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MLB players’ charitable arm to host fundraiser in Phoenix

Stars will be on hand to support sports-based youth development programs

The Players Trust, the charitable arm of the Major League Baseball Players Association, will host its fourth annual Playmakers Classic in Phoenix in early 2026.

The Classic will take place at Warehouse215, 215 E. Grant St., Phoenix. Proceeds from the Playmakers Classic support youth sports and educational programs and the other player-informed initiatives that empower communities throughout the U.S. as well as internationally.

“For nearly 30 years, the Players Trust has been changing the lives of youth across the world by raising millions of dollars for charitable causes and implementing programs to support communities, families and other causes important to our Players,” Amy Hever, Players Trust executive director, shared in a press release.

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MLB players’ charitable arm to host fundraiser in Phoenix

Stars will be on hand to support sports-based youth development programs

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The Players Trust, the charitable arm of the Major League Baseball Players Association, will host its fourth annual Playmakers Classic in Phoenix in early 2026.

The Classic will take place at Warehouse215, 215 E. Grant St., Phoenix. Proceeds from the Playmakers Classic support youth sports and educational programs and the other player-informed initiatives that empower communities throughout the U.S. as well as internationally.

“For nearly 30 years, the Players Trust has been changing the lives of youth across the world by raising millions of dollars for charitable causes and implementing programs to support communities, families and other causes important to our Players,” Amy Hever, Players Trust executive director, shared in a press release.

Attendees will have the opportunity to get up close and engage with dozens of current and former stars of Major League Baseball. This year’s event will also feature interactive experiences for guests of all ages, including sport simulations, auctions, and opportunities to customize memorabilia.

More than 100 current and former players attended last year’s event, including MLBPA Executive Director Tony Clark, Corbin Carroll, Stephen Kwan, Miguel Rojas, Michael King, and Bobby Bonilla, among others.

Visit https://www.trust.mlbplayers.com/playmakers for more information.

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