Mike Jackson was a relief pitcher for four pro teams. Addiction left him homeless. Now he helps others get sober as a Straight and Narrow counselor. Michael Jackson of Paterson was once a major league relief pitcher who intimidated batters and awed fans with his powerful left-handed delivery. During a four-year career in the early…
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What my son with Down syndrome taught me about baseball — and life
My son is 53. He’s a baseball fan. He has Down syndrome. To him, baseball is more than a game ST. PETERSBURG, FLA. — We’re at Tropicana Field, my son and I, watching as Anthony Santander strikes out swinging to end the top of the fourth inning. He’s the 12th Oriole in a row to…
Tampa Bay’s Harold Ramírez using his hair for autism awareness, support of his son
Ramírez’s blue hair is in support of autism awareness, as the Rays’ outfielder pays homage to his 5-year-old son. Fresh off a game-clinching hit Tuesday night, Harold Ramírez would love to see some of his Tampa Bay Rays teammates with blue hair. Ramírez’s hair already has a blue tint. It’s a change from the yellow hue in his hair…
Jake’s Got This! Jackson based non-profit helping those like Jake with cerebral palsy
Shannon Kulesa of Jackson is someone whose exemplified all that is ‘Mom Strength’ over the years to help her son Jake and now, so many more. In baseball, when a player returns from the paternity list and hits a home run or has a big day at the plate it is a shared belief that…
Austin Riley hosts inaugural ‘Driving for Veterans’ charity event at TopGolf in Atlanta
The Braves superstar third baseman’s charity fundraiser will raise money for Team Red, White & Blue. ATLANTA — Not long after Austin Riley signed a 10-year $212 million contract extension to stay in Atlanta, the Braves superstar third baseman is already making his impact felt in the community. On Monday night, Riley hosted the inaugural…
Players who captured world during viral hug moment reunited at Little League World Series
Despite Pearland Little League’s first loss at the World Series, there was a winning moment before the game even started for fans of both teams. WILLIAMSPORT, PA – Despite Pearland Little League’s first loss at the World Series, there was a winning moment before the game even started for fans of both teams. Isaiah Jarvis, better…
St. Louis Cardinals Manager Oliver Marmol Launches Instructional App For Good Causes
St. Louis Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol has launched an instructional app for youth baseball and softball players that includes conversational artificial intelligence with some of the biggest names in both sports with part of the proceeds going to charity. It seems a stretch, at least on the surface, to connect the dots between the poverty-stricken…
‘Absolutely an inspiration’: 10-year-old boy with limb difference leads baseball team stats
Doctors in St. Louis helped this young man who was born with limb differences and an unmatched competitive spirit. ST. LOUIS — Every time you come to Busch Stadium, you could be seeing a player for the ages. But on this day, the most impressive player might only be age 10. “He’s a 10 out…
Adam Wainwright’s Big League Impact fantasy football league raises $240,000 for charities
“We know that the real winners here are the people these organizations help every day, and we’re excited to compete against each other to benefit those in need.” Adam Wainwright’s charity, Big League Impact, is continuing to prove true to its namesake. Big League Impact raised $240,000 for dozens of charities throughout the NFL season as…
Miracle League offers kids and adults with disabilities a special sanctuary
Miracle League offers kids and adults with disabilities a special sanctuary READ the STORY…