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Major League Baseball Unites in Million-Dollar Support for Venezuela

From El Nacional · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Major League Baseball (MLB) and its players' association are donating $1 million to aid Venezuela earthquake victims.
  • The San Diego Padres contributed $100,000 to the American Red Cross's relief fund for Venezuela.
  • Numerous MLB teams and players have initiated fundraising efforts, including donations and collection drives for supplies, demonstrating solidarity with Venezuela.

Major League Baseball (MLB) and the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA) have joined forces to provide immediate aid to Venezuela, pledging a combined $1 million in support following devastating earthquakes. This significant contribution underscores the deep connection between MLB and the South American nation, which supplies a substantial number of players to the league.

Given the long relationship between Major League Baseball and Venezuela, MLB and the MLBPA have joined together to provide immediate aid.

— MLB statementExplaining the joint effort between MLB and the players' association to support Venezuela.

The San Diego Padres recently announced a $100,000 donation to the American Red Cross's dedicated Venezuelan Earthquake Relief Fund. This gesture follows other expressions of solidarity, including moments of silence observed during games and players wearing 'VN' or 'VNZ' patches on their caps.

Beyond the league-wide initiatives, individual MLB teams have also stepped up. The Detroit Tigers, Kansas City Royals, Miami Marlins, and Atlanta Braves are among those that have made financial donations and organized collection drives for both funds and essential supplies. The Boston Red Sox, led by Hall of Famer David Ortiz, have been actively collecting donations in public spaces near Fenway Park.

Venezuela is home to many Major League players, and the country and its fans have contributed greatly to the game of baseball.

— Robert Manfred, Jr.Commissioner of MLB, highlighting Venezuela's significance to the sport.

Venezuelan players on the Boston Red Sox, including Willson Contreras, Wilyer Abreu, Carlos Narváez, and Ranger Suárez, have participated in these events. The Miami Marlins not only donated $100,000 but also launched a three-day supply collection campaign. MLB Commissioner Robert Manfred, Jr. emphasized Venezuela's importance to the game, stating, "Venezuela is home to many Major League players, and the country and its fans have contributed greatly to the game of baseball." MLBPA Acting Executive Director Bruce Meyer added, "The MLBPA stands with our players from Venezuela, their families, and the countless others affected by the devastating earthquakes."

The MLBPA stands with our players from Venezuela, their families, and the countless others affected by the devastating earthquakes.

— Bruce MeyerInterim Executive Director of the MLBPA, expressing support for those impacted by the disaster.
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Originally published by El Nacional in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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