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First base is one of the deepest positions in all of baseball, possessing an eclectic crop of talent including power hitters such as Edwin Encarnacion and Anthony Rizzo, high-average hitters like Joey Votto and Jose Abreu and some who are just pure hitters—Miguel Cabrera and Paul

Submitted by TotalAccess on Fri, 04/24/2015 - 12:20

David Ortiz Charity Events Are Total Hits, Year-Round

David Ortiz doesn't play much golf, but his event every offseason attracts some of the most dedicated golfers in baseball.

Come summertime, Big Papi is still fueling the David Ortiz Children's Fund with events like his upcoming gala, which is sure to include plenty of Red Sox teammates and Dominican flavor.

This year, The Third Annual David Ortiz Children's Fund Gala will be held on June 22 at 6 p.m.

Submitted by TotalAccess on Fri, 04/24/2015 - 06:29

Playing Patience or Panic for Several Cincinnati Reds' Troubling Early Starts

Most reasonable baseball fans would think an article debating panic or patience in April is a little forward, if not plain aggressive. But if it's late enough for a pregame manager meltdown with the press, perhaps it's late enough to wonder aloud about a few struggling players on the Cincinnati Reds.

Submitted by TotalAccess on Fri, 04/24/2015 - 06:00

Can Nelson Cruz Slug His Way to Rare 50 Home Run Plateau in 2015?

In light of Nelson Cruz not only having led Major League Baseball with 40 home runs in 2014 but also having gotten off to a fast start in which he's already mashed a

Submitted by TotalAccess on Tue, 04/21/2015 - 17:48

An Early Look at the Top 3 Dodgers' Trade Deadline Chips

The 2015 Los Angeles Dodgers have played fewer than 15 games, but it’s never too early to look ahead toward the trade deadline.

President of Baseball Operations Andrew Friedman and General Manager Farhan Zaidi were not shy about tinkering with the roster during the offseason. So it would not be surprising to see midseason deals unfold as the schedule progresses.

Submitted by TotalAccess on Tue, 04/21/2015 - 14:59

David Ortiz Suspended 1 Game: Latest Details, Comments and Reaction

Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz has been suspended one game for bumping an umpire during Sunday's 8-3 loss to the Baltimore Orioles.

Submitted by TotalAccess on Tue, 04/21/2015 - 12:03

Hidden Under Kris Bryant Hype, Addison Russell Is Future MLB Superstar

The Chicago Cubs aren’t messing around.

Submitted by TotalAccess on Tue, 04/21/2015 - 11:37

Milwaukee Brewers: Time to Clear the Front Office

The 2015 season is starting much like the 2013 season did for the Milwaukee Brewers, and that's light years from good.

Kicking off the 2015 season with a franchise-worst 2-11 record, the Milwaukee Brewers may find themselves out of contention even faster then the 2013 squad, which was basically out of the race before June.

The Brewers did lead their division for a good portion of the year in 2014, but they have now sandwiched futility around that one bright spot.

Submitted by TotalAccess on Tue, 04/21/2015 - 08:51

Young Fan Receives Foul Ball, Doesn't Care, Throws It Right Back onto Field

When an opponent hits a home run, sometimes the fan who catches the ball will throw it back onto the field.

It looks like this young fan had no idea what was happening and just wanted to throw a baseball.

Submitted by TotalAccess on Tue, 04/21/2015 - 06:00

Healthy Miguel Cabrera Looking Like His Old Dominant Self Again

Not too long ago, it wasn't beyond reason to think 2015 would be the year Miguel Cabrera finally slipped from the ranks of Major League Baseball's elite hitters.

But now? Yeah, now that notion comes off as crazy talk. Rather than a hitter in decline, Cabrera is looking much more like his vintage self.

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