It's just another (painful) reminder to avoid desperation in summer trade talks.
The 2021 trade between the Chicago Cubs and New York Mets that sent top prospect Pete Crow-Armstrong to Chicago in exchange for All-Star shortstop Javier Baez has come full circle in one of the most unexpected ways.
Sit back and think about what has surprised you this season so far. If you are like me, the news of Javy Baez starting in the All-Star game, as an outfielder, has blocked my ability to come up with much else.
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Fans were stunned to see the news about Baez starting.
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From MVPs and Silver Sluggers to fresh faces and fascinating stories, the 2025 MLB All-Star Game starters have a little bit of everything.
The Detroit Tigers have been one of the best stories in baseball through the first half of the season, maintaining the best record in the league for significant portions of the year.
The conversation was simple. The impact may have saved a career. During an appearance on the New York Post Sports podcast, Tigers manager A.J. Hinch shared details of an offseason meeting with Javier Baez—one that subtly rewrote the veteran infielder’s 2025 storyline.
In 2011, the Chicago Cubs drafted Javy Baez ninth overall. He made his MLB debut in 2014, where his 12th inning home run was the difference in a win against the Colorado Rockies.
The Detroit Tigers brought the best record in baseball into a series with the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday. After dropping a set to the Cincinnati Reds over the weekend, they were looking to get back on track against Pittsburgh.
Javier Baez hit a pair of solo home runs and the host Detroit Tigers downed the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-3 on Tuesday. Baez's power display made a winner of Casey Mize, who allowed three runs (two earned) and five hits in six innings.
The Chicago Cubs won the World Series in 2016, and a large part of that team was versatile infielder Javier Baez. He played eight years with the Cubs, appearing in 815 games for the team during his stint.
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A right rotator cuff strain delayed Matt Vierling’s season debut until May 23, and he played in only four games before inflammation in that same right shoulder sent him back to the injured list.
As the Detroit Tigers battle with the Chicago Cubs in an exciting weekend series, there are a lot of positive takeaways from the season so far. The Tigers have been able to emerge as one of the best teams in baseball this year.
The trade has been one of the biggest discussions in baseball this season, and rightfully so. Ahead of the 2021 MLB trade deadline, the Chicago Cubs traded away Javier Baez, Trevor Williams, and cash considerations to the New York Mets for a young prospect outfielder, Pete Crow-Armstrong.
The Detroit Tigers and San Francisco Giants faced off on Monday in the start of an exciting three-game series between two teams who hope to make a playoff appearance this season.
Detroit Tigers center fielder Javier Baez had to be restrained from going after umpire Phil Cuzzi on Monday after being punched out on a questionable call.
It would be no surprise if Javier Baez played a major role Saturday afternoon when the Detroit Tigers try to clinch a series win against the host Toronto Blue Jays.
Detroit Tigers utility player Javier Baez had a game for the ages Tuesday night at home against the Boston Red Sox. He is the first player in league history to hit a walk-off home run for his second lead-flipping 3+ run homer of the game.
Javier Baez blasted his second three-run homer of the game in the bottom of the 11th to give the host Detroit Tigers a 10-9 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday night.
The Detroit Tigers are on a tear, and as of now, they're the best team in the American League. One player's return to form has a lot to do with that.
The Detroit Tigers were one of the biggest surprises in Major League Baseball last season. Detroit is back amongst the American League’s elite just over a month into the 2025 season.
Javier Baez may be resurrecting his career after three disappointing seasons with the Detroit Tigers.
The Detroit Tigers are experimenting with shortstop Javier Baez in a completely new position.
Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Baez's season is up in the air due to injury.
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