One Season After Contemplating Retirement, A Rebirthed Jason Heyward Runs It Back With LA Dodgers
by Avery Hill | November 28, 2023 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
Long-time right fielder Jason Heyward is back for another one. The 14-year veteran has reportedly re-signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers on a one-year $9 million deal. Heyward will enter the season at 34 years old and will have the chance to add to his stellar...
They Chose To Serve: An MLBbro Veterans Day Retrospective
by Anthony McClean | November 11, 2023 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
When it was all said and done, they chose to serve. Despite the racial inequities they received on and off the field, they chose to serve. Whether it was World War I or World War II, whether it was the Army, Navy, Air Force, or Marines, they chose to serve....
Mookie Betts Looking To Join Frank Robinson and Become Second Player In MLB History To Win MVP In Both Leagues
by Kevin Moore | November 8, 2023 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
Mookie Betts had an exceptional 2023 season and while he didn’t get the opportunity to win a third World Series title, he still ended the season as one of the league’s best. ...
Was This World Series The First Step In Marcus Semien and Corey Seager’s Texas Rangers Dynasty? | The $500M Infield Will Dominate For Years To Come
by Malik Wright | November 2, 2023 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
With the Texas Rangers winning their first World Series in franchise history, stars Marcus Semien and Corey Seager laid the foundation for what has the chance to be Major League Baseball’s next great dynasty. Marcus Semien has stamped himself as the greatest...
Marcus Semien Discusses The Keys To A Texas Rangers World Series Title
by Malik Wright | October 26, 2023 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
MLBbro.com lead baseball reporter Malik Wright spoke to Texas Rangers All-Star second baseman Marcus Semien, who provided his opinion on what the Rangers have to do against the scrappy Arizona Diamondbacks to win the first World Series in franchise history. ...
Marcus Semien Reached Base Safely In Four Of His Five Game 6 At Bats | Texas Rangers Push Dusty Baker’s Astros To ALCS Game 7
by Malik Wright | October 23, 2023 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
Marcus Semien reached base safely in four of his five Game 6 at-bats, knocking in two singles, walking twice and scoring a run in the Rangers 9-2 win over the Astros. Now, just one game stands between him and his first career World Series appearance. Semien...
Philadelphia Phillies Send The Atlanta Braves Home, But The Future Is Bright In ATL
by Dante Miles | October 13, 2023 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
Philadelphia - On Thursday Night, Michael Harris II and the Atlanta Braves season came to a disappointing end as they fell 3-1 to the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. Philadelphia’s series clenching victory on Thursday pushed their playoff home record to...
Atlanta Braves Facing NLDS Elimination | Money Mike Harris, Ronald Acuna Jr. and Matt Olson Need To Get Bats Going Against Philly
by Dante Miles | October 12, 2023 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
Philadelphia -- After one of the most exciting comeback victories in recent MLB history on Monday, Michael Harris II and the Atlanta Braves came crashing back to earth in Philadelphia on Wednesday. Despite their offense striking first, the Phillies responded...
Texas Rangers Clinch First ALCS Birth Since 2011 | 3B Coach Tony Beasley Has Seen The Best and Worst Times During Eight Years With Organization
by Malik Wright | October 11, 2023 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
The Texas Rangers clinched a berth to the American League Championship Series for the first time since 2011 after completing a sweep of the Baltimore Orioles Tuesday night. Now, they can get some much-needed rest while waiting for the Twins and Astros to finish their...
Dusty Baker Gets 53rd Postseason Win & 30th As A Houston Astros Manager | Stros’ Cruise To 9-1 Game 3 ALDS Win Over Minnesota Twins
by DA Gambler | October 11, 2023 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
The Minnesota Twins proved that they are not to be taken lightly after Game 2 of the ALDS when they blitzed the defending World Series champion Houston Astros 6-2 in Texas to knot the ALDS at 1-1 entering Tuesday night’s pivotal Game 3. The lines in Vegas didn’t shift...
All-MLBbro Team 2023 | These Bros Were The Top Of The Class
by admin | October 10, 2023 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
With the regular season completed and the playoffs heating up, it’s time for MLBbro.com to honor the very best Black and brown players of 2023. The third annual All-Bro Team represents excellence at the plate, in the field, and as a leader. It was selected by a...
Marcus Semien Gets His Playoff Bat Going | Texas Rangers Keep Rolling To 2-0 ALDS Lead Over Baltimore
by Malik Wright | October 9, 2023 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
Marcus Semien got back on track with a two-hit day in the Rangers 11-8 victory over the Orioles Sunday night. Now, needing only one win to clinch a berth to the ALCS, he sets his sights on a sweep in the biggest game in Arlington since the 2011 World Series. A...
Texas Rangers Beat Reporter Kennedi Landry Talks MLB Playoffs
by Mark Gray | October 8, 2023 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
Mark Gray talks to Texas Rangers beat reporter Kennedi Landry about the team’s play in the MLB Postseason as they hold a 1-0 lead over Baltimore Orioles in the ALDS. https://youtu.be/cYproknd5HU?si=bRDVvpRe4lT7iKwj
Marcus Semien Struggles, But Texas Rangers Advance To ALDS | Expect A Big Series Against Baltimore
by Malik Wright | October 6, 2023 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
Marcus Semien and his Texas Rangers busted the brooms out on their way to sweeping the Rays in the Wild Card round, despite him only going 1-for-9 in the series and 2-for-17 overall in his last three games. If Semien can break the skid and join his other teammates in...
MLBbro.com Staff Playoff Predictions (Divisional Round) | Agree?
by David Grubb | October 6, 2023 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
As we do every year at this time, the staff at MLBbro.com has made its annual postseason predictions. Our Panel: Rob Parker, JR Gamble, Mark Gray, David Grubb, Malik Wright, Dante Miles, Ronald Agers, Gary Sheffield Jr., Rachel Hill, Jaelen Gilkey, Kevin Moore...
Royce Lewis Becomes Third Player In MLB History To Homer In First Two Postseason Plate Appearances
by Special to MLBbro.com | October 4, 2023 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
Minnesota Twins rookie slugger Royce Lewis is fresh off an AL Rookie of the Month award for September and the former No. 1 overall draft pick started his first October run bro bombing the Twins to a 3-1 win over the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 1 of the AL Wild Card...
MLBbro.com Staff World Series Predictions
by David Grubb | October 3, 2023 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
As we do every year at this time, the staff at MLBbro.com has made its annual postseason predictions. With the matchups for the Division and League Championship Series still yet to be determined, our panel of 11 contributors made its selections based on the...
Jazz Chisholm & Josh Bell Drive The Miami Soul Train Into Wild Card Series With The Philadelphia Phillies
by Kevin Moore | October 2, 2023 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
The Miami Marlins were competing in one of the toughest divisions this season, but they found a way to make it to the postseason and two of our MLBbro’s played a key role in making that happen. ...
MLBbro Umpire Malachi Moore Is Holding Free Camps In Compton To Teach Kids How To Execute The Craft
by Special to MLBbro.com | September 30, 2023 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
By Seneca Sumners Special to MLBbro.com WE WANT MOORE! This is what the kids say about the Compton Youth Academy umpire camp. Malachi Moore, an alum of the CYA, is a Black MLB umpire doing his first full-time season this year. Moore will be holding a youth umpire...
#HIGHFIVE | These MLBbros Ended The 2023 MLB Regular Season With A Bang
by Malik Wright | September 29, 2023 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
Aaron Judge brought back his record-breaking Mojo from 2022 this week and put on a power display for the ages. He became the first Yankee ever with multiple three home runs games in the same season after hitting three in last Friday's contest against Arizona to earn...
Cedric Mullins, Aaron Hicks & Jack Flaherty Are About To Lock Down Baltimore Orioles First Division Title Since 2014
by Ethan Sands | September 28, 2023 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
The last time the Orioles hoisted the division title, they had just two MLBbros, Adam Jones and Delmon Young, on their American League Division Series roster. ...
Devin Williams Is Thirsting His First Taste Of MLB Postseason Action | America Is About To Meet The ‘Airbender’
by Kevin Moore | September 27, 2023 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
The Milwaukee Brewers are headed to the playoffs this season after missing the postseason last year. And that means we may have the opportunity to watch MLBbro, Devin Williams make his postseason appearance. That’s right, Williams has not appeared in the...
Mookie Betts Sets RBI Mark For Leadoff Hitters, With More Record-Breaking, Title-Making On The Horizon
by Dante Miles | September 26, 2023 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Mookie Betts’ month-long pursuit of presumed National League MVP Ronald Acuna Jr. may not result in winning his first NL MVP award, but going forward there is potential for Mookie to accomplish something just as special on the game's...
MLBbro HOFer Barry Larkin Is Spearheading Baseball United | First League Focused on the Middle East and Indian Subcontinent
by Kevin Moore | September 25, 2023 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
MLBbro legend Barry Larkin is helping to expand the game all over the world and create opportunities for Black players. Baseball United, an upstart pro baseball league, will be the first league focused on the Middle East and Indian subcontinent. Larkin has...
Cleveland Guardians Welcome MLBbro Triston McKenzie Back To the Rotation This Weekend
by Ronald Agers | September 23, 2023 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
With postseason hopes fading with each passing day, the Cleveland Guardians may have to start their transition plans to figuring out their inventory of talent in preparation for next season. That change in mission statement is probably the reason why MLBbro Triston...
#HIGHFIVE | Return Of The Greene Machine, T.A. Is A Closer, Ke’Bryan Hayes Has Arrived
by Malik Wright | September 22, 2023 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
Hunter Greene “Machine” is the best pitcher in the Majors under the age of 25 and with his Cincinnati Reds in the thick of the playoff race, he performed like an Ace Wednesday afternoon, striking out 14 Twins which is the most in a single start by a Reds pitcher since...
Adam Jones To Cedric Mullins | The Bros Are Carrying On Tradition In Baltimore With 2023 World Series Dreams
by Ethan Sands | September 21, 2023 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
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
by Kevin Moore | September 20, 2023 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
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
by Kevin Moore | September 18, 2023 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
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?
by Ronald Agers | September 16, 2023 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
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”
by Malik Wright | September 15, 2023 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
“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
by Ethan Sands | September 14, 2023 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
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
by Kevin Moore | September 13, 2023 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
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.
by Dante Miles | September 12, 2023 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
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
by David Grubb | September 11, 2023 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
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
by Ronald Agers | September 9, 2023 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
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
by Malik Wright | September 8, 2023 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
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
by Ethan Sands | September 7, 2023 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
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
by Kevin Moore | September 6, 2023 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
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
by Kevin Moore | September 4, 2023 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
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
by Malik Wright | September 1, 2023 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
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
by Malik Wright | August 31, 2023 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
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?
by Justin Petrille | August 30, 2023 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
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
by Dante Miles | August 29, 2023 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
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
by Kevin Moore | August 27, 2023 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
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?
by Ronald Agers | August 25, 2023 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
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
by Malik Wright | August 25, 2023 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
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
by Ethan Sands | August 24, 2023 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
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
by Kevin Moore | August 23, 2023 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
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
by Dante Miles | August 22, 2023 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
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
by David Grubb | August 21, 2023 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
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?
by Jeff Washington | August 19, 2023 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
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
by Malik Wright | August 18, 2023 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
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
by Ethan Sands | August 17, 2023 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
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?
by Mark Gray | August 16, 2023 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
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
by Kevin Moore | August 16, 2023 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
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
by Dante Miles | August 15, 2023 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
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
by David Grubb | August 14, 2023 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
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?
by Ronald Agers | August 12, 2023 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
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
by Justin Petrille | August 10, 2023 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
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
by Kevin Moore | August 9, 2023 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
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
by Dante Miles | August 8, 2023 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
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
by David Grubb | August 7, 2023 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
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
by Mark Gray | August 5, 2023 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
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
by Ethan Sands | August 4, 2023 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
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
by Ethan Sands | August 3, 2023 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
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
by Kevin Moore | August 2, 2023 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
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
by David Grubb | July 31, 2023 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
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
by Kevin Moore | July 31, 2023 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
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
by Mark Gray | July 29, 2023 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
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.
by Malik Wright | July 28, 2023 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
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
by Ethan Sands | July 27, 2023 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
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
by Ronald Agers | July 25, 2023 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
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?
by Dante Miles | July 25, 2023 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
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
by David Grubb | July 24, 2023 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
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
by Craig Grant | July 22, 2023 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
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?
by Ronald Agers | July 22, 2023 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
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
by Malik Wright | July 21, 2023 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
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
by Ethan Sands | July 20, 2023 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
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?
by Ronald Agers | July 19, 2023 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
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
by Dante Miles | July 18, 2023 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
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
by David Grubb | July 17, 2023 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
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
by Justin Petrille | July 15, 2023 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
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”?
by Ronald Agers | July 15, 2023 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
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
by Craig Grant | July 14, 2023 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
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
by Dante Miles | July 11, 2023 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
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
by Kevin Moore | July 10, 2023 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
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
by Ronald Agers | July 9, 2023 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
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
by Ethan Sands | July 8, 2023 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
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
by Malik Wright | July 7, 2023 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
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
by Ethan Sands | July 6, 2023 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
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
by Kevin Moore | July 5, 2023 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
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
by DA Gambler | July 4, 2023 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
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
by DA Gambler | July 3, 2023 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
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
by Justin Petrille | July 1, 2023 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
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
by Malik Wright | June 30, 2023 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
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
by Ethan Sands | June 29, 2023 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
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
by Ronald Agers | June 28, 2023 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
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
by Dante Miles | June 27, 2023 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
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
by Kevin Moore | June 26, 2023 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
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...
MLBbro.com 2023 Year In Review (Sizzle Reel)
by admin | November 6, 2023 | THE TWO HOLE | 0 Comments
MLBbro.com covered the Black and brown Major Leaguers all 162 games plus postseason.
Did Philadelphia Phillies Disrespect 15-Game Winner Taijuan Walker By Benching Him All Postseason?
by Mark Gray | October 26, 2023 | THE TWO HOLE | 0 Comments
Mark Gray gives his take on the unfathomable Blackout of $72M pitcher #MLBbro pitcher Taijuan Walker in these 2023 MLB Playoffs. It just doesn't add up. What was manager Rob Thomson thinking? https://youtu.be/wuwyca9St1c
Dusty Baker Gets His 55th Career Playoff Win | Slows Down the Texas Rangers Playoff Machine In ALCS Game 3
by Malik Wright | October 19, 2023 | THE TWO HOLE | 0 Comments
Dusty Baker’s Boyz get in the win column in Game 3 of the American League Championship series with an 8-5 road victory Wednesday night thanks to the help of a few lineup tweaks and a Michael Brantley game-saving catch. Meanwhile for the Rangers, they are in...
It’s Full Speed Ahead As Dusty Baker’s Boyz Keep Dream Of Back-To-Back World Series Titles Alive By Eliminating Twins In ALDS
by Special to MLBbro.com | October 12, 2023 | THE TWO HOLE | 0 Comments
Dusty Baker led the Astros to their seventh straight American League Division Series with a clutch 3-2 win Wednesday night that eliminated Royce Lewis, Michael A. Taylor, Byron "Big Bux" Buxton and the Twins in Game 4 of their AL Division Series. The win was Baker's...
Report: Los Angeles Angels In Hot Pursuit Of Shortstop Tim Anderson? | Bo Porter Joins Ron Washington’s Staff
by Donald Hamilton | November 15, 2023 | THE THREE SPOT | 0 Comments
It’s the beginning of the MLB offseason and many teams are already starting to gear up to improve for the 2024 season and Spring Training. One team that is getting a lot of buzz in the headlines lately is the Los Angeles Angels. The mainstream news regarding...
Marcus Semien Is A Finalist For MVP…Again | Is The Third Time A Charm For Underrated MLBbro?
by Malik Wright | November 7, 2023 | THE THREE SPOT | 0 Comments
MLBbro Marcus Semien was named one of three finalists for the American League MVP Award. He faces tough competition against his teammate, half a billion-dollar double play partner Corey Seager and the “Unicorn” that is Shohei Ohtani, but do not count Major League...
Iron Man Marcus Semien Has Best Game Of Postseason With 5 RBI In Game 4 World Series Win | Texas Rangers History Is One Game Away
by Malik Wright | November 1, 2023 | THE THREE SPOT | 0 Comments
Marcus Semien is one game away from being a World Series champion after saving his best game of the playoffs for when the Texas Rangers needed it most. Game 4 of the 2023 World Series. Before Game 4 Texas found out that Adolis Garcia -- their ALCS MVP and MLB...
World Series Game 3: The All-Around Excellence Of Marcus Semien and Corey Seager Lead Texas Rangers To Ninth Straight Postseason Road Win
by Malik Wright | October 31, 2023 | THE THREE SPOT | 0 Comments
Marcus Semien threw a much-needed jab with a two-out RBI single. That was followed by a knockout blow delivered by his double play partner Corey Seager, in the form of a game-winning two-run homer in the 3rd inning of the Rangers 3-1 win over Arizona in Game 3 of the...
Dusty Baker: A Legacy Beyond the Diamond – A True MLBbro
by Charles Dunkin | November 4, 2023 | CLEAN UP | 0 Comments
As the sun sets on the illustrious career of Dusty Baker, the baseball world pauses to honor a 74-year-old man who's still sharper than a Ginsu and leaves an impact on the game that transcends his impressive statistics as a player and manager. Baker's retirement marks...
Marcus Semien Is MLB’s Iron Man: Greatness Takes No Days Off, Cal Ripken Would Be Proud
by Matthew Cain | November 3, 2023 | CLEAN UP | 0 Comments
"The best ability is availability." The Texas Rangers can always count on Marcus Semien. Not just to make big plays at second base or come up with clutch hits, but to be penciled into the lineup every day. The Rangers closed out the 2023 season with a World Series...
When Marcus Semien Shows Up To This World Series, It’s Over | Texas Rangers Take Game 1 In Extra Innings
by Malik Wright | October 28, 2023 | CLEAN UP | 0 Comments
Arlington, Texas — Marcus Semien’s postseason struggles at the plate continued in Game One after going 1-for-6 with a single in the 9th inning of his World Series debut, dropping his playoff batting average to a team low .190. Going back to early October...
Marcus Semien Signed With Texas Rangers For Moments Like This: Rangers Advance To World Series
by Malik Wright | October 24, 2023 | CLEAN UP | 0 Comments
Marcus Semien and the Texas Rangers are no longer little bro after putting an end to the reign of dominance by Dusty Baker and his Houston Astros with an 11-4 win in Game Seven of the ALCS. Rangers win the American League pennant for the first time since 2011: “Fans...
These Four MLBbros Are Baseball Hall Of Fame Finalists For 2024
by Matthew Cain | November 24, 2023 | 5TH SLOT | 0 Comments
The Baseball Hall of Fame finalists are set for 2024. This year, some of the best big leaguers of the 90s and 2000s are among them. The MLBbro superstars of those eras are well represented. Torii Hunter, Brandon Phillps, Jimmy Rollins, and Gary Sheffield are...
Marcus Semien Leads Texas Rangers To First World Series In Franchise History | Dad Damien Chimes In
by DA Gambler | November 2, 2023 | 5TH SLOT | 0 Comments
The #MLBbro had more at bats than anyone in a single postseason, hit two homers in the 2023 World Series and provided the leadership the Rangers wanted when they signed the all-time single season home run leader for second baseman to a $175M last offseason He’s also...
Tommy Pham and Alek Thomas Made Every Hit Count In Helping Arizona Diamondbacks Shock Baseball World, Advance To 2023 World Series
by DA Gambler | October 25, 2023 | 5TH SLOT | 0 Comments
Let’s jump into a time machine. We aren’t going too far back, just back to August 1st when the Mets gave up on the season and started trading away pieces and journeyman Tommy Pham was shipped to the Arizona Diamondbacks who were desperate for a professional...
Texas Rangers Find Creative Ways To Win Games | Marcus Semien’s Heads Up Play In The 8th Inning Of ALCS Game 1 Is Key Example
by Malik Wright | October 16, 2023 | 5TH SLOT | 0 Comments
Marcus Semien and the Texas Rangers came out victorious in a Game One pitcher's duel 2-0 over Dusty Baker and the Houston Astros in the "Battle for Texas." Despite his struggles at the plate, which saw him leave five runners on base; Semien impacted the game with a...
MiLB Finest In 2023 | Minor Leaguers Shined This Season, These Five Bros Were Among The Best
by Devon POV Mason | November 28, 2023 | 6TH SLOT | 0 Comments
The talent pool of up-and-coming MLBbros is as good as it’s been in quite some time, so choosing these five elite diamond miners wasn’t as easy. James Wood, Washington Nationals, OF The 6-foot-6 and 240-pound power hitting prospect ranks No.7 on MLB prospect...
Rickie Weeks Joins Milwaukee Brewers As Associate Manager | The HBCU Baseball Legend and 2011 MLB All-Star Continues MLBbro Journey
by Matthew Cain | November 17, 2023 | 6TH SLOT | 0 Comments
The Milwaukee Brewers are bringing another Brewer legend onto their coaching staff. Rickie Weeks, who has been named associate manager for his former team. Weeks will be working on Pat Murphy’s staff, with Murphy being the 20th manager in franchise history. ...
‘He’s Going to Wind up Getting Hurt Again’ | MLBbro Giancarlo Stanton’s Yankees Future In Doubt After Bizarre Public Attack By GM Brian Cashman
by Avery Hill | November 15, 2023 | 6TH SLOT | 0 Comments
Personal attacks hurt, especially when it’s coming from within. Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton has received it from fans and the media, but now it comes from his own general manager Brian Cashman. Recently, Cashman had an interview with the New York Daily...
