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Tigers lineup: Zach McKinstry at shortstop in place of Javier Baez
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For better and for worse, Javier Báez is a Tiger - Bless You Boys
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Detroit Tigers' Zach McKinstry takes over at shortstop because Javier Báez needs mental reset
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With Javier Báez in camp, Detroit Tigers' buzz feels legit
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Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Báez to miss third straight game with thumb injury
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Detroit Tigers: Javier Baez is more than just a consolation prize
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Javier Báez cracked his first home run as a Tiger, and it was a big one - Bless You Boys
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Tigers Agree to Terms with Shortstop Javier Báez on Six-Year Contract - Ilitch Companies News Hub
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Javier Báez, AJ Hinch ejected in Tigers loss to Athletics
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Báez gets $140M birthday present, closes deal with Tigers
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Detroit Tigers spent big on Javier Báez, Eduardo Rodríguez for relevancy in 2022
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Javier Baez's clutch double powers Tigers over Royals
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Detroit Tigers place shortstop Javier Báez on IL, he'll miss upcoming homestand
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