Baez’s Historic Debut Honors His Father | St. Louis Cardinals News

St. Louis Cardinals News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 17, 2026 · 1m

Joshua Baez shattered baseball history with a jaw-dropping debut: three home runs in his first MLB game at Wrigley Field, becoming the first player in over a century to do so. And it wasn’t just stats—he felt his late father’s presence, symbolized by a persistent bee buzzing around him during each homer. He dedicated the first to his mom, the next two to his dad, who’d dreamed of playing the game himself. This isn’t just a record—it’s a legacy forged in love, making Baez not only elite on the field but deeply human off it. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…