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Detroit Tigers: The Akil Baddoo experiment needs to end
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Detroit Tigers: 3 surprise cuts, 2 surprise additions from the Opening Day roster
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Niyo: Detroit Tigers' rookie Akil Baddoo has a blast in his big-league debut
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Tigers option Akil Baddoo to Toledo to try to shake sophomore slump
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Akil Baddoo has to earn his playing time with the 2023 Detroit Tigers - Bless You Boys
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Akil Baddoo forcing his way on Tigers roster
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Akil Baddoo 'developing' his base speed; Detroit Tigers add 2 pitchers to roster
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