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Joshua Báez makes historic MLB debut with three home runs for Cardinals

4 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 9:57 PM

Last updated Aug 15, 2026

Joshua Báez makes historic MLB debut with three home runs for Cardinals
Summary

Joshua Báez, a Dorchester native, debuted as an outfielder for the St. Louis Cardinals on August 15, 2026. He made headlines by hitting home runs on his first three at-bats, including a 449-foot blast on his very first pitch. Báez's impressive start showcases his potential, having been selected by the Cardinals in the second round of the 2021 MLB Entry Draft. His debut marks a significant achievement for both him and the team. This is a developing story with potential updates.

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By the Numbers
  • •Joshua Báez hits three home runs in MLB debut.
  • •Báez connects on first pitch for a 449-foot home run.
  • •He was called up from the minor leagues to join the Cardinals.
  • •Báez previously attended Dexter Southfield High School.
  • •This is a developing story with ongoing coverage.
Latest Updates
  • 10:07 PMYahoo Sports — 6 things to know about St. Louis Cardinals rookie Joshua Baez
  • 9:57 PMCBS MLB — Best MLB debuts of all-time: Where does Joshua Báez's three-homer performance fit in baseball history?
  • 9:30 PMYahoo Sports — LISTEN: Cardinals, Cubs calls of Joshua Báez’s historic three-home-run MLB debut
  • 9:00 PMYahoo Sports — St. Louis Cardinals Joshua Baez Make Historic Debut with 3 Homers to Beat Cubs
  • 8:34 PMYahoo Sports — Historic MLB debut for Dorchester native-turned St. Louis Cardinal
What they're saying
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I hope that St. Louis Cardinals fans will one day look back at this game as the start of a historic career. Not trying to be overdramatic, but Saturday’s Cardinals game vs the Cubs was the Major League debut of Joshua Baez and his impact was immediate. On the mound, it was the Cardinals Michael […]

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A lot of Major League Baseball fans had never heard of Joshua Báez heading into Saturday. Now, they all know his name. The St. Louis Cardinals rookie made his MLB debut against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Saturday, and by the time the day was over, he was in the record books as…

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St. Louis Cardinal outfielder and Dorchester native Joshua Báez is starting his MLB career in a historic way after hitting a home run in his first three at-bats!

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