MLB, TARGET AND TIME INC.S PEOPLE ANNOUNCE THE 90 FINALISTS IN

THE ALL-STAR TEACHERS PROGRAM TO HONOR TEACHERS

30 Winning Teachers Will Be Recognized at the Pre-Game Ceremony of the

2014 MLB All-Star Game on July 15th on FOX with

One Winner Featured in PEOPLE

Major League Baseball, Target Corp (NYSE: TGT) and PEOPLE today announced the 90 finalists in the Target Presents PEOPLE All-Star Teachers campaign, which celebrates remarkable current and retired teachers who make an impact on the lives of their students and communities. Fans are encouraged to visit AllStarTeachers.com to view the full list of 90 finalists, three representing each MLB Club, and to vote on their favorite stories through June 29^th.

All 30 winners, one representing each MLB Club, will be announced prior to All-Star Week. Winners will be included in All-Star Week activities and recognized during the pre-game ceremony of the 2014 MLB All-Star Game on FOX. One winner will be featured in PEOPLE during the week of the MLB All-Star Game.

Target presents PEOPLE All-Star Teachers is just one part of Target, MLB and PEOPLEs efforts to celebrate teachers and raise awareness about the importance of education this baseball season. MLB Legends have attended Target-hosted School Library Makeover events in MLB communities throughout the first half of the season including Hall of Famer Ernie Banks, Vinny Castilla, Ron Cey, Cliff Floyd, Luis Gonzalez, Tim Laudner, Gary Matthews, Tony Oliva, Harold Reynolds and Michael Young. Guests and fans can visit ABullsEyeView.com/Baseball for regular updates and behind-the-scenes access to campaign activities leading up to the All-Star Game.

Below is a complete list of Target Presents PEOPLE All-Star Teachers finalists. To read their amazing stories and vote, go to AllStarTeachers.com.

ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS (National League)

Finalist School Location

Elizabeth Zipp Phoenix, AZ

Samantha Poe Phoenix, AZ

Teresa Durazo Tucson, AZ

ATLANTA BRAVES (National League)

Judy Stewart Acworth, GA

Kelly Ogles Carrollton, GA

Katherine Van Heidrich Charlotte, NC

BALTIMORE ORIOLES (American League)

Brian Raska Woodbridge, VA

Catherine Thorson Annapolis, MD

Thomas Arentz Baltimore, MD

BOSTON RED SOX (American League)

Paul Richardson Lexington, KY

Annette Wylie Worcester, MA

Shawn Ilinitch Barre, MA

CHICAGO CUBS (National League)

Colleen Antas Chicago, IL

Regina Kinasz Mt. Prospect, IL

Christopher Della Valle North Las Vegas, NV

CHICAGO WHITE SOX (American League)

Garret Lim Walnut, CA

Brenda Mendoza Aurora, IL

Sean Monahan Chicago, IL

CINCINNATI REDS (National League)

Rachel Blanks Dayton, OH

Jean McPherron Provo, UT

Zach Kelley Brownsburg, IN

CLEVELAND INDIANS (American League)

Wendi Pillars Siler City, NC

Jacqui Spetrino Mentor, OH

Michael Hayes Cincinnati, OH

COLORADO ROCKIES (National League)

Cheryl Beckwith Denver, CO

Mark Parmet Denver, CO

Cherese Smith Ozark, AZ

DETROIT TIGERS (American League)

Michael Sinclair Kalamazoo, MI

Murcy Jones Detroit, MI

Amie Adamkiewicz Romulus, MI

HOUSTON ASTROS (American League)

Carol Liberman Houston, TX

Tamira Cole Houston, TX

Marsha Bromley Corpus Christi, TX

KANSAS CITY ROYALS (American League)

Elizabeth Rogers Roseville, MN

Megan Coone Independence, MO

Lindi Todd Carthage, MO

LOS ANGELES ANGELS OF ANAHEIM (American League)

Erika Perrine Apple Valley, CA

Erin Woodward Lake Isabella, CA

Blake Smith Santa Ana, CA

LOS ANGELES DODGERS (National League)

Jennifer Wilson Fullerton, CA

Isagani Celzo Huntington Park, CA

Anthony Saavedra San Pedro, CA

MIAMI MARLINS (National League)

David Voytek Lake Worth, FL

Keri Porter Fort Lauderdale, FL

Claudia Perez Miami, FL

MILWAUKEE BREWERS (National League)

Samuel Huber Grafton, WI

Tracy Tate Oconto Falls, WI

Eric Vander Loop Appleton, WI

MINNESOTA TWINS (American League)

Mike Sommerness Pequot Lakes, MN

Neil Johnson Shakopee, MN

Cindy Britain Minneapolis, MN

NEW YORK METS (National League)

Michael Soskil Newfoundland, PA

Renan Ebeid Brooklyn, NY

Emily Korn Stamford, CT

NEW YORK YANKEES (American League)

William Termine Middle Village, NY

Monica Callenbach New York, NY

Joseph Alvear Brooklyn, NY

OAKLAND ATHLETICS (American League)

Keith Debro Oakland, CA

Allison Pruitt San Jose, CA

Nayo Brooks San Francisco, CA

PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES (National League)

Garrett Lyons Wilmington, DE

Jabari Whitehead Wayne, PA

Gina Rexrode Bear, DE

PITTSBURGH PIRATES (National League)

Nicole Dow-Macosky Horsham, PA

Suzanne Blair Greenville, PA

Rebecca Hauser Murrysville, PA

ST. LOUIS CARDINALS (National League)

Hank Kauffman Ladue, MO

Dee Ann Moran Moore, OK

Sam Skibbe St. Louis, MO

SAN DIEGO PADRES (National League)

Keith Ballard San Diego, CA

Stephanie Hubner Imperial Beach, CA

Tim Gilliland Yuma, AZ

SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS (National League)

Kerri Baetkey Kentfield,CA

Tracy Ruiz Vacaville, CA

Robin Kunysz Salinas, CA

SEATTLE MARINERS (American League)

Bob Porto Falmouth, MA

Kevin Zelko Seattle, WA

Bob Bruce Elmira, OR

TAMPA BAY RAYS (American League)

Constance Hines Welsey Chapel, FL

Alison Kearney Bonita Springs, FL

Rolf Metral Naples, FL

TEXAS RANGERS (American League)

Alexandra Cornejo Brownsville, TX

Felton Dickens Dallas, TX

Brenda Medina Corpus Christi, TX

TORONTO BLUE JAYS (American League)

Brian Jackson Airdrie, AB

Lauranne Benoit Winnipeg, MB

Rolland Chidiac Kitchener, ON

WASHINGTON NATIONALS (National League)

Sabrina Hayden Washington, DC

Jessica Valoris Brooklyn, NY

Chad Wright Nokesville, VA

About Major League Baseball

Major League Baseball (MLB) is the longest running professional sports league in the United States and consists of 30 member Clubs in the U.S. and Canada, representing the highest level of professional baseball. Under the guidance of its ninth Commissioner, Allan H. (Bud) Selig, MLB has experienced dramatic changes including Interleague Play, the introduction of the Wild Cards, the new expanded Postseason format, the most comprehensive drug testing program in U.S. professional sports, an unprecedented era of labor peace, significant revenue sharing among the Clubs and growth in revenue from $1.2 billion in 1992 to more than $8 billion in 2013. The last ten years have produced the ten best-attended individual seasons in MLB history, including more than 74 million fans in 2013. With the continued success of MLB Network, MLB Advanced Media and the MLB Fan Cave, the National Pastime is consumed more often and in more ways than ever before. For more information on Major League Baseball, visit www.MLB.com.

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About PEOPLE

PEOPLE revolutionized personality journalism when it launched in 1974, and is now celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2014. Each week PEOPLE brings more than 53 million consumers the latest news, exclusive interviews, and in-depth reporting on the most compelling people of our time. In addition to unparalleled access to the entertainment community, the stories of real-life "Heroes Among Us" remain an essential component of PEOPLE's editorial approach. PEOPLE.com is the premier web destination for celebrity news, photos, style, and entertainment coverage. With reporters across the globe, PEOPLE is headquartered in New York City and is published by Time Inc. For more information visit www.PEOPLE.com.

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