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Lipcius, Cabrera and Olson power the Tigers to a 10-0 rout of the White Sox – The Oakland Press
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Video: Tigers Rookie Akil Baddoo Hits Home Run on 1st-Career Pitch, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
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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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Long shot Akil Baddoo does this with his first MLB pitch, his parents go wild
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Video: Tigers Rookie Akil Baddoo Hits Home Run on 1st-Career Pitch, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
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Detroit Tigers select Akil Baddoo from Minnesota Twins in Rule 5 draft
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Akil Baddoo's beef with ump raised eyebrows. 'It looked more contentious than it was'
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Tigers face decision-filled week before All-Star break
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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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Rookie sensation Akil Baddoo on his mom's career advice: 'Don't stop believing
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How Detroit Tigers' Reese Olson pitched a gem in MLB debut
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To understand Akil Baddoo's play, you must first know his heart - The Athletic