JAVIER BÁEZ NEWS

Listen: Pirates radio call of the Javier Baez-Will Craig play sounds like a horror movie Javier Baez and Will Craig combined for an oxymoron play for the ages, and the Pirates radio call is the cherry on top. This is not hyperbo...

MAY 27, 2021 • FANSIDED.COM

Watch: This Javier Baez play is so insane it needs to be seen to be believed (Video) Javier Baez pulled off one of the most insane baseball plays you'll ever see. Baseball has existed for almost two centuries, which means it'...

MAY 27, 2021 • FANSIDED.COM

Extends hitting streak Baez went 1-for-5 in Wednesday's win over the Pirates. He also struck out twice.

Impact Baez extended his hitting streak to five games and has hit safely in 12 of his last three 13 contests, but the strikeouts continue to be an issue for him -- he has struck out in 36.4 percent of his at-bats during that stretch. The slick-fielding shortstop is hitting .275 with a .817 OPS, three homers and seven RBI during that 13-game span.

MAY 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates take 5-game losing streak into matchup with Cubs

Pittsburgh will try to break its five-game losing streak when the Pirates take on Chicago

MAY 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pirates look to break 4-game slide against Cubs

Pittsburgh will try to break its four-game losing streak when the Pirates take on Chicago

MAY 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Two hits in Tuesday win Baez went 2-for-3 with a walk, a double and a run scored in Tuesday's win over the Pirates.

Impact Joc Pederson provided most of the offense with two home runs and three RBI, but Baez deliver a solid complementary performance. The 28-year-old is batting .295 this month and has seemingly put his early-season struggles behind him.

MAY 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pederson's 2 homers, Arrieta lead Cubs over Pirates 4-3

Joc Pederson hit two home runs, Jake Arrieta beat Pittsburgh for the third time this season and the Chicago Cubs defeated the Pirates 4-3

MAY 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pirates take 3-game losing streak into matchup with Cubs

Pittsburgh is looking to snap its three-game losing streak with a win over Chicago

MAY 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Extra-inning homer Baez went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run and two strikeouts as Chicago beat St. Louis 2-1 on Sunday.

Impact Baez was experiencing a quiet evening until he took Alex Reyes 417 feet deep to center to account for the game's first two runs in the 10th inning. The homer was Baez's 11th on the season, though he's hitting only .255.

MAY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Alzolay scheduled to start for Cubs at Cardinals

The Cubs will start Adbert Alzolay on Saturday and the Cardinals are expected to counter with Miles Mikolas

MAY 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Martinez scheduled to start as St. Louis hosts Chicago

The Cubs will start Kyle Hendricks on Friday while the Cardinals are expected to counter with Carlos Martinez

MAY 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hits 10th home run Wednesday Baez went 1-for-2 off the bench with a solo home run in Wednesday's loss to the Nationals.

Impact Baez got a breather to start the game but came on as a pinch hitter, then shifted over to shortstop. He managed his 10th home run of the season while he was in there, and the 28-year-old has been hot lately, as he's now riding a seven-game hitting streak.

MAY 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs without Anthony Rizzo and Javier Baez to take on the Nationals In some concerning news for the Chicago Cubs and skipper David Ross, both Anthony Rizzo and Javier Baez are being held out of Wednesday's li...

MAY 19, 2021 • FANSIDED.COM

Takes seat Wednesday Baez isn't in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Nationals.

Impact Baez is in the midst of a six-game hitting streak and has gone 7-for-25 with a home run, a double, three runs and two RBI during that time. Eric Sogard will start at shortstop and bat seventh.

MAY 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scherzer scheduled to start for Washington against Chicago

The Cubs will roll out Jake Arrieta to the mound Wednesday and the Nationals plan to give Max Scherzer the start

MAY 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hits ninth home run Baez went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Monday's 7-3 win over the Nationals.

Impact Baez struck out twice but also managed his ninth home run of the season by taking former teammate Jon Lester deep in the sixth inning. The dynamic shortstop got off to a bit of a slow start and recently missed a few games due to back tightness, but he has his OPS up to .809 and should continue to post very good numbers for the Cubs and fantasy managers.

MAY 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nunez passed ball, Sheffield wild pitch gift Reds 7-6 win

Dom Nunez’s passed ball allowed home the tying run in the ninth inning and Jordan Sheffield’s wild pitch scored the go-ahead run, gifting the Cincinnati Reds a 7-6 win over the Col...

MAY 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Slumping Cubs look to stop 3-game losing streak against Tigers

Chicago heads into the matchup against Detroit in a rut, losers of three straight

MAY 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rejoins lineup Wednesday Baez (back) will start at shortstop and bat cleanup Wednesday against Cleveland.

Impact Baez was included in the Cubs' initial lineup for Tuesday's 3-2 loss, but the 28-year-old was ultimately scratched to receive more maintenance for his tight lower back. With an extra day of rest, Baez looks like he'll be good to go for the series finale. The fact that the Cubs are deploying him at shortstop rather than designated hitter seemingly implies some confidence in his health.

MAY 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Davies expected to start for the Cubs against Indians

The Indians will roll out Sam Hentges to the mound Wednesday and the Cubs plan to give Zach Davies the start

MAY 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scratched with back tightness Baez was scratched from Tuesday's lineup against Cleveland with lower-back tightness.

Impact Less than 30 minutes earlier the lineup was released with Baez returning from back tightness. Manager David Ross said Baez is day-to-day and is not expected to require a stint on the injured list, Gordon Wittenmyer of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

MAY 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Back in action Tuesday Baez (back) will start at shortstop and bat third Tuesday against Cleveland, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

Impact Baez was out of the lineup for Sunday's 6-5 loss to the Pirates due to back tightness, but he felt well enough to make a late-inning pinch-hitting appearance. After a team off day Monday, Baez looks like he'll be good to go for the Cubs' five-game week. The fact that Chicago is deploying Baez in the field rather than at designated hitter in Cleveland implies that the team is comfortable with his health.

MAY 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cleveland hosts Chicago, aims to build on Civale's strong showing

Cleveland looks to follow up a dominant performance by Saturday starter Aaron Civale

MAY 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sitting out Sunday Baez (back) is not in the lineup Sunday against the Pirates.

Impact The 28-year-old exited Saturday's contest with back tightness, and he'll receive two days to rest between Sunday and Monday's scheduled off day. Ildemaro Vargas will work at shortstop in the series finale in Baez's absence for Chicago.

MAY 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates look to end 3-game slide against Cubs

Pittsburgh will try to break its three-game losing streak when the Pirates take on Chicago

MAY 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS