Effort led by Texas Rangers and Houston Astros in continued commitment to support families and children in Uvalde
For the ninth time, and first since 2019, Major League Baseball, all 30 MLB Clubs, Minor League Clubs and other partners have organized a charity auction during Baseball’s Annual Winter Meetings to benefit a special cause close to the game. The auction this year, which was spearheaded by the Texas Rangers and Houston Astros, will support the establishment of a new Boys & Girls Club in Uvalde, TX, a much-needed resource for Uvalde youth and their families as they continue to heal from the aftermath of the Robb Elementary shooting. This newly established Boys & Girls Club aligns with MLB’s commitment to provide physical, educational and mental enrichment programs for young people through Boys & Girls Clubs of America, the official charity of Major League Baseball.
This year’s auction, which is now LIVE at MLB.com/wintermeetingsauction until Thursday, December 8th at 8:00 pm (ET), continues to provide some of the most memorable baseball experiences, including special interactions with Major League players, Hall of Famers, managers, as well as once-in-a-lifetime on-field opportunities and treasured items. All items and experiences have been generously donated by all 30 MLB Clubs, Minor League Clubs, the Office of the Commissioner, MLB Network and the Baseball Hall of Fame & Museum in Cooperstown, NY.
Following are some of the many special experiences and items, on which fans can now bid:
Special Meet & Greets with baseball superstar Mike Troutyoung rising stars (Andres Giménez, Steven Kwan, Alek Thomas, Daulton Varsho, Christian Walker), and MLB Managers (Oliver Marmol, Dave Roberts, Scott Servais and Buck Showalter).
Experiences with today’s All-Star players and young stars
Special experiences with Hall of Famers, including:
Win your own luxury suite at Petco Park (San Diego Padres) or have your child’s birthday party in a luxury suite at Minute Maid Park (Houston Astros)
Ceremonial first pitch opportunities at Wrigley Field (Chicago Cubs), Great American Ball Park (Cincinnati Reds), Progressive Field (Cleveland Guardians) or Comerica Park (Detroit Tigers)
Incredible ballpark experiences, including:
Learn the Business of Baseball:
Exclusive autographed items:
Minor League Clubs: Packages similar to the above have been donated by dozens of Minor League Clubs all throughout America, including:
Hall of Fame: An exclusive, behind-the-scenes tour of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum archives, where you will hear little known stories about Hall of Famers and learn about the greatest collection of baseball artifacts in the world
NOTE: The above is not the full list of items and experiences, but rather a sample of some of the more unique offerings through this auction. A full list of items and experiences can be found here.
This charity auction is, in part, a continuation of efforts led by both the Texas Rangers and Houston Astros to support Uvalde. These include:
ABOUT THE WINTER MEETINGS CHARITY AUCTION
Since its inception in 2012, the Winter Meetings Charity Auction has raised nearly $2 million toward a variety of causes, including lung cancer research in honor and memory of Orioles Public Relations Great Monica Barlowa youth baseball and softball field in memory of Mets Public Relations Great Shannon Fordea scholarship fund in memory of the late, beloved baseball executive Katy Feeneyfor iconic institutions – the Jackie Robinson Foundation and Negro Leagues Baseball Museumand most recently, for the five organizations leading the fight against Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), otherwise known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease.
.