Snyder's Soapbox: Hitters are only hurting themselves by trying to slide into first base instead of running - Baseball news - NewsLocker (2024)

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Pirates' Oneil Cruz blasts two hits harder than 120 mph in game unlike any other in baseball record books Barry Bonds to be inducted into Pirates Hall of Fame this summer: 'A great moment' Cubs move Kyle Hendricks to bullpen to get him back 'on track' as veteran starter's struggles continue Advertisem*nt Carlos Carrasco injury: Guardians place veteran starter on IL hours ahead of scheduled start vs. Mets LOOK: Phillies' Bryce Harper helps New Jersey teenager make memorable prom proposal MLB DFS: Top DraftKings, FanDuel daily Fantasy baseball picks, lineups, advice, stacks for May 21, 2024 LOOK: Sparks' Cameron Brink, Rickea Jackson throw out first pitches at Dodgers game and meet Shohei Ohtani Advertisem*nt Garrett Whitlock injury: Red Sox pitcher diagnosed with ligament damage in elbow, could require surgery Oilers hold on, advance to conference finals; Celtics-Pacers Eastern Conference finals preview How Astros, Mariners and Rangers can separate themselves from crowded AL West, plus what's holding each back WATCH: Rafael Devers sets Red Sox record by homering in sixth straight game WATCH: Francisco Lindor receives warm welcome in first return to Cleveland since 2021 trade to Mets David Fletcher under MLB investigation for allegedly gambling with same illegal bookie as Ippei Mizuhara 2024 Indy 500: MLB legend Ken Griffey Jr. to drive pace car for 'The Greatest Spectacle in Racing' Xander Bogaerts injury: Padres infielder leaves game with apparent shoulder injury after diving for ball David Fletcher under MLB investigation for allegedly gambling with same bookie as Ippei Mizuhara, per report Four reasons for Yankees' hot start as win streak stretches to seven: Giancarlo Stanton's resurgence and more MLB DFS: Top DraftKings, FanDuel daily Fantasy baseball picks, lineups, advice, stacks for May 20, 2024 St. Louis Cardinals unveil 2024 City Connect uniforms Checking in on five young pitchers, including record-breaking Yankee and one of MLB's best fastballs Marlins manager calls Sixto Sánchez's first-inning struggles 'unacceptable': 'He's going to have to be better' Timberwolves oust reigning champs; Pacers knock off depleted Knicks; Xander Schauffele earns first major MLB Power Rankings: Why only five teams, including the Yankees, are in baseball's upper tier of contenders Braves vs. Padres odds, score prediction, time: 2024 MLB picks, May 20 best bets from proven simulation Yu Darvish twirls absolute gem against Braves to continue impressive start to 2024 campaign WATCH: Shohei Ohtani picks up first walk-off hit as a Dodger as Los Angeles storms back to beat Reds Padres vs. Braves odds, score prediction, time: 2024 MLB picks, Sunday Night Baseball bets from proven model WATCH: Rafael Devers slugs home run for fifth straight game, tying Red Sox franchise history José Abreu could rejoin Astros soon, weeks after being demoted to complex league amid terrible start to 2024 FAQs

21-05-2024 16:30 via cbssports.com

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The only reason to slide into first base is to avoid a collision. Otherwise it should never, ever happen

Pirates' Oneil Cruz blasts two hits harder than 120 mph in game unlike any other in baseball record books

22-05-2024 04:20 via cbssports.com

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Cruz recorded the two hardest-hit balls of the 2024 season on Tuesday night

Barry Bonds to be inducted into Pirates Hall of Fame this summer: 'A great moment'

22-05-2024 01:35 via cbssports.com

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Barry Bonds is heading to a Hall of Fame in August

Cubs move Kyle Hendricks to bullpen to get him back 'on track' as veteran starter's struggles continue

21-05-2024 23:52 via cbssports.com

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Hendricks has allowed an MLB-leading 36 earned runs in seven starts

Carlos Carrasco injury: Guardians place veteran starter on IL hours ahead of scheduled start vs. Mets

21-05-2024 21:18 via cbssports.com

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Carrasco spent three years with the Mets before returning to Cleveland

LOOK: Phillies' Bryce Harper helps New Jersey teenager make memorable prom proposal

21-05-2024 18:35 via cbssports.com

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This high school student went all out to ask a classmate to prom

MLB DFS: Top DraftKings, FanDuel daily Fantasy baseball picks, lineups, advice, stacks for May 21, 2024

21-05-2024 16:51 via cbssports.com

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SportsLine's Mike McClure, a daily Fantasy pro with more than $2 million in winnings, gives optimal MLB DFS lineup advice for Tuesday

LOOK: Sparks' Cameron Brink, Rickea Jackson throw out first pitches at Dodgers game and meet Shohei Ohtani

21-05-2024 16:51 via cbssports.com

Garrett Whitlock injury: Red Sox pitcher diagnosed with ligament damage in elbow, could require surgery

21-05-2024 15:19 via cbssports.com

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Manager Alex Cora said Whitlock is headed to a doctor later this week

Oilers hold on, advance to conference finals; Celtics-Pacers Eastern Conference finals preview

21-05-2024 15:09 via cbssports.com

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Edmonton used a strong second period to beat Vancouver

How Astros, Mariners and Rangers can separate themselves from crowded AL West, plus what's holding each back

21-05-2024 15:01 via cbssports.com

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The division appears to be a three-team race with no clear favorite

WATCH: Rafael Devers sets Red Sox record by homering in sixth straight game

21-05-2024 02:03 via cbssports.com

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Devers has now hit a home run in six consecutive games

WATCH: Francisco Lindor receives warm welcome in first return to Cleveland since 2021 trade to Mets

21-05-2024 00:35 via cbssports.com

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Lindor played for Cleveland from 2015 through 2020

David Fletcher under MLB investigation for allegedly gambling with same illegal bookie as Ippei Mizuhara

20-05-2024 22:50 via cbssports.com

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Fletcher is not accused of gambling on baseball

2024 Indy 500: MLB legend Ken Griffey Jr. to drive pace car for 'The Greatest Spectacle in Racing'

20-05-2024 21:19 via cbssports.com

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The Baseball Hall of Famer will lead the Indianapolis 500's field of 33 in a 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray

Xander Bogaerts injury: Padres infielder leaves game with apparent shoulder injury after diving for ball

20-05-2024 19:44 via cbssports.com

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Bogaerts left the field with a trainer Monday

David Fletcher under MLB investigation for allegedly gambling with same bookie as Ippei Mizuhara, per report

20-05-2024 19:01 via cbssports.com

Snyder's Soapbox: Hitters are only hurting themselves by trying to slide into first base instead of running - Baseball news - NewsLocker (17)

Fletcher is not accused of gambling on baseball

Four reasons for Yankees' hot start as win streak stretches to seven: Giancarlo Stanton's resurgence and more

20-05-2024 17:43 via cbssports.com

Snyder's Soapbox: Hitters are only hurting themselves by trying to slide into first base instead of running - Baseball news - NewsLocker (18)

The Yankees have the best record in the American League after a disappointing 2023 season

MLB DFS: Top DraftKings, FanDuel daily Fantasy baseball picks, lineups, advice, stacks for May 20, 2024

20-05-2024 17:08 via cbssports.com

Snyder's Soapbox: Hitters are only hurting themselves by trying to slide into first base instead of running - Baseball news - NewsLocker (19)

SportsLine's Mike McClure, a daily Fantasy pro with more than $2 million in winnings, gives optimal MLB DFS lineup advice for Monday

St. Louis Cardinals unveil 2024 City Connect uniforms

20-05-2024 16:16 via cbssports.com

Snyder's Soapbox: Hitters are only hurting themselves by trying to slide into first base instead of running - Baseball news - NewsLocker (20)

The franchise will wear red jerseys for just the second time in its history

Checking in on five young pitchers, including record-breaking Yankee and one of MLB's best fastballs

20-05-2024 16:16 via cbssports.com

Snyder's Soapbox: Hitters are only hurting themselves by trying to slide into first base instead of running - Baseball news - NewsLocker (21)

While injuries have been the narrative of the year, some young pitchers are not just healthy but flourishing

Marlins manager calls Sixto Sánchez's first-inning struggles 'unacceptable': 'He's going to have to be better'

20-05-2024 15:50 via cbssports.com

Snyder's Soapbox: Hitters are only hurting themselves by trying to slide into first base instead of running - Baseball news - NewsLocker (22)

Sánchez has an ERA of almost 20 in the first inning of his starts this season

Timberwolves oust reigning champs; Pacers knock off depleted Knicks; Xander Schauffele earns first major

20-05-2024 15:07 via cbssports.com

Snyder's Soapbox: Hitters are only hurting themselves by trying to slide into first base instead of running - Baseball news - NewsLocker (23)

Minnesota sent Denver home in a thrilling Game 7 after Indiana beat New York

MLB Power Rankings: Why only five teams, including the Yankees, are in baseball's upper tier of contenders

20-05-2024 14:40 via cbssports.com

Snyder's Soapbox: Hitters are only hurting themselves by trying to slide into first base instead of running - Baseball news - NewsLocker (24)

What teams comprise the very top tier in baseball this season, and who sits at No. 1 right now?

Braves vs. Padres odds, score prediction, time: 2024 MLB picks, May 20 best bets from proven simulation

20-05-2024 12:45 via cbssports.com

Snyder's Soapbox: Hitters are only hurting themselves by trying to slide into first base instead of running - Baseball news - NewsLocker (25)

SportsLine's model simulated Monday's Game 1 of the San Diego Padres vs. Atlanta Braves doubleheader 10,000 times

Yu Darvish twirls absolute gem against Braves to continue impressive start to 2024 campaign

20-05-2024 05:45 via cbssports.com

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Darvish also made a bit of history with his outing

WATCH: Shohei Ohtani picks up first walk-off hit as a Dodger as Los Angeles storms back to beat Reds

20-05-2024 01:56 via cbssports.com

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Ohtani struck the winning blow in Sunday's extra-innings win over the Reds

Padres vs. Braves odds, score prediction, time: 2024 MLB picks, Sunday Night Baseball bets from proven model

19-05-2024 23:28 via cbssports.com

Snyder's Soapbox: Hitters are only hurting themselves by trying to slide into first base instead of running - Baseball news - NewsLocker (28)

SportsLine's model simulated Atlanta Braves vs. San Diego Padres game 10,000 times and released its MLB picks, predictions and best bets for Sunday Night Baseball

WATCH: Rafael Devers slugs home run for fifth straight game, tying Red Sox franchise history

19-05-2024 21:18 via cbssports.com

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The MLB record for consecutive games with a home run is eight

José Abreu could rejoin Astros soon, weeks after being demoted to complex league amid terrible start to 2024

19-05-2024 20:52 via cbssports.com

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Abreu has been working with the hitting coordinators in the Florida Complex League

Snyder's Soapbox: Hitters are only hurting themselves by trying to slide into first base instead of running - Baseball news - NewsLocker (2024)

FAQs

Why don't baseball players slide into first base? ›

It slows you down to slide and dive. In addition to the slowing down, diving into first base provides extra opportunity to injury fingers, hands and wrists -- not to mention putting your head down around someone's feet.

Can you legally slide into the first base? ›

As a general (but not absolute) guideline, even if the baserunner clearly slides toward the defensive player and away from the base, so long as the baserunner comes close enough to the base that he is able to touch it with some part of his body during the slide, the slide will be ruled to be legal.

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Does sliding into the first base slow you down? ›

On a feet-first slide, your feet do not get that final push-off, and they actually help to slow you down as they dig into the ground. Some research shows that a head-first slide gets you to the base . 2 second faster than a feet-first slide.

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Is it okay to slide into first base? ›

ONLY when returning to 1st base after having legally acquired it ... Otherwise, automatic OUT call ... There is a limited exception that allows a slide into 1st base to avoid a collision with a defender ... This is an umpire's judgment call and is not subject to protest or appeal ...

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How do baseball players slide without getting hurt? ›

way to slide. Put your hands in the air so you don't jam your wrists. Keep your arms slightly bent and throw your hands just above your head. This will help you avoid dragging your hands on the ground, which can scrape up your palms or even cause a wrist or finger injury if you hit the ground hard.

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Can a balk be called with no runners on base? ›

If no runners are on base and the pitcher commits an otherwise balkable action, there generally is no penalty. However, delivering a quick return or pitching while off the rubber (which constitute balks when runners are on base) results in a ball being called with the bases empty.

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Can you refuse to go to first base if hit by a pitch? ›

If the batter does not attempt to avoid the pitch, he is not awarded first base, and the pitch is ruled either a strike if in the strike zone or a ball if out of the strike zone.

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Can you steal first base on a walk? ›

Yes, you can steal a base on a walk. In baseball, when a batter receives a walk, they are automatically awarded first base without needing to hit the ball. Baserunners advance only if the walk forces them to the next base.

Can you run backwards going to first base? ›

Rule: Believe it or not, the odd instance of a batter-runner retreating toward home plate is covered by rule in what may be deemed baseball's automatic out for batter-runners.

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Why don t you slide at first base? ›

Sliding is primarily a technique used to avoid tags.

At first base, it's different from the other bases because you have the unique ability to overrun it. This means that unless there is a play that requires you to avoid a tag, there's no advantage to sliding; in fact, it can hinder your speed.

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Can a runner jump to avoid a tag? ›

A runner may not leap over an upright (sitting, kneeling, or standing) defender's body to avoid a tag. They may jump over a defender who is laying on the ground or the outstretched arm/glove of a defender who is not standing.

Do you have to be tall to play first base? ›

The position of the first baseman. Also called first sacker or cornerman, the first baseman is ideally a tall player who throws left-handed and possesses good flexibility and quick reflexes.

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Why do baseball players often slide into second base and third base but they almost never slide into first base after hitting the ball? ›

Can a player slide into first base in Little League? ›

Little League does not have a “Must Slide” rule for a runner sliding into home or any other base. However, any runner is out when not making a physical attempt (to slide) in order to avoid a collision while a fielder who has the ball and is waiting to make the tag.

Why don't MLB players swing at the first pitch? ›

There are a lot of reasons for this—from not wanting to go down early in the count to giving your hitters a look at the pitcher to making the pitcher throw more balls. But the reality is it all boils down to discipline.

Can you slide into first base MLB The Show? ›

How to slide into first base in MLB The Show 23. If you hit a ball in the infield and it is going to be a close play at first base, you can do a head-first slide at the bag by pressing the right stick up as you get close.

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