The Rising Tensions Concerning the Playing Time of MLBbro Byron Buxton
by Ronald Agers | May 25, 2022 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
One of the most interesting stories in Major League Baseball history is the three-way relationship between the team, the player and their fanbase. The uneasy partnership varies from love/hate to sometimes toxic. One of the more recent examples was in Oakland when the...
MLBbros To The Rescue In Seattle? | JP Crawford Could Use Some Support, On The Black Hand Side
by Dante Miles | May 24, 2022 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
J.P Crawford and the Seattle Mariners came into this season looking to finally end their postseason drought that dates back to 2001. The offseason addition of Cy Young winner Robbie Ray along with more top prospects joining the big league squad boosted a renewed...
Mookie Betts Is Scoring Runs At An Insanely Historic Rate | The MLBbro Can’t Miss The Dish
by Malik Wright | May 23, 2022 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
Mookie Betts put on a full display of his talents in Saturday night's victory over the Phillies. From hitting a home run, to driving in two runs on a double and throwing out what would have been the go-ahead run at home plate. He once again showed that when he’s on,...
“If It’s My Last Year… I’ve Had A Great Career”| Lorenzo Cain Is Looking To Retire On His Terms, With One Last World Series Run
by Ronald Agers | May 22, 2022 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
When the Milwaukee Brewers signed outfielder Lorenzo Cain to a five-year $80 million contract back in 2018, the team wanted to capitalize on the production the Kansas City Royals MLBbro was providing over several seasons. The peak of that incredible run was in 2015,...
Dynamic Shortstop Royce Lewis Has To Change Positions To Play For Minnesota Twins
by Justin Petrille | May 21, 2022 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
The number one pick in the 2017 draft finally got his time in the spotlight and he took full advantage of the chance. Royce Lewis, one of the most celebrated prospects in all of the Majors, got called up to the big leagues and made his Minnesota Twins debut on May 6th...
#HIGHFIVE | Top 5 MLBbros (Week 6)
by Malik Wright | May 20, 2022 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
If the season was only seven weeks long, Aaron Judge would be the American League's Most Valuable Player. He rolled the dice and if things continue to go his way, he will be baseball’s highest-paid player by season's end. For the second time this season, he takes...
Aaron Judge Is Having an MVP Season | Brian Cashman Should Have Paid That Man
by Dante Miles | May 19, 2022 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
Brian Cashman should have paid the man. Aaron Judge has been on fire all season, but his latest dominant stretch against a bevy of top MLBbros has been another sign that he will easily outplay the seven-year, $230 million contract Brian Cashman and the Yankees...
How A Simple Adjustment In Hitting Mindset Led To MLBbro Josh Bell’s Hot Streak
by Ronald Agers | May 18, 2022 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
For the last couple of seasons playing with the Pittsburgh Pirates and now Washington Nationals, questions about our MLBbro, Josh Bell's future always dogged him. The narratives of what he wanted in his career and the priorities of the team he was with drew headlines...
Travis Demeritte and Michael Harris II Are Home Grown Jewels| Atlanta Braves Are Cultivating A Soul Patrol
by Dante Miles | May 17, 2022 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
The Atlanta Braves organization boasts one of the best player development staffs in all of baseball, and for decades they have been able to produce some of the best home-grown talent in the game. MLBbro Travis Demeritte and future bro Michael Harris II are two prime...
Changing The Culture | The Broken Red Machine Wastes Hunter Greene’s Electric No-Hit Stuff
by Mark Gray | May 16, 2022 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
Hunter Greene’s no-hit performance in Cincinnati still left the MLBbro and his team seeing red Sunday. The broken Red Machine lost 1-0 to the Pittsburgh Pirates despite wasting the melanated mound marauder’s best start of the season, where he combined with Art Warren...
MLBbro Jason Heyward Uses Social Media To Provide Leadership To Teammates
by Ronald Agers | May 15, 2022 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
In this day and age, sports figures are identified more by their contracts than their play and overall impact to the team that pays them. One of those players is our MLBbro, Jason Heyward, who may have an unfair legacy of not living up to the eight-year, $184 million...
Giancarlo Stanton Has Finally Won The Hearts Of New York Yankees Fans
by Justin Petrille | May 14, 2022 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
Giancarlo Stanton, one of the most criticized athletes in New York, is looking like an All-Star once again. https://youtu.be/nunz6gTRmRc In the Yankees' 10-4 victory over the White Sox Friday night, Stanton went 2-for-4 with a homerun and two RBI. It was...
#HIGHFIVE: Top 5 MLBbros (Week 5)
by Malik Wright | May 13, 2022 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
Josh Naylor etched his name into Major League Baseball’s history books Monday night by having the greatest late game performance in league history. He is the only player to ever record eight RBI in the eighth inning or later as he carried the Guardians to one of...
Tim Anderson Has That Big Stick Energy | Defense Is The Last Hurdle For Rising Chicago White Sox
by Dante Miles | May 12, 2022 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
There isn’t a soul in the baseball universe that would doubt Tim Anderson’s ability at the plate. The star shortstop is currently slashing .347/.377/.912 and once again looks like the best contact hitter in the American League. But if the White Sox are going to...
Meet MLBbro Ball Basher Josh Naylor | His 8 RBI Night Let Everybody Know Drake Isn’t The Only Superstar Out of Canada
by Kevin Moore | May 11, 2022 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
Josh Naylor had a historic night on Monday, one for the MLB record book. Naylor played a significant role in mounting a comeback for the Cleveland Guardians. Going into the ninth inning, the Tribe trailed 8-2 and went on to score six runs to force extra innings and...
Willie Calhoun Demoted Again | He Says His Style Of Play Doesn’t Jive With Texas Rangers Metric-Heavy Hitting Philosophy
by Dante Miles | May 10, 2022 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
MLBbro Willie Calhoun’s name has rang bells in MLB circles for years, but now the buzz has settled and there is a different question being asked–has Willie Calhoun officially become a reclamation project? ...
Michael “The Professional” Brantley Is Conducting Business As Usual
by Kevin Moore | May 9, 2022 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
Michael Brantley is picking up where he left off last season. The 14-year veteran has been a spark for the Houston Astros at the plate since he joined the team. His consistency and mechanical mastery at the dish earned him the nickname, "The Professional." And this...
MLBbros Are Gunning For An All-Star LA Blackout
by Craig Grant | May 7, 2022 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
Since the debut of the first Black player in the MLB, Jackie Robinson, there have been several notable Black All-Stars. Rickey Henderson, Ken Griffey Jr., Tony Gwynn, and Frank Thomas are just a few of the well-deserving Black players who have achieved this great...
Mookie Betts Wants His Gold Glove Back | He’s Still The Web Gem Giant
by Kevin Moore | May 6, 2022 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts has accomplished a lot during his tenure in the MLB. Looking at his resume he’s had an illustrious career that is far from finished. He’s a five-time All-Star, has multiple World Series titles and has numerous other...
DUSTY WINS 2000: Crack Open the Champagne – He Was Due And Now It’s Done!
by Charles Dunkin | May 5, 2022 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
The trailblazer is now immortal. On the heels of Jackie Robinson’s 75th anniversary of breaking the color barrier, the ultimate bro made history. In his 25th year as a big league manager, Astros head man Dusty Baker became the first Black manager to record his 2000th...
Write Dom Smith Off? The NY Mets MLBbro Thinks Not
by Dante Miles | May 5, 2022 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
After new billionaire owner Steve Cohen spent a crazy bag this offseason, expectations for Dominic Smith and the New York Mets jumped through the roof. The addition of top talent to your roster is always welcomed by any ballclub, but for players like our MLBbro...
Michael Taylor Is A Walking Stick Of TNT With Gold Glove Pedigree
by Kevin Moore | May 4, 2022 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
On Monday, Kansas City Royals center fielder Michael Taylor put himself in the conversation for catch of the year. Honestly, we should just give him that title right now. Though the Royals lost 1-0 to the St. Louis Cardinals, this brother made a jaw-dropping catch and...
Tim Anderson & Byron Buxton Dictate The AL Central Race
by Dante Miles | May 3, 2022 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
For many fans and analysts around Major League Baseball, entering the season, the AL Central champ was a forgone conclusion. The Chicago White Sox, lead by MLBbro and budding superstar Tim Anderson, were headed to their second straight division crown under wily legend...
Taylor Hearn Handles World Champion Braves For First Win Of 2022
by Malik Wright | May 2, 2022 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
Taylor Hearn earned his first victory of the season after defeating the defending World Series champion Atlanta Braves. Sunday afternoon was the best start we’ve seen from Hearn over his short two-year Major League career and he did it in front of the biggest crowd in...
George Springer Is Locked In | The World Series MVP Is Bringing That Championship Vibe Back To Toronto
by Malik Jackson | May 1, 2022 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
Don't let the smile fool you, this MLBbro is always locked in. The 32-year-old MLBbro Center fielder George Springer has been playing well for the Toronto Blue Jays. After a scare getting hit in the forearm against the Boston Red Sox, Springer has been good and...
Meet the Hottest Minor League MLBbro In the Business Right Now…Blake Perkins
by Ronald Agers | April 30, 2022 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
For decades the New York Yankees, for the most part, ignored their farm system, choosing instead to obtain superstars on the free agent market. Yes, Derek Jeter, the most famous name from their farm system is an all-time great. And the players that joined him to form...
“My Stuff Is Too Good…”| Flame Thrower Jordan Hicks Back After Fighting Through Injuries
by Kevin Moore | April 29, 2022 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Jordan Hicks is healthy – a statement Cardinals fans love to hear. And it is great to see the flamethrower back on the mound, competing at a high level....
MLBbro Cedric Mullins Might Be Auditioning For Yankees This Weekend
by Malik Wright | April 28, 2022 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
Last season, Cedric Mullins became the first Orioles player ever to join the 30/30 club. After a slow start in 2022, he is putting himself back on the radar with his recent hot streak. https://youtu.be/2somrxJNo48 Mullins, AkA “CM Storm”, finished with exactly 30 home...
Is Tim Anderson Still Underrated? | He’s Getting Lots Of Attention, Just Not For His Play On the Field
by Kevin Moore | April 27, 2022 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
Tim Anderson has embraced playing in the city of Chicago and over the past few years, he’s become one of the most exciting players to watch in all of baseball. The White Sox have been looking for the player who brings that emotion and swag to the game, and Anderson is...
Jazz Chisolm Is On Beat, On Brand & On His Way To A Breakout Season With The Miami Marlins
by Dante Miles | April 26, 2022 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
Miami Marlins infielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. has turned heads across the league since the day he stepped foot on the baseball field. The blue hair, diamond chains, waffle-cone inspired gloves and euro-step home run celebration have all been a breath of fresh air in a...
Lorenzo Cain’s Milwaukee Farewell Tour Is Off To Slow Start
by Kevin Moore | April 25, 2022 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
Milwaukee Brewers veteran outfielder Lorenzo Cain has been in the league for quite some time now. The 2015 World Series champion with Kansas City has established himself as a reliable and effective player in the field and at the plate. As well as a dependable veteran...
The ‘Stro Show Is Slow Go In The Windy City | After A Great Debut, The MLBbro Is Off Beat
by Craig Grant | April 23, 2022 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
An ace pitcher is meant to anchor a team’s pitching rotation, set the tone for the other starters, and lead by example. This is what the Chicago Cubs hoped for when signing MLBbro Marcus Stroman this past offseason to a 3-year, $71 million contract. Stroman is the...
When The Baseball Gods Are Out To Get You…They Don’t Let Up | Tim Anderson Is Still Learning About The Game
by Charles Dunkin | April 22, 2022 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
Heckling Fans in Cleveland Get a ‘Flippin’ Reaction Tim Anderson can’t get up. After serving a two-game suspension to start the season, Chicago White Sox star shortstop Tim Anderson has made headlines for his display of flipping off the Cleveland Guardian home crowd....
Marcus Semien| With High Praise Comes Big Bags & Higher Expectations
by Malik Wright | April 21, 2022 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
There is no need for panic. After a slow start to 2022, Marcus Semien will find his stride while back home on this west coast road trip. Marcus Semien’s first few weeks in a Ranger uniform have felt far from the perfect honeymoon fans expected. After he signing a...
Bring Out The Trumpets |It’s Time For Jazz Chisholm AKA “Bahamian Blur” To Take Over As Franchise Player Of The Miami Marlins?
by Ronald Agers | April 20, 2022 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
In any level of sports, a team needs a big-time name for their fanbase to identify with. In Major League baseball, no team has struggled with its identity more than the Miami Marlins. Even with two World Series championships, the franchise has consistently been at the...
Tommy Pham Says He Only Cares About His Numbers| A 1-for-26 Start’s Not What The MLBbro Had In Mind
by Dante Miles | April 19, 2022 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
Tommy Pham has never been the type of player to hold his tongue. So when reporters asked the Cincinnati Reds outfielder what his goals were for the upcoming 2022 season, Pham had no issue saying exactly what was on his mind. “I’m playing to get some numbers, I don’t...
MLBbro Michael Brantley: Return Of “The Professional”, Season 14
by Kevin Moore | April 18, 2022 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley is the true definition of a hard worker. And that is why he continues to be a success on the field in his 14th season. The five-time All-Star is in his fourth season with the Astros and has quickly become a fan favorite. The...
Hunter Greene’s Second MLB Start Was Record Breaking For The Golden Arm MLBbro | Sets New Record With 39 Pitches of 100+MPH
by Malik Jackson | April 17, 2022 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
There's no place like home. Cincinnati Reds' MLBbro pitcher Hunter Greene is off and running in the Majors. After an impressive debut against the Atlanta Braves Last Sunday, Greene showed his enthusiasm to finally play at home in Los Angeles. The Sherman Oaks phenom...
Baltimore Orioles Star Cedric Mullins Is At A Career Crossroads| He’s The Perfect MLBbro For A Championship Contender
by Craig Grant | April 16, 2022 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
Although Baltimore Orioles center fielder Cedric Mullins, aka CM Storm, burst onto the scene with an All-Star campaign in 2021, he and the franchise are already at a crossroads. With the Orioles torn between retooling their farm system and building around their...
MLBbro Jordan Hicks Makes First Start This Weekend | He’s Healthy, Throws 100 MPH In His Sleep, The Future Is Now
by Kevin Moore | April 15, 2022 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
This weekend will be a special and memorable one for St. Louis Cardinals right-handed pitcher Jordan Hicks. He is scheduled to make his first career start as the Cardinals take on the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday....
Pressure Is On George Springer To Bring That Big Stick Energy & Lift Toronto Blue Jays Into Playoffs
by Dante Miles | April 14, 2022 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
For some players, the burden of being awarded the largest contract in a franchise’s history can feel like too much to bear. MLBbro George Springer is not one of those players. “Choosing Toronto was one of the easiest decisions I’ve had to make in my career, “Springer...
Josh Bell Is Bashing For His Next Big Bag | MLBbro Slugger On A Mission
by Kevin Moore | April 13, 2022 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
This is going to be a big year for Washington Nationals first baseman Josh Bell, as he’s in the final year of his contract. All eyes will be on our MLBbro as the Nationals will decide whether or not to keep him or let him go. While his future is uncertain, Bell is...
Aaron Hicks Is Thinking 30-30 Club This Season | A Key Cog In Yankees Soul Patrol Wants To Make Up For Lost 2021
by Dante Miles | April 12, 2022 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
Aaron Hicks is well aware of the situation in the Bronx. Entering year three of a seven-year, $70 million-dollar extension and battling for playing time in an outfield full of sluggers, it’s time for the switch-hitting center fielder to become the consistent force the...
Andrew McCutchen Brings Veteran Leadership To Brew Crew| Missing MLBbro Piece To A Milwaukee World Series?
by Kevin Moore | April 11, 2022 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
It’s safe to say Andrew McCutchen is a seasoned veteran, now in his 14th MLB season. He also has a new home in Wisconsin, after signing a one-year contract with the Milwaukee Brewers. Don’t let the age fool you, this 35-year-old can still ball and he’s already showing...
Yankees MLBbro Aaron Judge Turns Down Extension Worth $230M| He’s Betting On Himself
by Malik Wright | April 9, 2022 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
Aaron Judge is betting on himself. Before his New York Yankees opened the season against the Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium on Friday afternoon, the slugger reportedly turned down a seven-year, $230-million deal to stay in pinstripes. Judge, who will be 30 on April...
MLBbro Ke’Bryan Hayes Gets The Biggest Bag In Pittsburgh Pirates History | The Franchise Cornerstone Has Security
by Malik Jackson | April 9, 2022 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
Ke’Bryan Hayes is expected to return to action on Saturday. And when the Pittsburgh Pirates’ star third baseman does return from his left foreman spasm that knocked him out of the opener, Hayes will have a big bag with him. The MLBbro reportedly has reached an...
The Stro Show Will Be Wrigleyville’s Main Event This Season As The Cubs Usher In A New Era of Baseball
by Malik Wright | April 8, 2022 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
After opting out of the Covid-shortened 2020 season, Marcus Stroman’s performance last year earned him a nice pay day over the winter as he signed a three-years $71 million contract with the Chicago Cubs....
MLBbro Aaron Judge Is Poised To Get Paid In 2022| At $21M Per The Yankees Franchise Superstar Is Giving A Hometown Discount
by Malik Wright | April 7, 2022 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
After a career year in 2021, Aaron Judge is poised to become one of the highest-paid in the Majors. It’s surprising Yankees’ general manager Brian Cashman has not already handed the MLBbro a blank check by now. The slugger is entering the final year of his rookie...
MLB, Nike Unveil Seven Clubs In City Connect Uniform Program| Washington Nats Drop First With Tribute To America’s ‘Majestic Capital City’
by admin | March 30, 2022 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
Major League Baseball and Nike unveiled the seven participating clubs in this year’s City Connect uniform program. The seven clubs announced today will join the inaugural seven clubs that participated in 2021, making a total of 14 clubs that will sport City Connect...
Derek Jeter Steps Down As Part-Owner, CEO Of Miami Marlins | Struggling Franchise Didn’t Share Five-Time World Series Champ’s Vision For Success
by DA Gambler | February 28, 2022 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
As MLB’s lockout continues with no end in sight, almost guaranteeing that the 2022 MLB regular season won’t begin in time, Derek Jeter announced Monday he will be stepping down as CEO of the Miami Marlins after serving at the helm for the last four seasons. The...
#MLBbro Black History Month Remembers Black Ace Greatness| Dodgers Icon Don Newcombe Passed 3 Years Ago
by DA Gambler | February 18, 2022 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
Three years ago, on February 18th in 2019, MLB lost one of its pioneers and baseball lost its first Black pitching star. His death was announced by the Dodgers in a Tweet, but it didn't represent the full impact of Newcombe's MLB experience as a racial barrier-breaker...
NFL Star A.J. Brown Says He Can Do Better Than Michael Jordan Did In Baseball| Can The Former Padres Draft Pick Really Swing It?
by MLBbro Staff | January 29, 2022 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
Tennessee Titans stud wideout A.J. Brown not only is familiar with catching touchdowns, he’s also been pretty adept at catching fly balls. Brown was a two-sport athlete during his high-school years and his freshman season at Ole Miss. He was drafted by the San Diego...
‘Barry Bonds & Roger Clemens Will Get Into The Hall’| Rob Parker Joins MLB Network’s 2022 National Baseball Hall of Fame Announcement Show
by MLBbro Staff | January 24, 2022 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
The results of the 2022 National Baseball Hall of Fame election will be announced exclusively on MLB Network on Tuesday, January 25 live at 6pm. ET as part of a four-hour announcement show beginning at 4pm ET. The program will feature National Baseball Hall of Fame...
Dwight Gooden’s Son Dylan Is A Highly-Recruited Edge Rusher| The Legacy Continues
by DA Gambler | January 10, 2022 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
Special By The Shadow League There's a line in the song “The World Is Yours" off rapper Nas' classic “Illmatic” album. "My strength, my son, a star will be my resurrection Born in correction, all the wrong sh-t I did, he'll lead in right direction." Former Mets...
Barry Bonds and Gary Sheffield Are Both Hall Of Fame Worthy | Rob Parker Gives These MLBbros His Cooperstown Vote
by Rob Parker | January 4, 2022 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
Barry Bonds belongs in the Hall of Fame. https://youtu.be/iRqhIWLIuMk So does Gary Sheffield. https://youtu.be/Rbi0TE5bx8E The MLBbros were both all-time sluggers. Both had a major impact in the game during their long careers in baseball....
#HIGH5 MLBbros With Best Pre-Game Fits 2021| Big Drip Ballers
by Malik Wright | January 3, 2022 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
These five Black and brown major leaguers consistently produced some of the best fashion drip in the game, setting a tone and establishing a presence for MLB culture. https://youtu.be/V7krqXkVklw
All-MLBbro Team For 2021| The Best Black Knights Of Baseball At Each Position
by admin | December 28, 2021 | Rob Parker, THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
Rob Parker delivers MLBbro.com’s best Black player at each position for the 2021 season. https://youtu.be/oaqHXpcO-p0
#HIGH5 MLBbro Homers Of 2021 | Black Bombs In Abundance
by Brandon Carr | December 21, 2021 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
Brandon Carr revisits the Top 5 homers hit by Black Knights of baseball during the 2021 #MLBbro season. https://youtu.be/FiS77Iv2Oh4
Marcus Semien Wins Inaugural MLBbro.com Player Of The Year Award
by Kevin Moore | December 20, 2021 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
The newest member of the Texas Rangers, Marcus Semien, had a 2021 season to remember with the Toronto Blue Jays. And it is our pleasure to announce that Semien was named MLBbro.com’s Player of the Year for his outstanding performance in the field. Semien edged out...
#HIGH5 MLBbros Under 25 | These Black Knight Newbies Are Future Baseball Stars
by Brandon Carr | December 13, 2021 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
Brandon Carr brings you MLBbro.com's Top 5 Black players 25 and younger in MLB. Get familiar with these soul patrollers, diamond miners and melananated mound marauders. https://youtu.be/mTTlZddwuYM
Negro League Black Knights Get Long Overdue Call To The Hall of Fame | Buck O’Neil Finally Gets His Flowers
by Mark Gray | December 7, 2021 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
Though it may have been too long in coming, Buck O’Neil finally got his call to the Baseball Hall of Fame. https://twitter.com/baseballhall/status/1467638129842659342?s=20 O’ Neil joined five other all-time greats who earned their place on the game’s all-time team....
What Does MLB Lockout Mean For MLBBros?
by Mark Gray | December 6, 2021 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
Marcus Semien, Mookie Betts and Marcus Stroman picked up some huge contracts over the last few free agent cycles. Superstars Aaron Judge and Tim Anderson will be up for some huge bags in the near future. With the lockout in full swing Mark Gray discussed what the work...
MLBbro Marcus Semien Gets 7-Year/$175M Bag From Aggressive Texas Rangers | Goodbye Canada Hello Cactus
by DA Gambler | November 29, 2021 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
The taste inside Marcus Semien's mouth must be sweeter than a bee hive. A season after being left for dead by the Oakland A's and accepting a position change and a one-year "show me" deal from the Toronto Blue Jays, Semien is cashing in on a seven-year/$175M deal with...
Michael Taylor & Marcus Semien Win AL Gold Glove Awards| Web Masters With Soul
by Kevin Moore | November 8, 2021 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
Toronto Blue Jays Marcus Semien and Kansas City Royals outfielder Michael Taylor represent the two MLBBros who were announced as Gold Glove Award winners on Sunday. Let’s tip our caps to these guys who put together incredible fielding seasons....
Baker Swag Not Enough To Beat Braves, Astros on Blast To Bring Him Back
by Mark Gray | November 4, 2021 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
There wasn’t enough toothpick swag or O.G. confidence to counter the thunder of the Atlanta Braves. Dusty Baker pushed all the right buttons in game five to bring the 2021 World Series back to Houston needing two wins to potentially seal his place as hall of fame...
Baker’s O.G. Knowledge And Toothpick Swag Keep Astros Alive | His Bullpen Game Has Been Elite
by Mark Gray | November 2, 2021 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
Once again that original MLBbro O.G. Dusty Baker stayed level through chaos and his Houston Astros came back to life after giving the Atlanta Braves a dose of reality in Game 5 of the 2021 World Series. The Astros erased a 4-0 lead after a first inning grand slam...
‘Is Dusty A Magician?’| Fabulous Baker Boys Stave Off World Series Elimination, Win Game 5 In Atlanta (VIDEO LIVE FROM TRUIST PARK)
by MLBbro Staff | November 1, 2021 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
“Is Dusty a magician?” That was the question MLB Network Reporter Heidi Watney asked Houston Astros slumping third baseman Alex Bregman after manager Dusty Baker dropped him in the batting order with the team facing elimination in Game 5 of the 2021 World Series....
Atlanta Can Finally Shake “Chokelanta” Tag Against Dusty Baker’s Squad
by Rob Parker | October 31, 2021 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
ATLANTA — This city can accomplish two things on Sunday night. With a win, the Atlanta Braves will win the World Series - the team’s first since 1995. More importantly, however, the city will finally strip itself of the nickname that has plagued it forever: Chokelanta...
Gold Glove Finalists Announced & It Looks Like Two MLBbros Were Snubbed | Where’s Marcus Stroman, Taijuan Walker?
by Kevin Moore | October 30, 2021 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
As the 2021 season nears to a close, that means it’s time for end of season awards. This is when we found out who the best of the best were in the field. Those webmasters who separated themselves from the rest. It seems as if two MLBbros were left off the finalists...
Fabulous Baker Boys Bounce Back In World Series Game 2 | Dusty’s Masterful Execution Continues
by Mark Gray | October 28, 2021 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
Down goes LaRussa. Down goes Cora. Now, Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker will enter the 36 chambers of Dusty. Some Houston fans panicked after the Astros dropped Game 1, but the bags came alive in Game 2 and the series is knotted at 1-1. Mark Gray breaks down his...
MLB Season Ends For MLBbros Dave Roberts & Mookie Betts | Atlanta Shocks Dodgers To Advance To World Series
by Kevin Moore | October 24, 2021 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
There will be a new World Series champion as the Los Angeles Dodgers fell to the Atlanta Braves in Game 6 of the National League Championship Series. Dave Roberts and his team did not go out without a fight, but in the end, the Braves were just too much this year....
Baker’s Calm During ALCS Storm Leads Astros Back To World Series
by Mark Gray | October 23, 2021 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
His quiet bravado in the face of a raging storm was cool like that. But deep in the recesses of what could have been another catastrophic postseason collapse Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker found his inner Jazzy B and brought his team back to life. For the third...
Mookie & Dodgers Join Hit Parade In Game 5 | Dave Roberts Is Still Alive In NLCS
by Kevin Moore | October 22, 2021 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
Mookie Betts joined the hit parade as the Dodgers crushed the Braves in Game 5, so don’t count out Dave Roberts team just yet Facing elimination, Dave Robert’s team was able to force another game as the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Atlanta Braves 11-2 in Game 5....
Bros Baker & Brantley Bring Astros Back To Life In ALCS | Stros Are Making The Haters Sick Right Now
by Mark Gray | October 21, 2021 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
In the moment where it seems the Houston Astros were ready to be delivered their last rites, they found a way to keep hope alive. Dusty Baker’s cool resolve was tested by Boston’s offense but he once again made sure his team’s confidence remained intact. The top of...
No Mission Is Impossible For Dave Roberts
by Special to MLBbro.com | October 17, 2021 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
By Nick Hamilton| MLBbro.com Contributor LOS ANGELES — The 2021 season for the Los Angeles Dodgers could easily be a reality television series that gives fans every emotion and feeling possible. From dealing with injuries throughout the lineup, to the saga of...
ALDS | Dusty Baker’s Rebirth Of Cool Led The Astros To A Close Win In Game 1
by Mark Gray | October 16, 2021 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
With Boston Red Sox ace Chris Sale healthy and dealing, the Red Sox were poised to steal game one and take control of the American League Championship Series. However, the Astros 72-year-old maestro behind the mask with his rubber gloves on remained calm and his team...
Talking MLB Playoffs With #MLBbro Ellis Burks
by Mark Gray | October 15, 2021 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
#MLBbro Ellis Burks had a stellar 18-year MLB career in which he swatted 352 homers and had a career batting average of .291. He also knows a thing or two about rivalries having played for the Boston Red Sox and the San Francisco Giants. Burks joins Mark Gray on “The...
LaMonte Wade Jr. Tantalized On Both Sides Of The Cowhide
by Brandon Carr | October 13, 2021 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
A debate ensued with the San Francisco Giants about which outfielder would play in Game of the NLDS as LaMonte Wades' struggles were louder than his play. Reports indicated that it came down to Wade Jr. and fellow outfielder Steven Duggar, who made plays while...
Grand Opening, Grand Closing | Anderson & White Sox Eliminated in Emphatic Fashion
by Dante Miles | October 13, 2021 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
It looks like Tim Anderson will have to settle for personal achievements this season. After overcoming a 4-run deficit Sunday night to force a Game 4, the Chicago White Sox gave their fans an ending more disappointing than the Sopranos Series Finale, getting wacked...
Lorenzo Cain Shows No Sign Of Weakness In The Brewers Game 3 NLDS Loss
by Kevin Moore | October 12, 2021 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
Lorenzo Cain went all out for the Brewers, but his team still lost to the Braves in Game 3 of the back-and-forth National League Divisional Series. After an injury-plagued season, Cain showed no weaknesses on Monday night. Milwaukee now trails the series 2-1, but it’s...
Tim Anderson Continues to Deliver As White Sox Stay Alive In ALDS
by Dante Miles | October 11, 2021 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
Tim Anderson and the Chicago White Sox aren’t dead yet. Powered by another three-hit game from their MLBbro superstar shortstop, the White Sox defeated the Houston Astros 12-6 Sunday night on the Southside to hold off elimination one more day. In a game where stakes...
Tim Anderson Sets A Post Season Hits Record, But Astros Too Much For Sox Again
by Dante Miles | October 9, 2021 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
After a rough Game 1 in the American League Division Series, Tim Anderson was back to business at the plate on Friday afternoon. In fact, with three knocks in Chicago's 9-4 loss to the Astros in Game 2 of the American League Division Series on Friday afternoon. TA7...
MLBbros Lorenzo Cain & Jackie Bradley Jr. Are WS Champs Seeking Another With Brew Crew
by Kevin Moore | October 8, 2021 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
The 2021 National League Divisional Series between the Milwaukee Brewers and Atlanta Braves will feature two of our MLBbros. Jackie Bradley Jr. and Lorenzo Cain will suit up for the Brewers this postseason. These two brothers have something in common and that’s a...
Dodgers Bet On Mookie Pays Long Dividends
by Special to MLBbro.com | October 7, 2021 | THE LEAD OFF | 1 Comment
By Nick Hamilton | MLBbro Reporter LOS ANGELES — The Dodgers advanced to the National League Division Series (NLDS) thanks to consistent hitting from Mookie Betts, who went 2-4 at the plate on Wednesday night, as Chris Taylor connected on a 2-run home run for the win...
Jack Flaherty Could Be Difference Out Of Bullpen For Cardinals Against Defending Champs
by Brandon Carr | October 6, 2021 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
Wednesday night is for all the marbles as the St. Louis Cardinals will travel to LA LA Land to face the defending World Series Champion Los Angeles Dodgers in a one-game National League Wild Card matchup. With line-ups already set for this star-studded marquee, where...
These 5 MLBbros Need To Elevate For The 2021 Playoffs
by Malik Wright | October 4, 2021 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
The playoffs are here and a group of MLBbros are set to be major factors in this year's race to the World Series trophy. Here are our #HighFive Bros that need to step up in October. 1. Mookie Betts Mookie Betts and the Dodgers are looking to become the first team to...
American League Wild Card Headed for Ridiculous Finish| A Gift From The Baseball Gods
by Dante Miles | October 3, 2021 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
One. More. Game. In what seems like a gift from the Baseball Gods, the American League wild card will come down to the final game of the season. Last week, it looked like Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Staton and the slugging New York Yankees had put the rest of the league on...
Dominic Smith Is A Work In Progress
by Kevin Moore | October 2, 2021 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
The 2021 season has certainly been a ride for New York Mets outfielder Dominic Smith. Smith got off to a hot start at the beginning of the season and he was establishing himself as a key threat in the Mets lineup. But as the season progressed, Smith hit a wall at the...
JP Crawford Is On His Way To A Second Gold Glove & Possibly His First Taste Of MLB Playoff Life
by Kevin Moore | September 29, 2021 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
As the 2021 season is coming to an end, one player is out here balling and showing why he’s one of the best in the game. That player is our fellow MLBbro J.P. Crawford. Crawford has been tearing up lately and he’s been a big reason why the Seattle Mariners are still...
Byron Buxton Is More Important To The Twins Organization Than You Think
by Brandon Carr | September 28, 2021 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton hit his 16th home run of the season Sunday afternoon in the series finale of a 5-2 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays. https://twitter.com/carrpediem21/status/1442288153235165185?s=21 The long ball was Buxton’a 16th of the...
Marcus Semien’s Next Home Run Will Make Him A Baseball Immortal
by Malik Wright | September 27, 2021 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
After betting on himself last off-season Marcus Semien turned out one of the greatest offensive seasons for a second baseman of all-time. He is now tied for the record for most home runs in a year for the position and continues to make “Money Ball” and analytics look...
Mookie Betts Continues To Be A Class Act & The Most Respected Superstar In MLB
by Kevin Moore | September 25, 2021 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
Mookie Betts is getting ready for his fifth postseason appearance and second straight appearance with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Over the past few years, Betts has become a prominent player in the league and someone who a lot of people respect on and off the field....
Jack Flaherty Is Back & He’s Money Whenever He Toes The Slab
by Kevin Moore | September 23, 2021 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
St. Louis Cardinals ace Jack Flaherty has dealt with numerous injuries that have sidelined him this season. While this wasn’t the season he envisioned, he can still make an impact for the Cardinals....
Ke’Bryan Hayes & Anthony Alford Are The Soul Patrolling Pieces Of Pirates Rebuild
by Malik Wright | September 22, 2021 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
Ke’Bryan Hayes and Anthony Alford have both earned the opportunity to be major parts in the Pittsburgh Pirates rebuild. https://twitter.com/pirates/status/1409226187629604866?s=21 Coming into the season expectations were not exactly high in the Steel City for the...
Michael Brantley Trying To Get His Knee Right For MLB Playoffs
by Brandon Carr | September 21, 2021 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
According to reports, Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley resumed baseball activities on Sunday for the first time since being placed on the 10-day injury list for knee soreness, retroactive to September 11. After watching him swing the bat and get in some...
Mychal Givens Is A Strikeout Master Who Helps Make Reds A Problem In Postseason
by Malik Wright | September 20, 2021 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
Mychal Givens is a strikeout master with the experience to help make the Reds serious postseason contenders. The Cincinnati Reds carry themselves with more swagger than most teams in baseball and since acquiring Mychal Givens in July to help boost their bullpen, they...
Cedric Mullins On Verge Of 30-30 Club, Superstardom
by Dante Miles | September 19, 2021 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
Cedric Mullins has been one of the few good things about the Baltimore Orioles, and Saturday afternoon he once again showed you why he remains a lone bright spot in their season. The Orioles lost 9-3 to the Boston Red Sox, But after going 2-for-4 with two stolen...
The Blue Jays Need George Springer To Wrap Up This Wild Card| He’s The X-Factor In A Crucial Spot
by Kevin Moore | September 18, 2021 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer knows a thing or two about playing past September. The three-time all-star is looking for his second World Series title in his first season with the Blue Jays. His first title came in 2017 with the Houston Astros and he...
#HIGHFIVE | Top 5 Black & Brown MLB Players (Week 23)
by Malik Wright | September 17, 2021 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
Our very own Brandon Carr believes Triston McKenzie is the best MLBbro pitcher in the game, and over his last few starts his numbers haven’t lied. He etched his name into the Cleveland baseball record books and has retired 96 of the last 112 batters he has faced....
Is Jordan Sheffield Already A Better Pitcher Than His Brother Justus?
by Kevin Moore | September 15, 2021 | THE LEAD OFF | 0 Comments
Jordan Sheffield is having an impressive rookie season with the Colorado Rockies. The right-handed pitcher is following along in his brother’s footsteps. His older brother, Justus, is currently in the Seattle Mariners’ minor league system, but he spent part of the...
MLBbro Justin Upton & His 324 Career Homers Brings Power, Experience, Leadership to Seattle Mariners
by Charles Nyonga | May 25, 2022 | THE TWO HOLE | 0 Comments
Charles Nyonga chronicles the return of MLBbro Justin Upton and what the 15-year veteran can contribute to the young and talented Seattle Mariners. https://youtu.be/IF8hOEYw1JI
Taijuan Walker: The Return Of The Melanated Mound Marauder
by David Grubb | May 24, 2022 | THE TWO HOLE | 0 Comments
David Grubb goes First To Third on NY Mets MLBbro Taijuan Walker who has rebounded from early season injuries and struggles to find his groove on the mound. In his last start, Fly Tai became the first MLB pitcher to throw seven scoreless at Coors Field. ...
Mookie Betts Put In MLBbro Bombing Work This Week
by Rob Parker | May 23, 2022 | HOME BOI HIGHLIGHTS, THE TWO HOLE | 0 Comments
Rob Parker highlights the straw that stirs the drink for the LA Dodgers. https://youtu.be/JPILL6ZTzzs
WATCH: Best Content On MLBbro.com This Week
by Rob Parker | May 21, 2022 | MLBbro tv, THE TWO HOLE | 0 Comments
Rob Parker highlights the best content this week on MLBbro.com https://youtu.be/38HUcZyuehM
“Black Jack” Flaherty Showing Signs Of Improvement | He’s Shaking The Injury Bug
by Kevin Moore | May 25, 2022 | THE THREE SPOT | 0 Comments
The St. Louis Cardinals have been without their starting pitcher Jack Flaherty all season. After having a successful 2021 season where he finished with a 9-2 record and 3.22 ERA, Flaherty was ready to play a significant role in leading the Cardinals to another...
“It’s About Finding A Good Routine And Following It Everyday” | Braves Top Prospect Michael Harris II Keeps Positive Outlook
by Devon POV Mason | May 24, 2022 | THE THREE SPOT | 0 Comments
Baseball is a rare sport where failure is more common than success. Therefore, it comes with more lows than highs, but when you put it into perspective, the thrill of those highs will easily outweigh the lows. Atlanta Braves top prospects Michael Harris II, the...
Tim Anderson Hushes The Yankees With Three-Run Homer | Josh Donaldson Surely Didn’t Find That Funny
by Mark Gray | May 23, 2022 | THE THREE SPOT | 0 Comments
Baseball’s historic underbelly of racism and prejudice reared its ugly head in the Bronx on Saturday. That New York Yankees third baseman Josh Donaldson would mock shortstop Tim Anderson of the Chicago White Sox only personifies the stench beneath the surface of...
Tony LaRussa, Yasmani Grandale Defend Tim Anderson: “He Made A Racist Comment, Donaldson.”
by Special to MLBbro.com | May 22, 2022 | THE THREE SPOT | 0 Comments
Chicago White Sox Shortstop Tim Anderson felt the sting of racism in baseball when New York Yankees third baseman Josh Donaldson called him "Jackie," as in Robinson. "Basically he was trying to call me Jackie Robinson," Anderson said in a postgame media scrum per NBC...
HBCU MLB Legends Of FAMU | Vince Coleman, Marquis Grissom, Andre “Hawk” Dawson
by Mark Gray | May 25, 2022 | CLEAN UP | 0 Comments
Mark Gray goes "Black In The Day" to celebrate the MLBro superstars who helped put HBCU baseball on the map and produced All-Star careers in the Major Leagues; Hall of Famer Andre "Hawk" Dawson, quick stick speedster and multiple Gold Glove outfielder Marquis Grissom...
“We Are Family” | Willie “Pops” Stargell Won World Series Rings & Hit Moonshots
by Rob Parker | May 24, 2022 | CLEAN UP | 0 Comments
Rob Parker reminisces about Hall of Fame first baseman, MLBbro superstar slugger Willie Stargell, who played his entire 21-year career with Pirates and led them to two World Series. Willie Stargell was a prolific power producer who finished his career with 475 bombs....
Renel Brooks-Moon | San Francisco Giants PA Announcer
by Special to MLBbro.com | May 23, 2022 | CLEAN UP | 0 Comments
MLBbro.com reporter Timothy McKain interviews pioneer and legend Renel Brooks-Moon, one of four women currently serving as PA announcers for MLB teams (San Francisco Giants). She's also the first woman to announce for a World Series. ...
San Diego Padres MLBbro Trent Grisham Is Too Good For His Slump To Last
by Rachel L Hill | May 19, 2022 | CLEAN UP | 0 Comments
Rachel Hill on San Diego Padres outfielder Trent Grisham's 2022 season. https://youtu.be/wQ4Z5s2baaw
Future Lefty All-Star Jackson Cotton Commits To Texas A&M University | Bo Porter Academy Is Officially On The Map
by Charles Dunkin | May 19, 2022 | 5TH SLOT | 0 Comments
All eyes on me. In a press conference today on May 18th, 2022, top high school prospect Jackson Cotton announced that he will play baseball at Texas A&M University. After he made his commitment, Jackson got a very special phone call. Del Mathews, from Major...
MLBbro Josh Harrison Will Ultimately Help Chicago White Sox Win In Various Ways
by Kevin Moore | May 16, 2022 | 5TH SLOT | 0 Comments
MLBbro veteran Josh Harrison, two-time All-Star, has bounced around the league the last few seasons. The two-time All-Star Swiss army knife has played for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Detroit Tigers, Washington Nationals and Oakland Athletics since 2011. ...
Dusty Baker’s Boys Can’t Lose | So Stop Waiting For Them To Falter
by DA Gambler | May 12, 2022 | 5TH SLOT | 0 Comments
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Josh Donaldson Suspended One Game and Fined For Inappropriate Comments | Jackie Is No Joke
by admin | May 23, 2022 | 6TH SLOT | 0 Comments
New York Yankees third baseman Josh Donaldson has received a one-game suspension and an undisclosed fine for his inappropriate comments during Saturday’s game against the Chicago White Sox. Michael Hill, Major League Baseball’s Senior Vice President for On-Field...
Daz Cameron Is Back In The Big D | The Second Generation MLBbro Is Always Instant Impact
by Kevin Moore | May 23, 2022 | 6TH SLOT | 0 Comments
Daz Cameron is no stranger to the big leagues. He made his MLB debut with the Tigers in 2020 and since, he’s split time playing in the minors and with the big league team. This season, the 25-year-old has appeared in four games with Detroit and he wants to make sure...
Seanbo’s MLBbro Bets! Keep That Whistle Wet!
by MLBbro Staff | May 20, 2022 | 6TH SLOT | 0 Comments
The Bros Betting Baseball (@Bbruh916 & @Abookay3) are EN FUEGO! We took home all the Ws, and left those Ls for the bookie as we won both games (SFG/LAD) and the prop play (MIN Twins Over 4.5 Runs) on Friday the 13th. That’s 5-1-3 in the last three weeks, and let’s...
Seanbo’s MLBbro Bets! Keep That Whistle Wet!
by Special to MLBbro.com | May 13, 2022 | 6TH SLOT | 0 Comments
Welcome back to Bros Betting Baseball, MLBBro.com fam! We were kissin’ sisters last week, as both games and the prop were postponed due to weather, and it was a “PUSH PARTY” hold the Salt n’ Pepa. Let’s try to get back to our winning ways (2 Wins; 1 Loss; 3 Pushes on...
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