MLB and Players' Association Donate $1 Million for Venezuela Earthquake Victims

Major League Baseball (MLB) and the MLB Players Association (MLBPA) have jointly donated $1 million to the Red Cross to support those affected by recent earthquakes in Venezuela. The significant contribution will fund critical emergency relief efforts, such as providing shelter, medical attention, and access to clean drinking water for survivors.

The initiative underscores the profound and long-standing relationship between MLB and Venezuela. The South American nation is the birthplace of hundreds of players who have made their mark in North American professional baseball. This shared history makes the current disaster particularly resonant within the sport.

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Venezuela is home to many Major League players, and the country and its fans have contributed greatly to the game of baseball. Our hearts are with the victims, their families, and all who are experiencing the aftermath of this disaster. Through this joint donation to the Red Cross, we hope to provide critical resources to the brave first responders and offer significant support to the Venezuelan people as they begin the difficult process of recovery.

Baseball Commissioner Robert D. Manfred, Jr. emphasized this connection, stating, "Venezuela is home to many Major League players, and the country and its fans have contributed greatly to the game of baseball." He expressed solidarity with the victims and their families, adding, "Our hearts are with the victims, their families, and all who are experiencing the aftermath of this disaster. Through this joint donation to the Red Cross, we hope to provide critical resources to the brave first responders and offer significant support to the Venezuelan people as they begin the difficult process of recovery."

Bruce Meyer, the interim executive director of the MLBPA, echoed these sentiments, reaffirming the union's commitment to the Venezuelan community. "The MLBPA stands with our players from Venezuela, their families, and the countless others affected by the devastating earthquakes in Caracas, La Guaira, and the surrounding regions," Meyer said. "We are committed to providing our full support as the Venezuelan people recover and rebuild."

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The MLBPA stands with our players from Venezuela, their families, and the countless others affected by the devastating earthquakes in Caracas, La Guaira, and the surrounding regions. We are committed to providing our full support as the Venezuelan people recover and rebuild.