The Bradley Effect
Taj Bradley struck out 7 Yankees and gave up just 1 run and 2 walks in a six-inning, losing effort as the Rays fell, 2-0, on Friday.
Former MLBbro Leans Towards The Gridiron
by Ronald Agers | May 11, 2024 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
A story like this puts former MLBbro Monte Harrison in mind of the “A Dream Deferred” poem written by the legendary poet Langston Hughes… What happens to a dream deferred? Does it dry up Like a raisin in the sun? Or fester like a sore-- And then run? Does it stink...
#HIGHFIVE (Week 6): Aaron Judge, Marcus Semien Turning Up
by Malik Wright | May 10, 2024 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
Marcus Semien put on a show in his first time back in the Bay Area as a World Series Champion, collecting 10 hits in a three-game span including the hardest hit homer of his career, earning him the Top Spot in our Week 6 #HighFive List. 1. Marcus Semien Marcus...
‘He’s Going To Be A Good One’ | Trey “Da Truth” Lipscomb Shines In Crucial Game For Nats
by Avery Hill | May 9, 2024 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
WASHINGTON, DC – That brother is getting the hang of it. Nationals third baseman Trey Lipscomb put together a clutch performance on Tuesday, and he did it against a team he grew up just 45 minutes from. Lipscomb came into the majors known for his defensive...
Ke’Bryan Hayes Is Still Mastering The Art of Mash | The Gold Glover Still Searching For Identity As Hitter
by Kevin Moore | May 8, 2024 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Ke’Bryan Hayes came into the 2024 season looking to build on his previous season where he hit .271 and a career-high 15 home runs. It looked as though Hayes was going to take that next step as a hitter after watching his...
East-West Classic Has The Drop On Black Baseball Culture Memorial Weekend In Cooperstown
by Dante Miles | May 7, 2024 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
This Memorial Day weekend, Black baseball fans across America will have another reason to visit the Mecca of baseball, Cooperstown, New York. The National Baseball Hall of Fame Museum will celebrate the opening of its new exhibit ‘The Souls of the Game: Voices of...
Josiah “Sway” Gray Is Getting Closer To Return
by Kevin Moore | May 6, 2024 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
The Washington Nationals have been without their all-star pitcher Josiah Gray since the second week of April. Gray landed on the injured list on April 9 with a right elbow/forearm flexor strain. Not the start of the season Gray and the Nationals were looking to have....
CJ Abrams Lists His Mount Rushmore of Shortstops… MLBbro.com Lists Ours
by Ronald Agers | May 4, 2024 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
There is not a hotter MLBbro these days than Washington Nationals shortstop, CJ Abrams. Recently our MLBbro shared his Mount Rushmore of current shortstops that shine on the field. One of them is a MLBbro and of course he added himself....
#HIGHFIVE (Week 5) | Four MLBbro Pitchers Dominated This Week
by Malik Wright | May 3, 2024 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
Hunter Greene’s dominance in Arlington this past weekend earns him the top spot on Week 5 of our #HighFive List. He registered his first win of the season with a one-hit, seven-inning shutout over the reigning World Series champion Texas Rangers to headline a week...
Byron Buxton Is Injured Again and Unfortunately Nobody Is Surprised | Big Bux Bounce Back !
by Craig Grant | May 3, 2024 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
Another year, another injury for MLBbro Byron Buxton. Minnesota Twins fans had nightmare flashbacks when their former All-Star center fielder left the game with soreness in his right knee, aggravated by an attempted steal of second base. ...
Aaron Judge Can Afford To Slump Now, The Well-Rounded Yankees Are Winning
by Matthew Cain | May 2, 2024 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
The New York Yankees newly named captain has been struggling early on this season. Aaron Judge is batting below .207, but despite his struggles at the plate, he's hit six Bro bombs and the Yankees find themselves near the top of the American League East...
Baltimore Orioles MLBbro Cedric Mullins Is Leading The Charge For Team To Beat In The AL East
by Kevin Moore | April 30, 2024 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
The Baltimore Orioles are coming off an impressive 2023 season, winning the AL East. It was the first time Baltimore made the postseason since 2016. Even though the Orioles lost to the Texas Rangers 3-0 in the Division Series, it was a step in the right direction for...
Pace Setters: MLBbros Help To Drive Early League Power Rankings
by Dante Miles | April 30, 2024 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
On Monday as the first full month of the 2024 season nears closing, MLB.com released another rendition of its weekly power rankings. Naturally, the rankings are opinionated and will change throughout the year based on the source, but it's always fun to take a deep...
Hunter Greene Stopped Being Cute and Is Producing Filthy Stuff On The Hill
by Kevin Moore | April 29, 2024 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
Hunter Greene had a dominating performance on April 27 as he picked up his first win of the season against the defending World Series champion Texas Rangers. https://youtu.be/LGFJf8DXIw4 The Cincinnati Reds put up eight runs against the Rangers...
Tim Anderson Rebounding From Last Season’s Chicago Nightmare
by Johnny Hill | April 28, 2024 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
Tim Anderson is showing his resilience and determination by recovering from a difficult 2023 season with the Chicago White Sox. Since signing a one-year/$5M show me deal, Anderson is getting his mojo back with the Miami Marlins. The former two-time all-star has...
Josh Naylor Is A Star On The Diamond And A Treasure To The Fans
by Ronald Agers | April 27, 2024 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
Don’t look now but the Cleveland Guardians are mere percentage points behind the red hot Atlanta Braves for the best record in baseball. While the Braves have been the class of the National League East for most of the decade and are meeting expectations, the...
That’s Just Baseball | Jordan “Sky” Walker Sent To AAA Amid St. Louis Cardinals Struggles
by Avery Hill | April 24, 2024 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
Sometimes you get knocked down before you reach the top. You’ve got to get back up. With St. Louis struggling at 11-14 on the season, Cardinals' outfielder Jordan Walker was sent back down to AAA on Wednesday to work on his pitch recognition and swing,...
Hard Luck Bro | Black Jack Flaherty Seeking First Win With Detroit Tigers
by Kevin Moore | April 24, 2024 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Jack Flaherty will look to secure his first win of the season this evening as the Tigers take on the Tampa Bay Rays. This will be Flaherty’s fifth start of the season and he currently has a 0-1 record with 4.44 ERA. ...
DJ Stewart and Tyrone Taylor With A Soul Infusion That Is Big Time Boosting NY Mets
by Justin Petrille | April 23, 2024 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
LOS ANGELES - While New York loves to highlight its biggest and flashiest stars, two bros have been a pair of unsung heroes for arguably the hottest team in baseball. Their names? Tyrone Taylor and D.J. Stewart. These guys are pretty new to the Big Apple, as this is...
3 MLBbros Jackie Robinson Would Be Proud Of Today
by Ronald Agers | April 20, 2024 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
MLBbro.com was front and center Monday April 15th for Major League Baseball’s annual “Jackie Robinson Day” for the man whose influential style of play still resonates in the game to this day. While the festivities were going on and every player that...
#HIGHFIVE (Week 3) | Mookie Betts & CJ Abrams Bringing Black Shortstop Bonanza
by Malik Wright | April 19, 2024 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
Mookie Betts became the second middle infielder in Dodgers history to go 5-for-5 in a game. He has been the best player on the planet to begin this season and for the second time in three weeks he takes the top spot on Week 3 of our #HighFive List. 1. Mookie Betts...
“Things Can Change Quickly” | Dillon Tate Is Back Just In Time To Lengthen and Strengthen Baltimore Orioles Bullpen
by Matthew Cain | April 18, 2024 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
Dillon Tate has been very steady since his return from his forearm and elbow injury, holding an ERA of 1.29 and securing a win for the 2024 season. Tate had a wild and uncertain recovery. MLBbro.com was all over Tate in 2022. It was a breakout season season...
This Is CJ Abrams’ All-Star Season | No. 5 Is An Issue
by Kevin Moore | April 17, 2024 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
On Jackie Robinson day, Washington Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams put together a solid performance to help his team defeat the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-4 in game one of a three-game series. Abrams went 2-for-5 at the plate with a home run and two runs scored. ...
Doc Forever: Mets Retire Doc Gooden’s Iconic No. 16
by Anthony McClean | April 15, 2024 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
“The fans always stuck with me through everything. I always wanted to come back here.” -Dwight Gooden during his number retirement ceremony. CITI FIELD– When Dwight “Doc” Gooden got a call from New York Met owner Steve Cohen over the winter, he...
Joe Ross Completes Comeback Journey With First Win As A Starter Since 2021
by Ronald Agers | April 14, 2024 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
In life there are some challenges that all people face no matter the race, creed or color…adversity, perseverance and maybe the toughest of all…patience. Nothing combines all of these attributes better than Milwaukee Brewers’ right hander Joe Ross, who won his first...
#HIGHFIVE (Week 2) 2024 | Surprise Melanated Mound Marauder Takes The Top Spot
by Malik Wright | April 12, 2024 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
Jordan Hicks’ made a statement loud and clear that he is here to compete and dominate in his first season as a full-time starter. Just three starts into his career, one of baseball's best flamethrowers takes the top spot in Week 2 of our #HighFive List. ...
Melanated Mound Marauder On Go: Jordan Hicks Continues Dominance In New Starting Role
by Avery Hill | April 11, 2024 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
That brother is something special. Going into the season, mound master Jordan Hicks was added to the Giants’ pitching staff hopeful to sure up the squad’s rotation. After making his mark in the league as a flamethrowing reliever, reaching 105 MPH and posting 81...
CJ Abrams and Trey “Da Truth” Lipscomb Give Washington Nationals Rare All-MLBbro Left Side Of The Infield
by Ronald Agers | April 10, 2024 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
Don’t look now but the Washington Nationals are on the move in the National East. After a slow start that had them in the basement, the Nats are currently on a two-game winning streak and at 4-6 they are 2.5 games out of first as of this Tuesday (April 9). Washington...
Show and Prove: Jordan Hicks’ Time is Now As A Starting Pitcher In San Francisco
by Dante Miles | April 9, 2024 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
After years of waiting for an opportunity to transition from reliever to starter, San Francisco Giants flamethrower Jordan Hicks is making the most of his new opportunity this season. Hicks, who can bring it in the triple digits with regularity, overcame...
MLBbro Celebrates The 50th Anniversary of Hank Aaron’s 715th Home Run
by Mark Gray | April 8, 2024 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
Mark Gray gives an eloquent description of what Hank Aaron's 715th home run moment still means to Black baseball a half century later. https://youtu.be/hFoXyaavobo?si=VXsTm04-CVFzcHuY
Trey Lipscomb Impresses Nats With On Base Streak and Glove Work
by Ronald Agers | April 6, 2024 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
With the MLB season in its infancy stages, sometimes it’s difficult to find MLBbros providing production in the same situations. While the Washington Nationals have found themselves with some early season struggles falling to 2-4 after a 7-4 loss to the Pittsburgh...
#HIGHFIVE | These MLBBros Came Out The Gate Running It Up To Open 2024 Season
by Malik Wright | April 5, 2024 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
Mookie Betts was in a class of his own during Opening Week, picking up right where he left off from the 2023 season that saw him finish second in the race for National League MVP. The most versatile player in the Majors earns the top spot on the inaugural 2024...
MLBbro Trio Pushes The Pitt Back To The Top With 5-0 Start | Cutch, Ke’Bryan Hayes and Michael A. Taylor Balling
by Ronald Agers | April 3, 2024 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
With the MLB season in its infancy stages, one of the more surprising stories is the white-hot start of the Pittsburgh Pirates. After a dominant Monday performance dismissing the Washington Nationals 8-4, the Pirates have raced off to a 5-0 record leading...
Game Recognize Game: The Future Is Bright For Black Baseball
by Dante Miles | April 2, 2024 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
Opening Day should be a time for all fans to celebrate, but with the disappointing percentage of MLBbros in the game (less than 7 percent) it has also become a somber moment for Black fans clamoring for a resurgence of Black players to climb toward numbers...
Mookie Betts Reminding Everyone | He’s The Straw That Stirs The Dodgers’ Drink
by Justin Petrille | April 1, 2024 | THE LEAD OFF | 1 Comment
LOS ANGELES - The Dodgers have star and firepower all throughout their lineup, but the Seoul of the team continues to be Mookie Betts. The 2023 Silver Slugger Award winner has been on a tear to start the 2024 campaign. Mookie Going Crazy To Start Season In the first...
There’s Always Room For Thirds: “Bro-dictions” Part III: These MLBbros Are Serious
by Charles Dunkin | March 30, 2024 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
As the 2024 MLB season draws near, there remains a wealth of "broductive" talent yet to be dissected. The air is thick with speculation and forecasts, as fans fervently share their predictions for their beloved players across social media platforms. Marcus...
MLBbros Comprised 10.3 % Percent Of 260 Opening Day Starters | Black List By The Numbers
by DA Gambler | March 29, 2024 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
The 2024 MLB season kicked off with a packed Opening Day slate of games and the MLBbros were well represented in various starting lineups. Bros By The Numbers: Opening Day 2024 16 MLB teams started Black and brown players on Opening Day. 27 MLBbros in total...
“Bro-dictions” For 2024 MLB Season (Part 1) | Look Into The Future
by Charles Dunkin | March 28, 2024 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
Diving into ‘24: MLB’s elite bros gear up for a season of record-breaking performances and headline-making plays. As the 2024 Major League Baseball season approaches, fans and analysts alike are buzzing with predictions for some of the league's brightest stars. Of...
JP Crawford Keeps The Mood Mellow In Seattle With Reggae Music and His Cool Cali Demeanor
by Brett Quintyne | March 21, 2024 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
The Seattle Mariners have a rock in their lineup and its at the very top. Shortstop J.P. Crawford is the leadoff hitter for this club and he is looking forward to 2024. “Spring is going great, we have a good group of guys and ready to get the season started” Crawford...
Marcus Stroman Declines Opening Day Start | Shortsighted Yankees Fans Are Upset, But Stroman Will Pitch Plenty Of Big Games
by Special to MLBbro.com | March 16, 2024 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
When Yankees ace Gerrit Cole went down with right elbow concerns with reports predicting 10-12 weeks on the shelf, the Bro community got excited because the next logical candidate to fill the March 28 Opening Day void in Houston would be veteran hurler Marcus...
Mookie Betts Has Earned the Right To Speak His Mind: “I Want To Be a Legend In The Game.”
by Donald Hamilton | March 6, 2024 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
Professional athletes are some of the most competitive humans on the planet. The great ones are always hungry to improve on their personal best performances, reach greater heights in their respective sport, and ultimately reach immortal status as one of the game's...
Hunter Greene Machine Adding More Pitches To His 105 MPH Flamer | The Arsenal Is Upgrading This Spring
by Matthew Cain | March 5, 2024 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
Hunter Greene has been on fire this spring training. He threw a split-finger fastball and a curveball during one of his outings. Two of which he never threw in the majors. In his first Spring outing on February 25th, the flamethrower used all four pitches during his...
Tim Anderson Joins Miami Marlins Booming Bro Show | $5M Show Me Deal For Former Batting Champ
by Kevin Moore | February 23, 2024 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
Like the Will Smith song, former Chicago White Sox star Tim Anderson is “Going to Miami.” The Miami Marlins and Anderson agreed to a one-year deal worth $5 million, according to ESPN. His deal with Miami is pending a physical....
HBCU Swingman Classic Comes To Texas | Ken Griffey Jr’s Star Shines Light On Black College Baseball’s Brightest
by Matthew Cain | February 9, 2024 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
The annual HBCU Swingman Classic is just five months away. Tickets will go on sale now due to the great turnout from last year’s inaugural event. Last year it was in Seattle, this year it's at Globe Life Field, home of the World Series Champion Texas Rangers,...
Mookie Betts 50/50 Foundation Gears Up For Another Bowling Fundraiser | The 2023 MLBbro Player of the Year Is Culture Shifting
by Johnny Hill | February 1, 2024 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
MLBbro Player of the Year Mookie Betts will one day see his name in Cooperstown. Along with his passion for the game of baseball, Betts holds a deep love for connecting with his community and established the 50/50 Foundation. It's a shining example of charitable...
Retired? Well… Kind Of… Dusty Baker Returns to The San Francisco Giants as Special Advisor
by Matthew Wilson | January 21, 2024 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
Every time he tries to leave something keeps pulling MLBbro Dusty Baker back to the field of dreams. Only this time he’ll be moving on up to the front office. After originally retiring from managing after a 26 year career, Baker is returning with the San Francisco...
MLB.com Recognizes These Melanated Mound Marauders For Their Dominance | ‘Hoot’ and ‘Doc’ Produced Top 5 Cy Young Seasons
by Matthew Wilson | January 2, 2024 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
There has only been a total of 116 CY Young Award winners in baseball history. According to a recent report on MLB.com, two of our MLBbros were acknowledged as having one of the Top 5 most dominant Cy Young award-winning seasons we have ever seen. #3 Nobody...
Mookie Betts Is MLBbro Player of the Year For 2023
by Avery Hill | December 18, 2023 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
As Black baseball stars continue to make waves around the baseball world, one in particular has represented the bunch as well as anyone on and off of the field. Following an incredible season, it’s now former AL MVP Mookie Betts’ turn to grace the 2023 MLBbro.com...
Trent Grisham is The BX-Factor In Juan Soto Trade To Yankees
by Matthew Cain | December 8, 2023 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
Juan Soto isn’t the only one coming to the Bronx this offseason. So is MLBbro Trent Grisham. On Wednesday night, the New York Yankees and San Diego Padres put together a blockbuster deal to send young superstar Soto to the Bronx along with Grisham. The Padres received...
Marcus Stroman Would Be A Great Fit For A Baltimore Orioles Team With The Lowest Total Payroll In MLB
by Donald Hamilton | December 3, 2023 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
Pitching is the key to success at all levels of baseball, especially in MLB, where elite arms are pivotal to teams with an opportunity to compete for a World Series title against some of the best hitters in the world. Marcus Stroman is one of those elite...
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...
Marcus Semien Is Hitting .500 In His Last Six Games
by Rob Parker | May 13, 2024 | HOME BOI HIGHLIGHTS, THE TWO HOLE | 0 Comments
Texas Rangers Marcus Semien is 13 for his last 26 at bats and powering the first place Rangers towards another World Series run. https://youtu.be/dIKWxbWUMmo?si=IFw42gecjEB0JZ44
Twins Pitcher Jay Jackson Gets First Free Agent Deal At 36 and Helps NICU Babies With Clothing Line
by Rachel L Hill | May 9, 2024 | THE TWO HOLE | 0 Comments
Twins reliever Jay Jackson and his fiancée, Sam Bautista donate proceeds from his clothing line called Team Jaxland -- hats, shirts, sweaters, pants and bags emblazoned with his personal logos and his slogan “In Smiles We Trust” -- to NICU-related charities and/or...
MLBbro Nasim Nunez Says Washington Nationals “Rebuild Is Coming Close To An End. The Boys Are Playing”
by Charles Nyonga | May 8, 2024 | THE TWO HOLE | 0 Comments
Known for his amazing defensive prowess at shortstop, Bronx-born Nunez, who played his high school ball in Georgia, made his MLB debut on March 30, 2024. https://youtu.be/MitPODw8aQ8
A Deeper Look At MLBbro Marcus Stroman’s Performance With New York Yankees So Far
by Gary Sheffield JR | May 7, 2024 | THE TWO HOLE | 0 Comments
Gary Sheffield Jr. gets in the kitchen and works up an in-depth look at NY Yankees pitcher Marcus Stroman's season to date. https://youtu.be/XfneDeicnTM
Mad Money Mike
by Jeff Washington | May 12, 2024 | THE THREE SPOT | 0 Comments
Michael Harris II bounced back nicely from a recent ten game slump, going 3-3, including an RBI single to center field that drove in Austin Riley, to extend the Braves lead in the 4th inning. He also ran down and snagged a screaming drive to deep center field in the...
Break Up The Bros? | Miami’s Soul Patrol Hasn’t Paid Dividends, Everybody Is Available
by Craig Grant | May 10, 2024 | THE THREE SPOT | 0 Comments
For years the Miami Marlins have struggled to keep a consistent roster together. With a poor record (10-29) to start the season, a playoff run looks highly unlikely this season. Also, in traditional Marlins’ fashion, the team has already begun to sell off big name...
A Chip Off The Old Block | Phillies No.4 Prospect Justin Crawford Enjoys Third Four-Hit Game In Young Minor League Career
by Devon POV Mason | May 9, 2024 | THE THREE SPOT | 0 Comments
Being the son of former MLB player Carl Crawford, Philadelphia Phillies No.4 ranked prospect Justin Crawford has the pedigree necessary to succeed in the game of baseball. Crawford’s unique skill set made him the 17th overall pick of the 2022 MLB Draft, one...
MLBbro Pitcher Hunter Greene’s Influence and Excellence Is Found On the Mound and Off!
by Ronald Agers | May 8, 2024 | THE THREE SPOT | 0 Comments
The Cincinnati Reds have come back down to Earth as of late after running off to their best start in over a decade, but ace pitcher Hunter Greene has been doing his part to harness the consistency to lead the Reds into the playoffs. Comparing his first six starts of...
Breaking!! Nick Hamilton Interviews Miami Marlins Superstar Jazz Chisholm
by Nick Hamilton | May 8, 2024 | CLEAN UP | 0 Comments
MLBbro.com reporter Nick Hamilton with a detailed conversation with The Bahamian Blur about all things Black baseball. https://youtu.be/kkObGQicIIw
Is It Foul Or Fair To Say That Triston McKenzie Is The Key To Cleveland Guardians AL Central title ?
by Chris Bolton | May 7, 2024 | CLEAN UP | 0 Comments
Chris Bolton discusses Dr.Sticks and how he’s pitching more consistently this season and really flashing his golden arm #fortheland https://youtu.be/oAboqT8YKaA
Cooperstown Catcher Roy Campanella Was A Three-Time MVP Who Led Brooklyn Dodgers To First World Series
by Rob Parker | April 30, 2024 | CLEAN UP | 0 Comments
MLBbro Roy Campanella was a legendary pioneer at the catcher position with the Brooklyn Dodgers, who won three MVPs in the 1950s and led Brooklyn to its first World Series title, before becoming unfortunately paralyzed in a car crash. When it comes to MLBbros at the...
Dusty Baker’s Legend Continues To Grow With Lifetime Achievement Award
by Justin Petrille | May 12, 2024 | 5TH SLOT | 0 Comments
On April 25th of this year, Baseball Digest announced the winner of their Lifetime Achievement Award, and this year it has been given to the great Dusty Baker. The award “recognizes a living individual whose career has been spent in or around Major League Baseball and...
Washington Nationals Pitching Prospect Marquis Grissom Jr. Promoted To High-A Wilmington
by Devon POV Mason | May 7, 2024 | 5TH SLOT | 0 Comments
The Washington Nationals are in a rebuild and the way the team is currently playing and the riches of minor league talent coming down the pipeline, the prevailing thought is that they won't be down for long. We’ve heard about the position player prospects like...
Trey Lipscomb Talks About Holding Down Left Side Of Washington Nationals Infield With C.J. Abrams
by Malik Wright | May 3, 2024 | 5TH SLOT | 0 Comments
Malik Wright caught up to Washington Nationals rookie third baseman Trey “The Truth” Lipscomb to discuss his journey, the rising Nats and forming the only #MLBbro left side infield duo in the game. https://youtu.be/dl5NzbKjd88
Don’t Act Funny, Get Your Money | SeanBo Is Here To Fill Your Baseball Bag
by SeanBo | May 10, 2024 | 6TH SLOT | 0 Comments
We’re deep in our bag this week, MLBbro.com Fam! Grab your pocketbook, boot up that app (or hit up Shohei’s interpreter), and let’s cash out on these three winners: 1. The Houston Astros (-135) had a terrible start without their former manager Dusty Baker but...
MLBbro Chris Young Was First Rookie To Hit 30 Homers and Swipe 25 Bases
by Rob Parker | May 8, 2024 | 6TH SLOT | 0 Comments
In 2007, outfielder Chris Young set a new standard for rookies with an unprecedented speed and power bag. Rob Parker tells you why he’s A Bro U Need To Know. https://youtu.be/LXaocmeHJpU
April Showers Bring May Flowers | SeanBo AKA Money May Has Best Baseball Bets
by SeanBo | May 3, 2024 | 6TH SLOT, Sean Bo's Bro Betting Baseball | 0 Comments
May is upon us, MLBbro.com Fam! While the summer heat is just on the horizon, we’re hoping to catch fire with these three Friday picks. We love the story of Joe Ross (1 win - 3 losses, 5.4 ERA), and MLBbro.com has chronicled his amazing return to the MLB. The...
Will Benson Is Adjusting To His Role As Starting Outfielder Playing Everyday
by Malik Wright | April 30, 2024 | 6TH SLOT | 0 Comments
Malik Wright caught up with Cincinnati Reds outfielder Will Benson Live at the Ballpark. https://youtu.be/VcV2JLu8ZTU?si=ECtB2NwMu7V8Zh_3
