Mets' Brett Baty embracing challenge of playing first base as he starts to take outfield reps this spring

Mets infielder Brett Baty started at first base in his spring debut on Saturday, and he's excited for the challenge of learning a new position.

How Giants Boss Tony Vitello Envisions Rafael Devers’ Workload at First Base

There is a plan for Rafael Devers and Bryce Eldridge with the San Francisco Giants this season. San Francisco envisions the ...
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Playing first base is like dancing bachata to novice Morel

Bachata is a popular dance and music genre in the Dominican Republic, highlighted by a four-step rhythm and side-to-side pattern. And new Marlin Christopher Morel compares it to learning first base.

Rafael Devers shares honest thoughts on playing first base with Giants

Rafael Devers opens up and shares his true feelings about playing first base for the San Francisco Giants.

Mets' Jorge Polanco says learning first base is 'harder than what you would expect'

It's a transition the Mets very much want Polanco and Brett Baty to make in order to keep their bats in the lineup.

Jorge Polanco ‘just going for it’ in Mets first base experiment

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Jorge Polanco has some time to work on the finer points of playing first base — but not too much time, with Opening Day less than a month away. Access the Mets beat like never ...

Padres’ Nick Castellanos makes diving first base play in spring training debut

In the bottom of the 4th, newly signed slugger Nick Castellanos dove for a ball and made a very nice play at first base for the Padres.
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Jorge Polanco pitched teams on playing first base — how he prepared for this unique Mets chance

Jorge Polanco is banking that his work last season at first base with the Mariners — albeit not in games — has served as a good foundation as he attempts to play the position regularly. Access the ...