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Hyperice Partners With Pro Pickleball Association to Help Drive Recovery for Players

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, August 15, 2023

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230815753352/en/
    Hyperice Partners With Pro Pickleball Association To Help Drive Recovery For Players (Photo: Business Wire)
    Through the partnership, athletes now have access to Hyperice’s suite of recovery technology products courtside, as well as in the training rooms, and player lounges at tournaments.
  • The suite of Hyperice recovery technology is also now available for purchase on Pickleball Central .
  • “Hyperice products play a huge role in recovery for us as professional pickleball players,” said top pro pickleball player Lucy Kovalova, who has won more than 20 gold medals on the PPA Tour.
  • It’s really great to have Hyperice products available to all players on the PPA Tour because they are designed to help with recovery for both professionals and amateurs.

The Players Alliance Announces Toni's Promise Softball Team Set to Compete in Jennie Finch Classic During MLB All-Star Week

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, July 5, 2023

Toni's Promise brings together top-tier talent from across the nation to compete in the Jennie Finch Classic during the 2023 MLB All-Star week in Seattle, WA.

Key Points: 
  • Toni's Promise brings together top-tier talent from across the nation to compete in the Jennie Finch Classic during the 2023 MLB All-Star week in Seattle, WA.
  • "The girls that were selected for this inaugural team are some of the best in the country and have a lot to bring to softball.
  • Geographical and economic challenges are barriers that may be easily addressed,'' said Curtis Granderson, Board chair of The Players Alliance.
  • Find a full Toni's Promise roster here and Jennie Finch Classic schedule of games here .

OVER 200 MLB STARS AND COACHES STAND WITH THE PLAYERS ALLIANCE TO HONOR JACKIE ROBINSON

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Wednesday, April 12, 2023

NEW YORK, April 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In ongoing efforts to increase access and opportunities for Black communities in every aspect of the game of baseball, The Players Alliance (TPA) will partner with over 200 MLB players and coaches, including Mookie Betts, Byron Buxton, Patrick Corbin, JP Crawford, Lucas Giolito, Clayton Kershaw, Matt Olson, Dansby Swanson, Taijuan Walker, and Christian Yelich, in honor of Jackie Robinson Day on April 15, 2023. Players and coaches committed to making the game more affordable and accessible will be seen wearing TPA's 2023 Jackie Robinson t-shirt and black wristband showcasing the baseball legend's Nine Values: courage, determination, commitment, persistence, integrity, justice, teamwork, citizenship, and excellence. On the day that all players wear number 42 in solidarity to commemorate Robinson, TPA will also partner with several MLB clubs and groups across the country which include the 2022 World Series Champion Houston Astros, Texas Rangers, and Los Angeles Dodgers. 

Key Points: 
  • Players and coaches committed to making the game more affordable and accessible will be seen wearing TPA's 2023 Jackie Robinson t-shirt and black wristband showcasing the baseball legend's Nine Values: courage, determination, commitment, persistence, integrity, justice, teamwork, citizenship, and excellence.
  • "Every year we're lucky to have players show great generosity to our mission.
  • "They can clearly see that the hearts of today's players are in lockstep with the mission of The Players Alliance."
  • To learn more about The Players Alliance and its work, visit www.playersalliance.org .

Former MLB All Stars gather to demonstrate how experience will always be the Best Teacher

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, August 17, 2022

In the Players Alliances clinic, athletes gathered in cohorts of ten around two former players to talk.

Key Points: 
  • In the Players Alliances clinic, athletes gathered in cohorts of ten around two former players to talk.
  • In this clinic, young people were allowed to ask any question about anything that ever made them want to quit the game.
  • We've spent months planning our future, we're excited to provide this experience to young people all over the country.
  • Getting these numbers up is important for the game and I know we're going to be successful."

MLB Players Donate Game Day Salary to Mark the 75th Anniversary of Jackie Robinson Breaking the Color Barrier

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Thursday, April 14, 2022

NEW YORK, April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Players Alliance, a nonprofit started by active and retired professional baseball players, announced commitments by players, coaches and staff to donate their game-day salary in recognition of the 75th Anniversary of Jackie Robinson breaking the color barrier. The donations will help the charity launch new programs across the country.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Players Alliance , a nonprofit started by active and retired professional baseball players, announced commitments by players, coaches and staff to donate their game-day salary in recognition of the 75th Anniversary of Jackie Robinson breaking the color barrier.
  • MLB players Lorenzo Cain, Jason Heyward, Aaron Hicks, Mike Moustakas and David Price are among those who've pledged to donate their full or partial game-day salary.
  • 75 years after Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier, Black players make up only 7% of all MLB players.
  • Funds raised this year for Jackie Robinson Day will allow The Players Alliance to directly invest in struggling inner city and rural baseball teams.