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Baez delivers clutch hit, but Cubs hold off Tigers
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Cubs' injury woes continue with All-Star Javier Baez sidelined by thumb fracture
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Chicago Cubs - Wikipedia
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Column: Are the Chicago Cubs in a better position from 2021?
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With Crow-Armstrong waiting in wings, Bellinger takes center stage for Cubs
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Cubs' Baez pulled after forgetting number of outs while on base
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Javy Baez and the Cubs are better together than they are apart - Chicago Sun -Times
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Trade deadline ends emotional journey for Cubs' core and fanbase - Chicago Sun-Times
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Javier Baez trade: Mets acquire Cubs shortstop ahead of deadline - Sports Illustrated
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Cubs' Bryant, Rizzo, Baez all gone? Shock, pain and emptiness are all that's left. - Chicago Sun-Times