As fans continue to decide which players will start the 86th All-Star Game on July 14 in Cincinnati, Major League Baseball and the host Reds on Wednesday announced details of the annual community legacy effort that will be headed there as well.
The All-Star summer community effort will consist of a range of renovation projects that will leave a lasting impact within communities of Greater Cincinnati and beyond. It features the contribution of nearly $5 million toward national charitable programs and local projects, including nine area youth baseball field renovations.
The various legacy projects are designed to positively affect the lives of local veterans and underserved youth, and they will place a focus on improving the well-being of local citizens.