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The Players’ Tribune is a new media company that provides athletes with a platform to connect directly with their fans, in their own words. Founded by Derek Jeter, The Players’ Tribune publishes first-person articles from athletes, providing unique insight into the daily sports conversation. Through impactful and powerful long- and short-form articles, video series and podcasts, The Players’ Tribune brings fans closer than ever to the games they love.

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What happens when a professional baseball player and a Grammy Award-winning singer try each other’s craft? You’ll just have to watch as Edwin Diaz teaches singer Lunay the way of a pitcher in the major leagues.

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In the Dominican Republic, baseball is more than just a game, and Fernando Tatís Jr. is living out his dream at the World Baseball Classic.

Fernando Tatís Jr.

Paul Skenes is proud to represent the U.S.A. at the World Baseball Classic: “This tournament is not about me. It’s not about any of us, really. It’s bigger than any one person. It’s about country.”

Paul Skenes

Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s daughter, Vlaimel, leaves her dad an adoring voicemail that tugs on the heartstrings. 

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Ahead of the World Series and his retirement, Clayton Kershaw’s kids leave him special messages: “You’re the best player in the world. I can’t believe I have this dad.”

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William Contreras and the Brewers are ready for the playoffs: “If you’re telling me another team is the best??? Man, I swear. I haven’t seen them.”

William Contreras

Pete Crow-Armstrong has some things he’d like to say: “I just wanted to keep it real with you, Chicago. I believe in myself, I believe in this group.”

Pete Crow-Armstrong

From Back Bay bites to baseball nostalgia, ride along with World Series champ Kevin Millar as he shows pitcher Patrick Sandoval the Boston spots where winning isn’t just a goal—it’s everything. 

Kevin Millar, Patrick Sandoval
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This is Bobby Witt Jr.’s journey, in his own words: “Imagine being 14 years old and the expectation is to make the big leagues. Not the dream, the expectation….. I wanted so badly to be great. So I wanted to do whatever it took.”

Bobby Witt Jr.

The loss still stings — but Mark Vientos has a message for Mets fans: “We all can sense that something great is in store. That we’re building something special.”

Mark Vientos

In pinstripes, Jazz Chisholm Jr. found his joy in baseball again. He’s ready to become a New York legend in his own way with the Yankees.

Jazz Chisholm Jr.

A message to Yankees fans from Jasson Domínguez: “I don’t want to be the future, or the past. I want to be the right now.”

Jasson Domínguez

This is Dusty Baker: “You want to know how much I’ve seen in this game?”

Dusty Baker

This is Ronald Acuña Jr.: “It’s the story of my life and how I came to be an Atlanta Brave — the hometown that I love, my path to the majors, the ups and downs, the dark times that I have faced. The things reporters never ask me about.”

Ronald Acuña Jr.

Derek Jeter and Cal Ripken Jr. reminisce on candid moments throughout their lives and careers. 

Cal Ripken Jr., Derek Jeter

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.”

Zac Gallen

Adam Wainwright pens a thank you letter to the St. Louis Cardinals: “You were there with me every pitch.”

Adam Wainwright

The Players’ Tribune was there as 10 teams from the U.S. and 10 more from countries around the world laced up their cleats for the Little League World Series.

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Tyler Austin pens a letter to his BayStars Family: If everything comes together, I truly believe we have the makings of a championship caliber team for the next few years.

Tyler Austin

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.”

Lars Nootbaar