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How these 10 players took Detroit Tigers out of the cellar
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Will Brennan's 2-run double in the 8th gives the Guardians a 4-1
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Detroit Tigers' pitching solid, offense falls short in 3-2 loss
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Detroit Tigers' pitching solid, offense falls short in 3-2 loss
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Scout's notes, improbable timing, delivered Akil Baddoo to Tigers
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In year two, Tigers' Baddoo looks ready to settle into the leadoff
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Tigers option Akil Baddoo to Toledo to try to shake sophomore
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Detroit Tigers beat Blue Jays, 8-4, on HRs from Baddoo, Paredes
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Detroit Tigers' Akil Baddoo is making the most of his rookie season
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Pirates drop second game to Tigers, settle for a split in
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Everybody was talking about Akil Baddoo in April. What he's doing
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Tigers 8, Royals 5: Báez's late-inning magic delivers Tigers in
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Will Brennan's 2-run double in the 8th gives the Guardians a 4-1