<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[MLBPA Players Trust]]></title><description><![CDATA[MLBPA Players Trust]]></description><link>https://trust.mlbplayers.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 20:40:35 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://trust.mlbplayers.com/es/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia MLB Players STEM League Regional Tournament Champions!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Philadelphia MLB Players STEM League Regional Tournament Champions!]]></description><link>https://trust.mlbplayers.com/post/philadelphia-mlb-players-stem-league-regional-tournament-champions</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a528665cf6bc9ce6ccefe94</guid><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 18:10:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/638123_b8ff7a62962340e295a808e2a83c4d6f~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Players Trust</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Players Trust Announces Paul Skenes as Most Valuable Philanthropist for June]]></title><description><![CDATA[Players Trust Announces Paul Skenes as Most Valuable Philanthropist for June]]></description><link>https://trust.mlbplayers.com/post/players-trust-announces-paul-skenes-as-most-valuable-philanthropist-for-june</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a5281c35c421b82021d3c1f</guid><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 17:51:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/638123_6f5d3a55afc0434f9707853d4aaa4e79~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Players Trust</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Introducing the 2026 Players Trust Ambassadors]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 Ambassadors below. Through...]]></description><link>https://trust.mlbplayers.com/post/introducing-the-2026-players-trust-ambassadors</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a5144514edfc4e4ec45602a</guid><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 19:15:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/341746_ac7e2cfdd31545d4b891e037d07e60b5~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Players Trust</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Players Trust Supports Venezuela Earthquake Relief Efforts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our hearts go out to everyone affected by the earthquakes in Venezuela. 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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 development of...]]></description><link>https://trust.mlbplayers.com/post/how-ashlyn-burger-turned-personal-experience-into-advocacy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a514158661479e527e24a7a</guid><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 19:03:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://youtu.be/Qpo-H0t5xSo" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Players Trust</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Players Trust Announces Matt Boyd as the first Most Valuable Philanthropist Honoree of 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 grant from the...]]></description><link>https://trust.mlbplayers.com/post/players-trust-announces-matt-boyd-as-the-first-most-valuable-philanthropist-honoree-of-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a5142c3caeb8c9a25083eb1</guid><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d5da94_8d3534e17a1a4b64bd48ab832d3abb64~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_711,h_683,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Players Trust</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Players Trust, Zach Neto Support Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zach Neto used his matching gift donation to support the Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital in his hometown of Miami, Florida. Beyond the matching gift support, Neto continues to give back to the hospital by visiting patients and organizing an annual bowling fundraising event. 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"Their son Pete was the catalyst for the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge back in 2014. The Frates family are some of my heroes." John was inspired to help more ALS patients receive home care and support from their loved ones. To put his plan into action, he teamed with The Players Trust - through a grant from the Players'...]]></description><link>https://trust.mlbplayers.com/post/john-west-players-purpose-team-up-to-support-peter-frates-als-foundation</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a514517c549c55b35aee8da</guid><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 19:17:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/341746_2ae2a1619dfb4a91b433aec6f6b7e746~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_714,h_824,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Players Trust</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 MLB Players STEM League Global Championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2026 MLB Players STEM League Global Championship brought together 24 students from the United States, Colombia, Brazil, South Korea, Japan, and Canada at Florida International University for a once-in-a-lifetime experience, where they competed, collaborated, and celebrated their shared passion for baseball, its Players, and STEM.  As part of this unforgettable weekend, students met Carlos Correa before a Mets vs. Astros Spring Training game. Carlos spent time connecting with the students...]]></description><link>https://trust.mlbplayers.com/post/2026-mlb-players-stem-league-global-championship</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a5146fb5c421b82021ab34a</guid><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 19:25:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/341746_dec22ef059ef460c97ff07fa371e8936~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_800,h_410,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Players Trust</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Players Trust Debuts Student Athlete Innovation Summit]]></title><description><![CDATA[A big thank you to Jose Trevino, Harrison Bader, and Will Benson for joining 75 high school baseball and softball players from 15 Phoenix-area schools at the inaugural Student Athlete Innovation Summit! 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Now, 30 years later, we celebrate that lasting impact the Players Trust has made in communities across the country and around the world. This work will be honored at the 2026 Playmakers Classic, an evening designed to connect, entertain, and give back to the programs that shape the Trust’s mission.]]></description><link>https://trust.mlbplayers.com/post/30-years-of-impact-the-players-trust-legacy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a514a23661479e527e25ba0</guid><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://vimeo.com/1138188966/43491ee73c?share=copy&amp;fl=sv&amp;fe=ci" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Players Trust</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Players Trust announces Mike Tauchman as a Most Valuable Philanthropist for September]]></title><description><![CDATA[White Sox outfielder awarded $10,000 grant to support his work with the Lurie Children’s Hospital for children with cleft and craniofacial conditions The Players Trust, the charitable arm of the Major League Baseball Players Association, announced today that Chicago White Sox outfielder Mike Tauchman is the sixth and final Most Valuable Philanthropist of 2025. 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