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He turns safe into outs': The art of tagging and how the Cubs let Javier Báez be himself - The Athletic
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NLDS: Cubs edge Giants on Baez's home run off Cueto in 8th inning
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WATCH: Javier Baez avoids being tagged on steal attempt using trademark swim move
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World Series: Here's How the Chicago Cubs Won Game 7 - The New York Times
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Tigers shortstop Javier Baez drops truth bomb on his Cubs departure
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Javier Baez shows off his years of intense training with another amazing slide to avoid the tag
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SF@CHC Gm1: Baez breaks the tie with a solo home run
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Javier Baez baserunning video: Cubs star fools Pirates running bases - Sports Illustrated
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Cubs' Javier Baez leads Puerto Rico to World Baseball Classic final
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WATCH: Javier Baez breaks out swim move to avoid tag on incredible slide