The Nationals are adding to their roster, as they've recently signed first baseman Matt Mervis, who is a Washington native.

The Boston Red Sox traded for first baseman Willson Contreras Sunday night. This reportedly takes them out of the Ketel Marte sweepstakes.

Where are the Washington Nationals going to get a first baseman? That has been a prevailing thought throughout the offseason when it came to how this new front

First baseman Josh Bell and the Minnesota Twins have finalized their $7 million, one-year contract. The sides agreed to terms Monday, pending a physical exam, and the Twins announced the deal Friday.

Boston has been in pursuit of a right-handed power bat for the entire offseason. On Sunday, the Red Sox finally made a trade to acquire one.

Nathaniel Lowe played small but notable role for the Boston Red Sox in 2025. After starting the year with the Washington Nationals (following his trade from the Texas Rangers in December 2024), Lowe struggled,

The highest-paid first baseman in the MLB is Pete Alonso. The former longtime Mets first baseman is reportedly joining the Orioles on a five-year deal worth $155 million ($31 million a year). Alonso leap-frogged Blue Jays star Vladimir Guerrero Jr. for the top spot following news of his signing.

BOSTON — The Boston Red Sox acquired three-time All-Star Willson Contreras from the St. Louis Cardinals in a trade for right-hander Hunter Dobbins and two pitching prospects.

Bell, a 33-year-old switch hitter, hit .237 with 22 homers and 63 RBI in 140 games with the Washington Nationals last season.

The contemporary era committee's recent induction of Jeff Kent into the Baseball Hall of Fame sparked some heated debate surrounding some of the other candidates on the ballot, most notably former New York Yankees first baseman Don Mattingly.

Bell, 33, played in 140 games for the Washington Nationals last season, hitting .237 with a .741 OPS., 22 home runs and 63 runs batted in.