{
  "id": 2356658,
  "title": "Stephen Vogt to wear custom shoes for MLB Players' Weekend for charity",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/stephen-vogt-to-wear-custom-shoes-for-mlb-players-weekend-for-charity",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-21T10:16:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/stephen-vogt-wear-custom-shoes-101619734.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Cleveland Guardians manager Stephen Vogt is using Major League Baseball's Players' Weekend to raise awareness for two charities close to his family. The event, held from August 21-23, allows players to use custom gear and auction off items to benefit charitable organizations. Vogt will wear custom shoes to support the Ronald McDonald House of Cleveland and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Ohio. The Vogt family has previously benefited from the Ronald McDonald House after Alyssa Vogt's brother was hospitalized, while the Boys & Girls Clubs organization has also been a cause for support. Vogt emphasizes the importance of giving back to the community and bringing joy to children, reminding everyone that while baseball is their job, it is essential to support other significant causes.",
  "summary": "Guardians manager Stephen Vogt is wearing custom shoes for MLB Players' Weekend to raise awareness for two charities close to his family.",
  "key_points": [
    "Stephen Vogt wears custom shoes for charity",
    "Supports Ronald McDonald House of Cleveland",
    "Benefits Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Ohio"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}