Mullins Mashes !

Cedric “The Entertainer” Mullins stuns the Astros with a go-ahead three-run homer in the 9th inning on Monday night

SLAM! SLAM! SLAM! SLAM!

Royce Lewis belted his 4th grand slam in 18 games (obviously, an MLB record) to power the Twins to a 10-2 win over the White Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field on Friday night.

Devin Williams Shuts The Door On Miami

Milwaukee Brewers closer Devin "Airbender" Williams recorded his 34th save of the season in a 4-2 win over the Miami Marlins.

Marcus Semien Owns You!

Marcus Semien hit his franchise record eighth leadoff home run of the year for the Texas Rangers in their 9-4 win over his former team, the Oakland A’s.  

Adam Jones To Cedric Mullins | The Bros Are Carrying On Tradition In Baltimore With 2023 World Series Dreams

The Baltimore Orioles officially clinched a spot in the postseason Sunday for the first time since 2016. While the excitement around this achievement is palpable, it also serves as a poignant reminder of a bygone era in Orioles baseball, personified by the legendary...

Tim Anderson Is Finishing A Rough Season Like The Resilient All-Star He Is

Tim Anderson has had a pretty good week at the plate for the Chicago White Sox. From September 13 to 18, the two-time All-Star carried a five-game hitting streak, hitting .476 during that stretch. He had a three-hit performance on the 16 against the Minnesota Twins...

Byron Buxton Could Return For Playoffs | A Big Bux Sighting Would Be Big Luck For Minnesota Twins

Byron Buxton could make a return before the season ends.   The Minnesota Twins star player last appeared in a game on August 1. He went 1-for-4 with a double that game. He was placed on the 10-day injured list a few days after that game due to a right hamstring...

Is it Time For The New York Yankees To Shut Down Aaron Judge For the Season?

The New York Yankees have had a season of injury, inconsistency and disappointment to say the least. After being on the short list of teams that could represent the American League in the World Series, the Yankees will potentially finish out the season at the bottom...

#HIGHFIVE | Better “Late Night” Than Never, Return Of The “Greene Machine”

“Late Night” Lamonte Wade Jr. made true to his name with two walk-off hits in the Giants' three-game series against the Guardians this week. Thanks to Wade, San Francisco has won five of their last six games and enter the weekend just a half game back of the final...

Jordan Walker’s Lived Up To Billing In Rookie Season | The Record-Breaking MLBbro Is Already Gearing Up For 2024 Takeoff

Jordan Walker, the rookie sensation of the St. Louis Cardinals is living a storybook first season, and he's looking to use this late-season surge to set him up for an All-star season next year.   September has arrived, and the rise of the young slugger continues....

Taj Bradley’s Roller Coaster Rookie Season Is Preparing Him For His First MLB Playoff Action

Rookie pitcher Taj Bradley won his first three starts of the season and it looked like he would be a candidate for the American League Rookie of the Year award.   Well, Bradley is no longer in that conversation and he currently has more losses than wins. He will...

MLBbro Michael Harris Dashes Towards Record Books Along With Teammate Ronald Acuna Jr.

On Sunday, Michael Harris Jr. and the Atlanta Braves became the first team in all of Major League Baseball to lock down a playoff berth.    With five consecutive NL East crowns already secured and a sixth well within reach, Harris and the Braves had no time to...

Making The Case For Mookie Betts As National League MVP

Since coming to the National League in 2020, Mookie Betts’ impact has been undeniable. He’s a three-time All-Star, Golden Glove, and Silver Slugger award winner. It's time we give credit where credit is due. Betts' performance this season has been nothing short of...

MLBbro.com Shines the Spotlight on MLBbros Sending Balls Out Chocolate Thunder Style

The mission statement of MLBbro.com is covering and exposing the excellence of Black and Brown players in Major League Baseball.   The most exciting part of the game for fans are when they get blessed with towering home run balls that go into the seats and then...

#HIGHFIVE | Another Week, Another Edition From The MLBbro Flow Commission

Jordan “Sky” Walker put on a show this week in the first series he played in his hometown of Atlanta, Georgia. The Cardinals rookie highlighted it with a home run over the head of his childhood best friend “Money” Michael Harris to earn him the top spot in Week 22 of...

Marcus Stroman Faces Second Rehab Journey with a Curveball: A Rib Cage Cartilage Fracture

Marcus Stroman finds himself in the throes of a second rehabilitation journey, one that is marked by a different injury altogether.   The initial setback occurred when Stroman was sidelined due to a diagnosis of right hip inflammation, leading to his placement on...

Melanated Mound Marauder | Taijuan Walker Is The First Phillies Pitcher To Reach 15-Win Plateau Since 2018

Taijuan Walker continues to impress the baseball world as he picked up his team-leading 15th win of the season on Monday as the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the San Diego Padres 9-7.   Philadelphia’s offense made sure they supported Walker as they jumped out to...

Kyren Paris Introduces Himself To The Show & Gets First Career Hit

In the baseball world, it’s a player’s dream to find out they’ve been called up to the big leagues.   For Kyren Paris, his dreams came true a few days ago. The Los Angeles Angels decided to call him up from Double-A Rocket City on September 1.to ...

#HIGHFIVE | Mookie Betts Is Two Homers From Becoming First Leadoff Hitter In History To Smash 40 Bro Bombs

Mookie Betts’ scoring month of August has him in prime position to compete for the National League MVP award and becoming the only player besides Frank Robinson to win the award in both leagues. That earns the most versatile player in the Majors the top spot on our...

Darius Vines Introduces Himself To Braves Nation With A Commanding Quality Start Win at Coors Field

MLBbro hurler Darius Vines made his Major League debut for the Atlanta Braves in “Mile High” Denver, Colorado Wednesday night, becoming their franchise record-tying 16th different pitcher to start a game this season.  The 25-year-old Vines looked to make a lasting...

Jazz Chisholm Is At A Career Crossroads | Is He All The Way Up Or Breaking Down?

LOS ANGELES - The Marlins’ Jazz Chisholm has been in a funk this season. Jazz is not having the season that he was hoping for. To go with his .244/.297/.431 slashline, with both his batting average and on-base percentage being the lowest since his rookie season, he’s...

MLBbros In A Close Battle For American League West Division Crown

As we head into the final month of the 2023 MLB season, it appears the balance of power in the American League could be shifting from East to West. Going into Monday night’s action, the AL West holds three of the available six playoff spots, something that hasn’t been...

Michael A. Taylor Has Tied A Career-High In Homers This Season For Minnesota Twins

Michael A. Taylor has been on fire for the Minnesota Twins lately as they are fighting to stay atop of the American League Central Division. For the Twins, they will need to win the division if they want a shot at postseason play and that is something that Taylor...

The Hottest MLBbro In Baseball Right Now? | Mookie Betts Or Aaron Judge?

When MLBbro.com acquired the mission statement to cover and spotlight Black and brown baseball players from the past to present to the future, it was a huge undertaking, but a very necessary one.  While doing that, the company has grown in reputation and contributions...

#HIGHFIVE | Mookie & Judge Still Reign, But Tommy Pham Was Real Active And Josh Bell Is Loving Miami

Ahead of Mookie Betts' return to Boston for the first time since being traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers, he went off! He is riding the wave of an 11-game hitting streak with hits in 26 of their last 27 games and had the 28th multi-homer game of his career Saturday...

Redefining the Game: MLB’s Commissioner’s Ambassador Program Sparks Diverse Future

Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred unveiled the launch of the Commissioner’s Ambassador Program on Tuesday, a program that is poised to reshape the way the world views America's favorite pastime.   The program will be led by former MLBbros, MVPs, and...

LaMonte Wade Jr. Is Doing Everything He Can To Get San Francisco Back To MLB Playoffs

The San Francisco Giants are fighting to make a wild card spot this season. It’s going to be a close battle in the National League and the Giants are going to continue to look for LaMonte Wade Jr. to set the tone at the top of the lineup.   Wade had his struggles...

Tommy Pham Keeps Cranking Clutch Hits After Fans Cross The Line Yet Again

There’s nothing like acquiring a solid veteran during the trade deadline who actually gets hot exactly when you need him. Well Tommy Pham can mash baseballs, argue with racist fans and still won’t apologize for slapping the chalk off the face of Joc Pederson over a...

Stanton Doesn’t Deliver | The MLBbro Has Become A Symbol Of Yankees Recent Playoff Failure

Injuries have been as much of a part of Giancarlo Stanton’s career as towering home runs, maybe even moreso.   That wasn’t a problem when Stanton was toiling in anonymity for the Miami Marlins. However, since he arrived in The Bronx in 2018, Giancarlo Stanton’s...

“Diapers Are Not Cheap”| DJ Stewart Power-Producing For Mets, Who Is This MLBbro?

Despite struggling to reach expectations for this season, the New York Mets, with the highest payroll in baseball, surprised many around the league when they decided to become sellers at the trade deadline.   Moving star pitchers Justin Verlander and Max Scherzer...

#HIGHFIVE | The Bro Show Was Live Last Week, These Ballers Were Poetry In Motion

Mookie Betts danced his way to the top of the Week 19 #HighFive chart after hitting .444 and driving in six runs over his last seven games.  His Dodgers have won 10 games in a row and sit in first place in the National League West as they lock in on another playoff...

Miguel Cabrera’s 509th Career Homer Ties Gary Sheffield All-Time | Reminds Us Of The Legacy of Bro Bombers Continued Today

Miguel Cabrera's two-run homer on Tuesday was just his second of the season but the 509th of his career, tying him with MLBbro Gary Sheffield for 26th on the all-time home run leaderboard.    The 40-year-old designated hitter is soaking up all the memories on his...

“Self-Inflicted Damage” | Is Washington Nats Ace Josiah Gray Running Out Of Gas Down The Stretch?

MLBbro.com's Mark Gray goes live at the ballpark with Washington Nationals pitcher Josiah Gray, who has struggled since the All-Star Game.   https://youtu.be/QXTCmnCoxC4

Xzavion Curry Hunting First Win As Starter Against Motor City Tigers

Right-handed pitcher Xzavion Curry will look to pick up his first win of his career as a starter tomorrow as the Cleveland Guardians take on the Detroit Tigers.   This will be Curry’s sixth start of the season as the Guardians are looking to see how the...

MLBbros Impacting Playoff Races Across the Bigs | X-Factors

As baseball fans gear up for the home stretch there are several division races that are starting to take shape.    You have teams like Atlanta and Los Angeles in the National League, who have bashed their way to the largest division leads. Meanwhile, no other...

Dusty Baker Just Keeps Rolling Along | His Managerial MasterClass Is A Sight Of Beauty

The biggest change for the Houston Astros has been the return of their offense.   Since the All-Star break, Houston has been sending balls into orbit with regularity and sending runners around the basepaths. They lead the AL in runs and RBI, are second in home...

Is MLBbro Michael Harris II Trending Upwards Just In Time For the Atlanta Braves Postseason?

The deafening yawn that is being heard across the baseball world is coming from the Atlanta Braves and its fan base as they wait for the postseason. Despite having injury problems with their pitching staff, Atlanta still owns the best record in the Majors (as of...

Mookie Betts’ World | The Best All-Around Player In The Game Is Heating Up For LA Dodgers Summer Stretch Run

LOS ANGELES - This is Mookie’s world, and we’re just lucky to be a part of it.   Mookie Betts continues to show why he’s one of the best players in baseball once again. The seven-time All-Star has been playing out of his mind as of late, hitting .356 with 11 home...

Mookie Betts Leads LA Dodgers Charge Towards Another World Series Title | The Black Knight Shines

The Los Angeles Dodgers are looking like a team that can seriously contend for a World Series title this year and Mookie Betts has played a big role in that.   Betts has been on fire at the plate and continues to show us that pop in his bat. On Monday, he belted...

Cleveland Guardians Give MLBbro Xzavion Curry an Opportunity to Grow | He’s Officially A Starting Arm

The Cleveland Guardians were one of the teams with a decision to make before last week’s trade deadline; pursue more talent for a potential playoff push or begin to plan for 2024?    When the dust finally settled, it seems the Guardians chose the latter. First,...

Time For Tim Anderson To Depart Chicago

It should have happened before the trade deadline.   The Chicago White Sox should have traded shortstop Tim Anderson somewhere, anywhere, before it got to this.   The former batting champion was ejected, and will face a lengthy suspension, for his role in an...

Black Jack Flaherty Is Second Player In Baltimore Orioles History To Retire At Least 15 Consecutive Batters In His Debut

For the most part “Black Jack” Flaherty looked more like the ace of the young Baltimore Orioles pitching staff in his first start for the baby birds less than 48 hours after his trade from the St. Louis Cardinals.   After waiting to the very late stages of 2023...

MLB Celebrates Announcement Of First MLB Game At Negro League Park | The Bros Came Out To Rickwood Field

Major League Baseball unveiled the official logo and name Thursday for the first MLB game at the oldest professional baseball park in the United States: MLB at Rickwood Field A Tribute to The Negro Leagues.   Rickwood Field was built in 1910 and is known for...

The Addition Of Pitcher Jack Flaherty Adds More Soul To Baltimore’s Band Of Bros

Acquiring Jack Flaherty at the end of the trade deadline on Aug. 1 from the St. Louis Cardinals allowed the Baltimore Orioles to keep an MLBbro on their active roster.    Baltimore began the season with just three Black players on its roster, Mychal Givens,...

Melanated Mound Marauder Taijuan Walker Keeps Shining With MLB-Leading 12th Win

If you had a chance to watch Taijuan Walker pitch this season, the word quality comes to mind.   And Walker has continued to show why he’s been one of the best starting pitchers this season. On Monday, he became the first pitcher to reach 12 wins on the season...

Baseball’s Stretch Run Highlights Strength/Weaknesses of MLB Today

The 2023 Major League Baseball season officially reaches its point of no return on Tuesday, August 1, at 6:00 pm ET with the trade deadline. Roughly 22 of 30 teams are still in contention for the playoffs. Several players are having historic seasons once again.  ...

Tampa Bay Rays & Rookie Taj Bradley Have Struggled Mightily In July

At the start of the season, Tampa Bays rookie pitcher Taj Bradley took the league by storm. He won his first three starts of the season and was looking like a strong candidate for the American League Rookie of the Year.   https://youtu.be/VgcX-1U1-Hw   Well,...

Aaron Judge Return Was A Pitcher’s Duel | But Baltimore Didn’t Want To Pitch To Him

Aaron Judge returned to the New York Yankees on Friday after a prolonged hiatus that put the team in postseason peril.   (PHOTO: Charles Nyonga for MLBbro.com) Despite his absence, it was obvious that pitchers still approach him very carefully as he walked three...

#HIGHFIVE | These MLBbros Blew Up This Week. They Don’t Want July To End.

Devin Williams’ Airbender changeup has been the best pitch in Major League Baseball this year, giving hitters the blues since the start of April. He has not surrendered a run in 18 of his last 19 appearances and his Brewers own the top spot in the National League...

The Pittsburgh Pirates Miss Franchise Player Ke’Bryan Hayes | The Numbers Don’t Lie

In a challenging season for the Pirates, the absence of their franchise third baseman has left a noticeable void since July 7. However, Ke'Bryan Hayes is starting his rehab assignment with Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday, a step in the right direction for an...

What If? | In The Midst Of 20-Game Batting Tear, Mookie Betts Says He Wanted To Be A Red Sox Star “For Life” But Boston Had Other Plans

With the Major League Baseball trade deadline less than a week away, the trending storyline will be focused on the city of Los Angeles and the Angels' decision to possibly trade their two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani for a boatload of younger players and hit the reset...

Could Marcus Stroman and Tim Anderson Be Exactly What The San Francisco Giants Need?

As we inch closer to the August 1st MLB trade deadline, buyers and sellers across the league are finalizing their respective wish lists and preparing to do business.    One team that will certainly be buyers this season is LaMonte Wade Jr.'s San Francisco Giants....

Fred “Crime Dog” McGriff Enters Cooperstown | The Model Of Consistency Finally Gets His Hall of Fame Props

One of the most consistent run producers and clutch performers of his era, Fred McGriff was finally inducted in the Baseball Hall of Fame this past weekend.   It’s been almost two decades since McGriff collected the last of his 2,490 career hits, 493 home runs,...

CJ Abrams Is Becoming The All-Around Force Washington Nats Expected

The second half of the MLB season is here and reality is settling in across the league. Teams are coming to terms with their status as contenders or non contenders as it pertains to the playoffs.   For the Washington Nationals, they have long been out of the...

Will Aaron Hicks Give the Orioles the Production the Yankees Wanted?

This Major League Baseball season has gone by kind of quickly with quite a few under-the-radar storylines, particularly when it comes to the MLBbros holding down such a small percentage of representation this year. According to MLBbro columnist, David Grubb, Black...

#HIGHFIVE | Josh Naylor Continues To Clown His All-Star Snub

Josh Naylor is the best player that nobody talks about. He was snubbed from the All-Star Game despite ranking near the top of the Major League leaders boards in RBI and batting average. His tear continued this week, highlighting it by hitting a historic home run in...

With Cedric Mullins Ailing, Orioles Still Haven’t Been Swept In 70 Straight Series | Hunting Sole Possession Of First Place For First Time Since 2016

Cedric Mullins is the veteran centerpiece for the young Orioles squad, but injuries have plagued his season in a year that Baltimore has the chance to get over the hump.    The center fielder was drafted with the 403rd overall selection in 2015. A year later,...

Can Giancarlo Stanton’s Hot Streak Get the Yankees Back In Contention Without Aaron Judge?

The New York Yankees are dealing with a roller coaster of positives and negatives right now.   The bad news is that they are in last place in the American League East with a 50-45 record, including a two-game losing streak. The good news is that even though they...

Bros On The Move? | These Players Will Be Valuable Additions To Any World Series Contenders

As baseball resumes its first full week of action since the All-Star break, rumors have begun to swirl about players who could potentially be on the move before the August 1st trade deadline.  Whether it be teams adding a player they consider the missing piece to a...

The Black Baseball Renaissance Must Be Televised To Be Acknowledged As Reality

At times it can be easy to be discouraged.    When we started MLBbro.com in the spring of 2021, baseball was just coming back from the pandemic. It was reintroducing itself to the world just as we were making our debut.   Our mission, today as it was then,...

Top 5 Most Valuable Bros Entering Season’s Second Half

PHILADELPHIA - With the All-Star game behind us and the regular season getting deeper and deeper, the question now becomes who are the top five most valuable Bros for the second half of the season? Which Bros give the most value to their team as far as winning is...

Has Barry Bonds’ Chances For the MLB Hall of Fame Improved With His “Vindication”?

Major League Baseball finished off the unofficial halfway point of the season on Tuesday with the All-Star Game. The National League edged out the American League 3-2. It seems around this time of the year similar discussions are brought up to the point that they will...

The Continued Success Of MLBbro Taijuan Walker Is Vital To A Second Half Comeback For Philadelphia

With the first half of the 2023 MLB season in the rearview mirror, teams and players are focused on what the second half of the season has in store. With games resuming today, players get back at it with adjusted goals in mind. For a certain MLBbro, the second half...

Betts Takes An L, But Legacy Of Bro Bombers In Home Run Derby Lives On

On Monday, Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder and six-time All Star Mookie Betts checked one more accomplishment off his long list of career achievements when he participated in the 2023 T-Mobile Home Run Derby.   Mookie credited a conversation with his wife for...

Devin Williams’ Airbender Won’t Be Putting Batters To Sleep In Seattle | But He Will Be In The Building

Devin Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Devin Williams has been in the league since 2019 and he already has two All-Star selections under his belt to go along with a Rookie of the Year and Reliever of the Year Award.   https://youtu.be/2LHCnXijsQ8 Since he’s...

Banged Up Bros | We Need These Guys Back Healthy After All-Star Break

Anyone that follows Major League Baseball knows that the season is a marathon instead of a sprint. Based on how a team lasts in the postseason up to spring training, some of these players are basically playing year round. Eventually over time, injuries start to creep...

There Will Be No Stro Show In Seattle | Cy Young Contender Marcus Stroman Will Be Resting His Mind & Body During MLB All-Star Break

For the second time in his career, Marcus Stroman was selected for the All-Star game, but this time around, he won't be taking the mound.    The 32-year-old has been phenomenal for the Cubs through the first half of the season. In an MLB-high 19 starts this...

#HIGHFIVE | These Five MLBbros Are So Hot They Don’t Want The Season To Stop For All-Star Break

Mookie Betts is baseball's most versatile player and he celebrated being named to his seventh career All-Star Game with one of his best weeks of his season as he slashed .435/.545/1.043 and added three home runs, earning the top spot in Week 14 of our #HighFive List....

Jo Adell Is Back In The Majors…Again | This Time He Looks To Permanently Earn His Keep

Jo Adell has been biding his time with the Triple-A Salt Lake Bees, waiting for an opportunity to return to the show for an elongated period, and with the Angels placing All-Star outfielder Mike Trout on the 10-day injured list with a left hamate fracture that could...

Mookie Betts Knows A Bro Bombing Home Run Derby Is Long Overdue | The Last MLBbro To Win It Was Aaron Judge Back In 2017

When it comes to All-Star games, L.A. Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts is no stranger. He will make his seventh appearance as an All-Star this year in Seattle.   But he will be making his first appearance in the Home Run Derby. That’s right, Betts will be the only...

Aaron Hicks’ Yankee Stadium Return Was Bittersweet, But He Has Three More Games To Ruin The Yankees’ Week

In his first game back at Yankee Stadium facing his old team, Aaron Hicks took some vengeful hacks at the baseball, fought off some tough pitches and went 1-4 with a single to right field off a change up in the 8th inning off a 3-3 game. Any questions about what would...

MLBbro Pitcher Josiah Gray Is One Of 26 First-Time MLB All-Stars | The New Generation Is Taking Over

It’s always a blessing to the MLBbro.com family when one of the players who we have covered from the beginning of his MLBbro anointment gets his first All-Star appearance. Particularly, a Melanated Mound Marauder.    We were ecstatic for Devin “Airbender”...

The Return Of Jazz Chisholm Has Been Emphatic | The Swag Is Back In Miami

Jazz Chisholm Jr. is back... and he brings with him the flare that Miami's been missing.   https://twitter.com/mlbbrodotcom/status/1673864754815811585?s=46&t=wXDq_wR1V9X6scV9eOciJQ   Chisholm had been on the 10-day injured list because of turf toe in his...

#HIGHFIVE | The Baby Bros Stole The Show This Week

Jordan “Sky” Walker continued his high level of hitting this week, boosting his career-high hitting streak to 17 games with a single up the middle against the Astros on Thursday night. The Cardinals top prospect has been a force since being recalled to the Majors in...

Perfect Game Aside, Yankees Bats Have Gone Silent Without $360M MLBbro Aaron Judge | They Are Also Under .500 Without The Face Of Baseball

Aaron Judge is the New York Yankees, and the Bronx Bombers are feeling the loss of their captain. The thrill of Domingo German throwing the 24th perfect game in MLB history and a rare 11-run explosion against the lowly, tanking Oakland A’s only temporarily softens the...

MLBbro Marcus Stroman Trade Rumors Get Murkier As the Trade Deadline Approaches

Last weekend, our MLBbro Marcus Stroman was out of the country in London as he was scheduled as the starting pitcher for the Chicago Cubs on Sunday against the St. Louis Cardinals. But the distance from Chicago and London didn’t stop questions about Stroman’s future...

A League Of Their Own | These Bros Are Heavily Impacting The American League East Division Race

The American League East has always been one of the top divisions in baseball, and this year is no different. This season the AL East is the only division where every team has a positive run differential, and to add perspective on how difficult the division is, each...

Pitcher Grant Anderson Is Doing The Job For Texas Rangers

Texas Rangers rookie pitcher Grant Anderson was lights out in his recent relief appearance against the New York Yankees.   Anderson went two innings on June 24, allowing just one hit and striking out four. Though the Rangers fell to the Yankees 1-0, Anderson was...

Griffey-Backed Swingman Classic Becoming Gateway For HBCUs

When the baseball season pauses for Major League Baseball's All-Star week taking place in Seattle’s T-Mobile Park in July, a very important event for the future of Black and brown players in the game of baseball will commence....

#HIGHFIVE | MLBbro Vets, Young Bucks & Come Up Kings Flash This Week

Marcus Stroman leads the National League with a 2.28 ERA following his seven shutout inning victory over the Pirates Tuesday night.  He is the clear frontrunner to start for the N.L. in the All-Star Game as he takes the top spot on Week 12 of our #HighFive List....

MLBbro Mookie Betts Announces Intentions to Join the Home Run Derby…On One Condition

While the Los Angeles Dodgers are spiraling downward as of late to the point of irrelevance, Mookie Betts  does his part to bring the franchise back to the news cycle over the weekend. In a Sunday interview with MLB Network’s Harold Reynolds, the MLBbro put his name...

The Golden Arm Of Jordan Hicks Was On Display This Week

Jordan Hicks has certainly been through a lot of adversity during his big league career. The flame thrower has battled arm injuries that have forced him to miss significant time, but now he’s healthy and back out there dealing.   This season, Hicks has been...

Mookie Betts Wants to See More Diversity in Baseball, On and Off the Field | He Will Lead The Way

By Robert Martin Special to MLBbro.com    Baseball has long been considered America’s pastime. But the popularity of the sport doesn’t extend to all audiences across the country. Unfortunately, in our Black and brown communities, the participation numbers are...

#HIGHFIVE | All-Stars, Comeback Kids & Flame Throwers

“You are the best center fielder in the game, start acting like it.”  Those words lit a fire under Michael “Money” Harris, who has turnt his game up to another level since hearing them last week; earning him the top spot on Week 11 of our #HighFive List.   1....

With Byron Buxton Out, Minnesota Twins MLBbro Michael A. Taylor Continues To Show Why He’s The Ultimate Professional

Michael A. Taylor joined the Minnesota Twins in January for two minor league players. So far, the Twins are benefitting from acquiring the Gold Glove winner.       Taylor has had some productive performances this month for the Twins, who are at the top...

“My Biggest Critic For Me Is My Mom’ | Ke’Bryan Hayes’ Offensive Explosion Suggests He Doesn’t Want To Let Down A Mom Who Cuts Him No Slack

We all know how well Ke’Bryan Hayes plays third base. There’s no question that he’s one of the best infielders in the game today.   While he’s flashed his glove throughout his career, one area where he’s made a lot of improvement is at the plate, especially this...

Marcus Stroman Wants To Stay In Chicago, But Cubs Haven’t Offered Him An Extension Despite Cy Young Caliber Season

The Chicago Cubs have been non-committal regarding the future of Marcus Stroman with the club as the organization has not come to terms on a contract extension with their star pitcher.   https://youtu.be/2oSNsJfz3wU   This came as a surprise to many, due to...

Ken Griffey Jr. Joins Potential Ownership Group To Bring Seattle Franchise Back To NBA

Sports is going through an overlap these days with the National Hockey League going through the Stanley Cup Finals and the NBA close to wrapping up their season with a championship series of their own. But with this being a baseball website, one would ask where’s the...

#HIGHFIVE | These MLBbros Cold Crushed The Comp This Week

Marcus Semien’s 25-game hitting streak was the longest of his career and in the MLB this season before it was snapped Wednesday night. The best leadoff hitter in baseball has been the spark plug  for an elite Texas Rangers offense, earning him the top spot on Week 10...

Black Jack Flaherty & Jordan Hicks Combine To End Marcus Semien’s Hitting Streak At 25 Games

Black Jack” Flaherty dealt a mean hand in his start Wednesday night against Marcus Semien and the Texas Rangers, ending the second baseman’s league-high hitting streak at 25 games, three short of Gabe Kapler’s club record. ...

Should Marcus Semien Make the Mount Rushmore of MLBbro Second Baseman?

It is no secret that Texas Rangers second baseman Marcus Semien is on a career high run at the plate these days. Semien extended his hitting streak to 25 games on Tuesday night, matching Ian Kinsler in 2008 and Michael Young in 2005 for the second-longest in Rangers...

Jon Singleton Is Back In Baseball | MLBbro Was Victim Of Outdated, Miseducated Hype About Marijuana As A Hard Drug

On Saturday, after eight years away from the big leagues, Milwaukee Brewers’ first baseman Jonathan Singleton got the call that he was waiting for. Not only would Singleton be joining the Brewers’ big league roster in Cincinnati, Ohio, he would be starting and batting...

“He’s A Modern-Day Rickey Henderson” | Mookie Betts Gets the Ultimate Praise From Manager Dave Roberts

LOS ANGELES - As the MLB season continues to get deeper, one of the league’s best is starting to heat up.   Mookie Betts has been the gift that keeps on giving these past four seasons for Dodgers fans everywhere.  ...

Giancarlo Stanton Returns To The Yankees Lineup MLBbro Bombing

After seven weeks on the IL, MLBbro Giancarlo Stanton made his long awaited return to the New York Yankees lineup.   Stanton went 2 for 3 against the LA Dodgers, which included a solo blast off of Clayton Kershaw in the top of the fourth inning. But even with the...

#HIGHFIVE | These 5 MLBbros Are this Week’s Complete, Elite Performers

Marcus Stroman’s Memorial Day massacre of the Tampa Bay Rays will go down as one of the greatest pitching performances Wrigley Field has seen in recent memory.  His complete game one-hit shutout against the best team in baseball lowered his ERA to 2.59, good for...

Taijuan Walker Is Still Searching For His Philly Zone

MLBbro Taijuan Walker spent the last two seasons of his career pitching for the New York Mets. He experienced arguably the best two seasons of his career there, reaching the postseason in 2022 and becoming an All-Star in 2021. After eight seasons of middling...

Aaron Judge Is Racking Up The Homers & Clocking Another 60 Bro Bombs | Should Slammin’ Sammy Sosa Be Worried?

Aaron Judge is coming off a historic season after breaking Roger Maris' American League home run record in 2022. But last year's AL Most Valuable Player is chasing history again at the peak of his career.    Forty-five games into the '23 season, Judge is batting...

Taj Bradley Has Established Himself As A Legitimate Force In Tampa Bay Rays Rotation

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Taj Bradley lost his second consecutive start on Monday against the Chicago Cubs. Despite taking the loss, Bradley put together an impressive performance. He went five and two thirds innings pitched and struck out eight while allowing a...

Dusty Baker Keeps Rising To The Challenge | The World Champion Astros Always Find A Way To Compete

LOS ANGELES - Even with the team as beat up as they are, Dusty Baker still has his boys rallying.   After trouncing their division rival in the Oakland Athletics 10-1 and then dropping a 7-5 decision to the Minnesota Twins on Memorial Day, they’re now 31-21 on...

DEJA VU IN BOSTON | 3-0 Comebacks Not Unfamiliar To Boston Sports, Ask LA Dodgers Manager Dave Roberts

Monday night we have the opportunity to see something that has only happened five times in the history of North American team sports. We could witness a team coming back from three games to zero deficit to win a postseason series.   The Boston Celtics will...

#HIGHFIVE | These Five MLBbros Let It Be Known That They Have All-Star Intentions (Week 8)

Aaron Judge has 76 home runs since the start of last season and enters the weekend tied for the American League lead in homers after his clutch 9th inning bomb tied the game for his Yankees before they went on to beat Baltimore Tuesday night. For that, the King Of New...

Marcus Stroman Showed His Former Mets Team Why They Dropped The Ball Letting Him Walk

Marcus Stroman is an athlete, an entertainer, author and a fashion icon, and again on Wednesday, he was a dominant pitcher. After pitching in 44 games in New York from 2019-2021, this was just the second meeting between Stroman and the Mets. The first was on July 16...

Marcus Stroman Meets The Mets At Wrigley Field | Stro Show Is The Walking Quality Start NY Could Use Right Now

The Chicago Cubs welcomed the New York Mets to Wrigley Field to begin a three game set yesterday, with the Cubs taking the first game of the series, winning 7-2. However, the second game of the series is what we at MLBbro will be locked into, as our Melanated Mound...

Jackie Bradley Jr. Wants Nothing From Baseball When He Retires, Not Even The Memories | He Might Just Move To Spain?

Jackie Bradley Jr. is coming up on 10 years of playing baseball in the majors.  But when he’s done playing baseball, he says he doesn’t want anything to do with the sport. That’s right, in an interview with the Boston Globe Today, Bradley stated “I have other things I...

The Loud Bat & Defensive Genius Of Will Benson Is Key To Cincinnati Reds Wild Card Hopes?

Chris Bolton discusses just how impactful the play of #WillBenson is to the Cincy Reds' MLB playoff hopes.    https://youtu.be/d_SatMH5oPs

Take That! | Jack Flaherty Is Trying To Regain His Dominant Form & Help Baltimore Orioles To World Series

With the addition of #MLBbro, Black #JackFlaherty, the Baltimore Orioles are seeking their first World Series victory in 40 years. Unfortunately, this Bro has not produced the way the Birds were hoping for.   https://youtu.be/uOZihI9tGrM    

Marcus Semien…He Just Keeps Hitting, Gary Sheffield Jr. Tells Us Why He’s Such A Unique Batter

Gary Sheffield's MLBbro of the Week is Texas Rangers second baseman Marcus Semien, again. He's struck out less than 100 times while competing with the elite power hitters in the game and adapting his at-bats to the situation.   https://youtu.be/w_YtcPiWsIA...

Is There A Better All-Around Baseball Player Than Money Michael Harris II?

Atlanta Braves centerfielder Michael Harris is on a 13-for-37 hot streak with four home runs. He jumped to the head of the class this week, earning Rob Parker's Home Boi Highlights honor.   https://youtu.be/7sOUkzmrSD8    

“It Was Definitely A Blessing” | Washington Nationals No.2 Ranked Prospect James Wood Named MiLB Player Of The Week, Excited For 2024

When the Washington Nationals traded superstar outfielder Juan Soto last season, move around the D.C. area was met with sadness. Soto was one of the last pieces left from the 2019 World Series team. One year later the haul the club received in return for Soto is...

NL Wild Card Race Has A Brocentric Fate | Stro Show, Jazz, Greene Machine Take Center Stage

This year's National League Wild Card race has seen quite a few twists, and this latest turn of events puts several MLBbros in each other's crosshairs for the final few weeks of the season.    The Chicago Cubs have lost control of the second WC spot that they...

“It’s Been A Fun Year Of Baseball” | Outfielder Jason Heyward Has Been A Pleasant Surprise For Championship-Chasing Los Angeles Dodgers

On Sunday afternoon the Los Angeles Dodgers clinched their 10th NL West title in the last 11 seasons and superstar Markus Lynn Betts aka Mookie led the way. The team under the watchful eye of skipper Dave Roberts came into the season with five players ranked in MLB’s...

Two Leagues. No Divisions. Make It Happen

Major League Baseball hasn’t been afraid recently to change things up in order to make the game more appealing for fans.    That’s unusual to see in a sport that prides itself on protecting and projecting its history. It’s also necessary as the sports landscape...

Josh Bell Says If Marlins Want Him Back “They’ll Do What They Have To Do To Get Me To Come Back”

MLBbro.com reporter Malik Jackson talks to Miami Marlins slugger Josh Bell about the Marlins’ playoff race and his future with the team.   https://youtu.be/TROpfIEQfg8    

A Bro U Need To Know | OG Stolen Base King Lou Brock

"Okay, if knowledge is the key, then just show me the lock. Got the scrawny legs, but I move just like Lou Brock with speed, I'm agile plus I'm worth Ya while, 100 percent intelligent Black child." -- Q-Tip, ATCQ The stolen base is back in MLB in 2023 and nobody...

Lamonte Wade Jr On Pace To Set Career-Highs In Batting, Slugging & OBP |

Lamonte Wade Jr is having a career year and heating up down the stretch run as he tries to help power the San Francisco Giants into the third and final NL Wild Card spot. Jaelen Gilkey has the FACTZ on this fifth year MLBbro.   https://youtu.be/B01jNYnIgi4...

DEBATABLE | Which MLBbro Has Taken The Next Step Toward Superstardom In 2023?

Manny and Mark debate the #MLBbros and which one has taken the biggest leap from last season.   https://youtu.be/x76tU_tGGGE  

Jazz Chisholm’s Grand Slams In Two Straight Games Sparks Unique Miami Marlins Team Achievement

In the last two months there has been an explosion of MLBbros sending baseballs out of parks and providing plenty of excitement and content for MLBbro.com and exposure for Black and brown players in Major League baseball. As of late, Royce Lewis of the Minnesota Twins...

Adam Jones Talks About Retiring With Baltimore Orioles & The Real Reason Why It Was Important

Jones played 11 of his 14 MLB seasons with the Baltimore Orioles and distinguished himself as one of the best all-around talents of his era. AJ explains why it was so important to him and his kids to finish with B-More.   https://youtu.be/nL-yWI5--y0

Adam Jones Retires As A Baltimore Oriole | Jones Was A Five-Tool Player, A Voice For Black Baseball & Class Act

LOS ANGELES - The best team in the American League is signing a franchise legend one last time.   The Baltimore Orioles announced that former outfielder Adam Jones would sign a one-day contract with the team to officially retire as an Oriole. The team announced...

Lawrence Butler Is The Next Oakland A’s Superstar | That Georgia Pipeline Is Thick

MLBbro.com reporter Malik Wright talks to Oakland A's rookie Lawrence Butler about his first month in MLB.   https://youtu.be/WCkZCtx-xAo    

Don’t Ask Atlanta Braves 3B Coach Ron Washington Anything About the Lineup | But He Will Talk Michael Harris II

MLBbro.com's Malik Jackson interviews Atlanta Braves third base coach Ron Washington, Live At The Ballpark in Miami.   https://youtu.be/UpyVfW5MIU8        

The Playoffs Are Funny So Get This September Money | SeanBo Will Lead You To The Bag

Clear your schedule, MLBbro.com fam. We have three picks to set off your hot streak. Take a seat, take a peek, and let’s get that bookie beat!   1. Two teams with very little to play for are the New York Yankees (-165) and Pittsburgh Pirates (+140). Even with the...

“We Still Need To Get Better” | Reggie Jackson Gives His Honest Opinion On Houston Astros WS Chances

Malik Wright catches up with MLBbro legend Reggie Jackson, who is also a special advisor for Houston Astros. Mr. October gives his assessment of the Astros' World Series chances.   https://youtu.be/2MEvohKkYcg    

FACTZ | Tommy Pham’s Explosive Bat Provides Power & Purpose For Playoff-Hungry Diamondbacks

D'Marje Morris highlights MLBbro Tommy Pham whose clutch hitting has propelled the Diamondbacks to several recent wins as they fight to hold onto the third and final NL Wild Card slot.   https://youtu.be/jMyJlI6mD9w