First Base

Torres led off with a grounder that hit the first-base bag, kicked up and rolled into the corner for a double. ❋ AP (2010)

The following night, he felt a sharp pain while running down the first-base line and left the game. ❋ Brian Costa (2011)

Looking around at the grounds crew doing last-minute work on the outfield grass, I peered right, toward the first-base dugout, and saw the makeshift ESPN desk reserved for their pre- and post game analysis. ❋ William Fredrick Cooper (2011)

On the Rays, third-base coach Tom Foley doubles as an infield coach, first-base coach George Hendrick also works with outfielders and bench coach Dave Martinez is involved in planning and organization. ❋ Amara Grautski (2011)

With the first-base job not an option in Texas, the Rangers traded Gonzalez along with Chris Young for starter Adam Eaton, reliever Akinori Otsuka, and Billy Killian, a minor league catcher. ❋ Daniel Barbarisi (2011)

Traveling far over the right-field foul pole, the ball appeared to be a game-winner, but was ruled foul by the first-base umpire Chris Pelekoudas. ❋ William Fredrick Cooper (2011)

Bourn thought he beat out a bouncer leading off the ninth inning, but first-base umpire Alfonso Marquez called him out. ❋ Unknown (2010)

"We do more work off the field than we actually do on the field," said Mets first-base coach Mookie Wilson. ❋ Amara Grautski (2011)

Along the first-base line, about 30 feet back, was a railing where kids stood, knowing—knowing! ❋ Jeff Pearlman (2011)

CHICAGO—The Yankees gathered along the first-base line hours before their game at Wrigley Field, pointing and gaping at the ivy-covered walls in left field like they were in a foreign country, trying to gauge the angles at what looks less like a major-league park and more like the biggest, friendliest minor league stadium in the land. ❋ Daniel Barbarisi (2011)

The most revealing symbol of Manuel's tenure—aside from his own tranquil, detached personality—was the daily clubhouse card games that first-base coach Razor Shines would play with a few of the Mets' regulars. ❋ Mike Sielski (2011)

The throw was up the first-base line, and Cano slid in safely. ❋ William Fredrick Cooper (2011)

Of course, he was also Sade down the first-base line. ❋ Jason Gay (2011)

And they did it again this year when third-base coach Chip Hale departed for Oakland and the Mets fired bench coach Ken Oberkfell, first-base coach Mookie Wilson and bullpen coach Jon Debus. ❋ Mike Sielski (2011)

Getty Images Pitching coach Jim Hickey In addition to manager Joe Maddon, the Rays have a hitting coach, a pitching coach, first-base and third-base coaches, a bench coach, a bullpen coach, a bullpen catcher, two special assistants and two "general" coaches. ❋ Amara Grautski (2011)

Uh, [Strong Bad], were you just first basing it with that piece of [loose leaf]? I went to go ask my brother a question and caught him totally first basing his [study buddy]. I was so drunk last week that I ended up first basing my friend's girl. ❋ Talmanes (2007)

"I don't when when [that chick] is going to [give me some] action, it's been a month and we're still only on [first base]!" ❋ Little Blue Patakha (2003)

"Jimmy made it to First Base with Kelly today!" "[Congrats] to him - Maybe he can find that [Gum] [I left] in her mouth last week..." ❋ SMX (2013)

I finally [got to] [first base] with [matt] last night! ❋ Alesandra (2005)

"[How far'd] you [get with] her?" "Only first base, I might lose her if we don't get any [farther]" ❋ Footballstud580 (2004)

[Amy] and Jack went to [First Base] at [the movies] last night. ❋ Alex (2004)

"i [went] to [first base] with [this girl]" ❋ Dick Hertz (2003)

it's been [three] months and i've only [gotten] to first base. ❋ G-G (2007)

[10] Byrds [landed] on first base ❋ Fo My Pizz Da Playa (2003)

Girl 1: "Hey, I saw you and [Brian] [making out] yesterday. Are you two an item?" Girl 2: "No, we're just [first base friends]." ❋ Nhw6789 (2010)