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Earlier today players from the Arizona Fall League partook in a Fall Stars weekend @PlayBall event hosted at Marcos De Niza High School!

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Coaches share advice on embracing adversity as a way to grow and develop.

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The @PlayBall event will begin at 9:00am, with registration open at 8:30am.

No baseball/softball equipment or prior baseball/softball experience is required. Come dressed for the weather and ready to have fun!

NO CLEATS, PLEASE! - Please have your child bring a filled water bottle.

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Join MLB Youth Ambassador Justin Sherman, alongside Arizona Fall League players for a special entry-level youth baseball/softball clinic at Marcos De Niza High School (6000 S. Lakeshore Drive, Tempe, AZ, 85283).

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How do experts recommend approaching velocity?

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Why do baseball coaches love to recruit multi-sport athletes?

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Opening a door knob? 🚪
Casting a fishing pole? 🎣

Longtime reliever Turk Wendell talks about the different ways to throw a breaking ball.

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"I didn't want to go to home plate and think about my plate coverage from the middle back into me..."

Reggie Jackson breaks down the importance of good plate coverage 📝

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Keeping your barrel in the zone as long as possible is the 🔑

Check out Mr. October's explanation ⤵️

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Ethan Bryan played catch every single day in 2018 & 2024 and went on to write a book about his experience!

As a lifelong @Royals fan, it was only fitting he got to continue his journey by recently playing catch with @MLB superstar and Play Ball Ambassador, Bobby Witt Jr.

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Congratulations to Dave Roberts on his 10th NL West title!

Check out the @Dodgers skipper's managerial philosophy and how he keeps his squad motivated while achieving a historic level of success.

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THE LOS ANGELES DODGERS ARE YOUR 2026 NL WEST CHAMPS!

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.@Rockies catcher Brett Sullivan has a tip for catchers to help with their transfers when throwing runners out! 🗣️

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Did you know: @AUSL_Cascade star Sam Landry played at @OU_Softball with Dave Roberts' niece Ella Parker!

Hear from the Dodgers manager and Landry on how they always strive to be the best on today's episode of @PlayBall at 12pm ET.

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MLB pitchers explain why taking time off from competition during the offseason is critical for recovery and long-term success. 🌴

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MLB managers, pitching coaches, and players discuss the impacts of overuse on injury risk.

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Hear Paul Skenes, The Miz, and others discuss the importance of proper arm care and establishing healthy routines early 💪

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Brandon Nimmo shares the perspective he's given himself as a Big Leaguer for 10+ years:

“I'm so thankful to be here. I'm so thankful that my childhood dream came true... Go out there and have fun.”

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Dave Roberts, Max Fried, Drew Rasmussen, and others break down how playing multiple sports can make you a better baseball player.

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Young phenom ➡️ 10-time Gold Glover ➡️ Hall of Famer

Check out a young Andruw Jones' outfield tips in this vintage demo shot in 1999!

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.@AUSL_Talons star and two-time AUSL Champion Montana Fouts shares her game-changing pitch grip tips and techniques 🥎⭐️️

📺 Tune into @PlayBall at 12pm ET on MLB Network!