Hendricks expected to start as Cubs host the Cardinals
The Cardinals will start John Gant on Saturday and the Cubs are expected to counter with Kyle HendricksJUNE 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
JAVIER BÁEZ #28 - THIRD BASEMAN - DETROIT TIGERS
0 HR •
4 RBI •
.258 AVG
0 HR
4 RBI
.258 AVG
Back in action Friday Baez (thumb) will start at shortstop and bat third Friday versus the Cardinals.
Impact The 28-year-old sat out the three-game series against the Padres this week due to a bruised right thumb, but he will rejoin the lineup following Thursday's scheduled off day. Baez is 1-for-16 with six strikeouts over his past four games, so hopefully he'll rebound after receiving a few days off to recover from the injury.
JUNE 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
St. Louis plays Chicago after Wainwright's strong showing
St. Louis looks to follow up a strong outing by Wednesday starter Adam WainwrightJUNE 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Remains out of lineup Baez (thumb) isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Padres.
Impact Baez has been dealing with a right thumb contusion since Sunday, and he'll be held out of the lineup for a third consecutive game. He didn't appear off the bench in either of the last two games but could be available if needed Wednesday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports. Sergio Alcantara will start at shortstop and bat seventh.
JUNE 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Darvish expected to start as San Diego hosts Chicago
The Padres will send Yu Darvish to the mound Wednesday and the Cubs will give Jake Arrieta the startJUNE 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Not in lineup Tuesday Baez (thumb) is not in the starting lineup Tuesday against the Padres.
Impact Baez exited Sunday's game against the Giants after grounding out and was later diagnosed with a right thumb contusion. He sat all of Monday's game and remains out of the starting nine Tuesday, though it's unknown if he could be available off the bench. The shortstop can continued to be considered day-to-day for the time being as Sergio Alcantara mans shortstop Tuesday.
JUNE 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Lamet expected to start as San Diego hosts Chicago
The Cubs will start Zach Davies on Tuesday while the Padres are expected to counter with Dinelson LametJUNE 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Machado, O’Grady power Padres past Cubs 9-4 in series opener
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Nursing thumb contusion Baez is being held out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against San Diego due to a bruised right thumb, but he could be available off the bench, Bruce Levine of 670TheScore...
Impact Baez was forced to leave Sunday's matchup as a result of the injury, but this diagnosis is great news for the Cubs. He'll be considered day-to-day moving forward.
JUNE 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Not in Monday's lineup Baez (thumb) is not starting Monday against the Padres.
Impact Baez left Sunday's game against the Giants with a sore right thumb , and the issue will keep him on the bench for at least one game. The extent of the injury remains unclear. Sergio Alcantara will start at shortstop in his absence.
JUNE 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Alzolay expected to start for the Cubs against Padres
The Padres will send Ryan Weathers to the mound Monday and the Cubs plan to give Adbert Alzolay the startJUNE 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Exits with thumb soreness Baez exited Sunday's game against the Giants in the seventh inning due to right thumb soreness, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.
Impact Baez grounded out to end the top of the seventh inning, and he appeared to be shaking his right hand as he went to the dugout. He was replaced by Sergio Alcantara at shortstop in the bottom half of the frame, and it's not yet clear whether his injury will force him to miss additional time.
JUNE 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Cubs to take on Giants on the road
The Cubs will start Jake Arrieta on Friday while the Giants have yet to announce who will take the moundJUNE 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Goes deep again Baez went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run and three strikeouts in Wednesday's 6-1 win over San Diego.
Impact The shortstop had three hits in the three-game series against the Padres, and all three left the yard. Baez is up to 14 homers, 38 RBI, 32 runs scored and eight stolen bases through 50 games. He'll look to provide more power in San Francisco this weekend.
JUNE 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Padres take 3-game slide into matchup with Cubs
San Diego heads into the matchup against Chicago in a rut, losers of three straightJUNE 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Clocks two homers Baez went 2-for-4 with two home runs and three RBI in Monday's 7-2 win over San Diego.
Impact Baez got the Cubs on the board with his two-run blast in the third inning and later tacked on an insurance run with his solo shot in the seventh. It was his first multi-homer game of the season and he's up to 13 long balls through 48 games. The 28-year-old owns an .809 OPS with 36 RBI.
JUNE 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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MAY 31, 2021 • FANSIDED.COM
Javier Baez and Fernando Tatis Jr.’s battle of the shortstops is must-see television (Video) Javier Baez gets the battle of the shortstops vs. Fernando Tatis Jr. going with this moonshot. With two of the game's best shortstops going...
MAY 31, 2021 • FANSIDED.COM
Good times in MLB: Javier Báez's unforgettable play for Chicago Cubs
Javy Báez's quick thinking and flair for the dramatic gave baseball fans everywhere something to celebrate, Jake Mintz writes.MAY 31, 2021
MLB Weekly Roundup: Tatis Jr. is the first two-time 'Six-Tool Player of Week'!
Javier Báez and Rhys Hoskins dazzled us, but Fernando Tatis Jr. owned the spotlight this past week, Ben Verlander writes.MAY 31, 2021
Javier Baez, Cubs fans give Reds pitcher Amir Garrett ovation after he’s pulled (Video) Chicago Cubs shortstop joined fans by giving Cincinnati Reds reliever an ovation after he was pulled from Saturday's game. It is no secret t...
MAY 29, 2021 • FANSIDED.COM
LEADING OFF: Bellinger returning, Craig laughs off blunder
Cody Bellinger is ready to return from a broken leg that’s sidelined him for nearly two monthsMAY 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
LEADING OFF: Bellinger returning, Craig laughs off blunder
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