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MLB celebrates Mother's Day at every ballpark

Major League Baseball recognized every baseball player's biggest supporter on Sunday for Mother's Day. Honorary Bat Girls helped out at every single game, and hundreds of Major Leaguers used pink bats to show their support. Read

Boston's Middlebrooks grateful for mother's role

Will Middlebrooks credited his mother with playing a valuable role in his career. He said his mother was there for him and his sisters to support their endeavors. "She was all about bringing us up the right way," Middlebrooks said. Read

Cano goes deep on Mother's Day with pink bat

Robinson Cano didn't homer in the 2012 Home Run Derby at Kauffman Stadium. But the Yankees' star hit a go-ahead long ball on Mother's Day with the help of a pink bat. Vernon Wells, who also went deep, wore a pink sleeve. Read

Astros' moms throw out first pitches on Mother's Day

As teams celebrates Mother's Day throughout baseball, the Astros sent the moms of Wesley Wright, Trevor Crowe, Paul Clemens and Robbie Grossman to the mound to throw out the ceremonial first pitches while wearing their sons' jerseys. Read

Phillips proud to pay tribute to mom

Brandon Phillips was excited to break out the pink bat to represent his mom on Mother's Day. "If it wasn't for my mom, I wouldn't be the athlete and the man I am today," Phillips said before Sunday's game. Read

Mother's tough love key to Cervelli's growth

Francisco Cervelli's mother has been with him throughout his professional career, in the Minor Leagues and with the Yankees. She has always been there to give him advice and encouragement, even in the darkest of times. Read

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