Seattle, Forever
Julio Rodríguez pens a letter to Seattle Mariners fans: “When you find something good? Something you love? Hold on to it. Don’t let it go.”
Some Thoughts Before the Home Opener
Austin Riley shares his thoughts ahead of the Atlanta Braves home opener: “The only thing that matters now is how we work and get better and do everything in our power to go back to the World Series.”
Can You Believe This Right Now?
Laars Nootbaar is so happy to be playing for the St. Louis Cardinals: “Playing for a historic franchise, in front of the best fans in the league, with guys like Nolan and Goldy and Waino? I couldn’t imagine anything better.”
The Diamondbacks Will Be Back to Ruin the Party
Diamondbacks pitcher Zac Gallen on Arizona’s run to the World Series: “It’s a whole new era of D’backs baseball, as far as I’m concerned. I can’t wait to see where things go next.”
I Want to Talk to You About My Mom
Why the Black Girl Hockey Club Matters
From the time I started playing on organized teams at six or seven years old, I felt like I didn’t belong.
For My Brother, the Immortal Jimmy Hayes
Two years ago, Jimmy Hayes passed away. His brother, Kevin, wrote this for him: “You were the best. You were everybody’s hero. We will never stop telling your story.”
There Will Be Blood
I saw the blood on the ice, but I didn’t know the right side of my face was caved in.
Started From The Bottom
“I’ll just say that I love the University of Texas and whenever y’all want me there, I’ll be there. And if y’all say I’m a Longhorn legend then it’s an honor I’ll wear forever.”
I’m That Bitch
This is Jade Cargill in her own words.
Working My Way to the Big Leagues
Kelsie Whitmore on playing baseball: “This has been a real journey. To get to this point. It’s not been smooth sailing, that’s for sure.”
Letter to My Younger Self
Brandi Chastain pens a letter to her younger self: “People will remind you to never look back — always look forward, in positivity and hopefulness.”
Letter to My Younger Self
Derek Jeter pens a letter to his younger self: “You’re going to live out your wildest dreams. You’ll be a Yankee. A champion. Even a Hall of Famer.”
Letter to My Younger Self
Tarik Cohen pens a letter to his younger self: “It’s almost like, for you, nothing can just be easy and work out and make everyone happy.”
Letter to My Younger Self
“It’s 1991, you’re 35-and-a-half years old, you have two bad knees and seven months left on your contract…you’re going to become a professional wrestler.”