Javier Báez’s redemption arc is a reminder of the power of patience, and the danger of giving up too early.

The Detroit Tigers, in Riley Greene and Javier Báez, will have two starters in the AL All-Star outfield for the first time since 1976.

Javier Baez wasn’t in the lineup Saturday, but a first-pitch moment with his son gave Tigers fans a sweet off-day surprise they won’t forget.

The Detroit Tigers have three position players tracking to advance to Phase 2 of fan voting for the 2025 MLB All-Star Game, with Colt Keith close.

Detroit Tigers score: Wenceel Pérez drove in three runs while Javier Báez had a pair of homers in the Tigers' 7-3 win over the Pirates.

Tigers' Javier Baez: Not starting Game 2Baez isn't in the lineup for the second game of Thursday's doubleheader against the Pirates, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports. Baez continued ...

Javier Báez came to Detroit as a two-time All-Star – and completely hit the skids. Now, he’s renovated his game and become a team superstar again.

Javier Báez launched two homers to push the Tigers past the Pirates, 7-3, at Comerica Park.