Tigers start Javier Báez at third base Thursday

Detroit Tigers' Javier Báez reacts to playing third base for first time since 2019
Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch put Javier Báez in the starting lineup as the third baseman for Thursday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays in spring training. This is Báez's first time playing third base since 2019.
What Javier Báez at third base means for Detroit Tigers Opening Day roster prediction
Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch is playing Gold Glove shortstop Javier Báez at third base in spring training games to prepare for the 2025 season.
Tigers’ Javier Baez in Weirdest Double Play After Having Ball Thrown Off His Head
Javier Baez was involved in a weird double play and might need to get some ice on his head. The Detroit Tigers are facing the Tampa Bay Rays in spring training on Wednesday and Detroit's shortstop used his head in the worst way possible.
Javy Baez forgets what sport he's playing to illegally break up Tigers double-play ball
There are several ways to ‘bend the rules’ of baseball. Some occasionally try deceptive means, such as Derek Jeter, who faked that he was hit by a pitch on a close call. Others try clever means, such as employing the hidden ball trick, the completely legal method of tricking and eliminating runners.
Tigers start Javier Báez at third base Thursday, in spirit of preparing for all scenarios
It was inevitable that, sooner or later, either Javier Báez or Trey Sweeney was going to get reps at third base.
Tigers' Javier Baez: Starting at third base Thursday
Baez will start at third base and bat sixth in Thursday's Grapefruit League game versus the Yankees, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports. Baez hasn't played third base since 2019, when he started there one game.
Tigers playing Javier Baez at third base in possible hint at shortstop plans
Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Báez is starting at third base on Thursday for the first time this spring. Actually, for the first time since 2019. Maybe it means nothing. But if you’re reading the tea leaves — and what else is there to do in spring training?
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Reps at 3B for Báez may help Tigers in long run
The sight of Javier Báez taking a throw off his helmet on Wednesday was one of the most surprising moments of Tigers camp in ...
Javier Báez blasts 440-foot homer in Detroit Tigers' 5-3 win vs Pirates in spring training
In his sixth game, Detroit Tigers designated hitter Javier Báez crushed his first home run in spring training en route to a 5 ...
Javier Baez homer vs. Pirates draws praise from Tigers manager AJ Hinch
Training continues, Tigers SS Javier Baez hit a booming home run against the Pirates, and got praise from his skipper.
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Báez records first spring hit as he aims to show health, value
The changeup from Blue Jays starter José Berríos sent Javier Báez swinging, splitting the end of the Tigers shortstop’s bat ...
Javier Báez takes ball off the helmet in wild double play
Rays' Carson Williams makes a diving catch at second, then doubles up Javier Báez when his throw ricochets off Báez's helmet.
Tigers spring training mailbag, Part 1: What happens with Javier Báez? Does Jahmai Jones make the team?
With two outfielders injured, who will make the Tigers' Opening Day roster? That and more reader questions from spring ...
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A bizarre double play and a bird? Rays, Tigers have 'ridiculous half-inning'
It started off as a highlight-reel play by one of the best defensive prospects in baseball. Then it turned into … something ...