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Javier Baez gets called up by Chicago Cubs
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Getting to know the newest Met, Javier Báez - Amazin' Avenue
Cubs Javier Baez has adventure in center field
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Baez steals home and Cubs stay hot
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Rizzo refuses to get carried away with Chicago Cubs hot streak
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Sara's Snapshots: Javier Báez is playing a different game entirely
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Amid struggles in Detroit, Javier Baez sure seems to miss playing
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Cubs fan catches Baez home run in Game 7 of World Series
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ST. LOUIS, MO - MAY 22: Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez (9
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Javier Baez's home run lifts Cubs to 1-0 win over Giants in Game 1
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Javier Báez's Top Plays of 2019
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If Javier Baez is out for the stretch run, who steps into his
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Latest benching proves Cubs dodged a bullet with Javy Baez
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Mets Acquire Javier Baez in Trade With Cubs - The New York Times
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Would the Cubs be in playoff hunt had they re-signed Báez?