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2026 Rolex Raffle Winners Announced

Josiah Gray Headlines 2026 PBATS Rolex Raffle Winners Supporting Educational Scholarships The Professional Baseball Athletic Trainers Society has announced that Josiah Gray of the Washington Nationals has won the top…

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Opening Day Letter from the President, Nick Kenney

PBATS President’s Message — April 2026 For more than 40 years, the Professional Baseball Athletic Trainers Society (PBATS) has been committed to one clear mission: to set the global standard…

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Proud to Serve: Athletic Trainers Selected for the 2026 World Baseball Classic

Meet the Athletic Trainers Serving 20 Nations at the 2026 World Baseball Classic Image courtesy of MLB.com The World Baseball Classic returns in 2026, and once again the best baseball…

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PBATS Wraps Up the 2nd Annual Baseball Team Medicine Conference

Looking Back at the 2026 Conference in Phoenix, Arizona The Professional Baseball Athletic Trainers Society (PBATS) successfully concluded the 2nd Annual Baseball Team Medicine Conference, bringing together athletic trainers, team…

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PBATS Elects New Executive Members at Winter Meetings

ORLANDO (December 14, 2025) — The Professional Baseball Athletic Trainers Society (PBATS) proudly announces the election of new executive board members during the Winter Meetings held in Orlando, Florida. This…

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Guardians Win Minor League Athletic Training Staff of the Year

Cleveland Guardians’ Take Home Top Staff Honor Across Minor League Baseball Athletic Training ORLANDO — The Professional Baseball Athletic Trainers Society (PBATS) is proud to announce the Cleveland Guardians minor…

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Manny Lopez Wins Minor League Athletic Trainer of the Year

Reds’ Latin American Medical Coordinator Takes Home Top Honor Across Minor Leagues ORLANDO — The Professional Baseball Athletic Trainers Society (PBATS) is proud to recognize Manny Lopez of the Cincinnati…

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Toronto Blue Jays Win MLB Athletic Training Staff of the Year

Blue Jays Take Home Top Honor at MLB Winter Meetings ORLANDO — The Professional Baseball Athletic Trainers Society (PBATS) is proud to announce the Toronto Blue Jays athletic training staff…

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Jeff Desjardins Inducted Into Maine Baseball Hall of Fame

Guardians’ Head Athletic Trainer Honored by Maine Baseball Hall of Fame For Jeff Desjardins, a lifelong passion for baseball and a career defined by quiet excellence came full circle this…

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PBATS Announces 2025 Dr. Clarence Livingood Scholarship Winners

Dr. Clarence Livingood Scholarship Winners Announced for 2025 The Professional Baseball Athletic Trainers Society (PBATS) is honored to announce the recipients of the 2025 Dr. Clarence Livingood Scholarship: Kenjiro Shibuya…

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