Each season, the MLBPA recognizes those who reach 10 Years of Service Time -- the holy grail for Players. Throughout history, fewer than 10% of Players have possessed the combination of talent, health, resilience, perseverance and good fortune to achieve the feat. The following

Michael A. Taylor, a sixth-round draft pick by the Washington Nationals in 2009, has amassed 102 home runs and 126 stolen bases with Washington, the Kansas City Royals, Minnesota Twins, Pittsburgh Pirates and @WhiteSox. He won a championship ring in 2019 and captured a Gold Glove in the outfield in 2021. Congrats and

Scott Miller’s talent and dedication as a journalist and writer were surpassed only by his kindness and capacity to connect with people across the baseball spectrum. The Players Association extends its sympathies to his wife, Kim, his daughter, Gretchen, and all the others whose

Whit Merrifield was a three-time All-Star and a devoted advocate for player rights throughout his nine-year career with the Kansas City Royals, Toronto Blue Jays, Philadelphia Phillies and Atlanta Braves. We thank him for his contributions, congratulate him on his achievements and wish him all the best in his

A statement from the MLBPA on the passing of Dave Parker:

Today, Aaron Nola adds yet another accolade to his resume: 10 Years of Service Time. The Phillies’ mainstay has been one of the elite aces in baseball since his debut at 22 in 2015. He appears prominently in the franchise’s record books, ranking among the top 10 in strikeouts,

Tucker Barnhart was a two-time Gold Glove winner and a strong proponent of player rights over 12 seasons as a catcher with the Cincinnati Reds and four other clubs. We thank him for his dedication and commitment to his fellow players and wish him all the best in his retirement.

Can't spell Kershaw without K. Congratulations, Clayton, on notching 3,000 career strikeouts!

.Kevin Pillar made his presence felt with his elite outfield glove and tireless work ethic over 13 seasons with the Toronto Blue Jays and 10 other teams. We congratulate him on a stellar career and wish him all the best in his next chapter.

Former CAA Co-Head of Baseball and current advisor for the SFGiants Jeff Berry joins Thad & Ryan on this weeks Rosters to Rings! Hear the agent’s perspective on the role in negotiating with GMs⬇️ Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ros… Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/1DAEJU…

Beyond his 112 career wins and 2021 All-Star berth, Kyle Gibson made an impact as a clubhouse leader, union representative and three-time Roberto Clemente Award nominee. We congratulate Kyle Gibson on his retirement and wish him all the best in the next chapter!

Happy 103rd birthday to Rachel Robinson, who remains a driving force for good through her kindness, compassion and myriad charitable endeavors with the Jackie Robinson Foundation. You have been a guiding light across generations and continue to inspire us all through your contributions as a

Daniel Bard embraced a leadership role in advocating for Player rights early in his career, and later showed courage and commitment in raising awareness of the importance of mental health in baseball and the sports world. Congratulations on your retirement and all the best in the

Nick Ahmed won two Gold Gloves with the Arizona Diamondbacks during a 12-year MLB career and was a strong and steady voice for the advancement of players. Thank you for your contributions and best wishes in your retirement!

A statement from the MLBPA on the passing of Ryne Sandberg:

Congratulations to Michael Wacha, the fourth Players Trust Most Valuable Philanthropist of the 2025 season! The Players Trust will award a $10,000 grant in Wacha's honor to Make-A-Wish Missouri & Kansas in recognition of his charitable efforts. Throughout his 11-year major

10 Years of Service Time: the Holy Grail for Players. Each month throughout the 2025 season, we recognize the newest members of the Ten Years fraternity. Eduardo Rodriguez spent the first six years of his MLB career in the Boston Red Sox rotation, earning a 2018 World Series

Tyler Anderson had an illustrious collegiate career with Oregon, earning second team All-American honors and leaving as the school’s all-time strikeout leader. He was selected in the first round of the 2011 MLB Draft and has racked up more than 1,000 strikeouts over the course of

Donovan Solano’s MLB debut came with the Miami Marlins in 2012, making him just the 12th Colombian to play in the Majors. His best years came with the San Francisco Giants, where the Barranquilla native batted .308 over the course of three seasons and was selected as a Silver

Jon Gray, picked third overall in the 2013 draft by the Colorado Rockies, has started more than 220 games and struck out over 1,200 batters with the Rockies and Texas Rangers. He was a key contributor in the Rangers’ 2023 World Series triumph, allowing only one run through seven