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Tigers fall short in bid to reach .500; blanked by Texas, 5-0 – The Oakland Press
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Javier Baez steals 2nd base and somehow gets home
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Tigers' Báez removed from game after baserunning gaffe
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It's not gonna be easy, but it's gonna be fun': Baez, Tigers not living up to Opening Day promise
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Javier Baez leaving Mets for six-year deal with Tigers
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Tigers' future at shortstop hinges on Javier Baez's season, then his decision
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Detroit Tigers' Javier Báez creates a question on defense for 2023
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Detroit Tigers: Javier Baez having a strong finish to a disappointing season
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Pirates' offense could use some help after yet another bad night in loss to Tigers
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9 years ago today, Javier Báez began a new era of Cubs baseball with one swing
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Javy Baez shows lack of accountability after being benched by Tigers
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Can Tigers' Javier Baez salvage this season -- and maybe even his $140 million contract?
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Javier Baez benched by Tigers after back-to-back baserunning errors