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BASEBALL IS BACK ⚾️ Check out your favorite team's head athletic trainer for the 2025 season and head over to pbats.com/bios to read more about the full athletic training staffs for each @MLB club. Good luck to all!

🚨 NEW PODCAST EPISODE 🚨 In our latest episode, we’re joined by Kevin Pillifant, Minor League Medical Coordinator for the Chicago White Sox, who helps oversee the coordination of medical care across the organization’s minor league system. Great conversation on the evolving role of the athletic trainer and what it takes to support athletes across a professional baseball system. 🍎 Apple: apple.co/4upJRpT 🟢 Spotify: bit.ly/4s6r8y6

Will Carroll (@injuryexpert), author of Under the Knife, joins Inside Athletic Training to break down Baseball’s Billion Dollar Bleed 💰⚾️ We dive into: • The true financial cost of injuries in MLB • UCL trends and workload realities • What today’s injury data says about the future of sports medicine • Where medicine, media, and performance collide If you care about what’s really happening behind the injury report — this one’s for you. Listen here: apple.co/4aDPMi7

Tyler Brooks (@Pirates asst. AT) joins us to talk about his path to the big leagues, how working in the DR shaped his approach to sports medicine, and what it's really like on a big league athletic training staff. 40 minutes of real talk from the field. Listen now here: apple.co/4rTpUWI #AthleticTraining #MLB

🎙️ New Episode | PBATS Inside Athletic Training Podcast We’re excited to welcome Dr. Glenn Fleisig — one of the most influential scientists in baseball biomechanics and sports medicine — to the Inside Athletic Training Podcast. A longtime leader at the American Sports Medicine Institute (ASMI), Dr. Fleisig has spent decades shaping how we understand pitching mechanics, injury risk, and player health at every level of the game. In this episode, we dive into his career journey, how biomechanics has evolved in baseball, the latest research impacting UCL injuries and throwing programs, Major League Baseball (MLB) Pitch Smart guidelines for youth athletes, and what these insights mean for MLB athletic trainers and sports medicine teams moving forward. 🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts or at the links below: 🍎 apple.co/46rTx8X 🟢 bit.ly/4ah7sjC

Had an incredible experience at the @PBATS 2nd Annual Baseball Team this weekend in Scottsdale, AZ. Fired up to get back in the clinic and on the training floor to get my athletes prepped for a big season ahead!

🚨 We’re excited to introduce The Research Rundown — a new monthly series from the Inside Athletic Training Podcast designed to bridge the gap between baseball sports medicine research and real-world clinical practice. In the inaugural episode, Paul Buchheit and Joe Rauch of the @Phillies are joined by Corey Tremble of the @Marlins for an in-depth discussion on emerging research examining the association between hand size and UCL reconstruction in professional baseball players. The episode breaks down what the data actually shows, why it matters, and how athletic trainers can thoughtfully interpret and apply these findings within injury prevention, evaluation, and player care decisions. 🎧 Listen on Apple: apple.co/3NynP3x 🎧 Listen on Spotify: bit.ly/3LsTsuN

🎙️ New Episode – Inside Athletic Training Podcast 🎙️ We’re excited to welcome Dr. Amy Beacom, Team Physician for the Minnesota Twins, to the Inside Athletic Training Podcast. Dr. Beacom shares her path to Major League Baseball, what it’s like working side by side with athletic trainers at the highest level, and how collaboration, communication, and research shape player care throughout a long MLB season. 🍎 Apple: apple.co/45da93Z 🟢 Spotify: bit.ly/3YJoNMF

📣 Don’t wait — spots are filling up fast! The PBATS Baseball Team Medicine Conference is January 16–17, 2026, with evidence-based sessions for athletic trainers & sports medicine pros. 👉 Register now before it sells out: bit.ly/45oE4WN

🎙️ New podcast episode! Join us on Inside Athletic Training as we talk with Dr. Adam Feit about the importance of mental performance for athletic trainers, supporting athletes, mindset, and high-performance environments. 🧠⚾ 👉 Listen now: apple.co/4shvFyr

🚨 Calling all Athletic Training students! 🚨 There’s still time to apply for the PBATS Internship Program, but the deadline is approaching fast — applications are open until December 31st! 🎓📅 This is an incredible opportunity to gain hands-on experience, connect with professionals in the field, and build skills that will help launch your career in athletic training. Whether you’re looking to grow your network, deepen your knowledge, or get real-world exposure in professional baseball athletic training, the PBATS internship is designed to support your development and prepare you for what’s next. 👉 Learn more and apply here: bit.ly/35s6ApB Don’t miss out — apply today and take the next step in your athletic training journey.

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⚾ Join @PBATS for the 2nd Annual Baseball Team Medicine Conference – Jan 16-17, 2026! This premier event brings together leading experts in baseball sports medicine to share cutting-edge knowledge on injury prevention, rehabilitation, and performance optimization for overhead-throwing athletes. 💡 What to expect: - Evidence-based sessions on throwing, hitting, and running analysis - Case studies, lab demonstrations, and panel discussions - Insights from MLB physicians, athletic trainers, and performance specialists - Options to attend in-person or online Honor the legacy of Dr. Lewis Yocum while gaining practical strategies to enhance athlete care. 📅 Register today: ebpcentral.com/baseball-team/ #BaseballMedicine #SportsMedicine #AthleticTraining

Congratulations to the 2025 MLB Athletic Training Staff of the Year 👏⚾ The #Toronto @BlueJays This peer-voted honor recognizes the standard of excellence, collaboration, and care set by athletic trainers at the Major League level. Read more: bit.ly/3YvhFDk

Get ready for the 2nd Annual @PBATS Baseball Team Medicine Conference – a can’t-miss event for healthcare providers working with baseball athletes! 🗓 January 16–17, 2026 📍 Scottsdale, AZ | In-Person or Virtual Options Available Join leading experts in baseball sports medicine for evidence-based insights on injury prevention, performance optimization and the latest clinical approaches tailored to overhead-throwing athletes. What to Expect: ✨ Cutting-edge presentations from top physicians, athletic trainers and rehab specialists ✨ Deep dives into throwing, hitting, shoulder & hip care ✨ Hands-on cadaver lab and expert panels ✨ Networking opportunities with fellow professionals ✨ Options to attend in person or online Whether you work with high school players, collegiate athletes or the pros, this conference is designed to elevate your practice and expand your expertise. 🎟 Secure your spot today! Register here: ebpcentral.com/baseball-team/ #BaseballMedicine #SportsMedicine #AthleticTraining #PBATS

🎧 New episode of Inside Athletic Training is live! Corey Tremble, Medical Director for the @Marlins, joins us to talk first-year lessons, offseason planning, hiring insights & more. Listen here → apple.co/47Ycikm #AthleticTraining #SportsMedicine #MLB

A huge congratulations to @CleGuardians head athletic trainer and longtime PBATS member Jeff Desjardins on his induction to the Maine Baseball Hall of Fame! Read more here: yhoo.it/3LdenBs

PBATS has added new studies to our Baseball Sports Medicine Research Library 📚⚾️ Access studies on injury prevention, biomechanics, UCL rehab, return-to-play models and more. Built for ATs, medical staff & students. 👉bit.ly/4oH1xK1

🎙 New episode of Inside Athletic Training is live! We’re joined by Chelsea Willette, Minor League Athletic Training Coordinator for the @RedSox, to talk leadership, mentorship, and innovation in baseball athletic training. Listen here 👉 apple.co/4qdDpAj

Training excellence in RVA 🙌 Congatulations to Flying Squirrels athletic trainer Tim Vigue on being named the 2025 @PBATS Eastern League Athletic Trainer of the Year!

With #Postseason @MLB and prevention month underway, it's the perfect time to talk with youth athletes about the dangers of fake prescription pills and finding healthy ways to deal with performance pressure and pain. Together @MLB_PR, @PBATS and @song4charlie discuss how we can team up to keep our players and fans safe. Check out the full @MLBNetwork video at: youtube.com/watch?si=YjhDe…