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The Players Trust, the charitable arm of the Major League Baseball Players Association, announced today that New York Yankees starting pitcher Carlos Rodón is the recipient of the final Most Valuable Philanthropist award for the 2026 season.

On Tuesday, August 18, the Players Trust hosted a food-packing event at the MLBPA’s New York office. Michael King, Jake Cronenworth, Jason Adam, Freddy Fermin, Jase Bowen, and Jefry Yan joined more than 20 MLBPA staff volunteers to pack meals in support of communities impacted by the earthquakes that struck Venezuela last month. Together, volunteers packed 7,776 meals, and the Players Trust’s broader donation to Feed My Starving Children provided more than 50,000 meals to sup

The Players Trust, the charitable arm of the Major League Baseball Players Association, announced Callan Fang, Ben Hansen, Michael Trautwein and Wes Burton as recipients of $5,000 grants through the Players’ Purpose, an initiative that empowers active minor leaguers to design and execute charitable projects to create a meaningful impact in the community. The four winners emerged from a competitive pool of submissions from minor league players. Players Trust Minor League Amba

The Players Trust, the charitable arm of the Major League Baseball Players Association, announced today that Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich is the recipient of the fifth Most Valuable Philanthropist award for the 2026 season. The Players Trust will award a $10,000 grant split between the Heartland Farm Sanctuary and Snooty Giggles Dog Rescue.

The Players Trust Releases Annual Report on Giving and Impact

The Players Trust, the charitable arm of the Major League Baseball Players Association, announced today that Cincinnati Reds pitcher Hunter Greene is the recipient of the fourth Most Valuable Philanthropist award for the 2026 season. The Players Trust will award a $10,000 grant split evenly between the Hunter Greene ‘17 Award at Notre Dame High School and the Chozen Grace Partnership.

The Players Trust Student Correspondents were featured alongside Home Run Derby champion Jordan Walker in this week’s Sports Business Journal’s Faces and Places.

Yeager Family Receives Special Night at 2026 Home Run Derby from Kyle Schwarber & The Players Trust

The Players Exchange is a collaborative effort between the MLB Players Trust and Level Up Village, a global learning program that helps students connect through unique virtual exchange projects. Through the program’s global connection courses, students enhance their understanding of other cultures, gain empathy, and strengthen their intercultural communication skills.

Players Trust Pitches in to Help Kyle Schwarber’s Charitable Efforts

Philadelphia MLB Players STEM League Regional Tournament Champions!

Our hearts go out to everyone affected by the earthquakes in Venezuela. In response, the Players Trust, the charitable arm of the MLBPA, is donating $100,000 to trusted organizations supporting disaster relief and recovery efforts.

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder and Players Trust Ambassador Alex Call hosted his 2nd annual Homegrown Baseball Clinic in River Falls, Wisconsin.

The Players Exchange is a global education program that connects students through project-based learning, cultural exchange, and insights from Major League players.

Players Trust Announces Paul Skenes as Most Valuable Philanthropist for June

The Players Trust Ambassador Program is made up of Players who are passionate about philanthropy and supporting their peers. This group is committed to connecting their teammates within and beyond the clubhouse to the resources and tools offered by the Players Trust. Now in its fourth season, the Ambassadors continue to strengthen connections throughout baseball while advancing the causes and communities that matter most to Players. See the full list of 2026 Players Ambassado

Congratulations to Jake Burger for being named the second Most Valuable Philanthropist (MVP) winner of the 2026 season.

How Ashlyn Burger Turned Personal Experience Into Advocacy | Burger Family Foundation Rangers infielder Jake Burger and his wife, Ashlyn, started the Burger Family Foundation after their daughter, Penelope, was born with Down syndrome on October 25, 2024. The foundation’s mission is to provide direct financial assistance for therapy, equipment and other needs that families face, create community and inclusion for people with Down syndrome and their families, and support the d

Cubs pitcher awarded $10,000 grant in support of his charitable work with Kingdom Home in Uganda Congratulations to Matt Boyd, who is kicking off the season as a 2026 Players Trust Most Valuable Philanthropist! Matt is being recognized for his charitable work with Kingdom Home in Uganda. The Players Trust’s MVP award will be given six times this season to Players who demonstrate an altruistic spirit and positive social impact beyond the diamond. Each winner receives a $10,000