Considered to be the team's offensive leader heading into the season, the slugger hasn't live up to expectations, and his attitude hasn't been much better than his performance.

Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Spencer Horwitz left in the fourth inning against Seattle with discomfort in his left hamstring Wednesday night. Esmerlyn Valdez pinch hit for Horwitz and had an RBI single during a five-run fourth in which the Pirates took a 5-1 lead.

Mariners first baseman Josh Naylor is back in the lineup and batting third in Wednesday’s series finale against the New York Mets.

This one feels like a little bit of a surprise.

Our next set of 2026 MLB position rankings focuses on the first basemen. Thanks to some prodigious breakouts, several new faces are on the list for this season. Including a pair of 30-home run hitters and a Rookie of the Year winner. We’ll start with ...

Padres manager Craig Stammen said in late January that Sheets is the team's top option at first base, Annie Heilbrunn of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports. Sheets' first year in San Diego was mostly a success, as he put up a .746 OPS with 19 home runs ...

Spring training camps are underway, which means it is time to look at the state of baseball. As part of our 2026 MLB season preview, ESPN's Buster Olney surveyed those around the industry to help him rank the top 10 players at every position as part of his ...

Former New York Yankees first baseman Jake Bauers is having a career year for the Milwaukee Brewers. Bauers, 30, played with New York in the 2023 season. During said season, the left-handed-hitter slashed .202/.279/.413. Good for an OPS+ of 87 and -0.9 WAR.