View this message on our website.Welcome to The Hot Corner: your inside scoop on all things baseball and Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association (MLBPAA) related. Look for The Hot Corner every month for exclusive player interviews, featured member benefits and more! 

Jackie Robinson Day 2026April 15th was Jackie Robinson Day! A symbol of courage, change, and hope, 42 will always be more than a number. Thank you, Jackie, for inspiring generations.

MLBPAA News + Announcements

We’re excited to keep bringing fun, positive baseball experiences to communities everywhere through our free Legends for Youth Clinic series. With alumni stepping up around the globe, these clinics continue to grow and reach more young athletes each year.

We’ve got plenty of clinics on the horizon, and we’d love to see you at one. Check out our event calendar below to find out when a clinic will be in your area next!Event Calendar 

This Day in Baseball History

April 29, 1999: Larry Walker of the Colorado Rockies  hits three home runs and collects eight RBI to lead the Rockies to a 9 – 7 win over the St. Louis Cardinals.

Member Benefit Spotlight 

MLBPAA Logo Merchandise: Use promo code MLBPAA for 20% off orders of $80 or more from our BSN Sideline Store linked below.MLBPAA Logo Merchandise 

MLBPAA Authenticated Memorabilia: Receive 20% off authenticated memorabilia. Members will be e-mailed a link to available merchandise four times a year. Discount applies to items listed on the memorabilia site and is subject to availability. Restrictions apply.

Oakley: offers MLBPAA members 40% off via email orders. To place an order, email epstoreeyewear@oakley.com with a picture of your membership card, item description (or clear image) of the product, shipping address, and payment information. Please do not send SKU’s or links as they do not populate. The Oakley team will contact you via email if an item is no longer in stock or doesn’t meet discount requirements. Orders must be submitted by email and may take up to 2-3 weeks for processing. Oakley will charge $7.50 for domestic UPS shipping and does not ship internationally or to PO boxes. *All discount sales are final and not eligible for returns, exchanges, or refunds.

Rawlings Sporting Goods: Save 20% off online orders at the website below and enter MLBPAA20 at checkout (exclusions apply).Rawlings 

Benshot Glassware: Celebrate your love of America’s pastime with one-of-a-kind glasses featuring solid metal baseballs embedded into the side, handcrafted in Wisconsin. All packaging and raw materials are made in the USA. Visit their website and save 15% with code MLB15 at checkout.Benshot Glassware 

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