Heading into 2026, first base is in a marginally better position than it was a year ago. And that's almost entirely due to one man: Nick Kurtz. First basemen as a whole had just a 107 wRC+ in 2024, ...

The 2026 MLB All-Star Game is Tuesday, July 14th. Certain players have been elected as starters for the upcoming Mid-Summer ...

First base has quietly emerged as one of the more stable and intriguing positions in the San Francisco Giants’ organizational picture, blending elite offensive production, roster flexibility, and long ...

Is Vlad still the top first baseman? Maybe, but Nick Kurtz is coming for him. Emilee Chinn / Getty Images Our “Rates & Barrels,” 2026 positional preview series continues with first base. If you’re new ...

The fantasy baseball offseason will continue to ramp up as we get closer to pitchers and catchers reporting. It's never too early to start preparing for your upcoming drafts in March. Today, we focus ...

First base has been a revolving door for the Mets this season. New York hoped that Mark Vientos could hold down the fort with ...

First base dries up quickly in 2026 drafts, pushing managers toward later options with power, stability, or upside despite risk. With first base not being as deep as it used to be, plus a lot of ...

Heading into the 2026 season, we are going to preview and break down each position for the Cincinnati Reds. You can see our catcher preview here. Today, we are previewing first base. First base was ...

Like at third base, the longtime standard bearers at first base are beginning to show their age. Unlike at third base, there are enough compelling newcomers to ease the transition. One such newcomer ...

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MESA, Ariz. — Three days of early work at first base was all Matt Shaw needed before his position debut in spring game action for the Chicago Cubs. Column: Hall of Fame cap saga finally ends for ...

For the first time since 2018, Pete Alonso will not be the New York Mets starting first baseman on Opening Day. After opting not to re-sign Alonso, who ended up inking a five-year deal with the ...