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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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Jason Heyward thanks the Chicago Cubs: “Playing ball for the Cubs, doing what I love at Wrigley Field, it really was a dream job for me.”

Jason Heyward

Harrison Bader says goodbye to the St. Louis Cardinals: “The support I felt from the fans in St. Louis, it always meant the world to me.” 

Harrison Bader

Four little letters. That’s all it was.  Four letters, typed in all-caps, at the end of a tweet. Spur of the moment.

Pete Alonso

Adam Jones on his next chapter: “I feel incredibly lucky. I gave every day my all. And it’s been a hell of a run.”

Adam Jones

Bobby Witt Jr. hears messages from his family as he makes his MLB debut for the Kansas City Royals.

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George Springer can’t wait to show out for the Toronto Blue Jays: “Everything just feels right about this team.”

George Springer

Derek Jeter joins the Knuckleheads podcast.

Darius Miles, Derek Jeter, Quentin Richardson

Brandon Crawford pens a tribute to his San Francisco Giants teammate Buster Posey: “He was like the walking embodiment of the San Francisco Giants.”

Brandon Crawford

Matt Carpenter says goodbye to the St. Louis Cardinals: “No matter where we go next, St. Louis is and always will be home.”

Matt Carpenter

Joc Pederson has a message for Atlanta Braves fans ahead of the World Series.

Joc Pederson

Mitch Haniger has a message for Seattle Mariners fans: “We’re going to end this f*cking drought.”

Mitch Haniger

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.”

Derek Jeter

Derek Jeter was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame on Wednesday and The Players’ Tribune was on hand to mark the occasion.

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Ahead of his Hall of Fame induction, Derek Jeter receives messages from his friends, family and teammates.

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Bo Bichette on playing in Toronto: “I couldn’t be more excited that we’re back — that we get to play in front of you all again.”

Bo Bichette

Derek Jeter, Jorge Posada, Andy Pettitte, Tino Martinez and Joe Torre look back on their legendary Yankees careers.

Andy Pettitte, Derek Jeter, Joe Torre, Jorge Posada, Tino Martinez

Hideki Matsui shares some memories with the people of New York: “I can remember the exact day that my MLB dream came into existence.”

Hideki Matsui

Jackie Bradley Jr. says thank you to Boston: “I could never have imagined how the next 10 years would unfold.”

Jackie Bradley Jr.