THIS IS THE BEST NEWS WE COULD HOPE FOR: Arizona Diamondbacks major league baseball (MBL). outfielder Corbin Carroll has shocked the MBL baseball world with a selfless act that transcends the game of Upon WNBA. signing his contract Corbin Carroll. made the bold and compassionate decision to donate his entire $25 million signing bonus to…view mo

 In March 2023, Carroll agreed to an **eight‑year, $111 million extension** with Arizona. ([ESPN.com][1])

* That deal included a **$5 million signing bonus** and escalating salaries over the years. ([mlbtraderumors.com][2])

* His contract also contains a club option for 2031 and additional escalator incentives tied to performance. ([mlbtraderumors.com][2])

* Carroll runs a charitable fund called **CC7 Charitable Fund**, in conjunction with the Diamondbacks Foundation, which supports youth, equipment donations, and access to baseball/softball opportunities in underserved communities. ([MLB.com][3])

So he is known to be philanthropic and involved in community work. But he has **not** been reported to have pledged his entire bonus or to donate $25 million.

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### ⚠ Why the “$25 million donation” story is almost certainly false

1. **Mismatch of factua: His actual signing bonus was $5 million, not $25 million. ([mlbtraderumors.com][2])

2. **No credible sources**: A donation of that scale by a high‑profile athlete would almost certainly generate widespread media coverage — but a search of major sports outlets turned up none.

3. **Contract structure rules**: MLB contracts and bonuses are carefully documented and disclosed (at least in summary) by trusted reporters and sites. There is no record of such a donation in any of those reports.

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### 📰 What a corrected version of the story *could* say

Here’s a more accurate (but still compelling) framing:

> “This is the kind of news we love to see: Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll has long demonstrated a heart for giving, through his **CC7 Charitable Fund**, which backs youth programs, equipment grants, and opportunities for underserved communities. Though rumors are circulating that Carroll pledged his entire $25 million signing bonus — those claims are unsubstantiated. He *did* receive a $5 million signing bonus as part of his $111 million contract extension. Meanwhile, his off‐field generosity and commitment to community service continue to speak volumes about his character.”

If you like, I can dig further to see whether there *is* some new or less‑publicized development (e.g. a secret donation) and help you craft an article — or even a fact‑check version — on this topic. Would you like me to investigate further?