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Cardinals’ Joshua Baez’s electric 3-home run debut draws strong Oliver Marmol take

The St. Louis Cardinals were hoping to get a lift when they promoted prospect Joshua Baez from the team’s Triple-A affiliate in Memphis. He was installed in the No.

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Joshua Baez’s Triple-A teammates had the most wholesome live reaction to his historic debut

Joshua Baez’s biggest fans were celebrating his record-setting performance on Saturday from a thousand miles away. The St. Louis Cardinals rookie had the greatest hitting debut in MLB history in an 8-4 win over the Chicago Cubs.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Bleacher Report / August 15

Watch: Joshua Báez’s MILB teammates are real ones

Joshua Baez News / Field Level Media / August 15

Masterful unveiling: Joshua Baez first to hit 3 HRs in MLB debut

Joshua Baez might have made the best first impression in major league history on Saturday. Baez became the first player ever to hit three homers in his big league debut, as he helped the St.

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Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century

The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / August 15

Inside Joshua Báez's Game-Breaking MLB Debut for Cardinals

If you're a St. Louis Cardinals fan who has been calling on the club to promote Joshua Báez, you certainly were right. On Saturday afternoon, Báez got his first taste of big-league action and he arguably put together the best Major League Baseball debut by a position player in recorded history.

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The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series

Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.

Joshua Baez News / Larry Brown Sports / August 15

Cardinals rookie Joshua Baez has the best hitting debut in MLB history

St. Louis Cardinals rookie Joshua Baez put together perhaps the best hitting debut in the history of Major League Baseball on Saturday. Baez, a 23-year-old outfielder and top Cardinals prospect, made his MLB debut against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Saturday and hit three home runs off Cubs starter Matthew Boyd.

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Cardinals Rookie Joshua Báez Makes MLB History With Unbelievable Debut

Joshua Báez waited years for his opportunity with the St. Louis Cardinals. Then he needed only three at-bats to make Major League Baseball history. The

St. Louis Cardinals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 15

How Cardinals rookie Joshua Baez accomplished feat not seen since Adam Wainwright with epic home run

The St. Louis Cardinals introduced Joshua Baez to the majors Saturday, and the rookie immediately made history at Wrigley Field. Baez homered on the first pitch of his first career at-bat, delivering a memorable opening statement vs.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Yardbarker / August 15

Cardinals' Joshua Baez makes impressive history in MLB debut

In need of a major spark, the St. Louis Cardinals promoted one of their top prospects, outfielder Joshua Baez.

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St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / August 15

Meet Joshua Báez: What to Know Before His Cardinals Debut

Saturday is going to be a significant day for the St. Louis Cardinals organization, to say the least. The Joshua Báez era is finally here. Cardinals fans don't need to wait any longer.

Joshua Baez News / Field Level Media / August 15

Cardinals promote slugger Josh Baez to debut at Wrigley

The St. Louis Cardinals promoted slugger Joshua Baez to make his major league debut on Saturday against the rival Cubs in Chicago. The 23-year-old outfielder leads all Triple-A batters with 34 home runs and 90 RBIs through 103 games this season at Memphis.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / August 15

Cardinals' Joshua Báez to Replace Struggling Infielder

The St. Louis Cardinals have what will be one of their most exciting days of the 2026 season ahead on Saturday. For months, Cardinals fans have been calling on the organization to promote No.

Alec Burleson News / Viva El Birdos / August 15

How Much Is Busch Stadium Really Hurting the Cardinals’ Offense?

Alec Burleson has hit 47 fly balls at Busch Stadium this season with an average expected wOBA of .610 and an actual of only .397. Burly is getting absolutely ripped off by his home ballpark.

St. Louis Cardinals News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 14

Cardinals To Promote Joshua Báez

The Cardinals are going to promote outfield prospect Joshua Báez. Manager Oli Marmol tells reporters, including Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, that Báez will be in tomorrow’s lineup.

MLB News / Viral Sports News / August 14

Cardinals Cut Ties With Two Players Before Facing Cubs

The St. Louis Cardinals made a pair of quiet roster moves during their recent series against the Chicago Cubs, releasing two young players from the organization’s Dominican Summer League affiliate.

Albert Pujols News / Viral Sports News / August 14

Cardinals Legend Albert Pujols Drops Heartfelt Message

St. Louis Cardinals legend Albert Pujols shared a simple yet touching message on Instagram this Friday, reflecting on a memorable evening at one of baseball’s most iconic settings.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Viral Sports News / August 12

St. Louis Cardinals Part Ways With Disappointing Pitcher

The St. Louis Cardinals made a quiet roster adjustment this week while competing against the Philadelphia Phillies. Earlier in the week, the organization released right-handed pitcher Jawilme Ramirez from its Single-A affiliate, the Peoria Chiefs.