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Báez gets $140M birthday present, closes deal with Tigers
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Chicago Cubs' Javier Baez confident new contract will come
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Baez's HR in 10th leads Cubs to 2-1 win over Cardinals - The San
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Cubs' Javier Baez homers twice in NLCS Game 4
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Chicago Cubs' feud with the Cincinnati Reds heats up after Javier
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Phillies rally off Nats closer Hand, collect 5-2 win in 10th - The
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On Wednesday, a day off for hot Willson Contreras and cold Javier
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WATCH: Cubs Come Back in the 10th, Walk it Off on Alex Avila
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WATCH: Cubs Come Back in the 10th, Walk it Off on Alex Avila