Kids from HAI attended the Center for Civil and Human Rights and get a chance to hear from United States Ambassador Andrew Young

ATLANTA -- In his 86 years, Hank Aaron touched and changed countless lives, in Atlanta and around the world. While Aaron is no longer with us -- he passed away on Jan. 22 -- the principles for which he stood, the causes for which he fought and the righteous examples...

The Players Alliance hosts a roundtable discussing the long-term goals of the group and the importance of the group

Play Ball looks at the swag of the Nike City Connect jerseys through the 2021 season

As the sun set on the Hank Aaron Invitational, approximately 100 participants walked away from the Jackie Robinson Training Complex in Vero Beach, Fla., as different players. After a week of elite training, they were now better prepared to navigate the landscapes of college and professional baseball -- both on...

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

For the first time since the Reds Community Fund began operating the Reds RBI program in 2007, there will be two teams representing Cincinnati at the RBI World Series. The senior baseball and softball teams advanced after winning their East Regional tournaments in Indianapolis earlier in July. The RBI boys'...

During the short time that Ken Griffey Jr. and his dad shared a dugout, he learned more about hitting than ever before. He said that his father looked at him not as his son, but as a teammate during that time -- a distinction that became important for both Griffey’s...

Week two of the Hank Aaron Invitational is underway at the Jackie Robinson Training Center in Vero Beach, Fla. Around 250 high school-aged baseball players have been invited to learn from the best. Not only will they receive elite-level training, but they will play alongside some of the top recruits...

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...