DETROIT — Javier Báez lives for the big moments. Through injuries, lagging play, criticism and everything else that can surround a baseball player throughout the course of a season, Báez is fueled by ...

Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Báez didn't expect to make it through the 2025 season. There were ups and downs along the way, but he stayed healthy in return from right hip surgery and produced one ...

DETROIT -- A year ago at this time, many suggested it might be time for the Detroit Tigers to cut Javier Báez a check and move on after back-to-back terrible seasons and a potentially serious surgery.

Detroit ― Javier Baez had more than his fair share of doubters entering the 2025 season ― himself included. "Honestly," said Baez, "I didn't think I was going to make it this year." Baez not only made ...