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Báez says Cubs lacked proper preparation last season
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Javier Báez Out Of Mets' Lineup On Tuesday With New Ailment
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The Astros' absurd offense; Javier Báez heads to the bench; Enter
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1 Reason for Every MLB Fanbase to Be Nervous Already in 2023
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Mets' Javier Báez placed on injured list with back spasms as
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Mets expect Javier Baez to return 'fairly quickly,' lining him up
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At the Mets' Home Finale, Change Was in the Air - The New York Times
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Attempting to Find Optimism In a Team That is Rebuilding Their
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Explaining injury scare for Mets shortstop Javier Baez
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Is this the Blue Jays' year?
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New York Mets could be passed by Colorado Rockies in standings
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Javier Báez Is Incomparable
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Local MLB update: Javy Baez gets the bat going again for Tigers
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