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Detroit Tigers release veteran catcher Eric Haase, sign free agent
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MLB round-up: Dream start to MLB career continues for Baddoo
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Another big hit from Akil Baddoo delivers victory to the Tigers
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Black MLB Players #28: Akil Baddoo
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Detroit Tigers' Akil Baddoo is making the most of his rookie season
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From Rule 5 pick to MLB sensation: Rapid rise of history-making
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Akil Baddoo: MLB's Next Big Thing
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Tigers' Akil Baddoo shouldn't just be in Rookie of the Year race
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Akil Baddoo Player Props: Tigers vs. Twins
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Tigers' Derek Hill, Akil Baddoo head to IL after scary collision
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Akil Baddoo - Wikipedia
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Akil Baddoo and Riley Greene hit HRs, Detroit Tigers beat Miami