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Dwight Gooden’s Son Dylan Is A Highly-Recruited Edge Rusher| The Legacy Continues
by DA Gambler | January 10, 2022 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
Special By The Shadow League There's a line in the song “The World Is Yours" off rapper Nas' classic “Illmatic” album. "My strength, my son, a star will be my resurrection Born in correction, all the wrong sh-t I did, he'll lead in right direction." Former Mets...
Former MLB Star Harold Reynolds Wants “Field of Dreams” Game Played At Historic Negro League Stadium
by Kevin Moore | January 6, 2022 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
Former All-Star and Gold Glove winner Harold Reynolds, is a staple around the game of baseball and he’s looking to help bring a culturally significant game to a historic stadium. Reynolds had his success on the field during his 12-year career and he did not miss a...
Barry Bonds and Gary Sheffield Are Both Hall Of Fame Worthy | Rob Parker Gives These MLBbros His Cooperstown Vote
by Rob Parker | January 4, 2022 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
Barry Bonds belongs in the Hall of Fame. https://youtu.be/iRqhIWLIuMk So does Gary Sheffield. https://youtu.be/Rbi0TE5bx8E The MLBbros were both all-time sluggers. Both had a major impact in the game during their long careers in baseball....
#HIGH5 MLBbros With Best Pre-Game Fits 2021| Big Drip Ballers
by Malik Wright | January 3, 2022 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
These five Black and brown major leaguers consistently produced some of the best fashion drip in the game, setting a tone and establishing a presence for MLB culture. https://youtu.be/V7krqXkVklw
All-MLBbro Team For 2021| The Best Black Knights Of Baseball At Each Position
by admin | December 28, 2021 | Rob Parker, THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
Rob Parker delivers MLBbro.com’s best Black player at each position for the 2021 season. https://youtu.be/oaqHXpcO-p0
#HIGH5 MLBbro Homers Of 2021 | Black Bombs In Abundance
by Brandon Carr | December 21, 2021 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
Brandon Carr revisits the Top 5 homers hit by Black Knights of baseball during the 2021 #MLBbro season. https://youtu.be/FiS77Iv2Oh4
Marcus Semien Wins Inaugural MLBbro.com Player Of The Year Award
by Kevin Moore | December 20, 2021 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
The newest member of the Texas Rangers, Marcus Semien, had a 2021 season to remember with the Toronto Blue Jays. And it is our pleasure to announce that Semien was named MLBbro.com’s Player of the Year for his outstanding performance in the field. Semien edged out...
#HIGH5 MLBbros Under 25 | These Black Knight Newbies Are Future Baseball Stars
by Brandon Carr | December 13, 2021 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
Brandon Carr brings you MLBbro.com's Top 5 Black players 25 and younger in MLB. Get familiar with these soul patrollers, diamond miners and melananated mound marauders. https://youtu.be/mTTlZddwuYM
Negro League Black Knights Get Long Overdue Call To The Hall of Fame | Buck O’Neil Finally Gets His Flowers
by Mark Gray | December 7, 2021 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
Though it may have been too long in coming, Buck O’Neil finally got his call to the Baseball Hall of Fame. https://twitter.com/baseballhall/status/1467638129842659342?s=20 O’ Neil joined five other all-time greats who earned their place on the game’s all-time team....
What Does MLB Lockout Mean For MLBBros?
by Mark Gray | December 6, 2021 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
Marcus Semien, Mookie Betts and Marcus Stroman picked up some huge contracts over the last few free agent cycles. Superstars Aaron Judge and Tim Anderson will be up for some huge bags in the near future. With the lockout in full swing Mark Gray discussed what the work...
MLBbro Marcus Semien Gets 7-Year/$175M Bag From Aggressive Texas Rangers | Goodbye Canada Hello Cactus
by DA Gambler | November 29, 2021 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
The taste inside Marcus Semien's mouth must be sweeter than a bee hive. A season after being left for dead by the Oakland A's and accepting a position change and a one-year "show me" deal from the Toronto Blue Jays, Semien is cashing in on a seven-year/$175M deal with...
Michael Taylor & Marcus Semien Win AL Gold Glove Awards| Web Masters With Soul
by Kevin Moore | November 8, 2021 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
Toronto Blue Jays Marcus Semien and Kansas City Royals outfielder Michael Taylor represent the two MLBBros who were announced as Gold Glove Award winners on Sunday. Let’s tip our caps to these guys who put together incredible fielding seasons....
Baker Swag Not Enough To Beat Braves, Astros on Blast To Bring Him Back
by Mark Gray | November 4, 2021 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
There wasn’t enough toothpick swag or O.G. confidence to counter the thunder of the Atlanta Braves. Dusty Baker pushed all the right buttons in game five to bring the 2021 World Series back to Houston needing two wins to potentially seal his place as hall of fame...
Baker’s O.G. Knowledge And Toothpick Swag Keep Astros Alive | His Bullpen Game Has Been Elite
by Mark Gray | November 2, 2021 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
Once again that original MLBbro O.G. Dusty Baker stayed level through chaos and his Houston Astros came back to life after giving the Atlanta Braves a dose of reality in Game 5 of the 2021 World Series. The Astros erased a 4-0 lead after a first inning grand slam...
‘Is Dusty A Magician?’| Fabulous Baker Boys Stave Off World Series Elimination, Win Game 5 In Atlanta (VIDEO LIVE FROM TRUIST PARK)
by MLBbro Staff | November 1, 2021 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
“Is Dusty a magician?” That was the question MLB Network Reporter Heidi Watney asked Houston Astros slumping third baseman Alex Bregman after manager Dusty Baker dropped him in the batting order with the team facing elimination in Game 5 of the 2021 World Series....
Atlanta Can Finally Shake “Chokelanta” Tag Against Dusty Baker’s Squad
by Rob Parker | October 31, 2021 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
ATLANTA — This city can accomplish two things on Sunday night. With a win, the Atlanta Braves will win the World Series - the team’s first since 1995. More importantly, however, the city will finally strip itself of the nickname that has plagued it forever: Chokelanta...
Gold Glove Finalists Announced & It Looks Like Two MLBbros Were Snubbed | Where’s Marcus Stroman, Taijuan Walker?
by Kevin Moore | October 30, 2021 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
As the 2021 season nears to a close, that means it’s time for end of season awards. This is when we found out who the best of the best were in the field. Those webmasters who separated themselves from the rest. It seems as if two MLBbros were left off the finalists...
Fabulous Baker Boys Bounce Back In World Series Game 2 | Dusty’s Masterful Execution Continues
by Mark Gray | October 28, 2021 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
Down goes LaRussa. Down goes Cora. Now, Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker will enter the 36 chambers of Dusty. Some Houston fans panicked after the Astros dropped Game 1, but the bags came alive in Game 2 and the series is knotted at 1-1. Mark Gray breaks down his...
MLB Season Ends For MLBbros Dave Roberts & Mookie Betts | Atlanta Shocks Dodgers To Advance To World Series
by Kevin Moore | October 24, 2021 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
There will be a new World Series champion as the Los Angeles Dodgers fell to the Atlanta Braves in Game 6 of the National League Championship Series. Dave Roberts and his team did not go out without a fight, but in the end, the Braves were just too much this year....
Baker’s Calm During ALCS Storm Leads Astros Back To World Series
by Mark Gray | October 23, 2021 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
His quiet bravado in the face of a raging storm was cool like that. But deep in the recesses of what could have been another catastrophic postseason collapse Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker found his inner Jazzy B and brought his team back to life. For the third...
Mookie & Dodgers Join Hit Parade In Game 5 | Dave Roberts Is Still Alive In NLCS
by Kevin Moore | October 22, 2021 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
Mookie Betts joined the hit parade as the Dodgers crushed the Braves in Game 5, so don’t count out Dave Roberts team just yet Facing elimination, Dave Robert’s team was able to force another game as the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Atlanta Braves 11-2 in Game 5....
Bros Baker & Brantley Bring Astros Back To Life In ALCS | Stros Are Making The Haters Sick Right Now
by Mark Gray | October 21, 2021 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
In the moment where it seems the Houston Astros were ready to be delivered their last rites, they found a way to keep hope alive. Dusty Baker’s cool resolve was tested by Boston’s offense but he once again made sure his team’s confidence remained intact. The top of...
No Mission Is Impossible For Dave Roberts
by Special to MLBbro.com | October 17, 2021 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
By Nick Hamilton| MLBbro.com Contributor LOS ANGELES — The 2021 season for the Los Angeles Dodgers could easily be a reality television series that gives fans every emotion and feeling possible. From dealing with injuries throughout the lineup, to the saga of...
ALDS | Dusty Baker’s Rebirth Of Cool Led The Astros To A Close Win In Game 1
by Mark Gray | October 16, 2021 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
With Boston Red Sox ace Chris Sale healthy and dealing, the Red Sox were poised to steal game one and take control of the American League Championship Series. However, the Astros 72-year-old maestro behind the mask with his rubber gloves on remained calm and his team...
Talking MLB Playoffs With #MLBbro Ellis Burks
by Mark Gray | October 15, 2021 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
#MLBbro Ellis Burks had a stellar 18-year MLB career in which he swatted 352 homers and had a career batting average of .291. He also knows a thing or two about rivalries having played for the Boston Red Sox and the San Francisco Giants. Burks joins Mark Gray on “The...
LaMonte Wade Jr. Tantalized On Both Sides Of The Cowhide
by Brandon Carr | October 13, 2021 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
A debate ensued with the San Francisco Giants about which outfielder would play in Game of the NLDS as LaMonte Wades' struggles were louder than his play. Reports indicated that it came down to Wade Jr. and fellow outfielder Steven Duggar, who made plays while...
Grand Opening, Grand Closing | Anderson & White Sox Eliminated in Emphatic Fashion
by Dante Miles | October 13, 2021 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
It looks like Tim Anderson will have to settle for personal achievements this season. After overcoming a 4-run deficit Sunday night to force a Game 4, the Chicago White Sox gave their fans an ending more disappointing than the Sopranos Series Finale, getting wacked...
Lorenzo Cain Shows No Sign Of Weakness In The Brewers Game 3 NLDS Loss
by Kevin Moore | October 12, 2021 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
Lorenzo Cain went all out for the Brewers, but his team still lost to the Braves in Game 3 of the back-and-forth National League Divisional Series. After an injury-plagued season, Cain showed no weaknesses on Monday night. Milwaukee now trails the series 2-1, but it’s...
Tim Anderson Continues to Deliver As White Sox Stay Alive In ALDS
by Dante Miles | October 11, 2021 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
Tim Anderson and the Chicago White Sox aren’t dead yet. Powered by another three-hit game from their MLBbro superstar shortstop, the White Sox defeated the Houston Astros 12-6 Sunday night on the Southside to hold off elimination one more day. In a game where stakes...
Tim Anderson Sets A Post Season Hits Record, But Astros Too Much For Sox Again
by Dante Miles | October 9, 2021 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
After a rough Game 1 in the American League Division Series, Tim Anderson was back to business at the plate on Friday afternoon. In fact, with three knocks in Chicago's 9-4 loss to the Astros in Game 2 of the American League Division Series on Friday afternoon. TA7...
MLBbros Lorenzo Cain & Jackie Bradley Jr. Are WS Champs Seeking Another With Brew Crew
by Kevin Moore | October 8, 2021 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
The 2021 National League Divisional Series between the Milwaukee Brewers and Atlanta Braves will feature two of our MLBbros. Jackie Bradley Jr. and Lorenzo Cain will suit up for the Brewers this postseason. These two brothers have something in common and that’s a...
Dodgers Bet On Mookie Pays Long Dividends
by Special to MLBbro.com | October 7, 2021 | THE LEAD OFF | 1 Comment
By Nick Hamilton | MLBbro Reporter LOS ANGELES — The Dodgers advanced to the National League Division Series (NLDS) thanks to consistent hitting from Mookie Betts, who went 2-4 at the plate on Wednesday night, as Chris Taylor connected on a 2-run home run for the win...
Jack Flaherty Could Be Difference Out Of Bullpen For Cardinals Against Defending Champs
by Brandon Carr | October 6, 2021 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
Wednesday night is for all the marbles as the St. Louis Cardinals will travel to LA LA Land to face the defending World Series Champion Los Angeles Dodgers in a one-game National League Wild Card matchup. With line-ups already set for this star-studded marquee, where...
These 5 MLBbros Need To Elevate For The 2021 Playoffs
by Malik Wright | October 4, 2021 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
The playoffs are here and a group of MLBbros are set to be major factors in this year's race to the World Series trophy. Here are our #HighFive Bros that need to step up in October. 1. Mookie Betts Mookie Betts and the Dodgers are looking to become the first team to...
American League Wild Card Headed for Ridiculous Finish| A Gift From The Baseball Gods
by Dante Miles | October 3, 2021 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
One. More. Game. In what seems like a gift from the Baseball Gods, the American League wild card will come down to the final game of the season. Last week, it looked like Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Staton and the slugging New York Yankees had put the rest of the league on...
Dominic Smith Is A Work In Progress
by Kevin Moore | October 2, 2021 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
The 2021 season has certainly been a ride for New York Mets outfielder Dominic Smith. Smith got off to a hot start at the beginning of the season and he was establishing himself as a key threat in the Mets lineup. But as the season progressed, Smith hit a wall at the...
JP Crawford Is On His Way To A Second Gold Glove & Possibly His First Taste Of MLB Playoff Life
by Kevin Moore | September 29, 2021 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
As the 2021 season is coming to an end, one player is out here balling and showing why he’s one of the best in the game. That player is our fellow MLBbro J.P. Crawford. Crawford has been tearing up lately and he’s been a big reason why the Seattle Mariners are still...
Byron Buxton Is More Important To The Twins Organization Than You Think
by Brandon Carr | September 28, 2021 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton hit his 16th home run of the season Sunday afternoon in the series finale of a 5-2 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays. https://twitter.com/carrpediem21/status/1442288153235165185?s=21 The long ball was Buxton’a 16th of the...
Marcus Semien’s Next Home Run Will Make Him A Baseball Immortal
by Malik Wright | September 27, 2021 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
After betting on himself last off-season Marcus Semien turned out one of the greatest offensive seasons for a second baseman of all-time. He is now tied for the record for most home runs in a year for the position and continues to make “Money Ball” and analytics look...
Mookie Betts Continues To Be A Class Act & The Most Respected Superstar In MLB
by Kevin Moore | September 25, 2021 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
Mookie Betts is getting ready for his fifth postseason appearance and second straight appearance with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Over the past few years, Betts has become a prominent player in the league and someone who a lot of people respect on and off the field....
Jack Flaherty Is Back & He’s Money Whenever He Toes The Slab
by Kevin Moore | September 23, 2021 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
St. Louis Cardinals ace Jack Flaherty has dealt with numerous injuries that have sidelined him this season. While this wasn’t the season he envisioned, he can still make an impact for the Cardinals....
Ke’Bryan Hayes & Anthony Alford Are The Soul Patrolling Pieces Of Pirates Rebuild
by Malik Wright | September 22, 2021 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
Ke’Bryan Hayes and Anthony Alford have both earned the opportunity to be major parts in the Pittsburgh Pirates rebuild. https://twitter.com/pirates/status/1409226187629604866?s=21 Coming into the season expectations were not exactly high in the Steel City for the...
Michael Brantley Trying To Get His Knee Right For MLB Playoffs
by Brandon Carr | September 21, 2021 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
According to reports, Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley resumed baseball activities on Sunday for the first time since being placed on the 10-day injury list for knee soreness, retroactive to September 11. After watching him swing the bat and get in some...
Mychal Givens Is A Strikeout Master Who Helps Make Reds A Problem In Postseason
by Malik Wright | September 20, 2021 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
Mychal Givens is a strikeout master with the experience to help make the Reds serious postseason contenders. The Cincinnati Reds carry themselves with more swagger than most teams in baseball and since acquiring Mychal Givens in July to help boost their bullpen, they...
Cedric Mullins On Verge Of 30-30 Club, Superstardom
by Dante Miles | September 19, 2021 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
Cedric Mullins has been one of the few good things about the Baltimore Orioles, and Saturday afternoon he once again showed you why he remains a lone bright spot in their season. The Orioles lost 9-3 to the Boston Red Sox, But after going 2-for-4 with two stolen...
The Blue Jays Need George Springer To Wrap Up This Wild Card| He’s The X-Factor In A Crucial Spot
by Kevin Moore | September 18, 2021 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer knows a thing or two about playing past September. The three-time all-star is looking for his second World Series title in his first season with the Blue Jays. His first title came in 2017 with the Houston Astros and he...
#HIGHFIVE | Top 5 Black & Brown MLB Players (Week 23)
by Malik Wright | September 17, 2021 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
Our very own Brandon Carr believes Triston McKenzie is the best MLBbro pitcher in the game, and over his last few starts his numbers haven’t lied. He etched his name into the Cleveland baseball record books and has retired 96 of the last 112 batters he has faced....
Is Jordan Sheffield Already A Better Pitcher Than His Brother Justus?
by Kevin Moore | September 15, 2021 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
Jordan Sheffield is having an impressive rookie season with the Colorado Rockies. The right-handed pitcher is following along in his brother’s footsteps. His older brother, Justus, is currently in the Seattle Mariners’ minor league system, but he spent part of the...
Byron Buxton Is Finishing September How He Started April
by David Grubb | September 14, 2021 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
Byron Buxton’s first 27 games this season provided everything that the Minnesota Twins were hoping for when they drafted him second overall back in 2012. The 27-year old outfielder was a lock for the American League All-Star team and an early MVP candidate after...
The Struggle Is Real For Jahmai Jones | But 17 Games Doesn’t Make A Career
by Brandon Carr | September 13, 2021 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
The meteoric rise of Baltimore Orioles utility man Jahmai Jones stymied after being called up. MLBbro Jahmai Jones achieved his dream of making it onto a Big League league roster last month. https://twitter.com/orioles/status/1430262241992089602?s=21 The...
Josh Bell Back In The Burgh With A Bang
by Malik Wright | September 13, 2021 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
After playing 552 games as a member of the Pirates, Josh Bell made his return to the Burgh over the weekend and highlighted it with a moonshot home run. https://twitter.com/Nationals/status/1436461620830642202?s=20 Josh Bell was back in the Steel City where his Major...
Cedric Mullins, Tim Anderson & Michael Brantley| MLBbros Racing To A Batting Title
by Dante Miles | September 12, 2021 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
In an era that places emphasis on slugging percentage, exit velocity and several other metrics meant to enhance run production, there are many who question the importance of a high batting average. Despite these recent naysayers, MLBbros like Houston Astros outfielder...
9/11 Reflections | Baseball Reminds Us That The Game Isn’t Over Till’ It’s Over
by David Grubb | September 11, 2021 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
I can still remember the morning of September 11, 2001. Not visually…the only thing I can recall are the images I saw on television. After 20 years, the lines begin to blur between real memories and those etched in my mind by the countless hours spent watching...
Chris Archer Bagged His First Win Since 2019 | That’s A Great Sign For Tampa Bay
by Kevin Moore | September 8, 2021 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
Tampa Bay Rays right-handed pitcher Chris Archer could not help but feel good after the game on September 4th against the Minnesota Twins. Archer picked up his first win of the season and his first win since June of 2019....
Daz Cameron’s Rookie Season Continues To Teeterboard
by Brandon Carr | September 6, 2021 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
The Detroit Tigers optioned outfielder Daz Camron to the Toledo Mud Hens on August 29th ‘to get his swing going,’ the organization explains. The team is currently looking for another arm down the stretch, and with the way Cameron‘s batting average continues to...
Lorenzo Cain Is A Veteran World Series Champion | Perfect For Milwaukee’s Playoff Push
by Kevin Moore | September 6, 2021 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
The Milwaukee Brewers are running away with the National League Central as the season nears an end. Lorenzo Cain, a veteran and former World Series champion, will be a key player as the Brewers head into the postseason. This is his 12th season and fourth with the...
MLBbros Grinding Towards The Playoffs
by Dante Miles | September 5, 2021 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
The American League Wild Card race is packed with MLBbros looking to make a big impact on this year's playoffs. We’ve already told you about the Bros from the Bronx leading the Yankees surge to the top of the Wild Card standings, and they currently hold a one-game...
MLBbro Dominic Smith Is Having A Career Year & Nobody Is Satisfied | That’s A Good Thing
by Kevin Moore | September 4, 2021 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
It’s been a rollercoaster season for New York Mets outfielder Dominic Smith. He has had some high and low points to say the least. But Smith is still a player that the Mets are high on and he can still add value to the team. At the start of the season, Smith was an...
Tigers Rookie Akil Baddoo Is Still The Real Deal & Earning His MLB Stripes
by Brandon Carr | September 2, 2021 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
Akil Baddoo's rookie season is full of ebbs & flows as the Tigers rookie outfielder rejoins the team following a two-week injury reserve stint caused by a collision with fellow MLBbro Derek Hill. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PWUzBA7uAfo After...
Marcus Stroman Has Been Mr. Consistent For The Mets This Season
by Kevin Moore | September 1, 2021 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
Marcus Stroman has worked his butt off this season. While his record may not show it, he has put the New York Mets in position to win games all season. Stroman has been the model of consistency for the Mets. https://twitter.com/SNYtv/status/1431763034717007876...
Jahmai Jones Gets Overdue Call Up To The Show
by Brandon Carr | August 31, 2021 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
The Baltimore Orioles finally called up their second baseman Jahmai Jones from Triple-A Norfolk a few days ago. Jones is the organization's 14th ranked prospect whose name continued to bubble under the surface. ...
Jarrod Dyson Adds Speed & Spice To Blue Jays Playoff Push
by Malik Wright | August 30, 2021 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
The Toronto Blue Jays claimed former World Series champion Jarrod Dyson off waivers in hopes of bringing some 2015 magic to this year's playoff run. Jarrod Dyson will forever be considered a legend in the great state of Kansas for helping bring two American League...
A Tale of Two Boroughs | Mets & Yankees Move In Opposite Directions
by Dante Miles | August 29, 2021 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
The second half of the season started with big aspirations for the MLBbros in both boroughs. For the Bros from the Bronx, slugging outfielders Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton, they faced an uphill climb in order to re-enter the playoff picture in the stacked...
Mookie Betts Is Back & Ready To Lead A Dodgers World Series Repeat
by Kevin Moore | August 28, 2021 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
Mookie Betts made his return to the lineup Los Angeles Dodgers lineup on August 26th after missing 16 consecutive games. It was a good sign to see Betts back in action and the timing could not be any better as the Dodgers fight to stay within striking distance of the...
Brian Goodwin Is Having The Best Of Times On The Southside Of Chicago
by Kevin Moore | August 26, 2021 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
Brian Goodwin has bounced around the league his entire career. He has played for five different teams in the last six seasons. That’s a lot of moving and relocating for sure. But it’s part of the game and Goodwin understands that. Now that he’s with the Chicago White...
Giancarlo Stanton Is An Unmatched Force of Nature | Yankees Fans Owe Him An Apology
by Malik Wright | August 25, 2021 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
There is potential for a possible light show every time Giancarlo Stanton steps to the plate. He has some of the hardest hits ever recorded in the Statcast era and this season he’s showing that he can get it done multiple ways in the batter's box. ...
Next Up | These MLBbro Propects Are On Deck So Get Familiar
by Brandon Carr | August 24, 2021 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
Brandon Carr goes First To Third on three of the Top 30 Black minor league prospects in MLB. CJ Abrams, Hunter Greene and Khalil Watson are on the come up and projected superstars. https://youtu.be/WIT9ikT2OYk
Giancarlo Stanton Doesn’t Sweat The Critics, He Just Keeps Rakin’
by Dante Miles | August 22, 2021 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
The New York Yankees are on fire, and a familiar face is leading the charge. After struggling to find his rhythm post-All-Star break, Bronx bomber Giancarlo Stanton has finally begun to heat up at the plate. He was warming up in June and July....
Devin Williams Is Back To His Unhittable Form In Milwaukee
by Kevin Moore | August 21, 2021 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
Devin "The Changeup Whisperer" Williams made a name for himself in 2020, during a season in which he was crowned the National League Rookie of the Year, National League Reliever of the Year, and All-MLB Second Team. No reliever had won a Rookie of the Year award since...
O’s Infielder Richie Martin Hasn’t Let Injury Setbacks Squash His MLB Dream
by Kevin Moore | August 19, 2021 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
There are numerous MLB players around the league making their 2021 debut as the playoff picture becomes clearer. Baltimore Orioles infielder Richie Martin made his season debut this month. Martin is no stranger to the Big Leagues. He made his debut in 2019 with the...
Jo Adell Smokes His First Career Grand Slam
by Kevin Moore | August 18, 2021 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
Two weeks ago, Jo Adell made his season debut with the Los Angeles Angels. It was the talk around the league as many were waiting for the talented outfielder to return. https://twitter.com/MLBbrodotcom/status/1382351530121105409?s=20 Let’s just say that...
Field Of Dreams Game Was Aight, But MLB Still Missing The Mark With 30-And-Under Crowd
by David Grubb | August 17, 2021 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
Baseball has gotten a lot of mileage in the days following last week’s storybook ending at the “Field of Dreams” game, held in the cornfield near the original site of the 1989 film of the same name. A walk-off home run by Tim Anderson capped off a dramatic ninth...
Aaron Judge Is A Legit MVP Candidate | Don’t Sleep !
by Malik Wright | August 16, 2021 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
From starting in his third career All-Star Game to showing up on baseball's biggest stages this season, Aaron Judge has done everything in his power to prove he belongs in the conversation for the American League’s Most Valuable Player Award. ...
St. Louis Cardinals Ace Jack Flaherty Picks Up Where He Left Off
by David Grubb | August 15, 2021 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
There has to be a voice somewhere in the back of Jack Flaherty’s mind asking about what could have been, both for him and the St. Louis Cardinals. After going 74 days between starts, Flaherty looked like he hadn’t been away at all, going six strong innings and...
Trent Grisham’s Bat Is Woke | Don’t Sleep On This Uber Talented Black Knight
by Kevin Moore | August 14, 2021 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
Trent Grisham continues to make a name for himself in his third MLB season with the San Diego Padres. The Padres certainly benefited from acquiring him from the Milwaukee Brewers in 2019. Grisham is on the verge of having a career season and he’s been a key player...
MLBbro Show Launched Missiles Into The Iowa Corn Field
by Dante Miles & Malik Wright | August 13, 2021 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
The MLBbros stole the show. That's really the best explanation for the dramatic finish in the Chicago White Sox’s 9-8, walk-off victory over the New York Yankees in Thursday night’s Field of Dreams Game in Dyersville, Iowa. On a night dedicated to actor Kevin...
MLBbro Mookie Betts Is No Mere Mortal | He Continues To Grind Through Injuries & Inconsistency
by Brandon Carr | August 12, 2021 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
The 2021 season for Major League Baseball superstar Mookie Betts has been full of highs and lows as he was placed on the Injured List retroactive to August 8 after suffering a right hip injury last week, a re-aggravation that initially took place over the previous two...
Tim Anderson Is MLB’s Prime Time Attraction This Week
by Malik Wright | August 11, 2021 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
Big time players make big time plays in big time moments, and this season White Sox All-Star shortstop Tim Anderson hasn’t shied away from the limelight. He’s become one of the greatest entertainers in the Majors and will have another chance to prove so in the Prime...
Tampa Bay Rays Pitcher Chris Archer Is On The Comeback Trail Again
by Brandon Carr | August 10, 2021 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
Chris Archer threw a bullpen session Monday. All signs point to another rehab start either Wednesday or Thursday of this week, which puts him on track to return to the Rays, per sources, who are gearing up for another deep playoff run. After throwing at...
Cedric Mullins Continues His Rise With 20-20 Season
by Malik Wright | August 9, 2021 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
Cedric Mullins made history over the weekend when he became the seventh Baltimore Oriole to have 20 home runs and 20 stolen bases in a season. https://twitter.com/MLBbrodotcom/status/1424421327709032452?s=20 If he continues to ride the wave of his most...
Farewell To These MLBbros
by Dante Miles | August 8, 2021 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
On Friday, the Chicago Cubs placed five-time Gold Glove winner Jason Heyward on the 10-day injured list, the latest in a flurry of moves that officially marked the end of an era on Chicago’s North Side. Heyward, despite 2-years and $44 million remaining on his...
Akil Baddoo and Cedric Mullins Are Tearing MLB Up & Have A Special Relationship Through Baseball
by Kevin Moore | August 7, 2021 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
Akil Baddoo and Cedric Mullins are two brothers that have had a lot of success so far during the 2021 season. Our two MLBbros have made a name for themselves and aren’t showing any signs of slowing down. While Baddoo is enjoying a memorable rookie season with the...
Brian Goodwin’s Iconic Bat Flip Let’s You Know That He’s All About That Action
by Kevin Moore | August 5, 2021 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
Chicago White Sox outfielder Brian Goodwin hit his first walk-off home run on Sunday against the Cleveland Indians. The bat flip was epic.
George Springer | American League Player Of The Week
by Malik Wright | August 4, 2021 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
George Springer reintroduced himself to the fans in the nation of Canada by taking home last week's American League Player of the Week award. https://twitter.com/MLB/status/1422273995630686209?s=20 It had been 670 days between this past Friday and...
Ex-Dodger Josiah Gray Gives Up Just 1 Run In Washington Nationals Debut
by David Grubb | August 3, 2021 | THE LEAD OFF | 1 Comment
MLBbro Josiah Gray made an impressive debut with the Washington Nationals on Monday night.
Mets & Kumar Rocker | There’s No Such Thing As A Perfect Match
by Malik Wright | August 2, 2021 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
Mets aren’t signing top draft pick Kumar Rocker amid health concerns.
MLBbros Figured Prominently In Trade Deadline Moves
by Dante Miles | August 1, 2021 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
The MLB Trade deadline expired in dramatic fashion this Friday, and we saw several MLBbro’s from both the Bigs and the Minors move throughout the day.
Dominic Smith Will Have To Do Some Heavy Lifting For NY Mets Down The Stretch
by Kevin Moore | July 31, 2021 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
Dominic Smith plays an important role for the New York Mets. He is one player on the team that can make an impact in a significant way. There’s a reason why the Mets selected him in the first round of the 2013 MLB draft. In his fifth season, Smith has shown...
#HIGHFIVE | Top 5 Black & Brown MLB Players (Week 16)
by Malik Wright | July 30, 2021 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
This week Andrew McCutchen was vibing like he did during his 2013 National League MVP season. He terrorized the Washington Nationals by hitting three home runs on three consecutive game days including a walk-off three run game winning shot in Monday’s game. For that,...
Rookie Nick Gordon Is Taking Advantage Of His Time On The Diamond
by Kevin Moore | July 29, 2021 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
This is a long season and as long as Minnesota Twins baller Nick Gordon can continue to stay healthy, he will continue to see playing time on the field, especially towards the end of the season.
Daniel “Jet” Johnson Is Living God, Family & Baseball
by Malik Wright | July 28, 2021 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
God, Family and Baseball are the three things that Indians outfielder Daniel “Jet” Johnson lives for. While he battles to earn a permanent spot on the Big League roster, he has already found success in the world of entrepreneurship. Johnson is getting a chance to...
DJ Stewart Has Everything You Want In A Baseball Player
by Brandon Carr | July 27, 2021 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
Corner outfielder DJ Stewart is chomping at the bit for the Baltimore Orioles to open the gates of opportunity. And due to unforeseen circumstances, it seems the time is now. News broke over the weekend that the Baltimore Orioles had to place two players on...
Lamont Wade Jr. Is On Hammer Time For First Place Giants
by Malik Wright | July 26, 2021 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
LaMonte Wade Jr. showed out at the plate this past week as he homered in back-to-back games, recorded his first career multi-home run game on Sunday and had a go-ahead game-winning hit against the defending-champion Los Angeles Dodgers in Wednesday’s game. Wade Jr....
Marcus Semien Is Making Sure He Won’t Ever Be Undervalued Again
by Dante Miles | July 25, 2021 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
Marcus Semien came into the 2021 season with one goal. After a disappointing 2020 ended with the Oakland A’s declining to tender Semien a new contract, the nine-year MLB vet signed a one-year, $18 million deal with the Toronto Blue Jays looking to prove that his 2019...
J.P. Crawford Continues His Rise Up The Shortstop Ranks
by Kevin Moore | July 24, 2021 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
J.P. Crawford has evolved into a high-level player throughout the past few seasons. When he first entered the league in 2017, it was just a matter of time until he would blow up. When you talk about some of the top players in the league, it’s hard not to mention...
#HIGHFIVE: Top 5 Black & Brown MLB Players (Week 15)
by Malik Wright | July 23, 2021 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
Even though the Bros put on a post-All-Star week hitting clinic, the Met’s durag-rockin’ Black Knight from Long Island AKA Marcus “Stro Show” Stroman takes the top spot in Week 15 of our #HighFive list. 1. Marcus Stroman Marcus Stroman had two very interesting...
Josh Harrison Is Aging Like Fine Wine | 34 Is Looking Good For This MLBbro
by Kevin Moore | July 22, 2021 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
Josh Harrison turned 34 earlier during the month of July. And it’s safe to say that he can still play ball with the best of them.
There’s A Brother On The Rubber In LA | Josiah Gray Time For The Dodgers
by Malik Wright | July 21, 2021 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
The reigning World Series Champions added another weapon to their arsenal after calling up their number one pitching prospect, Josiah Gray. https://twitter.com/DodgersNation/status/1417511557144072193?s=20 The Dodgers added Gray to their Taxi Squad ahead of...
Tim Anderson Is Scorched Earth As Hit Streak Balloons To 16
by Brandon Carr | July 20, 2021 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
Tim Anderson has hit safely in 16 consecutive games, he’s also recorded a hit and run in 12 straight games — another franchise record.
Greg Allen’s Hot Bat Is Money For Struggling Yankees
by Kevin Moore | July 19, 2021 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
Greg Allen recently received the news he’s been waiting to hear all season. On July 16, the New York Yankees promoted four players from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre and Allen was one of those players. Everyone has a different path to the league. The Yankees needed...
MLBbro 2021 Season Rewind| The 1996 Yankees Soul Patrol
by Rob Parker | January 6, 2022 | THE TWO HOLE | 0 Comments
Rob Parker reflects on the core of Black players known as "The Soul Patrol." Darryl Strawberry, Cecil Fielder and Charlie Hayes helped propel the 1996 Yankees to the franchise's first World Series championship since 1978. https://youtu.be/AeI8j6W12cU
#HIGH5 MLBbro Nicknames For 2021| These Guys Earned Monikers For Crowd Captivating Play
by Malik Wright | January 3, 2022 | THE TWO HOLE | 0 Comments
MLBbro.com covered Black and brown players for 162 games and the playoffs in 2021. Some of these MLBbros have performed with a passion and power that has earned them nicknames that immediately identify them to the MLB community. According to Google, "A nickname is a...
#HIGH5 MLBros Of 2021| Top 5 Soul Patrollers
by Malik Wright | December 28, 2021 | THE TWO HOLE | 0 Comments
Malik Wright breaks down his Top 5 African -American players for 2021. These brothers balling were also among the best players in all of MLB. https://youtu.be/Fqrf1PP3CKU
MLBbro 2021 Season Rewind | Top 10 Black & Brown MLB Players Through 30 Games
by MLBbro Staff | December 24, 2021 | THE TWO HOLE | 0 Comments
Da Gambler brings us his Top 10 Black & Brown players in Major League Baseball through the first 30 games of the season. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w05zjclCouY&t=40s How much did this list change from May when we did the first list to our Final...
“Son, You’re Not The Underdog Anymore” | Damien Semien Discusses The Journey Of His Son Marcus Who Signed $175M Contract With Texas Rangers
by DA Gambler | December 2, 2021 | THE THREE SPOT | 0 Comments
MLBbro Marcus Semien’s father, Damien, vividly recalls walking into Marcus’ room to pick him up from his mother’s house, across the bay from San Francisco on the weekends, when the 31-year-old MLB All-Star was about six years old. The image of Marcus lying in bed and...
MLBbro 2021 Season Rewind| Dmitri “Da Meat Hook” Young Recalls 3-Homer Opening Day In 2005
by admin | November 29, 2021 | THE THREE SPOT | 0 Comments
Former Detroit Tigers player Dmitri Young set off our first "Black In The Day" video of the season by recalling his greatest career moment, a three-homer Opening Day back in 2005. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L9eik0cCkB8&t=36s
MLBbro 2021 Season Rewind| MLBbro Show Episode 1 & Mookie Betts’ Call Of Duty Trailer
by Special to MLBbro.com | November 22, 2021 | THE THREE SPOT | 0 Comments
Rob Parker delivers Episode 1 of the MLBbro Show, featuring the best weekly content on MLBbro.com. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y19-Vu7MjfY&t=1s
Astros Bats Keep Dusty’s Dream Alive | Houston Has To Slug Its Way To The World Series
by Dante Miles | November 2, 2021 | THE THREE SPOT | 0 Comments
ATLANTA- After another ice cold showing from the Houston Astros offense on Saturday night, we all began to ponder out loud if Dusty’s chance at a World Series had once again slipped through his hands. Dusty didn’t offer any excuses for the situation, but instead...
MLBbro 2021 Season Rewind| Brandon Carr Blames MLB For Mookie Betts’ Offensive Woes
by Brandon Carr | January 6, 2022 | CLEAN UP | 0 Comments
MLBbro.com's Brandon Carr says MLB has nobody to blame but itself for the dismal batting averages early in the 2021 season. He talks Mookie Betts and dead baseballs. https://youtu.be/f3wkN2Nq0RY
MLB 2021 Season Rewind| Telly Hughes Talks With MLBbro Jemile Weeks, Still Grinding For The Culture
by MLBbro Staff | December 30, 2021 | CLEAN UP | 0 Comments
Telly Hughes "The Voice of MLBbro.com" interviews former MLB player Jemile Weeks, one half of the Weeks Brothers, who both enjoyed MLB careers and continue to work in the inner city communities to provide the next generation of Black ballplayers with the resoures,...
MLBbro 2021 Season Rewind| Former MLB Pitcher Big Marvin Freeman Talks 90s Braves & The Culture Of Black Baseball
by MLBbro Staff | December 24, 2021 | CLEAN UP | 0 Comments
Mark Gray goes Black in the Day with former MLB pitcher Marvin Freeman who is also very active in MLB's diversity and youth development programs. Freeman pitched in 221 MLB games and for four teams (Braves, Phillies, Rockies, White Sox) over a 10-year career. Black...
MLBbro 2021 Season Rewind| Golden Arm Hunter Greene Is Ready To Storm The MLB Scene
by MLBbro Staff | December 21, 2021 | CLEAN UP | 0 Comments
MLBBro.com contributor Charles Nyonga breaks it down about Cincinatti Reds flame throwing prospect Hunter Greene. https://youtu.be/HyCsOcZU9Sk
MLB Lockout Is In Effect | All Fans Can Do Is Wait For The Billionaires & Millionaires To Figure Out The Bag
by Rob Parker | December 2, 2021 | 5TH SLOT | 0 Comments
MLB has stopped. Owners locked out the players - including around 85 MLBbros - at 12:01am ET today, on Dec. 2, after the current collective bargaining agreement expired. https://twitter.com/bleacherreport/status/1466273297293721602?s=21 It’s the first time in 26 years...
Dusty Baker Will Be Back In The Saddle In Houston Next Season | Dusty Saved Astros’ Bacon, He Deserves A Lifetime Contract
by Rob Parker | November 28, 2021 | 5TH SLOT | 0 Comments
On Friday, the Houston Astros signed Baker, 72, to a new one-year contract. Financial terms were not released by the club. Quite frankly, Baker has been a huge success since taking over the cheating-scandal Astros before the 2020 season. Baker - who brought...
‘I’ll Outlast And Be Healthier Than All The High Velocity Guys’| MLBbros Marcus Stroman & Marcus Semien Are Highly Coveted Free Agents
by DA Gambler | November 22, 2021 | 5TH SLOT | 0 Comments
This MLB winter will be business as usual, with some high-profile free agents hitting the market and looking for major bags. There is one wrinkle, as the expiration of the Collective Bargaining Agreement could be an impediment to the free flow of what is being called...
Some Things You Should Know About Houston Astros Manager Dusty Baker (VIDEO)
by Rachel L Hill | October 27, 2021 | 5TH SLOT | 1 Comment
Dusty Baker is in the final World Series stretch of his 11th postseason. He’s Top 5 dead or alive in most all-time MLB managerial categories. Here’s a few things you might not know about the 72-year-old baseball lifer. https://youtu.be/z6pcApM6l-g
#HIGHFIVE + 5 More | Top 10 Black & Brown MLB Players For 2021
by Malik Wright | October 1, 2021 | 6TH SLOT | 0 Comments
The 2021 season saw some MLBbros become parts of baseball history. From breaking single-season home run records the most home runs at a position to being a franchise's first 30/30 club member and even the first walk-off in the Great state of Iowa, this was one to...
Bro Brownie Is The Best For MLB Winners| Playoffs Are Coming $o Lock In
by Brownie | September 24, 2021 | 6TH SLOT, BROWNIES PICKS | 0 Comments
If you’re looking to grab a bag these MLB playoffs, Brownie has all of the betting action to change your financial situation. Brownie’s Winners For Friday 9.24.21 Giants — 180 Take the Giants to put up a lot of runs in the thin Colorado air. Wood shuts down Rockies....
MLBBros & Web Gems Go Together Like Peanut Butter & Jelly
by Brandon Carr | September 23, 2021 | 6TH SLOT | 0 Comments
Brandon Carr was inspired by Baltimore Orioles outfielder Cedric Mullins’ incredible catch. He takes you on a journey through some of the most memorable wall crawls, incredible leaps and classic grabs by MLBbros over the years. https://youtu.be/JX1gH0e4pWA
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