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The Detroit Tigers were hoping to look like a brand new team in 2022 after the offseason acquisition of Javier Baez. The star infielder paired with the finally MLB-ready trio of Tarik Skubal, Matt Manning, and Casey Mize had fans hopeful for an improved campaign. Unfortunately, injuries have already weighed down upon the team. After […]

The Detroit Tigers and Chicago White Sox have never been on the friendliest of terms. But the Tigers recent underperformance has taken some of the fuel out of the fire in terms of a rivalry. However, the rivalry is back between Chicago and Detroit. Detroit is looking to compete once again and they believe they […]

The Detroit Tigers made a number of changes this offseason, creating some optimism. None were bigger than the signing of Javier Baez. On Opening Day in Detroit Friday, Baez rewarded the Tigers brass by hitting a walk-off for a 5-4 comeback victory over the Chicago White Sox. After the game, Baez was soaked by his […]

The Detroit Tigers are going all in to make the postseason for the first time since 2014. After an offseason highlighted by the addition of free agent Javier Baez, the Tigers acquired outfielder Austin Meadows in a deal with the Tampa Bay Rays just days before the start of the 2022 MLB season. Tampa Bay […]

The Detroit Tigers came into the offseason looking to be aggressive and they have been able to accomplish that goal. On Tuesday morning, news broke that the Tigers had agreed to a big six-year contract with star shortstop Javier Baez. It’s a move that gives the Tigers an elite two-way threat in the infield and […]

The New York Mets went on a free agent spending spree recently but appear to be close to losing out on the chance to retain one of their star players. Shortstop Javier Baez is close to an agreement on a six-year deal with the Detroit Tigers, per Jon Morosi of MLB Network. Javier Báez’s deal […]

The Chicago Cubs have been very quiet so far this offseason and the fans are on the edge of their seats waiting for the team to make a notable move. So far, the biggest move the team has made was bringing in pitcher Wade Miley from the Cincinnati Reds. Jed Hoyer has openly stated that […]

The Detroit Tigers are in the market for a new shortstop. After talks with Carlos Correa and Marcus Semien have cooled off, the Tigers appear to be honing in on the former Chicago Cubs and New York Mets shortstop Javier Baez. According to ESPN’s Buster Olney, Baez’s discussions with the Cubs brokedown amid the COVID-19 […]

The Chicago Cubs are without a doubt going to be one of the most intriguing teams to keep an eye on during the MLB offseason. With quite a bit of money to spend and quite a few needs to focus on, the Cubs could be making quite a few moves in the near future. Jed […]

The Detroit Tigers have been rebuilding for the last half-decade, but they made some strides last season by going 77-85. While that’s not all that impressive, this was just two years removed from a whopping 114 losses in 2019. Detroit has some money to play with this offseason and could look to make a big […]

Javier Baez joined the New York Mets at the trade deadline and despite getting off to a sluggish start, the infielder has started to prove his worth both at the plate and defensively. However, he is one of many high-profile names who will hit Free Agency this winter and there have already been discussions as […]

The New York Mets pulled off the unthinkable of Tuesday, securing a wild comeback win against the Miami Marlins as they scored five runs in the bottom of the ninth inning. It was the perfect response after the fans voiced their displeasure with the team after the thumbs-down gesture, which Javier Baez played a huge […]

The New York Mets have made headlines for unfortunate reasons after Javier Baez ripped the fans for their constant booing. Both Baez and Francisco Lindor issued apologies, and Baez came out to a chorus of boos from Mets fans during Tuesday’s game against the Miami Marlins. Mets fans boo Javy Baez & give him thumbs […]

New York Mets second baseman Javier Baez has issued his disapproval over the recent booing from fans amid the team’s notable struggles. As of late, Mets fans at Citi Field have shown clear frustration with the team’s sluggish play. They have rung out loud boos towards the players and even to manager Luis Rojas. Most […]

The New York Mets are in a three-way fight for the NL East crown, but there’s no denying they are in some serious trouble, as they now sit 3.5 games behind the division-leading Atlanta Braves. The Mets have fallen into a deep funk at one of the worst possible times, as they capped off an […]

During the wild week which was the MLB trade deadline, the New York Mets made some big moves to improve their roster during their second-half stretch. With hopes to make it to the playoffs, these moves may define the team for years to come. With that being said, here are some trade grades for the […]

What a week for Chicago Cubs fans. After starting the season off really well, a long losing streak toward the end of June began the Cubs fire sale. While it may seem that all is lost to a Cubs fan, the return that Chicago received for their star players was not a bad one. So […]

Chicago Cubs infielder Javier Baez could be on the trade market ahead of July 31st. While Kris Bryant seems to be the main name who could be on his way out of Wrigley, Baez to the Mets rumors are heating up after Francisco Lindor’s injury on Friday night. Lindor left in the fifth inning with […]

With reports floating around everywhere that the Chicago Cubs are going to be one of the most active teams on the trade and player movement fronts this offseason, the question must be asked – why? Why are the Cubs, who just finished in third place in the National League Central division, fired incumbent manager Joe […]

The Chicago Cubs will sit down with star shortstop Javier Baez to discuss a potential discussion once the Winter Meetings begin, according to Jon Heyman of MLB Network: Javier Baez’s reps and the Cubs are expected to sit down at the winter meetings to see if an extension is possible. Would be a whopper obvs. […]

The Chicago Cubs have opened contract negotiations with shortstop Javier Baez, according to Gordon Wittenmyer of the Chicago Sun-Times. Wittenmyer knows that an extension with Baez is considered “much more feasible” than one with third baseman Kris Bryant, who, like Baez, hits free agency in two years. Baez is coming off a 2019 campaign in […]

All fans rejoice! The Cubs have garnered even more national attention. While everyone, including Chicago Cubs fans, feels as though they do not need any more national attention, second baseman/shortstop/third baseman Javier Baez has been chosen to grace the cover of MLB The Show 20. While Madden holds the crown for game-cover jinx, Cubs fans […]

Joe Maddon will not be returning as the Chicago Cubs manager for 2020. Even after a streak of four consecutive postseason appearances opened up Maddon’s career leading the Cubs, that was not enough to guarantee his job security going forward. Since coming over from the Tampa Bay Rays, Maddon helped lead this franchise back into […]

The Chicago Cubs are desperately clinging to the second Wild Card spot in the National league, but their playoff hopes took a massive blow on Saturday afternoon when it was revealed that shortstop Javier Baez suffered a hairline fracture in his thumb: JUST IN: Cubs star Javy Baez could miss the rest of the season […]

For the Chicago Cubs, the process for them to get back into playoff contention as they have so far in 2019 has been a tough one, especially with how their 2018 season ended. Not only did they lose their grasp on the National League Central divisional lead to the Milwaukee Brewers, and not only did […]

Javier Baez has become one of the most dangerous bats in baseball and that was on display once again against the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday afternoon. The Chicago Cubs have been handing it to the Rockies all afternoon and Baez added to that with a massive home run that he smashed and admired. If you […]

Javier Baez and the Chicago Cubs have turned things around after a slow start to the 2019 MLB season. Now, not only are they a solid team, they are one of the hottest teams in baseball. That trend continued on Tuesday evening with a huge 3-2 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies in the friendly confines […]

Currently sitting at a healthy ten games over .500, the Chicago Cubs came from the ashes early on in their 2019 campaign to sit in first place over the Milwaukee Brewers. Dubbed as one of the most difficult divisions to win this season, the National League Central will truly test the wills of all teams […]

As a mainstay on the major league roster for the Chicago Cubs since 2012, first baseman Anthony Rizzo has become a franchise cornerstone over the years, belting out long home runs and making great plays at first. A consistent offensive threat for the Cubbies, Rizzo is what consistent looks like in terms of production at […]

After ranking as one of the best prospects in all of Major League Baseball for multiple years, Chicago Cubs infielder Javier Baez burst onto the primetime stage during the 2016 playoffs. The combination of promise Baez has shown with the glove and the bat has paid off in strides, as he first electrified Cubs fans […]

In a season that only saw Kris Bryant appear in 102 games and start 99, his fewest amounts in both categories in his entire four-year career, his numbers suffered as well. Career-lows of a .272 average, 48 walks, 52 RBIs, 13 home runs and 106 hits all dominated his 2018 season, one that ended in […]

Last offseason, the Chicago Cubs were fresh off a playoff appearance, looking to continue to make noise and turn their recent World Series success into a long-term plan that brought them back into the dynasty conversation. What last offseason really resulted in for the Cubs was a lot of money spent on one player that […]