MLB and MLBPA Announce $1 Million Donation for Venezuela Earthquake Relief

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MLB and MLBPA Announce $1 Million Donation for Venezuela Earthquake Relief

The money will be steered to the American Red Cross to help the organization provide shelter, safe drinking water, healthcare, and essential relief items to the affected. "Our hearts go out to the victims, their families and everyone enduring the aftermath of this disaster," MLB commissioner Rob Manfred said. There were nearly 60 Venezuela-born players in MLB on opening day.

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