Báez’s Historic Debut Shocks MLB | Seattle Mariners News

Seattle Mariners News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 17, 2026 · 1m

Joshua Báez stunned baseball Saturday with a historic debut for the Cardinals, crushing three home runs in his first three at-bats — off different pitches — becoming the first player ever to do so. His power-packed performance at Wrigley Field against the Cubs validated his minor league hype and served as a thrilling reminder of why we love the game. Meanwhile, the Mariners bolstered their pitching depth by claiming Troy Watson off waivers, while former Mariner Casey Lawrence signed with the Phillies, highlighting the constant churn of MLB rosters as players chase their next big chance…