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Tigers 8, Royals 5: Báez's late-inning magic delivers Tigers in extra innings - Bless You Boys
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Detroit Tigers start hot, then cool off in 5-2 loss to Nationals
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Michael Lorenzen extends scoreless streak to 21⅔ innings in Detroit Tigers' 3-0 win over Royals
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Detroit Tigers shredded by unlikely starter Mike Mayers in 4-1 loss to Kansas City Royals
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Detroit Tigers: Have the Braves already fixed Robbie Grossman?
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Tigers score 6 runs off Max Scherzer, sweep doubleheader vs. Mets
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Can Zach McKinstry settle into a rhythm and play his way into part of the Cubs' future? - Marquee Sports Network
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Zach McKinstry - Wikipedia
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Chicago Cubs apparently wanted Zach McKinstry to hit for power
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Detroit Tigers' Alex Faedo crushes Chicago White Sox, 7-2, in opener
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Two pitching debuts for Sox, but Tigers prove too strong
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Scott Harris brings pinch of the Giants' offense to Detroit - Bless You Boys
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Tigers vs. Twins recap: Michael Fulmer, Robbie Grossman star in win - Bless You Boys
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Detroit Tigers' Zach McKinstry finding success as leadoff hitter