Slumping Cubs look to stop 3-game losing streak against Tigers
Chicago heads into the matchup against Detroit in a rut, losers of three straightMAY 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
JAVIER BÁEZ
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 startMAY 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 CivaleMAY 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 ChicagoMAY 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Battling back tightness Baez left Saturday's game against the Pirates with back tightness, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Baez went 1-for-3 at the plate prior to exiting with the injury. It doesn't sound like a particularly serious one, but the shortstop could still find himself on the bench for at least one game. The Cubs have an off day Monday, so he'll wind up with two consecutive days of rest if he sits out Sunday.
MAY 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Chicago hosts Pittsburgh, aims to build on Davies' solid showing
Chicago looks to follow up a dominant performance by Friday starter Zach DaviesMAY 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Alzolay scheduled to start for Chicago against Los Angeles
The Cubs are expected to send Adbert Alzolay to the mound Wednesday and the Dodgers will give Walker Buehler the startMAY 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Goes yard in Game 2 Baez went 1-for-2 with a two-run home run during Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Dodgers.
Impact Baez went 0-for-2 with a walk (just his second of the season) in the Cubs' 7-1 win in the first game of the day, but he made his presence felt in Game 2 -- he came into the game and reached on a fielder's choice as a pinch hitter in the sixth and later launched a two-run shot with two outs in the bottom of the eighth. The slick-fielding shortstop now has eight homers and 24 RBI this season, matching what he did last season but in 34 fewer games.
MAY 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Reds' Amir Garrett discusses benches-clearing vs. Cubs, Javier Baez The benches cleared between the Reds and Cubs on Saturday after Amir Garrett struck out Anthony Rizzo. Cubs players took exception to Garret...
MAY 4, 2021 • CINCINNATI.COM
Out of lineup for second game Baez is not starting the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Dodgers.
Impact Baez went 0-for-2 with a walk (just his second of the season) in the Cubs' 7-1 win in the first game of the day, scoring one run. Eric Sogard will take over at shortstop in the nightcap.
MAY 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Goes deep in wild loss Baez went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run in Sunday's 13-12 loss to the Reds.
Impact Baez hit one of the five Chicago home runs but it wasn't enough to avoid a wild, 10-inning loss to the Reds. The dynamic shortstop is starting to get going, as he now has hits in eight straight games. Baez has three home runs and 10 RBI during the hitting streak.
MAY 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Triples in return to lineup Baez (hamstring) went 1-for-4 with a triple, an RBI and a run scored in Thursday's win over Atlanta.
Impact Baez had missed the previous three games with a hamstring strain, but he looked comfortable legging out his first triple of the season. The shortstop is still batting just .235 but he's talented enough to heat up quickly and start producing elite numbers.
APRIL 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Returns from hamstring strain Baez (hamstring) will start at shortstop and bat fifth Thursday against Atlanta.
Impact Baez missed the last three games with a mild left hamstring strain, but the time off appears to have allowed him to recover from the injury. With a .276 on-base average and a career-worst 43.2 percent strikeout rate over 81 plate appearances this season, Baez has been a disappointment from a real-life standpoint, but he's been productive for fantasy purposes with six home runs, five stolen bases, 17 RBI and 12 runs in 20 games.
APRIL 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Chicago takes 5-game losing streak into matchup with Atlanta
Chicago is looking to break its five-game losing streak with a win over AtlantaAPRIL 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Remains out of lineup Baez (hamstring) isn't starting Wednesday's game against Atlanta.
Impact Baez worked on the field ahead of Wednesday's contest, but he'll be out of the lineup for a third straight game due to a Grade 1 left hamstring strain. Nico Hoerner will take over at shortstop and bat eighth. Manager David Ross said that Baez was moving well during his pregame work, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports. As a result, he'll be available off the bench Wednesday and could be back in the starting nine for Thursday's series finale against Atlanta.
APRIL 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Diagnosed with mild strain Baez underwent an MRI on Tuesday that revealed a Grade 1 left hamstring strain, Russell Dorsey of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Impact Baez hasn't appeared in either of the last two games due to a hamstring issue, although he was reportedly available off the bench Tuesday. The 28-year-old's hamstring strain is considered to be mild, and the team will monitor him ahead of Wednesday's game against Atlanta.
APRIL 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Atlanta hosts Chicago, looks to build on Anderson's solid outing
Atlanta looks to follow up a dominant outing by Tuesday starter Ian AndersonAPRIL 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Remains sidelined Baez (hamstring) will sit for the second straight game and the third time in four days Tuesday against Atlanta.
Impact Baez has been battling hamstring tightness. He was reportedly available off the bench Monday but did not enter the game. Nico Hoerner will make another start at shortstop Tuesday.
APRIL 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Cubs take 3-game slide into matchup with Braves
Chicago heads into the matchup against Atlanta in a rut, losers of three straightAPRIL 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cubs replace Javier Baez with Nico Hoerner in new-look lineup The Chicago Cubs are changing things up by having Nico Hoerner bat leadoff while also filling in for Javy Baez at shortstop. The Cubs will s...
APRIL 26, 2021 • FANSIDED.COM
Available off bench Baez is dealing with minor hamstring tightness but is available off the bench Monday against Atlanta, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.
Impact Baez sits for the second time in three days after feeling something while running the bases during Sunday's game against the Brewers. Nico Hoerner will start at shortstop in his absence, but it doesn't sound as though Baez will be sidelined for an extended period.
APRIL 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
