Impact Bradley will get a breather after he went 4-for-10 with a home run, two doubles, four runs and three RBI across his last three games. Josh Naylor will start at first base and bat sixth.
JUNE 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Retreats to bench Bradley isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Cardinals.
The starting rotation's search for continuity and Bobby Bradley's re-introduction: Walk-Off Thoughts Breaking down Cleveland's pitching situation and taking a look at Bobby Bradley's chance to take a hold of the first base job.
JUNE 7, 2021 • BEACONJOURNAL.COM
Smacks first major-league homer Bradley went 3-for-4 with a home run, a double, three RBI and two runs in Sunday's 18-5 loss to the Orioles.
Impact Bradley has gotten off to a hot start to begin his big-league career, as he now has three extra-base hits in his first two games. The 24-year-old could claim the starting job at first base going forward, and he's made a strong case for continued playing time across his first two appearances.
JUNE 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Is it finally time for Cleveland Indians’ Bobby Bradley? Goes 3-for-4 with HR, 3 RBI In the rubble of a lopsided loss by the Indians, Bobby Bradley offers hope for the future.
JUNE 7, 2021 • CLEVELAND.COM
Orioles score most runs since 2015, blow out Indians 18-5
Cedric Mullins hit a leadoff homer as part of a three-hit day, and the Baltimore Orioles scored their most runs since 2015 and had a season-high 21 hits in an 18-5 rout of the Clev...JUNE 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
The next (and perhaps final) chapter of the Indians' Bobby Bradley-Jake Bauers saga The Indians got their answer on Jake Bauers. Now, it’s Bobby Bradley’s chance to supply one.
JUNE 6, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Doubles in season debut Bradley went 1-for-1 with a double and a run scored as a pinch hitter in Saturday's 10-4 win over the Orioles.
Impact Batting for Yu Chang to lead off the eighth inning, Bradley celebrated his promotion by lacing a two-bagger and coming around to score on a Cesar Hernandez single. Chang did hit his first homer of the season earlier in the day, but given his struggles at the plate this year overall, Bradley should get every opportunity to win the starting first base job in Cleveland.
JUNE 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Indians cruise to 10-4 win; O's ace Means leaves with injury
Cesar Hernandez and Harold Ramirez homered off Baltimore ace John Means, who exited in the first inning with shoulder fatigue as the Cleveland Indians beat the Orioles 10-4JUNE 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Enter ‘The Assassin’: Here’s what Bobby Bradley brings to the Cleveland Indians lineup Bradley and his 156 minor league home runs look to give the Cleveland offense a boost.
JUNE 5, 2021 • CLEVELAND.COM
Recalled by Cleveland Bradley was recalled from Triple-A Columbus on Saturday.
Impact Bradley was unable to break camp in the majors this year, and he slashed .196/.266/.485 with nine home runs and 19 RBI in 26 minor-league games to begin the season. Yu Chang could serve as the primary first baseman in the near future, but Bradley should compete for playing time after Jake Bauers was designated for assignment as part of a transaction.
JUNE 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Tribe recalls Bradley, designates Bauers BALTIMORE -- It’s time for the Indians to give first baseman Bobby Bradley a chance to prove what he can do at the Major League level. The c...
JUNE 5, 2021 • MLB.COM
Jake Bauers on, Bobby Bradley off: Evaluating a slew of Cleveland Indians roster decisions Jake Bauers at first. A giant question mark, still, in center. Cleveland's roster decisions provided some clarity, but leave some questions.
MARCH 26, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Bauers gets nod as Indians' opening-day starter at first
Jake Bauers didn't necessarily win Cleveland's competition at first baseMARCH 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Will open in minors Bradley will open the season in the minors, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports.
Impact Neither Bradley nor Jake Bauers has shown much of anything at the big-league level, so it's a bit of a surprise to see Bauers beating Bradley for the starting first base job despite Bradley's .951 spring OPS easily beating Bauers' .709 mark. Bradley isn't the tier of prospect where Cleveland will get all that much value out of manipulating his service time, either. He could certainly move past Bauers on the depth chart at some point, but it's not clear what he'd have to do for that to happen.
MARCH 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Talking to myself about Jake Bauers, Bobby Bradley and the Indians – Terry Pluto Someone has to play first base for the Tribe in 2021. Unless something changes fast, it shouldn't be Jake Bauers.
MARCH 24, 2021 • CLEVELAND.COM
Indians option OF Johnson to minors despite strong camp
Daniel Johnson did all he could to win a roster spot with the Indians at spring trainingMARCH 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
What I’m hearing from Goodyear: Amed Rosario to Bobby Bradley to Emmanuel Clase – Terry’s Talkin’ Tribe Amed Rosario has a chance of being the opening day center fielder.
MARCH 13, 2021 • CLEVELAND.COM
Cole — and his dad — looking forward to return of fans
Gerrit Cole is looking forward to having his father at Yankee Stadium on opening day to watch him pitch in person in pinstripes for the first timeMARCH 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pushing for 1B job Bradley has impressed Cleveland's coaching staff this spring and is vying for the Opening Day first base job, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports.
Impact He is competing with Jake Bauers for the job, but Bauers is out of minor-league options, so Bradley really needs to earn it. He reportedly cut his body fat from 19 percent to 15 percent over the offseason after getting some humble pie at the alternate site last year. Bradley is hitting .308 with two home runs and two strikeouts (zero walks) in 13 at-bats this spring, while Bauers is hitting .167 with zero home runs and a 4:5 K:BB in 12 at-bats. Bradley has mammoth raw power; it's all about making enough contact to get to it in games, and he's impressing in that regard so far during Cactus League play.
MARCH 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Now in Chisox 'pen, Kopech makes debut after 2020 opt-out
Michael Kopech is getting used to his new relief role with the Chicago White SoxMARCH 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bobby Bradley, Daniel Johnson lead Cleveland Indians’ home run parade in 9-2 spring training win over Texas Rangers Bradley hit his third home run of spring training and Johnson added a pair of solo shots.
MARCH 9, 2021 • CLEVELAND.COM
Inbox: Where do Bradley, Bauers stand at 1B? GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- The Indians are just days away from reaching the halfway point of Spring Training, and there are still plenty of question...
MARCH 8, 2021 • MLB.COM
Waiting is over: Leaner Bradley wants 1B job MESA, Ariz. -- When Indians first-base prospect Bobby Bradley showed up to big league Spring Training over the last two years, he knew that...
MARCH 6, 2021 • MLB.COM
Ohtani fans 5 in return to mound; Harper HR on 1st swing
Shohei Ohtani figured he’d be careful in his return to the mound after two injury-spoiled seasonsMARCH 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bobby Bradley’s homer lifts Cleveland Indians past Chicago Cubs, 10-4 Triston McKenzie and Cal Quantrill, two pitchers trying to win a job in the rotation, weren't particularly sharp against the Cubs on Friday....
MARCH 5, 2021 • CLEVELAND.COM
