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Tigers' nine-game win streak against O's ends abruptly
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Detroit Tigers can pick Kerry Carpenter's power or Akil Baddoo's speed
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Tigers mailbag: Will Akil Baddoo or Kerry Carpenter win roster spot?
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Tigers call up organization's hottest hitter Kerry Carpenter after 5-2 loss to Guardians
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Tigers call up organization's hottest hitter Kerry Carpenter after 5-2 loss to Guardians
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Tigers' winter roster decisions: Who's back? Who's on the bubble? Who's out?
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5 storylines for Tigers in 2nd half: 'I don't see players caving'
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A battle of contrasts: Tigers' Carpenter, Baddoo taking roster duel to the wire
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Detroit Tigers: The interesting case of Kerry Carpenter
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Detroit Tigers option Akil Baddoo to Triple-A Toledo in roster cuts
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Detroit Tigers can pick Kerry Carpenter's power or Akil Baddoo's speed
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Kerry Carpenter gets first MLB hit with family in stands