Why are there two first bases? Explaining college baseball's 'safety base' at CWS

As the College World Series starts in Omaha, here's what to know on why there are two bases at first base.
The New York Times

Dodgers lose series to Marlins on bizarre double play at first base

Marlins second baseman Xavier Edwards tags Shohei Ohtani as part of a wild unassisted double play. Kiyoshi Mio / Getty Images LOS ANGELES — The margins are slim this week for the Los Angeles Dodgers ...
Democrat and Chronicle

Section V baseball to require safety base at first by 2027

The safety bag or double first base bag used in softball and college baseball will be required on high school baseball diamonds in Section V in 2027. Teams in the ...