

MLBPAA announces Paul Goldschmidt as winner of the 17th annual overall Heart and Hustle Award

November 16, 2022

Colorado Springs Colo. - The Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association (MLBPAA) is pleased to announce St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Paul Goldschmidt as the overall winner of the 2022 Heart and Hustle Award. This esteemed award honors active players who demonstrate a passion for the game of baseball and

MLBPAA announces winners of the 17th annual Heart and Hustle Award

August 4, 2022

Colorado Springs, Colo. -- The Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association (MLBPAA) is pleased to announce the 30 preliminary winners of the 2022 Heart and Hustle Award. This esteemed award honors active players who demonstrate a passion for the game of baseball and best embody the values, spirit and traditions

Jim Thome announced as new president of the Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association

February 23, 2022

Colorado Springs, Colo. - The Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association (MLBPAA) is pleased to announce Hall of Famer, Jim Thome, as the organization’s fourth overall president -- replacing president of 33 years, Brooks Robinson. Thome, a member of the MLBPAA since 1999, played 22 seasons in the major leagues,

MLBPAA announces Ozzie Albies as winner of the 16th annual overall Heart and Hustle Award

November 19, 2021

The Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association (MLBPAA) is pleased to announce Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies as the overall winner of the 2021 Heart and Hustle Award. This esteemed award honors active players who demonstrate a passion for the game of baseball and best embody the values, spirit

MLBPAA announces team winners of 16th annual Heart and Hustle Award

A player from each MLB team wins respected honor
August 3, 2021

Colorado Springs, Colo.-- The Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association (MLBPAA) is pleased to announce the 30 preliminary winners of the 2021 Heart and Hustle Award. This esteemed award honors active players who demonstrate a passion for the game of baseball and best embody the values, spirit and traditions of

Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association brings Legends for Youth baseball clinic to Puerto Rico

Free youth baseball clinics to feature 12 MLB Alumni
March 11, 2020

Colorado Springs, Colo. – Puerto Rican youth will have an opportunity to play with their big league heroes at the Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association (MLBPAA) Legends for Youth baseball clinic series on Saturday, March 14th, 2020 and Sunday, March 15th, 2020. The free clinics feature former Major League

Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association brings Legends for Youth baseball coaches clinic series to Orlando, Fla.

Free baseball coaches clinic to feature four MLB Alumni
February 26, 2020

Colorado Springs, Colo. – Local coaches will have an opportunity to learn from former big league stars at the Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association (MLBPAA) Legends for Youth Coaches Clinic Series on Saturday, February 29th, 2020. The free clinic features former Major League Baseball players who will instruct local

Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association brings Legends for Youth baseball clinic series to Lakeland, Fla.

Free youth baseball clinic to feature six MLB Alumni
February 26, 2020

Colorado Springs, Colo. – Local youth will have an opportunity to play with their big league heroes at the Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association (MLBPAA) Legends for Youth baseball clinic series on Saturday, February 29th, 2020. In conjunction with Willie Horton 360 Community Partnerships, Inc., the free clinic features

Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association brings Legends for Youth baseball clinic series to Eloy, Ariz.

Free youth baseball clinic to feature eight MLB Alumni
February 26, 2020

Colorado Springs, Colo. – Local youth will have an opportunity to play with their big league heroes at the Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association (MLBPAA) Legends for Youth baseball clinic series on Saturday, February 29th, 2020. In conjunction with the City of Eloy, the free clinic features former Major

Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association brings Legends for Youth baseball coaches clinic series to Eastvale, Calif.

Free coaches clinic to feature five MLB Alumni
February 6, 2020

Colorado Springs, Colo. – Local coaches will have an opportunity to learn from former big league stars at the Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association (MLBPAA) Legends for Youth Coaches Clinic Series on* Saturday, February 8th, 2020*. The free clinic features former Major League Baseball players who will instruct local

Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association brings Legends for Youth baseball coaches clinic series to Parkland, Fla.

Free coaches clinic to feature three MLB Alumni
January 23, 2020

Colorado Springs, Colo. – Local coaches will have an opportunity to learn from former big league stars at the Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association (MLBPAA) Legends for Youth Coaches Clinic Series on Saturday, January 25th, 2020. The free clinic features former Major League Baseball players who will instruct local

Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association brings Legends for Youth baseball clinic series to Parkland, Fla.

Free coaches clinic to feature three MLB Alumni
January 23, 2020

Colorado Springs, Colo. – Local coaches will have an opportunity to learn from former big league stars at the Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association (MLBPAA) Legends for Youth Coaches Clinic Series on Saturday, January 25th, 2020. The free clinic features former Major League Baseball players who will instruct local

Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association brings Legends for Youth baseball clinic series to Camden, Ark.

Free youth baseball clinic to feature five MLB Alumni
January 22, 2020

Colorado Springs, Colo. – Local youth will have an opportunity to play with their big league heroes at the Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association (MLBPAA) Legends for Youth baseball clinic series on Saturday, January 25th, 2020. In conjunction with the JD 3:21 Foundation, the free clinic features former Major

Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association brings Legends for Youth baseball clinic and coaches clinic series to Panama

December 11, 2019

Free youth baseball clinics to feature Roberto Alomar, Carlos Baerga and Carlos Lee Colorado Springs, Colo. – Local Panamanian youth and coaches will have an opportunity to learn from big league stars at the Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association (MLBPAA) Legends for Youth coaches clinic series on Friday, December

Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association brings Legends for Youth baseball clinic series to Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

Free youth baseball clinics to feature Yorkis Pérez and other MLB Alumni
November 13, 2019

Colorado Springs, Colo. – Local youth will have an opportunity to play with their big league heroes at the Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association (MLBPAA) Legends for Youth baseball clinics from Saturday, November 16th, 2019 to Sunday, November 17th, 2019. The free clinic features former Major League Baseball players

Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association brings Legends for Youth baseball clinic series to Cartagena, Colombia

Free youth baseball clinics to feature Orlando Cabrera, Michael Barrett and other MLB Alumni
November 12, 2019

Colorado Springs, Colo. – Local Colombian youth will have an opportunity to play with their big league heroes at the Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association (MLBPAA) Legends for Youth baseball clinic series from Thursday, November 14th, 2019 to Sunday, November 17th, 2019. The free clinics feature former Major League

MLBPAA announces Howie Kendrick as winner of the 15th annual overall Heart and Hustle Award

November 8, 2019

New York – The Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association (MLBPAA) is pleased to announce Washington Nationals utility player Howie Kendrick as the overall winner of the 2019 Heart and Hustle Award. This esteemed award honors active players who demonstrate a passion for the game of baseball and best embody

Major League Alumni Marketing signs exclusive memorabilia deal with Washington Nationals pitcher Max Scherzer

November 1, 2019

Colorado Springs, Colo. – Major League Alumni Marketing (MLAM), is pleased to announce that it has signed an exclusive deal as the official autograph provider of Max Scherzer of the Washington Nationals. MLAM has exclusive deals with numerous current and former MLB stars, including Jacob deGrom, Jack Flaherty and Mike

Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association to host 20th annual Legends for Youth Dinner on Nov. 7, 2019 at Capitale in New York City

October 25, 2019

Colorado Springs, CO – The Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association (MLBPAA) will host the 20th annual Legends for Youth Dinner. The event will be held in New York City on Thursday, November 7, 2019 at Capitale. Hall of Famer Tony La Russa will be honored as the Lifetime Achievement