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From thumbs-down to thumbs-up - Javier Baez apologizes, then caps
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Cubs thanking their lucky stars watching Javier Baez struggle
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Mets expect Javier Baez to return 'fairly quickly,' lining him up
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New shortstop Báez has Tigers excited as spring opens
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New York Mets players and even team president Alderson went on a
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Justin Verlander makes Mets debut, but that doesn't prevent sweep
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How concerned Mets are about Javier Baez's injury after he exited
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Javier Báez - Wikipedia
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Francisco Lindor, Javy Baez Apologize For Giving Mets The Thumbs
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Baez, Rizzo lead surging Cubs past Padres 6-1
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Boo who? Báez, Mets flip thumbs down on fans; team prez mad
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Sneaky Cubs Steal a Painful Series From the Mets - The New York Times
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Javier Báez strikes out five times as Mets' NL East lead takes
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Báez returns, Mets snap Dodgers' 9-game win streak, 7-2 - The San
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Mets are still searching for earring lost by Javier Baez on game