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That's why the partnership between Major League Baseball® and Boys & Girls Clubs of America is such a winning combination. </div> <div id="ORGPageContent"> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" align="center" id="ORGPageImage"> <tr><td></td></tr> <tr><td> <img alt="" border="0" src="/web/20120507140612im_/http://www.bgca.org/PublishingImages/mlb.gif" style="BORDER: 0px solid; "> </td></tr> <tr><td id="ORGPageImageCaption"> </td></tr> </table> Since MLB™ designated BGCA as an official charitable partner in 1997, this highly successful relationship has given countless children the chance to realize their dreams both on and off the field.<br><br>The <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20120507140612/http://www.mlb.com/" target="_blank">Major League Baseball®</a> commitment to kids and BGCA is deep and far-reaching. From high-impact programs introducing kids to baseball, to national awareness campaigns, to once-in-a-lifetime experiences for Club members, the multi-faceted partnership has positively impacted the entire Boys & Girls Club Movement.<br><br>The dynamic RBI (Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities) program has created baseball and softball leagues in more than 200 communities worldwide, creating opportunities for thousands of kids each year. All RBI leagues incorporate SportSMART, a special life skills curriculum adapted from BGCA's SMART Moves program, to teach young players about responsible behavior and decision-making. <p>In 2010, Major League Baseball and Boys & Girls Clubs of America launched a new national fitness program called MLB Wanna Play?<sup>TM</sup>. 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