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Akil Baddoo, Parker Meadows homers spark four-run eighth as the Tigers beat the Royals 6-3
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Carpenter's grand slam not enough as Tigers fall to Cubs – The Oakland Press
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Mize gets 1st win; Tigers beat Astros 6-2 in Hinch's return - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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In year two, Tigers' Baddoo looks ready to settle into the leadoff role
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Would we be (April) fools to believe the Detroit Tigers can make the playoffs this year?
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Detroit Tigers: Akil Baddoo is in the race for AL Rookie of the Year
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Detroit Tigers option Akil Baddoo to Triple-A Toledo, reassign veteran César Hernández
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Matt Vierling hits a grand slam as Reese Olson pitches the Tigers past the Reds 8-2
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Detroit Tigers' Akil Baddoo is making the most of his rookie season