BLACK BASEBALL’S KENDRICK, DRAKE, & COLE
Honestly, it didn’t take much. One verse from Kendrick Lamar, one guest feature to be exact, and hip-hop heads of yesteryear rejoiced in unison. “That’s what I’m talking about” was probably said
IS JAZZ CHISHOLM JR. THE OLD KANYE OR THE NEW YE?
By now, I hope you’ve watched/listened/received the fantastic Pivot Podcast episode featuring Marlins all-stars and 2023 MLB the Show cover player Jazz Chisholm Jr. If you have not, let me tell you,
SPENCER BIVENS IS THE DEFINITION OF “NEVER GIVE UP”
There were plenty of times when Spencer Bivens thought his baseball career could be over, but the right-handed pitcher kept his options — and his heart — open to the next opportunity.
BRAVES MICHAEL HARRIS II HIGHLIGHTS ATL ROOTS IN NEW BALANCE AD
“Atlanta athletes are just a different breed.” Michael Harris II, CF, Atlanta Braves ATL is the current epicenter of Black baseball. Countless Black players have either grown up or developed their skills
KSU ASSOCIATE HEAD COACH AUSTIN WATES JOINS THE BBM PODCAST
I’m excited and honored to share BBM’s conversation with Austin Wates – Associate Head Coach for Kansas State University. Coach Wates is a thoughtful and inspirational leader. An exceptional baseball mind who
MAKING AN IMPACT: PHOTOS FROM 2024 GROW THE GAME CAMP (MLK DAY, CHICAGO)
What is the best way to grow the game of baseball for young Black kids in America? We have to give them opportunities to learn the game. We have to give them
VINCE HARRISON JR. NAMED MANAGER OF HIGH-A DAYTON DRAGONS (REDS)
An important aspect of the game the Black Baseball Mixtape will be monitoring closely is the journey of Black managers in college and professional baseball. Black managers are grossly underrepresented in MiLB
JANUARY 24, 2024, IS FOREVER “LAW DAY” IN THE CITY OF SOUTH FULTON (GEORGIA)
“NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and the Council of the City of South Fulton, celebrate, recognize, and support Lawrence Butler’s accomplishments for his tenacity, dedication, and contributions to the
A.J. ANDREWS (MLB NETWORK) IS REALLY GOOD…AT EVERYTHING
A.J. Andrews is an absolute star on the field and the mic. The former LSU All-American and current professional Fastpitch pro was the first woman to win the Rawlings Gold Glove Award
BLACK BASEBALL IN PARADISE
What happens when you bring some of the best Black baseball players in the world to paradise? Here is your chance to find out. BBM was on hand in Nassau, Bahamas, for