They’re truly unique.
The Bombshell Baseball Club, with its 3,000 female members, takes their game days quite seriously. And if they can’t attend games in person? They’re right there, analyzing every play in a huge group chat.
“Every single at bat, every out, is being discussed at that moment,” founder Alley Cabral explained.
“When the game’s happening, we chat about baseball, but it often leads into discussions about their families, marriages, and relationship issues.”
At just 29, Bronx-native Cabral left her corporate job this year to fully focus on the club for female MLB fans, which she started on Twitter in October 2024.
Initially called Bronx Bombshells, the group was meant for dedicated Yankees supporters like herself.
“Being Dominican-American, baseball forms a big part of my identity. It was something that bonded me with my family and boyfriend, but I found I didn’t have any girlfriends who shared that passion. I figured if I felt this way, maybe others did too,” she shared.
Within a year, Cabral broadened the club to include female fans from any MLB team, rebranding it as the Bombshell Baseball Club.
Now, as the playoffs roll around, the excitement is palpable—especially for local Yankees enthusiasts, as the team has reached the ALDS.
“Post-season baseball is my favorite time of year. It’s the moment when the excitement of 162 games ideally culminates, and being able to celebrate it with loved ones is amazing,” said Erica Fisher from New Jersey, a member since 2025.
Shortly after launching the group, members urged Cabral to plan in-person gatherings.
The first meetup took place at Yankee Stadium in April 2025, attracting eight women.
Fast forward to August, and 230 women gathered for a Yankees hat event.
“They chat every day, so it feels like they’ve known each other forever. There’s so much excitement—screaming, taking pictures, and just a flurry of activity,” Cabral recalled.
“Game days are absolutely wild, but in the best way possible. Picture 30, 40, or even 50 women coming together in one section.”
In June 2025, Cabral started an official online chat for Yankees fans. By August, she had added specialized subchannels for each MLB team.
“Any girl who’s a fan of any team can join and connect with fellow supporters,” she noted.
“And we also have a main chat for all the random conversations.”
Naturally, some of the conversations revolve around players they admire.
“We probably all have crushes on the players—that’s just a part of it,” she joked.
As interest in the club surged, Cabral expanded her team to eight members from various locations, including Queens, Yonkers, Pennsylvania, Texas, and California, to coordinate in-person gatherings and watch parties at local venues.
“It’s really become a full-fledged business,” she said.
“Our income primarily comes from event revenue and memberships. While there’s a free membership option, those who want discounts to events can opt for a paid membership.”
And what happens when Yankees and Red Sox fans share the same space?
“We have a strict ‘no fighting’ policy in our group,” Cabral reassured.
