MLB, players association make $1M donation for Venezuela relief

A joint $1 million donation will be made by Major League Baseball and the Major League Baseball Players Association to the Red Cross for assistance in recovery efforts in the aftermath of the powerful June 24 earthquake in Venezuela.

MLB noted the league's relationship with Venezuela in a press release, highlighting the country's victory in this spring's World Baseball Classic and the fact that 60 players born in the country were on Opening Day rosters this season.

"Venezuela is home to many major leaguers and the country and its fans have contributed so much to the game of baseball," Commissioner Rob Manfred said in a release. "Our hearts go out to the victims, their families and everyone enduring the aftermath of this disaster."

Additional donations can be made at redcross.org/mlb.

"The MLBPA stands with our Players from Venezuela, their families, and the countless others affected by the devastating earthquakes in Caracas, La Guaira, and neighboring regions," interim union executive director Bruce Meyer said in a release. "As rescue and recovery efforts remain underway, we are committed to providing our full support as the Venezuelan people recover and rebuild from this tragedy."

--Field Level Media