It has been over three years since the Chicago Cubs began distancing themselves from their 2016 World Series championship to build the “next great Cubs team.” However, first-time experiences are continuing their ripple effects here in 2024. The next one will come on Tuesday night. Javier Báez will be returning to the Friendly Confines for the first time since being traded.
On July 30, 2021, the Cubs made a deal to send Báez and veteran pitcher Trevor Williams to the New York Mets in exchange for the Mets’ top prospect...