Dodgers’ Max Muncy, D-Backs’ Ildemaro Vargas avoid serious injury after first-base collision

Vargas is considered day to day, and Muncy passed concussion protocol and is expected to return to the lineup over the ...

Diamondbacks' Vargas, Dodgers' Muncy injured on violent collision at first base

Muncy hit a ball up the line in the fifth inning and Vargas, seeing pitcher Ryne Nelson wouldn't get to the bag in time, charged toward first. Muncy beat him to the bag, but the players collided and ...
New York Post

Javier Baez carted off field after ugly Tigers injury

The Tigers are holding their breath about Javier Báez. Báez exited in the fifth inning of Detroit’s game in Atlanta after sliding awkwardly at first base, leaving the field on a cart. The center ...
Democrat and Chronicle

Section V baseball to require safety base at first by 2027

The safety bag or double first base bag used in softball and college baseball will be required on high school baseball diamonds in Section V in 2027. Teams in the ...

Pirates Slugger Returns to Field for First Time Since Injury

A Pittsburgh Pirates will show off his glove for the first time in more than two weeks.
The Big Lead

MLB first base power rankings entering week 8

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper (3) looks on during the third inning against the New York Yankees at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images The 2026 ...