Cyclones Get Slimed For ALS Association

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Brooklyn-CyclonesOn Wednesday, August 27th the Brooklyn Cyclones and Staten Island Yankees will square off at MCU Park on 90s Night at the ballpark.  As part of the evening’s festivities, the Cyclones will be wearing special Nickeldeon “90s Are All That” jerseys that will be raffled off throughout the game with all proceeds to benefit the ALS Association.  To kick things off, the Cyclones front office had their own twist on the “Ice Bucket Challenege” with the Slime Bucket Challenge thanks to our friends at Nickelodeon.

ALS-logo2During the game on August 27th, fans will have the chance to make a donation to ALS and then join the team on the field post-game to participate in the ice bucket challenge around the infield.  It’s going to be a great night, to benefit a great cause.

“We’ll be celebrating alot of things from the 90s that will make people say ‘Oh yeah, I remember that,'” said Cyclones Vice President Steve Cohen.  “And we hope that through all of the money raised through the ice bucket challenege and other events like our jersey raffle, that in the not-to-distant future people will be able to make Lou Gehrig’s disease a distant memory as well.”

All tickets for the game on August 27th will have special throwback pricing of just $10.

This article originally appeared on the official website of the Brooklyn Cyclones . Click here to view the original story.

SALUTE TO VETERANS: AUGUST 1st

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Brooklyn-CyclonesJoin the Cyclones on August 1st as we pay tribute to the men and women of our armed forces who have served our country in the battle to keep us free and safe on Salute to Veterans night at the ballpark.

In honor of Veterans Appreciation Night on August 1st we are giving away 100 pairs of tickets to those who have served our country courtesy of our friends at Carvel, Forest Electric, Manhattan Beer and Fortress Investments. Just show proof of service at the MCU Park box office to receive a pair of bleacher seats.

In addition, the first 3,000 fans in attendance will receive a Cyclones Salute to Veterans T-Shirt courtesy of CUNY.

This article originally appeared on the official website of the Brooklyn Cyclones. Click here to view the original story.

CYCLONES TO HONOR 25 OFFICERS ON NYPD NIGHT

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Brooklyn-CyclonesHere’s a full list of the Police Officers who will be honored for their service in a special pre-game ceremony:

BROOKLYN NORTH

73 Pct. SGT. Danielle Roventini
75 Pct. P.O. Jamil Sarwar
77 Pct. P.O. Sacha Pierre Louis
79 Pct. P.O. Christopher Vickery
81 Pct. P.O. Ryan McArdle
83 Pct. P.O. Damarys Franco
84 Pct. P.O. Lee Mazzarella
88 Pct. P.O. Eanna McCabe
90 Pct. SGT. Ahmed Kessba
94 Pct. P.O. Michael Safoschnik
PBBN P.O. Christopher Smyth

BROOKLYN SOUTH

60 Pct. Lieutenant Peter O’Neill
61 Pct. P.O Thomas Teehan
62 Pct. P.O. Carmelo Vendra
63 Pct. P.O. Thomas Podd
66 Pct. P.O. Joseph Vitella
67 Pct. P.O. Joseph Zeolla
68 Pct. P.O. Frank Cinalauro
69 Pct. P.O. Eton White
70 Pct. P.O. Jerry Ortiz
71 Pct. P.O. Justin Smith
72 Pct. P.O. Martin Kristopher
76 Pct. P.O. Richie Hample
78 Pct. P.O. James Dawes
B.S.T.F. P.O. Robert Whelan

This article originally appeared on the official website of the Brooklyn Cyclones. Click here to view the original story.

Muckdogs Announce Youth Camp

Join us at Dwyer Stadium August 18, 19th and 20th for our youth baseball camp!

Kids ages 6-14 will receive two days of on-field instruction from the Muckdogs players and coaches on August 18th and 19th from 9am – 12pm. Children will learn from the pros in the areas of hitting, fielding, pitching, catching, base running and bunting. Then on August 20th, campers will be able to come back to Dwyer for a private autograph signing with the team 30 minutes before the gates open (5:30pm) and then be recognized on the field prior to the Muckdogs game vs. the West Virginia Black Bears (Pittsburgh Pirates affiliate).

Campers will also receive a special t-shirt not available in the team store, a camp photo, two tickets to the August 20th game, as well as daily lunch, all for only $70. Registration forms are available at Dwyer Stadium or by clicking here. Space is limited and all registrations and payments must be turned in by Friday, August 5th.

This story was not subject to the approval of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues or its clubs.

Muckdogs Announce Youth Camp

Join us at Dwyer Stadium August 7th, 8th and 9th for our youth baseball camp!

Batavia-MuckdogsKids ages 6-14 will receive two days of on-field instruction from the Muckdogs players and coaches on August 7th & 8th from 9am – 12pm. Children will learn from the pros in the areas of hitting, fielding, pitching, catching base running and bunting. Then on August 9th, campers will be able to come back to Dwyer for a private autograph signing with the team 30 minutes before the gates open (5:30pm) and then be recognized on the field prior to the Muckdogs game vs. the Brooklyn Cyclones (NY Mets affiliate).

Campers will also receive a special t-shirt not available in the team store, a camp photo, two tickets to the August 9th game, as well as daily lunch, all for only $70. Registration forms are available at Dwyer Stadium or by clicking here. Space is limited and all registrations must be turned in by Thursday, July 31st. 

This article originally appeared on the official website of the Batavia Muckdogs. Click here to view the original story.

GARY CARTER FOUNDATION FUNDRAISER — JUNE 29th

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Brooklyn-CyclonesEarlier this year, the Mets family lost a long-time member with the passing of beloved Hall of Fame catcher and Mets icon, Gary Carter, who left us on February 16th after a courageous battle with brain cancer. Throughout his Hall of Fame career, Gary Carter graced the game he loved with the fearlessness of a warrior and the joyful exuberance of a kid. His passion, leadership and guidance cemented his place in Mets lore as one of the most influential players in franchise history.

Gary-Carter-FoundationThe Kid was a key cog during the Mets World Series Championship in 1986, and will forever be revered as a fan favorite by those who root for the orange and blue. Although Carter entered the Hall of Fame as a member of the Montreal Expos, he always had the orange and blue of his beloved New York Mets running through his veins.

With that in mind, the Cyclones will remember Gary Carter in a special pre-game ceremony on Friday, June 29th prior to the 7:00 pm game against the Aberdeen IronBirds. That evening the Cyclones will wear special orange and blue jerseys with a “Kid 8” memorial patch on the right sleeve – the same patch that the New York Mets are wearing throughout the season.

These special jerseys will be raffled off throughout the game with a portion of the proceeds to benefit the Gary Carter Foundation. This organization carries on Gary’s mission to better the physical, mental and spiritual well being of children in need. Even after his death the Kid continues to enrich the lives of those less fortunate.

Here’s a look at the special jerseys the team will wear and raffle off that evening:

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This article originally appeared on the official website of the Brooklyn Cyclones. Click here to view the original story.

ACS Relay for Life at Frontier Field July 19-20

Overnight night event returns to Wings’ home

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Rochester-Red-Wings-2014The Rochester Red Wings will host the 2nd annual American Cancer Society Relay For Life event at Frontier Field from Saturday, July 19 to Sunday, July 20.
The overnight, community walk around the warning track at Frontier Field will begin with opening ceremonies at 6:00 p.m. on July 19 and conclude the following morning, July 20, with closing ceremonies around 6:00 a.m.

AmCancerSoc-Relay4LifeIn between, participants will take turns walking, running or otherwise circling the track “relay” style to raise funds to fight cancer. In addition, the celebration will include live music, Zumba, a movie, live comedy and food. A Candle Light Luminaria Ceremony will be held at nightfall to honor cancer survivors and caregivers and to remember those lost to cancer.

“Last year’s inaugural Relay For Life was such a great success, that we are thrilled to be able to partner with the American Cancer Society to host this event again in 2014,” said Red Wings General Manager Dan Mason. “Everyone in some way, shape or form as been affected by cancer and this event is a great way to honor the victims and survivors as well as fight back against this terrible disease.”

Relay participants can sign up individually or as a member of a team at www.RelayForLife.org/RochesterNY and are encouraged to raise money prior to the event.

Last year, over 200 participants helped raise over $30,000 for the American Cancer Society.

The ACS’s Relay for Life event ignites team spirit among participants and works to raise funds used to save lives and create more birthdays by helping you stay well, helping you get well, by finding cures, and by fighting back.

Since 1985, Relay for Life has spread to more than 5,200 communities in the U.S. and has become a worldwide movement, taking place in more than 25 countries.

All fans are encourage to drop off any old pairs of shoes, sandals, ice skates, at the American Cancer Society Relay for Life Table outside the Red Wings Ticket Office on Sunday, June 29 and Saturday, July 5. Fans who drop off shoes will receive $2 off their ticket purchase at the Ticket Office window. The shoe drive proceeds will benefit the Rochester City Relay of the Red Wings.

You can register, donate and learn more at www.RelayForLife.org/RochesterNY. You can also contact Red Wings representative Derek Swanson at 454-1001 ext. 3036.

This article originally appeared on the official website of the Rochester Red Wings. Click here to view the original story.

Tri-City ValleyCats Host First Ever Education Day

ValleyCats integrate education, anti-bullying as it relates to baseball

Tri-City-Valley-CatsThe Tri City ValleyCats will host its first ever Education Day at Joseph L. Bruno Stadium on Tuesday, June 17 at 10 a.m. to support the organization’s mission to create “Fans for Life” in a safe and clean environment.

The ValleyCats created a curriculum that includes character development and anti-bullying facets, as well as traditional educational subject matter as it relates to the game of baseball. This curriculum was available online to schools throughout the Capital Region this spring and will culminate in an all-encompassing educational field trip when the ValleyCats host the Lowell Spinners.

The ValleyCats existing “Strike Out Bullying” program, with BlueShield of Northeastern New York, focuses on educating students about the importance of treating others equally and standing up for their peers. This has included in-school assemblies and students attending Education Day will be encouraged to recite the ValleyCats “Peace Pledge” as a part of the day’s curriculum.

“We are very excited to host this first-time event at the stadium,” Assistant General Manager Matt Callahan said. “Our team has tried to create an event where students have the opportunity to learn outside of the classroom, spend time with peers and enjoy an educational day at the ballpark.”

Additional activities will provide students with real world applications in the areas of mathematics, history and geography. Several local organizations have supported this initiative and helped make these field trips possible for Capital Region schools. Regeneron Pharmaceuticals is a lead partner for the Education Day event and supports educational opportunities throughout the area.

“At Regeneron, we are committed to a better future,” a Regeneron representative said. “This promise is at the core of our mission to discover and develop new medicines, which allows us to deliver greater value to our patients, employees and communities. We believe that education, particularly science, technology, engineering and math is a key component to this development. As such, we are proud to support the ValleyCats first annual Education Day.”

Additional support was provided by Transfinder in support of Schenectady schools and St. Peter’s Health Partners’ Sexual Assault & Crime Victims Assistance Program in a partnership with several Rensselaer County Schools.

This article originally appeared on the official website of the Tri-City ValleyCats. Click here to view the original story.

“Pink the Park” is Back for the Second Straight Year!

Jammers and WCA Hospital will team up to raise awareness for Breast Cancer June 20th.

Jamestown-JammersNext Friday (June 20th), WCA Hospital and the Jamestown Jammers will team up to host the second annual Pink the Park baseball game at Russell E. Diethrick Park. Doors will open at 6:00 p.m. followed by the first pitch at 7:05 p.m. as the Jammers begin their two-game series against the State College Spikes.

In addition to decorating the park in pink, the Jamestown Jammers players and coaches will be donning pink socks and wrist bands (courtesy of the Jamestown Cycle Shop), and are asking fans to join them as they Pink the Park by also wearing pink.

WCA-HospitalIn addition to raising awareness for good breast health and promoting annual mammograms, WCA and the Jammers will pay tribute to breast cancer survivors just before the ceremonial first pitch. All breast cancer survivors are invited to gather near the Jammers dugout along the third base line at 6:45p.m. before being honored on the field.

This article originally appeared on the official website of the Jamestown Jammers. Click here to view the original story.

Staten Island Yankees to Host Megan’s Lemonade Stand to Support Wounded Warriors Project

Staten-Island-YankeesOn Sunday, June 15, the Staten Island Yankees are partnering with the Ajello’s to host a fundraising event at the Richmond County Bank Ballpark at St. George. All funds generated will go to the Wounded Warriors Project.

Megan’s Lemonade Stand will start when the gates at Richmond County Bank Ballpark open at 3 p.m. Staten Island Yankees fans will be able to donate to the lemonade that is prepared by Megan Ajello to raise money for the Wounded Warriors. Also, the first 2,500 fans in the ballpark will receive a “Megan’s Lemonade Stand” souvenir cup.

Wounded-Warrior-ProjectAbout Megan’s Lemonade Stand

The lemonade stand for charity started over five years ago in the Ajello driveway. It was the idea of Megan’s sister, Erin. Erin decided the first lemonade stand would benefit West Shore Little League, which was the first Staten Island Little League to include physically disabled children, the Challengers. The 2008 Megan’s Lemonade stand went to the Strong Kids Campaign for the YMCA. The Ajello family, including parents Linda and Danny, has been members of the South Shore YMCA since 2000. The lemonade stands continued to make thousands of dollars for charities over the years. In 2011, Linda Ajello nominated Megan as a HOPE Week nominee as part of the New York Yankees HOPE Week initiative. The New York Yankees were impressed with Megan’s determination. Megan has cerebral palsy, has a seizure disorder, cannot walk, and has gone for more than five major operations, including a spinal fusion which placed metal rods and over 37 screws in her spine. Megan has never let that stop her, and she is always smiling. The New York Yankees not only picked Megan as their nominee for July 28, 2011, they made Megan’s Lemonade Stand for charity famous. The generous New York Yankees built a lemonade stand that is truly accessible for Megan, supported the Special Olympics and also the Seton Foundation for Education.

This article originally appeared on the official website of the Staten Island Yankees. Click here to view the original story.

CYCLONES ANNOUNCE SEAT OF HONOR FOR 2014

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Brooklyn-CyclonesOn a day in our nation’s history that is forever connected to the sacrifices made by the members of our armed forces, the Cyclones have announced that they will partner with Rolling Thunder – NYC Chapters to have a Chair of Honor at MCU Park. The chair, which will be painted black and feature the POW / MIA emblem, will remain unoccupied in perpetuity in honor of the more than 80,000 American soldiers who have gone missing in action.

“As a nation, we are eternally grateful for the sacrifices the men and women of our armed forces have made, and continue to make, so that we can enjoy the freedoms that come with being an American,” said Cyclones Vice President Steve Cohen. “This is our organization’s way of showing that their sacrifices will never be forgotten.”

Rolling-ThunderThe seat, which will be located in the first row of section seven, will be unveiled in a pre-game ceremony prior to the July 4th game against the Aberdeen IronBirds.

“We are thrilled to be partnering with Rolling Thunder for this endeavor,” said Brooklyn Cyclones Account Executive Angelina Tennis, whose husband is an Army veteran that served in Iraq and Afghanistan as part of a POW / MIA task force, and is heading this project for the Cyclones. “I have a personal connection to the POW/ MIA cause, so I’m especially proud that our organization is the first team in New York City to join with Rolling Thunder for this project.”

Rolling Thunder is a not-for-profit organization that focuses on POW / MIA initiatives. With over 90-chartered chapters across the United States, Rolling Thunder looks to educate the public about the tens of thousands of men and women unaccounted for in past conflicts, while also aiming to protect future veterans from being left behind. The addition of the Chair of Honor at MCU Park is another step towards the Rolling Thunder’s goal of having a POW / MIA chair in every professional sports venue across the United States of America.

This article originally appeared on the official website of the Brooklyn Cyclones. Click here to view the original story.

2014 NYPL Scholarship Contest

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The Class-A Short-Season New York-Penn League and its member clubs are proud to announce that the league’s philanthropic arm, the NYPL Charitable Foundation, will once again award over $10,000 in scholarships this summer to deserving high school graduates from the league’s 14 markets.

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Now in its sixth year, the 2014 NYPL Scholarship Contest is open to any graduating senior from a public or private high school within the league’s footprint. Any student who has been accepted at a two or four-year college or university, vocational school, or technical education institution is eligible. Applicants will be judged based on academic performance, volunteer and extracurricular activities, and the impact their local NYPL club and Minor League Baseball have had on their lives.

The scholarship contest will consist of two stages – a local round and a divisional round. In the local stage, students will apply directly to their local NYPL team, with one applicant chosen by each of the 14 teams to advance to the divisional/final round. The 14 finalists will then be separated by the division of the team they represent. The winning application from each of the NYPL’s three divisions (McNamara, Pinckney and Stedler) will receive the top prize of a $2,500 scholarship. All other finalists will receive a $250 book award.

“The New York-Penn League Charitable Foundation and our 14 member clubs are pleased to have the opportunity to assist outstanding high school seniors within our league’s footprint for the sixth consecutive season,” said Ben J. Hayes, President of the New York-Penn League. “This program will again recognize those seniors who not only meet and exceed traditional scholarship criteria, but demonstrate the positive community impact and lifelong memories fostered by their local NYPL clubs throughout the year.”

High school seniors interested in entering the 2014 Scholarship Contest can obtain the official application from their local NYPL club, or by visiting the league’s official website, New York-Penn League.com.

The deadline to submit applications to the nearest NYPL team is June 27, 2014. Each club’s winner, including the three $2,500 scholarship recipients, will be selected in late July and honored at a game in August.

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The New York-Penn League and its 14 member clubs created the New York-Penn League Charitable Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, in 2003. The mission of the Foundation is to provide focus and support for the collective and individual charitable and community efforts of the New York-Penn League, its Clubs, and their staff.

This article originally appeared on the official website of the Aberdeen IronBirds. Click here to view the original story.

Chiefs to hold Little League Appreciation Night

All Little Leaguers in attendance can enter June 14th game for free

Syracuse-ChiefsThe Syracuse Chiefs are pleased to announce the details of this year’s Little League Appreciation Night, presented by Hofmann Sausage Company. Little League Appreciation Night will be held on Saturday, June 14th, when the Chiefs play the Norfolk Tides at 7:00 PM.

All Little Leaguers wearing their team jersey or uniform to the Chiefs’ game on June 14th will receive free admission. Little Leaguers in attendance will be able to walk with their team banners in a pregame, on-field parade, where each team’s name will be read over the stadium’s public address system. In addition, the first 1,000 kids to enter the stadium will receive a replica Chiefs jersey as part of Giveaway Saturday, courtesy of Hofmann.

“We want to honor the kids playing the greatest game in the world and can’t wait to have them show up on Little League Night”, said Chiefs general manager Jason Smorol. “Maybe we’ll even have some future Syracuse Chiefs in uniform!”

The Chiefs will contact Little League coaches and league presidents directly to ensure that Little League players receive their free ticket for June 14th’s game. Upon arrival to the stadium that night, coaches can pick up their team’s tickets by checking in with our ticket office representatives outside the main gate.

For tickets and information regarding Little League Night or all other Chiefs games, call the Chiefs at 315-474-7833, stop by the NBT Bank Stadium ticket office during regular business hours or visit syracusechiefs.com.

This article originally appeared on the official website of the Syracuse Chiefs. Click here to view the original story.

MCU AND CYCLONES TO OFFER FREE YOUTH CLINICS

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Municipal Credit Union (MCU) is launching the first MCU Youth Baseball and Softball Clinic Series. The Clinics, which are open to children 7 – 14 years of age, will be held on Monday, June 23, Wednesday, July 16 and Monday, August 4 at MCU Park before the Brooklyn Cyclones baseball games. The Youth Baseball and Softball Clinic Series is part of MCU’s corporate commitment to giving back to the communities in which it serves, in particular the youth of the community.

John Franco, MCU spokesperson and Mets Hall of Fame Pitcher, will be the Head Coach of the Clinics. Current Cyclones players, area high school coaches and players, and other special guests will also serve as volunteers to coach Clinic participants.

Youth participating in the Clinics will take part in drills on fielding, running, throwing, and injury prevention/stretching. They will also be able to take part in a question and answer session with volunteer coaches and a photo op with John Franco.

Each participant will also receive four tickets to that evening’s Brooklyn Cyclones game at MCU Park. There is a limit of 100 participants per clinic, and participation will be on a first come, first serve basis.

“I am excited to be part of the MCU Youth Baseball and Softball Clinics this summer. My lifelong dream of playing professional baseball began in Brooklyn, and the instruction and encouragement I received from coaches throughout my career allowed me to live that dream. Being able to give back to the community by teaching young ballplayers the right way to play is something I am honored to do, and I’m so proud to work with MCU and the Brooklyn Cyclones to provide the City’s kids with this invaluable opportunity,” said Franco.

“MCU is proud to host our first annual Youth Clinic series at MCU Park this summer. We are honored to work with the Brooklyn Cyclones and our spokesperson John Franco to provide a unique opportunity for young baseball and softball players to receive professional instruction on a professional field, and we hope that this program could continue to grow as another shining example of the work that we do as an institution to give back to the communities which we serve,” said Kam Wong, President/CEO of Municipal Credit Union.

“We are thrilled to have the opportunity to work with MCU for the Youth Baseball and Softball Clinics. As an organization, we pride ourselves on being active members within our community while also helping to grow the game of baseball with young people throughout the city. This program helps accomplish both of those goals, while also providing kids with the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to play on the same field that many current major leaguers, including Curtis Granderson and Daniel Murphy, once played on,” said Steve Cohen, Cyclones Vice President.

To participate in any of the Clinics, individuals must sign up at www.nymcu.org/youthclinics or CLICK HERE.

This article originally appeared on the official website of the Brooklyn Cyclones. Click here to view the original story.

NY-Penn League Charitable Foundation Announces 2014 Scholarship Contest

The Class-A Short-Season New York-Penn League and its member clubs are proud to announce that the league’s philanthropic arm, the NYPL Charitable Foundation, will once again award over $10,000 in scholarships this summer to deserving high school graduates from the league’s 14 markets.

Now in its sixth year, the 2014 NYPL Scholarship Contest is open to any graduating senior from a public or private high school within the league’s footprint. Any student who has been accepted at a two or four-year college or university, vocational school, or technical education institution is eligible. Applicants will be judged based on academic performance, volunteer and extracurricular activities, and the impact their local NYPL club and Minor League Baseball have had on their lives.

The scholarship contest will consist of two stages – a local round and a divisional round. In the local stage, students will apply directly to their local NYPL team, with one applicant chosen by each of the 14 teams to advance to the divisional/final round. The 14 finalists will then be separated by the division of the team they represent. The winning application from each of the NYPL’s three divisions (McNamara, Pinckney and Stedler) will receive the top prize of a $2,500 scholarship. All other finalists will receive a $250 book award.

“The New York-Penn League Charitable Foundation and our 14 member clubs are pleased to have the opportunity to assist outstanding high school seniors within our league’s footprint for the sixth consecutive season,” said Ben J. Hayes, President of the New York-Penn League. “This program will again recognize those seniors who not only meet and exceed traditional scholarship criteria, but demonstrate the positive community impact and lifelong memories fostered by their local NYPL clubs throughout the year.”

High school seniors interested in entering the 2014 Scholarship Contest can obtain the official application from their local NYPL club, or by visiting the league’s official website here.

The deadline to submit applications to the nearest NYPL team is June 27, 2014. Each club’s winner, including the three $2,500 scholarship recipients, will be selected in late July and honored at a game in August.

The New York-Penn League and its 14 member clubs created the New York-Penn League Charitable Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, in 2003. The mission of the Foundation is to provide focus and support for the collective and individual charitable and community efforts of the New York-Penn League, its Clubs, and their staff.

This story was not subject to the approval of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues or its clubs.