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Yankees 1B Anthony Rizzo gets warm reception in return to Wrigley Field

Sep. 06, 2024 19:05 PM EDT

CHICAGO (AP) — The cheers started when Anthony Rizzo was introduced with the starting lineup for the New York Yankees. It was only the beginning. Rizzo was saluted with multiple standing ovations Friday in his first game back at Wrigley Field since the first baseman...

Tigers SS Javier Báez placed on injured list with hip, spine inflammation

Aug. 23, 2024 19:32 PM EDT

CHICAGO (AP) — The Detroit Tigers placed shortstop Javier Báez on the 10-day injured list on Friday with right hip and lumbar spine inflammation. Manager A.J. Hinch said they will know more about the injury after Báez undergoes more tests. Báez, who made his...

Tigers SS Javier Báez receives a warm reception in his return to Wrigley Field

Aug. 20, 2024 22:09 PM EDT

CHICAGO (AP) — Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Báez received a warm welcome in his return to Wrigley Field on Tuesday night. Detroit's series opener at Chicago was Báez's first game at Wrigley since he was traded by the Cubs to the New York Mets in July 2021. The 31-year-old...

Javier Báez hits 2-run HR in 8th, Tigers hold M's to 1 hit and cap 3-game sweep with 2-1 victory

Aug. 15, 2024 16:49 PM EDT

DETROIT (AP) — Javier Báez hit a two-run homer in the eighth inning and the Detroit Tigers held the Seattle Mariners to one hit and rallied for a 2-1 win on Thursday to complete a three-game sweep. The teams were playing for the sixth time in nine days. Detroit won two of three...