Aaron Judge Keeps Raking & Hits 299th Career Bro Bomb
Aaron Judge continues to separate himself from everyone else in the game and is this week’s Home Boi Highlights feature as he moves within 1 homer of 300.
CC Sabathia Is Headed To Cleveland Guardians Hall of Fame
In a few weeks, former MLBBro pitcher CC Sabathia will be inducted into the Cleveland Guardians Hall of Fame.
A well deserved honor for the 44-year-old. Just a few days ago it was also announced that he is eligible for the 2025 Baseball Hall of Fame.
Sabathia had a very successful career and made an impact on each team he played for.
CC Sabathia Tied With Bob Gibson For Most Career Wins By Melanated Mound Marauder
He pitched in over 550 games during his career and finished with a record of 251-161. Sabathia also finished with a career ERA of 3.74 and had 3,093 strikeouts.
On the mound, Sabathia had a dominating presence, standing six-foot-six from the left side. He also had a plethora of pitches he could throw at any time to get hitters out.
Black Ace CC Sabathia
His 19 seasons in the league is a testament to his longevity and during that time he was a six-time All-Star, an AL Cy Young winner, a World Series champion, and a two-time MLB wins leader.
Sabathia spent most of his career playing with the Guardians and the New York Yankees. He also had a brief stint with the Milwaukee Brewers.
During his Cy Young Award winning season in 2007, he finished with a 19-7 record with a 3.21 ERA with 209 strikeouts and four complete games.
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Two seasons later, he won his first and only World Series title with the Yankees. And he was also named the ALCS MVP as well as he pitched Game One and Game Four of that series, winning both games and allowing only one run.
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His resume speaks for itself and Sabathia will go down as one of the best Black pitchers to play this game.
On August 3, Sabathia and his family will be in attendance at Progressive Field for a pregame Hall of Fame induction ceremony.
Sabathia ranks seventh in strikeouts, 13th in wins, and 15th in innings pitched. He certainly created a legacy that will be remembered for years to come in Guardians history.
“We are so very excited to honor CC Sabathia as the newest member of the Guardians Hall of Fame,” said Guardians senior vice president of public affairs Bob DiBiasio in a statement. “Following his selection as our No. 1 Draft pick in the 1998 June Draft, CC burst onto the Cleveland baseball scene in grand fashion. His rookie season of 2001, at age 20, saw him win 17 games. A commanding presence on the mound, CC also had a commanding spirit for his teammates and those in need of a helping hand off the field. The PitCCh In Foundation, created by Sabathia and his wife, Amber, aims to enrich the lives of youth through educational and athletic activities and will be the lasting legacy of a big man with an even bigger heart.”
Sabathia will also have a strong chance to make the Hall of Fame next year in his first year of eligibility.
Many players play this game, and a select few get a chance to become Hall of Famers. Pretty soon, Sabathia will have that on his resume.
Louisville Slugger | Jo Adell is very active in his Kentucky hometown. He needs to be just as active on the field.
Jo Adell was a first round pick of the Los Angeles Angels in 2017 and made his big league debut in 2020. Since that time the team has had three different managers but this year he has emerged as the everyday right fielder under skipper Ron Washington. Going into the season the Angels were expected to be a bit more aggressive and Adell has been a big part of that. “We’re pushing the issue this year. I’ve worked on getting that jump and not every time have I been safe but I’m trying to get the extra base when I can,” he said about being third on the team in stolen bases.
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“The numbers have been good for me, making sure that I’m in every pitch and making good decisions at the plate, it’s exciting” he added. Adell was leading the team with 15 home runs and was second on the team with 43 RBI at the All Star Break.
Adell is from Louisville, Kentucky and is still a big part of the culture in his hometown. “Giving back to the community and being with kids has been a big part of what I focus on in my foundation. We’re always looking to do different projects and help out” he spoke of the Jo Adell Foundation. A couple of the activities that his foundation has taken part in has been providing turkey dinners for those in need during Thanksgiving and hosting a baseball camp at his former high school.
So many Major Leaguers excelled in multiple sports in high school and Adell was no exception. When asked if there was pressure to play basketball he chuckled and said “A little bit. The bigger part was the football. My dad played professionally a little bit and that was on my back as well,” Adell mentioned. “I fell in love with the game really early, I always loved playing and was excited during baseball season so it stuck” he said of his choice to make baseball his career path.
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Adell is a player who truly is a student of the game and has learned from multiple players over the years. “Once I got into my first couple of days of pro ball Kyle Lewis was someone I looked up to”. “He was somebody on the mentality side that really helped me” Adell praised the 2020 American League Rookie of the Year. “Torii Hunter has been huge in developing that game plan and mindset of where I need to be” he added. “This entire coaching staff has been a big part of my growth and where I’m at in my game so far” he concluded.
The Magnificent Six MLBbros Headed To Globe Life Field: Hunter Greene Machine Gets All-Star Status In Year 3
Next week on July 16th the MLB superstars showcase their talents in front of families and fans in Arlington Texas at Globe Life Field for the All-Star Game. The game where the best of the best competes in the Midsummer Classic. The full rosters from both leagues were released last weekend with 32 making their debuts. The Philadelphia Phillies have the most players in the game with seven… The Los Angeles Dodgers are right behind with six players (including one MLBbro, more on him later!) … There were five MLBbros that were selected for this year’s All-Star Game with three from the American League and three from the National League…
Hunter Greene Machine
The 24-year-old fireballer was a late and well deserving add, as he has still made only 64 starts in the big leagues. But as Greene keeps adding to his resume, he continues to live up to the hype. “I’ve always had huge expectations for myself,” Greene said. “Sometimes it can hurt me. I like to put too much expectation on myself, but it’s good at the same time. It keeps me hungry. It keeps me motivated. It doesn’t allow me to get complacent. “(This) might be validating for others who might have second guessed,” he added. “But for myself, I’m honestly not surprised.” https://youtu.be/IyIH4bLZWoQ Greene has a 3.45 ERA this season and ranks 11th in MLB with 116 strikeouts. While he didn’t get the Opening Day start in 2024, he hasn’t missed a start. He’s developed into the workhorse ace that the franchise projected, and most of the baseball world hoped for as his character matches the quality of his pitches. Last year, Greene missed over two months due to a hip injury. When he returned, he wasn’t the same guy with the 105 MPH heater that we touted only a few years ago. Durability issues plagued his first two MLB season, but those issues are in the rear view. Greene has consistently pitched deep into games and has made significant adjustments to elevate his command on the mound.
CJ Abrams (Washington Nationals):
Count this as another step to superstardom for this MLBbro as he gets a spot as a reserve. Through 81 games Abrams is batting .280 with 14 homers and 46 RBI. His 14 swiped bases along with an .856 OPS shows that he is ready to represent the Nationals proudly next week. While he was the undercard at the time of the Juan Soto trade, CJ Abrams has shown he is a headliner with his power and speed.
Mookie Betts
Out due to injury! https://youtu.be/vziNpRiXpE8 He was guaranteed a starter’s spot if healthy. If there was an MVP for team play and professionalism, Mookie Betts is it. His stats are good, but he should be in for the fact he sacrificed himself learning the shortstop position. Period…nothing else needs to be said.
American League:
Aaron Judge (New York Yankees):
This part could end with a sentence stating that Judge is the best player on the field, best player in the sport and on the planet. Moreover, it would be acceptable because it is the truth. After a slow start in April, this MLBbro has gone on a run not seen since Barry Bonds! After winning the American League Player of the Month (again!) Judge leads or is near the top baseball in every important offensive statistical category and some that aren’t. Even with the Yankees mired in a serious slump, Judge keeps them in the headlines while chasing the Triple Crown. https://twitter.com/MLBbrodotcom/status/1810464017367900456
Josh Naylor (Cleveland Guardians):
Bottom line, Josh Naylor should have gotten the call last year for an All-Star invite. But the MLBbro did not pout, he just made it clear that there’s not a better power hitting first baseman in baseball. Josh Naylor leads all first basemen in home runs with 21 as of this writing while adding 66 RBI. He’s also a part of a brothers MLBbro tag team that TAGGED “Bro Bombs” in the SAME INNING! https://youtu.be/DkEVOxQYXik What makes Naylor an All-Star goes beyond the field. His leadership and closeness to his teammates is a major component to the best team in the American League… “I think a lot of us should be All-Stars and I’m grateful to be one and looking forward to representing this team and my teammates and coaches and this organization,” he said.” Watch out to see if he’s in the Home Run Derby this year as well. He deserves that invite too.
Marcus Semien (Texas Rangers):
This will be Marcus Semien’s third All-Star Game after being voted in by the players. This MLBbro came within an eyelash of starting but the fan vote gave the honor to Jose Altuve of the Houston Astros. But this MLBbro is big time when the bright lights come out…
#HIGHFIVE (Week 14): Aaron Judge Is One Of The All-Time Greats, MLBbro Rookie Justin Henry-Malloy Is Bro Bombing This Week
Aaron Judge could stop playing for the rest of the season and still have better numbers than 99% of the league. He led the Majors in All-Star votes thanks to a first half that saw him better his numbers from his historic 2022 American League MVP year. For that, he earns the top spot on Week 14 of our #HighFive List.
1. Aaron Judge
Aaron Judge found out he would be an All-Star for the fifth time in his career just a little over a week ago after leading all American League players in phase one of voting.
That puts him fourth All-Time in appearance among all Yankee outfielders, trailing Hall of Fame MLBbro Dave Winfield, Joe DiMaggio and Mickey Mantle.
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In his last seven games Judge is slashing .480/.552/.840 with eight RBI, three home runs and has recorded multiple hits in six of his last eight games entering Thursday.
This week, the Yankees captain showed why he gets the honor to wear the “C” on his jersey when he pulled Marcus Stroman to the side for a conversation about him yelling in the dugout after a mistake by a fielder on defense.
Judge and his Yankees will write the next chapter of their storied rivalry against the Boston Red Sox this weekend.
2. Taj Bradley
Taj Bradley got the win and tied a career-high with 11 strikeouts in 5.2 shutout innings against the Nationals to earn the two spot on this week’s #HighFive.
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Bradley is another MLBbro from the Atlanta, Georgia pipeline that has sent an influx of talent to the Majors over the last few years including former Rookie of The Year “Money” Mike Harris, Lawrence Butler and Will Benson among others.
Bradley, who is only 23 did not start pitching until near the end of his senior year in high school, is one of the top projects for a Tampa Bay Rays team that is known for developing pitching.
He had a solid month of June and if you take away his start against the Orioles where he gave up nine runs in three innings, he has a 1.24 ERA with 40 strikeouts and 11 walks in 29 innings. In two of those starts, he struck out 11.
Bradley will take the mound this coming Saturday in Arlington against the defending World Series Champion Rangers.
3. George Springer
George Springer has been on a heater over his last seven games, hitting over .400 with three home runs, 11 RBI and a .952 slugging percentage.
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He was named MLBbro.com Home Boi Highlights after bringing a five-game hitting streak out of the weekend which he extended to seven before hitless Wednesday.
The Blue Jays are in the basement of the standings for the American League East and there have already been rumors about them trading some of their key pieces as they get ready to possibly rebuild the roster.
I think Springer, who has postseason experience and is one of the most feared leadoff hitters of All-Time would be a great pickup for a contender looking for a right-handed bat to boost their lineup for the stretch run.
4. C.J. Abrams
C.J. Abrams finished June with a .373 average which ranked him in the top 10 among all Major Leaguers for the month.
He has done all he can to earn his first career All-Star nod this weekend. He is on pace for a possible 30/30 season and leads the Nationals in almost all hitting categories including doubles, RBI, OPS, Slugging percentage, steals, home runs and triples.
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Abrams is going to play a key role in the development of top prospect James Wood who was called up from Triple-A earlier this week.
He himself was a top prospect with high expectations that has since answered the bell and is now on the way to stardom.
This weekend Abrams and the Nationals will take on Masyn Winn and the Cardinals in a rare matchup of Black shortstops.
5. Justyn-Henry Malloy
Justyn-Henry Malloy hit home runs in back-to-back days for the first time in his career this week in addition to posting a .304 average to earn himself the final spot on Week 14 of our #HighFive list.
Justyn-Henry Malloy’s First MLB Hit Was A Bro Bomb For Detroit Tigers
Malloy had to run around the bases faster than usual when he hit his homer Sunday afternoon.
He drilled a ball off the wall in straight-away center field and sprinted across the bases for Detroit’s first inside the park homer since 2021.
“They all are worth the same, but I feel like I worked a little harder for that one,” said Malloy in his postgame interview.
“I tackled home plate, my lip is a little bit busted too but I am glad. It is one of the most exciting plays in baseball and I am glad I could give my team some laughs.”
The following day in a matchup against fellow MLBbro Simeon Woods Richardson, Malloy launched one to the left field bleachers.
He finished that game 2-for-4.
The Tigers offense has not shown much this season, so it is the perfect time for them to give young players like Malloy the opportunity to fight through struggles and get reps at the Major league level.
Bringing The Wood | The Nationals No. 1 Prospect is Being Called Up and James Wood is Ready to Dominate
The future for the Washington Nationals is here and they couldn’t be more excited. MLBbro James Wood is set to make his Major League debut on July 1 against the New York Mets.
The 6’7″ power-hitting phenom who draws comparisons to fellow MLBbro Aaron Judge, is bringing with him a much-needed power dynamic to a lineup currently ranked 29th in home runs.
The Nats Number One came over in a blockbuster deal in 2022 with the San Diego Padres for Juan Soto, who is currently starring for the Yankees. That deal also included Nats shortstop CJ Abrams and starting pitcher Mackenzie Gore.
The former 2021 second-round pick has already put on a show for Nationals fans by showcasing his power during spring training when he hit four Bro Bombs.
The Evidence is There, James Wood is Ready for the Show
Since then, he’s been terrorizing the minor leagues for the Red Wings in Triple-A Rochester with a slash line of .346/.458/ .578 in 185 at bats with 64 hits, 34 RBIs, 10 home runs, and 10 stolen bases.
As easy as it is to get caught up on how great Wood can be offensively, there’s immense potential on the defensive side as well.
With size, speed, and agility that can be utilized at any outfield position, Wood established a 1.000 fielding percentage while playing all three positions. Something the Nationals can use since their defense is currently ranked 17th in the Majors.
The Nationals Believe the Hype and They Should.
If there’s one message from the Nats clubhouse about who’s on the way, it’s that Wood is legit. Outfielder Harold Ramirez who had a recent debut of his own on June 24th played seven games with James in Triple A and has seen the potential star power himself. “It’s unbelievable how he plays.” Ramirez said expressing compliments for Wood. “I hear he’s going to be here soon. He’s a very good player.”
Manager Dave Martinez was mum on the call-up ahead of Friday’s game but couldn’t hide his excitement for the possibility of coaching his young phenom. “I cannot confirm nor deny the rumors,” Martinez would say with a smirk. “But I will say this: I’m very excited when he does get here. He’s an outstanding kid and I’m looking forward to working with him.”
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