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Javier Baez scratched from lineup with illness
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MLB All-Star Game: How Cubs' Javier Baez has taken the leap to legitimate star this season
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9 years ago today, Javier Báez began a new era of Cubs baseball with one swing
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Illustrated voting guide to MLB All-Star Starters Election - ESPN
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Unapologetic Javier Baez does it all while honoring fallen loved ones
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Javy Báez: Cubs star hits pinch-hit walk-off single on first pitch - Sports Illustrated
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9 years ago today, Javier Báez began a new era of Cubs baseball with one swing
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Amid struggles in Detroit, Javier Baez sure seems to miss playing for the Cubs
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