Baseball Heroes Rally for Spokane | Spokane News

Spokane News Today | 2 Min | The Daily News Now! · Aug 8, 2026 · 1m

Alek Jacob, former Gonzaga pitcher and current Padres player, lost his childhood home in Spokane to the Old Trails fire—everything he owned gone, but his family and pets safe. A GoFundMe set up by a friend has raised over $29,000 to help them rebuild. The devastation also hit other baseball stars: Rockies outfielder Troy Johnston had his grandparents’ home evacuated, and teammate Gabriel Hughes shared how heart-wrenching it is to see Spokane’s community shattered. Amid ongoing recovery, these athletes are rallying together, proving that sports bonds run deeper than the field. Listen in…