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Javier Báez scores game-winning run after thumbs down controversy - Sports Illustrated
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Javier Báez traded to Mets
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Francisco Lindor and Javier Baez Apologize as Mets Sweep Doubleheader - The New York Times
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SportsCenter on X: Breaking: The Mets are finalizing a trade to acquire shortstop Javier Baez from the Cubs, sources tell @JeffPassan. The deal is pending medicals. / X
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Mets' Javier Baez out vs. Nationals, but team remains optimistic about his injury
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Mets Acquire Javier Baez in Trade With Cubs - The New York Times
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Cubs continue teardown, reportedly sending Javier Baez (and Trevor Williams) to Mets
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Mets Acquire Javier Baez in Trade With Cubs - The New York Times
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Javier Baez ready to embrace big Mets stage: 'Gotta be me
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Luis Valbuena News
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Mets' Javier Báez placed on injured list with back spasms as club's deadline acquisition joins crowded IL
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Sunday Funnies: How to tweet baseball rumors, The Cub Reporter (TCR)
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Javier Baez 'day-to-day' after exiting Mets' loss with left hip tightness - Newsday
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3 Mets takeaways from trade for Cubs' Javier Baez What happens when Francisco Lindor comes back?