Seventh-grade student Hunter Youngblood was one of four first-place winners in MLB's Breaking Barriers essay contest, which recognizes students who use the personal values of Jackie Robinson to overcome adversity. Read
The 2011 Breaking Barriers essay contest winner, Meggie Zahneis, reflects on her winning season as she prepares to pass the torch to the 2012 winners, Raeya Ponugoti from Indianapolis and Peter Hanhan from Florida. Read
MLB.com cub reporter Meggie Zahneis headed to Cincinnati for Opening Day to interview Reds future stars Billy Hamilton, Tucker Barnhart, Ryan LaMarre and Neftali Soto. She also participated in interactive batting practice. Read
Meggie Zahneis, the 2011 Breaking Barriers essay contest winner and MLB.com cub reporter, traveled to Arizona last week to join the Spring Training media to interview members of the Reds, Indians, Royals, Padres and Angels. Read
Meggie Zahneis, winner of the 2011 Scholastic and MLB Breaking Barriers essay contest, checks in with Cincinnati Reds second baseman Brandon Phillips. Read