Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI)

News Archive

  • May 15, 2013 Press Release: 2013 RBI World Series to be hosted by the Minnesota Twins

    For the third consecutive year, the RBI World Series will be hosted by the Minnesota Twins, with baseball and softball tournament games scheduled to be played from August 3rd to 14th on various fields throughout Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota. The RBI World Series is the international baseball and softball tournament of the RBI program.

  • May 14, 2013 Tex throws BP to Prince Harry at Harlem RBI

    Prince Harry seemed reluctant to show off his hitting form as he explored Harlem RBI, and he even asked the Yankees' Mark Teixeira to demonstrate a right-handed swing. Prince Harry's U.S. tour brought him to Harlem RBI for a ceremony to celebrate its new partnership with The Royal Foundation of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.

  • May 14, 2013 Press Release: Rangers pitcher Yu Darvish makes donation to City of Dallas RBI

    Texas Rangers pitcher Yu Darvish today announced that he is making a $25,000 donation to help support City of Dallas RBI, which allows nearly 2,000 youngsters to participate in organized youth baseball programs.

  • April 14, 2013 RBI youth share big league dreams at Dodger Stadium

    Sunday afternoon at Dodger Stadium was proof of the lasting legacy of No. 42 -- not only in baseball but throughout American communities. Nearly 250 children from area schools were on hand for the Jackie Robinson Day RBI Youth Clinic, where they participated in on-field drills and spent time learning from Dodgers legends.

  • April 13, 2013 Carew, Angels host clinic for RBI youth

    The outfield at Angel Stadium was teeming with activity on Saturday morning as 250 youth from local Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI) programs joined Hall of Famer Rod Carew for a baseball and softball clinic.

  • April 13, 2013 Stars big and small out in force for screening of '42'

    There were stars on the big screen and in the audience on Saturday night when the Dodgers presented a private screening of the movie "42" to more than 200 youth from Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI) programs at Rave Cinemas 15 in Baldwin Hills, CA.

  • April 3, 2013 Evolution of RBI Institute helping to reach more kids

    Advances in philanthropy don't happen on their own. RBI, which stands for Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities, has undergone a massive growth spurt in recent years and now reaches more than 200,000 kids annually.

  • December 4, 2012 Nashville RBI's footprints felt far and wide

    Major League Baseball put its prestige behind an RBI (Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities) fundraiser and clinic in Nashville,Tenn. The event also honored Nashville RBI founder Reggie Whittemore, who is stepping aside.

  • August 12, 2012 Dominican overpowers Harrisburg for softball title

    Dominican Republic RBI captured a 7-6 victory over Harrisburg RBI on Sunday to win their first RBI World Series Championship since 2008. And they did so relying on the long ball.

  • August 12, 2012 Press Release: Dominican Republic RBI wins softball championship at the 2012 Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI) World Series

    Dominican Republic RBI claimed the softball championship at the 20th annual Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI) World Series. This was the second consecutive year that a team from Santo Domingo, DR has reached the softball championship game.

  • August 11, 2012 Harrisburg and DR RBI face off in softball final

    All week long, Dominican Republic RBI (8-0) and Harrisburg RBI (7-1) have left little doubt that they are the class of the tournament. Now the two will meet Sunday to determine who can call themselves champion.

  • August 10, 2012 RBI World Series participants give back

    More than 150 RBI World Series softball players and coaches took part in two community service events on Friday, educating the young women about the importance of community service. Baseball players and coaches participated in similar activities last week.

  • August 9, 2012 Harrisburg RBI upbeat despite first loss in pool play

    Harrisburg's late rally Thursday ended one run shy of extending its chances at an undefeated run through pool play, but the club's 5-1 mark in division play is still good enough to secure a top seed in Saturday's RBI World Series playoffs.

  • August 8, 2012 Big Island's Matsuoka plays for brother's memory

    Reaching a second RBI World Series was nothing for Ciana Matsuoka compared to the tragedy she faced two years ago. Matsuoka is taking the field this week as Big Island's starting shortstop -- and she's doing so with a heavy heart after the loss of her older brother.

  • August 7, 2012 Harrisburg, DR RBI squads off to hot start

    The softball portion of the 2012 RBI World Series got under way with round-robin play on Tuesday, with Harrisburg RBI and the Dominican Republic RBI finishing the day undefeated.

  • August 7, 2012 Sky's the limit for RBI softball player Campbell

    Atlanta's Mariah Campbell knows a thing or two about breaking barriers and overcoming the odds. So it was fitting that Sharon Robinson announced Campbell on Monday as the winner of the Breaking Barriers essay contest among softball participants in the 2012 RBI World Series.

  • August 6, 2012 Softball takes center stage at RBI World Series

    Sharon Robinson, daughter of Hall of Famer Jackie Robinson and educational programming consultant for MLB, greeted the softball players during Monday's opening banquet on the eve of tournament play.

  • August 6, 2012 Press Release: Jersey City's Jackie Robinson RBI and Dominican Republic RBI win Division Championships of the 20th RBI World Series

    Jackie Robinson RBI and Dominican Republic RBI have won the Senior Baseball Division and Junior Baseball Division Championships, respectively, of the 20th Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI) World Series.

  • August 5, 2012 Jackie Robinson RBI takes Senior Division crown

    In a game that featured five lead changes, 11 runs scoring in the final two innings, and the winning run plated on a squeeze play, Jackie Robinson RBI edged Bradenton 8-7 to clinch the 2012 Senior RBI World Series championship.

  • August 5, 2012 Dominican RBI wins third straight Junior title

    The Dominican Republic squad won its third consecutive RBI Junior Division World Series with a 5-1 victory over Chicago White Sox RBI at Target Field. Dominican RBI joins Detroit as the only RBI team to ever win three straight division titles.

  • August 4, 2012 Dominicana goes for third straight RBI Championship

    RBI Dominicana seeks its third consecutive RBI World Series Junior Division title on Sunday at Target Field on Sunday at 10:30 a.m. ET, but a trio of arms from Chicago stands in their way.

  • August 4, 2012 RBI Chicago, Dominicana advance after big wins

    Chicago grabbed a 5-0 victory on a one-hitter by Jalen Davis vs. Atlanta to advance to Sunday's RBI World Series Junior Division Championship against RBI Dominicana, who defeated Venice 15-5.

  • August 3, 2012 Unbeaten Arizona rolls on at RBI World Series

    After trailing Jackie Robinson RBI for 5 1/2 innings of Friday's round-robin game at Parade Stadium, Arizona RBI pushed across two runs in the sixth and the winning run on a wild pitch in the seventh for a wild walk-off victory, 3-2.

  • August 3, 2012 Press Release: MLB Announces 2012 'RBI for RBI' College Scholarship Recipients

    Major League Baseball Charities has awarded college scholarships, valued at $5,000 each per year, to twelve high school seniors who participate in RBI, the Major League Baseball youth baseball and softball initiative.

  • August 2, 2012 Day 1 of RBI World Series in the books

    Venezuela began its second straight trip to the RBI World Series in winning fashion, staving off a late rally by Houston to preserve a 5-4 victory. Bradenton (Fla.) finished off a comeback effort in the following game and earned a 5-4 win of its own.

  • August 2, 2012 Like father, like son: Davis eyes RBI title

    Twenty-one years after Chili Davis helped bring a World Series to Minneapolis, his son Kai is trying to win a World Series in the same city -- and he's off to a good start.

  • August 1, 2012 RBI program boasts big league connection

    Former Major Leaguer Lou Collier has the chance to help guide youth to succeed as an assistant coach for the Chicago White Sox senior boys RBI team.

  • August 1, 2012 Scouts get close look at RBI talent on Workout Day

    If playing in one of youth baseball's premier events isn't cool enough, try to top getting a chance to impress a Major League scout. That's exactly what the more than 200 boys in this year's RBI World Series had the opportunity to do.

  • July 31, 2012 Selig delivers keynote at RBI World Series luncheon

    Commissioner Bud Selig delivered the keynote speech at the Welcome Luncheon of the 20th Annual RBI World Series. The program, which began in 1989, now has more than 200,000 participants worldwide.

  • July 30, 2012 World Series arrives early for RBI players

    The World Series will come a little early this year for the 300-plus youngsters participating in this year's RBI World Series. The players come from all over the country, and will descend upon Minnesota and Target Field on Tuesday.

  • July 30, 2012 Press Release: Selig to deliver keynote speech prior to RBI Series

    Major League Baseball is celebrating the 20th annual RBI World Series with a keynote speech by Commissioner Bud Selig, appearances by Hall of Famers, and by providing young players with a chance to play at Target Field.

  • July 27, 2012 RBI World Series to celebrate 20th anniversary

    The Twin Cities will soon become the epicenter for one of youth baseball's greatest events for nearly two weeks. More than 300 youth baseball and softball players from across the U.S., the Dominican Republic and Venezuela will converge upon the Minneapolis-St. Paul area for the second straight year, as they take part in the 20th annual RBI World Series.

  • July 15, 2012 Loney hosts RBI kids for video game party

    Los Angeles first baseman James Loney traded in his bat for a guitar and an Xbox controller as he hosted the Loney's Lounge Video Game Party in the First Base Prime Ticket Club at Dodger Stadium. A couple dozen boys ages 9 to 16 from the Boys & Girls Club of Venice RBI were glued to four TVs playing video games.

  • July 12, 2012 Press Release: Play begins today in Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities U.S. Regionals

    Games of the RBI Regionals, the qualifying rounds to determine berths for the 2012 RBI World Series, begin today at several locations around the United States. At each location, RBI leagues from different cities in a particular region compete in the softball (ages 19U), junior baseball (ages 13-15) and senior baseball (ages 16-18) divisions.

  • July 9, 2012 Jr. RBI Classic represents goal to send kids to college

    The participants in the fourth annual Jr. RBI Classic likely won't forget the experiences that went along with playing in the host city for the 2012 All-Star Game, but the ultimate goal is to lead those kids into college.

  • July 6, 2012 Satchel's son helps open Jr. RBI ceremonies

    Robert Paige, the son of legendary pitcher Satchel Paige, got to gaze upon the lush green outfield and well-kept infield at the refurbished Satchel Paige Memorial Park in Kansas City, which hosted the Jr. RBI Classic opening ceremonies.

  • July 6, 2012 Kansas City RBI program receives assist for park

    The Baseball Tomorrow Fund and The Boys & Girls Club of Kansas City donated $50,000 for renovation of Cleveland Park for the benefit of the RBI program. The fields were officially dedicated in a ceremony between the first and second sessions of games in the Jr. RBI Classic.

  • July 5, 2012 Boys & Girls Clubs help kick off All-Star festivities

    On the eve of the commencement of All-Star festivities in Kansas City, All-Star FanFest got a test drive, all in the name of charity. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City hosted their eighth-annual "Base Ball" event, and with the All-Star Game coming to town, they had access to an incredible venue: FanFest.

  • June 20, 2012 Press Release: RBI sends team to USA Baseball's 2012 Tournament of Stars

    Coming off the recent success of having 14 alumni selected in the 2012 First-Year Player Draft, the Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI) program has sent a team of 18-and-under RBI participants from around the country to USA Baseball's 2012 Tournament of Stars.

  • June 12, 2012 Teams participating in Jr. RBI Classic revealed

    Major League Baseball announced Tuesday the teams that will be participating in the fourth annual Jr. RBI Classic, an event that gives hundreds of kids the opportunity to play baseball and softball during All-Star Week.

  • June 7, 2012 Press Release: Fourteen alumni from RBI selected in the 2012 MLB First-Year Player Draft

    Fourteen alumni from the Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI) program were selected in the 2012 First-Year Player Draft, which was completed yesterday after a total of 1,238 players were chosen in the 40 rounds and two compensation rounds.

  • February 22, 2012 RBI scholarships a hit with students in need

    Angie Hidalgo doesn't have to think twice to tell you how the RBI program has made a difference in her life. A student at Baruch College in New York and a recipient of the RBI for RBI Scholarship, she said that she wouldn't be where she is -- on the verge of graduation -- without a life-changing assist.

  • December 16, 2011 Field in Austin proves power of RBI program

    This is a story about the construction of a baseball field. At least, that's what it's supposed to be about. In the end, though, it goes way deeper than just a baseball field.

  • August 15, 2011 RBI World Series created lasting memories

    Two thrilling, emotional, event-filled and, ultimately, hectic weeks of the RBI World Series had just wrapped up and already, MLB was looking ahead to 2012, when it would celebrate the 20th anniversary of the RBI program's decorated championship tournament.

  • August 14, 2011 Venice, Dominican win RBI World Series titles

    Venice Boys & Girls Club RBI won the Senior Baseball Championship of the 2011 RBI World Series by defeating Harrisburg 10-0, while the Dominican team won the Junior title with a 9-6 win over Los Angeles.

  • August 14, 2011 Press Release: Venice wins Senior Baseball Championship

    Venice Boys & Girls Club RBI (Venice, California) has won the Senior Baseball Division Championship of the 2011 Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI) World Series. Venice defeated Harrisburg RBI (Harrisburg, Pennsylvania) by the score of 8-0.

  • August 14, 2011 Press Release: Dominicana wins Junior Baseball Championship

    RBI Dominicana has won the Junior Baseball Division Championship of the 2011 Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI) World Series. RBI Dominicana defeated Los Angeles RBI by the score of 9-6.

  • August 14, 2011 Winfield delivers keynote at RBI closing banquet

    Hall of Famer Dave Winfield was the keynote speaker at the RBI World Series closing banquet at Target Field, and he had a few very important lessons to share.

  • August 13, 2011 Press Release: Venice, Harrisburg to play for Senior Championship

    Players from Venice Boys & Girls Club RBI and Harrisburg RBI will play at Target Field, home of the Minnesota Twins, for the 2011 Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI) World Series Senior Baseball Division Championship.

  • August 13, 2011 LA, Dominican to meet in RBI Junior World Series final

    Los Angeles (5-0) will face the Dominican Republic (4-1) in Sunday's junior division championship of the 2011 RBI World Series at Target Field.

  • August 12, 2011 RBI junior, senior teams now turn to playoffs

    Philadelphia, Los Angeles, Tampa and Venezuela remained undefeated and earned top playoff seeds as the junior and senior tournaments rolled along in Minnesota.

  • August 11, 2011 Venice tops defending RBI champ on first day

    In a matchup of the past two senior division champs, 2009 champion Venice beat defending champion Houston, 15-5, in the first game of round-robin play.

  • August 10, 2011 Teams gearing up for start of RBI World Series

    After kicking off the baseball portion of the 19th RBI World Series with team pictures and an opening ceremony, the teams headed out for their workout day.

  • August 10, 2011 Molitor highlights RBI World Series banquet

    Hall of Famer and Twins legend Paul Molitor headlined a list of speakers at the opening banquet, kicking off the baseball portion of the 19th RBI World Series.

  • August 9, 2011 Hudson teaches kids education is key

    Padres second baseman Orlando Hudson visited P.S. 171 in New York City to talk with kids in Harlem's Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities program.

  • August 8, 2011 New York disqualified from Senior Boys RBI World Series

    Greater New York Sports Athletic Alliance RBI was disqualified from the tourney due to the inability to field the team that was submitted at the start of play.

  • August 7, 2011 LA wins second straight RBI softball title

    Los Angeles beat Santo Domingo/San Pedro, 3-0, to win back-to-back RBI Softball titles and its third overall championship. Winning again wasn't easy, though.

  • August 6, 2011 RBI softball award winners announced

    Sharon Robinson had a simple message at the closing ceremonies of the softball portion of the 2011 RBI World Series. Robinson, the daughter of baseball pioneer Jackie Robinson and currently an educational programming consultant for MLB, stressed the importance of being well-rounded.

  • August 7, 2011 Press Release: Los Angeles wins second consecutive softball championship

    Los Angeles RBI claimed its second consecutive softball championship at the 19th annual RBI World Series. LA RBI defeated Santo Domingo RBI 3-0 in Minneapolis.

  • August 6, 2011 Dominican team surges to RBI playoffs

    The Santo Domingo/San Pedro team is proud to represent the Caribbean Region. The girls feel they are holding up the tradition of an entire country.

  • August 6, 2011 Press Release: LA, Santo Domingo to play for Softball Championship

    Los Angeles RBI and Santo Domingo RBI have risen to the top of the competition and will face each other Sunday in the Softball Championship in Minneapolis.

  • August 5, 2011 Press Release: Teams from LA and Santo Domingo earn #1 playoff seeds

    Softball teams from Los Angeles RBI and Santo Domingo RBI have earned the #1 seeds in their respective playoff brackets at the 19th annual RBI World Series.

  • August 5, 2011 Atlanta shows resilient spirit in RBI tourney

    Despite being down, 5-0, after the first inning in the RBI World Series Friday, Atlanta's softball team was just as loud as it was when the score was 0-0.

  • August 3, 2011 Play kicks off at 19th RBI World Series

    The young women and men competing in the RBI World Series will pay homage to Twins legend Harmon Killebrew by wearing a commemorative No. 3 sleeve patch.

  • August 3, 2011 Press Release: RBI World Series teams to wear No. 3 patch in honor of Harmon Killebrew

    Major League Baseball has awarded 12 college scholarships, valued at $5,000 each per year, to select high school seniors who participate in the Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI) program, the Major League Baseball youth baseball and softball initiative.

  • August 2, 2011 Target Field banquet kicks off RBI World Series

    There was a lot of energy in the Metropolitan Club at Target Field on Tuesday as RBI kicked off its 19th World Series with the softball opening banquet.

  • August 1, 2011 Participating teams set for RBI World Series

    The field is set. Now, the top 24 teams from more than 300 Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities programs will play for the chance to win it all.

  • August 1, 2011 Jersey City, New York split RBI games

    Jersey City beat the Greater New York Sandlot Athletic Alliance in the Jr. division regional title game before GNYSLAA won the Sr. division game over Jersey City.

  • August 1, 2011 Press Release: 24 teams from US, Venezuela and Dominican qualify

    August 3rd marks the beginning of the 19th annual RBI World Series in Minneapolis and St. Paul. MLB Network will air two of the three championship games.

  • July 30, 2011 Twins excited to host RBI World Series

    Kevin Smith, the Twins' executive director of public affairs, has seen the impact Target Field has had on young players first-hand. Now RBI kids will feel the same way.

  • July 27, 2011 Press Release: RBI college-bound students to receive scholarships

    Major League Baseball has awarded 12 college scholarships, valued at $5,000 each per year, to select high school seniors who participate in the Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI) program, the Major League Baseball youth baseball and softball initiative.

  • July 26, 2011 Teams locking up spots for RBI World Series

    The RBI World Series -- the culmination of the continuously growing Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities season -- is one week away, and 21 of the 24 teams that will participate have been decided via seven regional tournaments.

  • July 25, 2011 Detroit, Cleveland qualify for RBI World Series

    The premier youth baseball talent in Detroit and Cleveland was put on display Monday morning as a pair of teams punched tickets to the RBI World Series.

  • July 23, 2011 Venice, '09 senior RBI champ, advances

    Two teams punched their tickets to the 2011 RBI World Series as Angel Stadium played host to the boys' West Regional Championship on Saturday. Los Angeles opened the day with a 13-4 victory over Venice to claim the West junior division (ages 13-15), while Venice's senior division club (ages 16-18) captured an 8-4 win over Arizona (Phoenix).

  • May 18, 2011 Halos to host youth clinic Saturday at Big A

    Several members of the Angels, including catcher Hank Conger and first baseman Mark Trumbo, will conduct a unique clinic on Saturday for local Little Leaguers.

  • May 12, 2011 Wizard of Oz uses Fan Cave to 'Pay it Forward'

    While sitting on the living room couch at Fan Cave on Thursday, Hall of Famer Ozzie Smith did approximately 40 interviews to raise awareness for the "Pay it Forward" campaign.

  • April 28, 2011 'Pay It Forward' to benefit RBI youth programs

    With each act of kindness posted on the Holiday Inn Facebook page, the hotelier will "pay it forward" and donate an MLB game ticket to benefit RBI -- up to 5,000 tickets.

  • April 11, 2011 Twins to host 2011, '12 RBI World Series

    MLB announced in a release on Monday that the championship game for Major League Baseball's Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities program is moving to Target Field for 2011 and '12.

  • April 11, 2011 Press Release: Minnesota Twins to host 2011 and 2012 RBI World Series

    The Minnesota Twins will host both the 2011 and 2012 Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI) World Series, the national baseball and softball tournament and annual culmination of the RBI program.

  • April 6, 2011 Teixeira donates $1M to Harlem RBI program

    Mark Teixeira announced on Wednesday that he has made a $1 million donation to Harlem RBI, and now he is calling on fans to help the East Harlem organization build a state-of-the-art facility for its children.

  • March 25, 2011 RBI season under way across country

    For its 22nd season, the RBI program expects to have 300 leagues and about 200,000 kids ages 5-18 participating -- an increase from roughly 171,000 last year and an all-time high.