Yankees go to bat for fertility, and more items from the column

Monday August 3 Yankees pitcher Carlos Rodón and his wife, Ashley, are bringing together some of baseball’s biggest stars for a meaningful night off the field. The couple will host the third annual Willow Gala on Aug. 24, an event dedicated to supporting families navigating infertility and pregnancy loss. The gala, which previously took place in Greenwich, Conn., is making its New York City debut this year as Carlos and Ashley continue to expand their mission. Carlos, a three-time MLB All-Star, and Ashley founded the gala after experiencing their own journey with pregnancy loss, and they are aiming to raise $1 million to help couples afford fertility treatments, including IVF. The evening, hosted at Skylight at The Refinery, is expected to draw a Yankees-heavy crowd, with Aaron Judge, Gerr