Participants at the Hank Aaron Invitational discuss what the experience means to them

The 2021 Hank Aaron Invitational has taken on a special meaning, as its Hall of Famer namesake passed away in January. If Aaron were still around, the legend would surely be blown away by the breadth of talent playing in the development event that bears his name. From newcomers to...

Despite a valiant comeback effort, the United States softball team fell to host nation Japan by a 2-0 final score in the gold medal game of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Japan’s tireless ace Yukiko Ueno once again delivered a stellar outing to send the stars and stripes to a silver...

With the summer Olympics underway and the baseball tournament about to begin, we understand that you might be a bit behind. After all, this is the first time baseball will be played at the Olympics since the 2008 Summer Games in Beijing. Perhaps you've been too caught up in Major...

MLB Youth Academy participants discuss the Hank Aaron Invitational, which serves as a youth-oriented, on-field diversity initiative

While Team USA competes at the Olympics, get to know one of the leaders on and off the field. Haylie McCleney was mic'd up earlier this year

One hundred amateur ballplayers ages 13-18 are receiving an unforgettable experience this week at the Hank Aaron Invitational in Vero Beach, Fla., For some, this isn’t their first experience with MLB’s development programs. Several players at the invitational have also participated in MLB’s Youth Academies. First baseman and outfielder Solomon...

If Monday's game between Team USA and Japan is a sign of things to come during the rematch for the gold medal on Tuesday, everyone better brace themselves for an Olympic classic. Kelsey Stewart’s walk-off home run in the bottom of the seventh inning -- the team’s first homer of...

Amanda Chidester, take a bow. Chidester slapped a walk-off two-run single in the eighth inning to help Team USA stay undefeated in the Tokyo Olympics on Saturday, taking down Australia in a 2-1 ballgame. The first run of the game didn’t come until extra innings, as both Monica Abbott of...

Girls shouldn’t play baseball. At least, that’s what Justine Siegal’s baseball coach told her when she was 13 years old. Siegal disagreed. In fact, that moment motivated her to make her mark on the sport. Since then, Siegal has made history. She became the first woman to coach in a...

The Dodgers and The Players Alliance team up to host a local youth team from California and show them around Dodger Stadium

At the Hank Aaron Invitational in Vero Beach, Fla., there are more than 200 kids -- ages 13-18 -- who have dreams of becoming Major League baseball players. They have a chance to improve their skills by listening to instructors who played the game such as Dave Winfield and Jerry...

Dave Winfield speaks to the experience of the coaches at the Hank Aaron Invitational and discusses the keys to being a successful player

It took a game-saving relay in the bottom of the sixth, but Team USA softball topped Canada, 1-0, on Wednesday at Fukushima Azuma Stadium to improve to 2-0 in the Tokyo Olympics. Canada nearly tied the game in the sixth inning after a leadoff walk and a double that broke...

On July 12, the baseball world was wowed by Pete Alonso's dazzling Home Run Derby triumph. Thriving on the Mile High City’s altitude, he launched 74 home runs -- 20 of which went farther than 475 feet -- defending his title with the flair that young ballplayers dream of. Days...

Softball is back in the Olympic spotlight after a 13-year hiatus, with Team USA beginning their quest for their fourth gold medal with a 2-0 win over Italy on Tuesday at Fukushima Azuma Baseball Stadium....

Dave Winfield joins MLB Central to discuss the 2021 Hank Aaron Invitational and what advice he gave to the young players

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