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Detroit Tigers' Austin Meadows battling anxiety, placed on IL, Akil Baddoo up from Toledo
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Detroit Tigers demote Akil Baddoo to Triple-A Toledo
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Akil Baddoo triples, Tigers lose to Pirates
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DETROIT, MI - SEPTEMBER 21: Detroit Tigers left fielder Akil Baddoo (60) stands on third base while a light rain falls during the third inning of a regular season Major League Baseball
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Tigers lineup: Akil Baddoo leading off vs. Twins
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Detroit Tigers outfielder Akil Baddoo struggles do not hold much weight
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The Detroit News' 2021 Detroit Tigers final grades
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Akil Baddoo a Long-Term Piece for the Detroit Tigers?
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Tigers place Austin Meadows on IL with anxiety issues; recall Akil Baddoo - Bless You Boys
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Akil Baddoo's success may only be a starting point - Bless You Boys
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Detroit Tigers: Can Akil Baddoo perform at the same level in 2022?