Detroit Tigers resurgent veteran Javier Baez did something no player has ever one in MLB history against the Boston Red Sox.

While Tigers fans relished in another night of booing Alex Bregman, the free agent Detroit nearly signed, the last big-name free agent they signed to a long-term deal continued his hero turn. Javier Báez can relate to Bregman,

The entire city of Detroit is lining up to offer its humblest apologies to Javier Baez, whose three-run homer in the bottom of the 11th lifted the Tigers over the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday night.

The Detroit Tigers ... behind this surge? Javier Báez. For the better part of two seasons, Báez’s six-year, $140 million contract looked like an anchor around the Tigers’ neck.

The stage was set for another night of Javier Báez heroics: Winning run on third, one out in the ninth, Red Sox closer Aroldis Chapman on the mound, a raucous crowd on its feet chanting, “Ja-vy! Ja-vy!

Javier Báez, despite a lucrative contract and fan criticism, has embraced a utility role for the Detroit Tigers. Báez has played third base and center field, showcasing his athleticism and ...