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- Updated: August 30, 2016
As Louisiana residents struggle with the effects of the worst U.S. disaster since Hurricane Sandy four years ago, Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association on Tuesday announced they are joining together to contribute $250,000 to assist victims of the devastating floods that have damaged more than 100,000 homes and displaced thousands.
The $250,000 contribution is being divided among three charitable organizations capable of lending assistance to those most in need. The American Red Cross will receive a $125,000 contribution, and two charities connected to Major League players — the Baton Rouge Area Foundation and High Socks for Hope — will each receive $62,500.
Since floods have ravaged the area, Major League players from the Louisiana region have been actively raising awareness and funds to aid in the recovery efforts. Several of these players — including Reid Brignac of the Braves, Will Harris of the Astros, Wade LeBlanc of the Mariners, Mikie Mahtook of the Rays, Anthony Ranaudo of the White Sox and Ryan Schimpf of the Padres — were consulted in determining …
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