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We're thrilled to host the fifth annual Career Development Summit in Tampa, Florida!
This exclusive event is open to active or recently retired MLB Players five years or less out of the game. Join us to explore diverse career opportunities and advance your professional
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Milestone moment with Hammerin' Hank. ❤️
Hank Aaron hits his 715th homerun, surpassing Babe Ruth. The call by Vin Scully.
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We are thrilled to announce Jim Thome as our new president! Jim will assume the duties of president immediately under the guidance of former president Brooks Robinson.
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World Series champ ✔️ 2018 All-Star Game MVP ✔️
@astros
#HeartAndHustle
Award ✔️ Congratulations to Houston third baseman
@ABREG_1
on his first Heart and Hustle Award!
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We are proud to announce the 2021 overall Heart and Hustle Award winner, Ozzie Albies!
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Congratulations to the
@RedSox
outfielder
@mookiebetts
on winning the 2018 overall
#HeartandHustle
Award!
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We are proud to announce our 2019 overall Heart and Hustle Award winner, Howie Kendrick!
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In December of 1941,
@Indians
legend Bob Feller became the first American pro athlete to enlist in the military following the attack on Pearl Harbor, serving in the Navy for nearly four years. On
#VeteransDay
and every day, we honor and remember heroes like Bob.
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We are proud to announce New York
@Yankees
outfielder Brett Gardner as the 2017 overall
#HeartandHustle
Award winner for his embodiment of the values, spirit and traditions of the game. Congratulations Brett, well done!
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To our friend and ALS fighter, Jim Poole.
Your baseball family is by your side.
#LouGehrigDay
#ALSAwarenesss
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We know who we'll be rooting for on this season's
@DancingABC
! With moves like this, how could former
@Cubs
catcher
@D_Ross3
lose?
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Congratulations to
@RedSox
right fielder
@mookiebetts
, who checks in with his first career
#HeartandHustle
Award!
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On September 17, 1941 a young ballplayer by the name of Stan Musial made his big league debut for the
@Cardinals
. Stan the Man would play his entire 22-year career in St. Louis, winning three MVP Awards, three World Series titles and seven batting titles.
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#OTD
in 2012, beloved
@Cubs
third baseman Ron Santo was inducted posthumously into the
@baseballhall
.
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A widely respected and beloved outfielder, Dave Henderson was an All-Star in 1991 with the
@Athletics
, and was part of Oakland’s 1989 World Series title. On what would be his 60th birthday, we remember Hendu and his infectious smile.
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A happy 60th birthday goes out to Lee Smith, who spent most of his 18-year career with the
@Cubs
,
@Cardinals
and
@RedSox
. Smith’s 478 career saves rank him third on the all-time list.
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Congratulations to
@TheRealMattKemp
on being named the
@Dodgers
2018
#HeartandHustle
Award winner! A starter in the All-Star Game this year, Kemp is having a fantastic 2018 campaign.
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The MLBPAA mourns the passing of long-time President and Hall of Fame Baltimore Orioles third baseman, Brooks Robinson.
Our organization owes a great deal to Brooks Robinson, and his presence will be sorely missed.
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Today’s tea:
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) ( ) ) )
_(___(____)____(___(__ (______
\ Baseball /_
\ isn't / |
\ boring. /____|
\__________________/
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Best present for a baseball mom? A walk-off bomb.
In 2006,
@Brewers
Bill Hall gave us one of the greatest
#MothersDay
moments with his mother, Vergie in the house!
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More than a 25-time All-Star: a legend and pioneer.
We miss you, Hank Aaron.
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A master of his craft, Hall of Fame pitcher and most importantly, a friend to all.
RIP, Phil Niekro. 🙏
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The
@BlueJays
will host the
@Cardinals
today and tomorrow at Montreal’s Olympic Stadium, as their young slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. returns to his father’s old stomping grounds and the city where he was born.
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Get fired up for
@TeamUehara
- it’s his birthday! The 2013 ALCS MVP, Uehara helped the
@RedSox
win a World Series championship that year, recording the final out of Game 6 to secure the title.
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In 1988,
@Dodgers
pitcher and that season's NL Cy Young Award winner
@OrelHershiser
did not allow a single run in his last 59 innings pitched. A record many believe will never be broken, all good things must come to an end, and
#OTD
in 1989 the incredible streak ended.
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Because of his passion for the game and efforts on the field
@aybaybader
has become a
@Cardinals
fan favorite and has been named their 2018
#HeartandHustle
Award winner. Congratulations, Harrison!
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Congratulations to
@TheRealMattKemp
on his 2018
@Dodgers
#HeartandHustle
Award, which he will receive before tonight’s game. Well deserved Matt, you’re a class act!
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On what would be his 42nd birthday, join us in remembering the life and career of former
@BlueJays
and
@Phillies
ace Roy Halladay. A two-time Cy Young Award winner and eight-time All-Star, Halladay will be inducted into the
@baseballhall
in July.
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Ok we're convinced…
@cgrand3
plays hard. Congratulations to the
@BlueJays
vet on his incredible seventh career
#HeartandHustle
Award!
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Before today’s game,
@Dodgers
slugger
@redturn2
will receive his first career
#HeartandHustle
Award from Dave Roberts and Don Newcombe!
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March 17, 1978 - The
@Reds
started one of our favorite
#SpringTraining
traditions 🍀
Happy
#StPatricksDay
!
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#OTD
in 1931,
@baseballhall
member and iconic
@Cubs
shortstop Ernie Banks was born! A two-time NL MVP and 11-time NL All-Star, Banks clubbed 512 home runs and notched 2,583 hits during his 19-year career.
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On the 50th anniversary of his stellar 1968 season, we are proud to announce former
@Cardinals
phenom Bob Gibson will be honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at our
#LFYDinner
this year on Nov. 8 in New York City!
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Today we celebrate the life and career of Hall of Fame center fielder Kirby Puckett, who would have turned 58 today. Spending his entire 12-year career with the
@Twins
, Puckett notched 2,304 hits and a career batting average of .318. Happy birthday Puck, we miss you.
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After becoming an All-Star for the first time in his successful career,
@Braves
outfielder Nick Markakis adds a fifth career
#HeartandHustle
Award to his resume. Congratulations Nick!
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With a contagious positive attitude,
@Indians
four-time All-Star
@Lindor12BC
has won his first
#HeartandHustle
Award. Congratulations, Mr. Smile!
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#OTD
in 1972,
@Dodgers
great Sandy Koufax became the youngest player ever elected to the
@baseballhall
. Koufax was 36 years, 20 days old.
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Happy birthday Campy! In 19 big league seasons, Bert Campaneris was a six-time All-Star, collected 2,249 hits, stole 649 bases and won three World Series titles with the
@Athletics
.
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@Athletics
You and your family are part of our baseball family now, Loren! There’s a package on its way! Just be sure to share with your brother 🙂
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We usually stick to former players, but for a six-time
#HeartandHustle
Award winner and one of the best dudes in baseball, we’ll make an exception. Happy birthday to
@Orioles
center fielder
@SimplyAJ10
! Have a great day buddy!
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Happy birthday to
@baseballhall
member and longtime
@Orioles
slugger Eddie Murray, who crushed 504 homers during his 21-year career! The 1977 AL Rookie of the Year, Murray was an eight-time All-Star and helped the Orioles win a World Series championship in 1983.
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To all the medical professionals and first responders, you are the true MVPs 🙌
Thank you,
@TheeRickAnkiel
! Let’s keep this fight going.
#MLBPAAHomeBase
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@Cardinals
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In his first season with the
@Pirates
,
@MCoreyDickerson
has made a great impression and has won his second career
#HeartandHustle
Award!
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“Whether I’m hitting .100 or .300, I have resolved to at least enjoy every game.”
Happy birthday to
@Braves
great
@DaleMurphy3
, who was a seven-time All-Star, five-time Gold Glover, four-time Silver Slugger and two-time NL MVP!
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Happy 70th birthday to former
@Dodgers
,
@Cubs
and
@Athletics
third baseman Ron Cey, who was a six-time All-Star and co-MVP of the 1981 World Series!
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We are pleased to announce MLBPAA's new Vice Presidents; Chipper Jones, Edgar Martinez and Barry Larkin!
These three Hall of Famers will be joining existing VP's; Bob Boone, George Brett, Carl Erskine and Robin Yount.
Welcome to our team gentlemen!
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Former
@Cubs
catcher
@D_Ross3
is made for greatness! Tune in tonight and vote for
#LadyAndTheGramp
as they go for the
@DancingABC
title!
.
@D_Ross3
is a finalist on
@DancingABC
at 8pm ET TONIGHT.
Make sure you VOTE for
#LadyAndTheGramp
!
#DWTS
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Congratulations to
@Mets
outfielder
@You_Found_Nimmo
, who found himself his first career
#HeartandHustle
Award! Just keep swinging, Brandon!
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Because I think we all needed some
#MondayMotivation
from The Thrill.
A big “atta boy” from Will Clark to all the doctors, nurses and first responders!
#MLBPAAHomeBase
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@SFGiants
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Only two men have played in the
#FinalFour
and the World Series:
@Kenny_Lofton7
and Tim Stoddard. And they went to the same high school…
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60 years ago
#OTD
, former big leaguer Tony Phillips was born in Atlanta. An underrated offensive player, Phillips collected 2,023 hits and scored 1,300 runs during his 18-year career, and won a World Series championship with the
@Athletics
in 1989.
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If it were up to us, we would celebrate him every day. 🥳
Happy 90th birthday to a living legend, Willie Mays!
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You're on, Bananas. 👊
Team MLBPAA will challenge the
@TheSavBananas
for a three-game series this season. More details to come. 👀
Let's party!
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Congratulations to our 2016 overall
#HeartandHustle
Award winner,
@WhiteSox
infielder
@FlavaFraz21
!
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Congratulations to Harold Baines and Lee Smith on their elections into the 2019 Hall of Fame!
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Today would be the birthday of former big league All-Star, two-time World Series champion and 1989 National League Manager of the Year, Don Zimmer. We miss you Popeye.
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In loving memory of the baseball legends we lost in 2022.
No matter their accolades or tenure, they each hold a part of our special fraternity forever.
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Simply incredible for
@SimplyAJ10
, who wins his sixth career
#HeartandHustle
Award as the
@Orioles
2018 winner. Keep doing your thing big man!
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#OTD
in 1973,
@Pirates
hero Roberto Clemente became the first Latin American player to be inducted into the
@baseballhall
. He was and always will be, The Great One.
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The man, the myth, the
@Braves
legend.
Join us in wishing a very happy birthday to four-time Manager of the Year and
@baseballhall
member, Bobby Cox! 🎉
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In the midst of a fantastic comeback season,
@TheRealMattKemp
is getting it done for the
@Dodgers
in 2018. Before tonight’s game, he received his 2018
#HeartandHustle
Award! Well deserved, Matt!
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Between the incredible tags, the massive home runs and the contagious smile,
@javy23baez
has been voted the
@Cubs
2018
#HeartandHustle
Award winner. Congratulations Javy!
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Today would be the birthday of baseball legend Larry Doby, who was the first African American to play in the American League when he made his debut with the
@Indians
on July 5, 1947. A Hall of Famer and a seven-time All-Star, Doby won a World Series with the Indians in 1948.
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#OTD
in 1995,
@11EdgarMartinez
hit a game-winning double to send the
@Mariners
to the
#ALCS
. Many believe the win saved baseball in Seattle.
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Congratulations to
@Rockies
shortstop
@Tstory2
, who turns a new page in his career with his first
#HeartandHustle
Award!
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Rest In Peace to Don Larsen, a legend who will always remain perfect.
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