Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Báez wasn't the happiest with the World Baseball Classic decision.

A young infielder from the Chicago Cubs historic championship run will be serving a cannabis suspension after a failed test.

CHICAGO -- Jon Lester gave the Chicago Cubs a chance, Javier Baez supplied the power and Aroldis Chapman finished the job. A positive playoff opener for a city draped in "W" flags and hoping for a ...

Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Baez accepted responsibility for a positive marijuana test in 2023, which barred him from competing in the upcoming World Baseball Classic in his native Puerto Rico.

CHICAGO -- When Jon Lester was a free agent two years ago, he decided to jointhe Chicago Cubs primarily because they hadpromising prospects, including Javier Baez. Look where they are now. Lester and ...

MILWAUKEE -- Chicago Cubs second baseman Javier Baez was in the starting lineup Saturday against the Milwaukee Brewers after suffering a left eye contusion in a collision with outfielder Jason Heyward ...

Báez tested positive for marijuana in a 2023 screening test for that year's WBC and his WBC suspension runs through April 2026.

CHICAGO -- Jose Quintana was the star of the show. Even better than Javier Baez's dance around David Freese. Quintana pitched seven crisp innings in his third straight win, and the Chicago Cubs used a ...