Players Trust

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.

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Players Trust Announces Matt Boyd as the first Most Valuable Philanthropist Honoree of 2026

Introducing the 2026 Players Trust Ambassadors!

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.

While playing for Boston College, Pitcher John West got to know the family of Pete Frates, the former BC baseball captain who brought national awareness to a ruthless disease. "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 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 w

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! Designed to equip young athletes with the tools to lead beyond the game, the event culminated with Jose, Harrison, and Will crowning the winning group of students, whose project focused on using AI to improve the game.

As a high schooler, Pitcher Derek Diamond turned his life around with the help of an inspiring school leader, Mr. Plum, and his community service group - Ramona High School Fusion Club. "I knew exactly who I wanted to donate to when this opportunity arose." Now, Derek has teamed with the Players Trust to help Ramona High School Fusion Club continue to make a difference in his California hometown. Ramona High School Fusion Club strives to make students feel valued and connecte

The Players Trust began in 1996 as a vehicle for MLB Players to come together using their collective voice to make an impact where it’s needed most.

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. The Players Trust will award a $10,000 grant in Tauchman’s honor in recognition of his work with the Lurie Children