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Akil Baddoo, Parker Meadows hit back-to-back homers in win vs. Royals
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Akil Baddoo became a Tigers rookie sensation. Now, he's trying to sustain a dream - The Athletic
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Akil Baddoo — the Tigers' Rule 5 sensation — was made for this moment - The Athletic
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Akil Baddoo Statcast, Visuals & Advanced Metrics, MLB.com
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Tigers fall to Twins in opening homestand finale
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Akil Baddoo's helmet does not fit, and it's part of the Tigers' growing show - The Athletic
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Akil Baddoo returning to form and helping Detroit Tigers win
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Is a thrilling rookie season just the beginning for Akil Baddoo and the Tigers? - The Athletic
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Akil Baddoo's success may only be a starting point - Bless You Boys
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Tigers LIVE Postgame 4.13.21: Akil Baddoo
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BYB 2021 Tigers Prospect #26: Akil Baddoo comes with tools and plenty of questions - Bless You Boys
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Legend of Akil Baddoo grows with ninth-inning grand slam
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Jake Rogers has 3 RBIs as the Tigers top the Rays 4-2 in Civale's debut for Tampa Bay
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