Enough is enough, the MLB must redesign the first-base bag

On Sunday night, the red-hot Philadelphia Phillies played the star-studded Washington Nationals in a nationally televised game with major implications in the division standings. The Nats erased a four-run deficit to secure a thrilling 8-6 victory, but a scary moment in the top of the eighth stood out the most in the eyes of this writer. A few innings after a 40-minute rain delay, Philadelphia third baseman Maikel Franco hit a sharp grounder to second that infielder Wilmer Difo had a tough time handling. Franco ran the ball out and Difo threw it wide, handing him an easy single. However, when Franco stepped on first, his right foot slipped off the bag. The third baseman’s leg locked up and he