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Toronto, Canada. 13th Apr, 2023. Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Baez (28) hands his batting helmet to third base coach Gary Jones (44) after being called out in a double play in second
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Toronto, Canada. 13th Apr, 2023. Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Baez (28) watches his double in second inning MLB American League baseball action against the Toronto Blue Jays in Toronto on Thursday, April
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Tigers' Hinch sends 'message' by benching Javier Báez
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Here's how Detroit Tigers' Javier Baez can get even better
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