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‘Tarps Off’ trend sweeps baseball world

Major League Baseball is experiencing an epidemic of (mostly) guys being dudes. At ballparks across the country, groups consisting of mostly young men are joining in on the "Tarps Off" trend that's loud, goofy, infectious and new to the baseball world. Joining in on the fun is simple: Go ...

Guardians beat Tigers 8-2

DETROIT (AP) — José Ramírez homered and hit a two-run double on a 3-for-4 night, and the Cleveland Guardians beat the reeling Detroit Tigers 8-2 on Monday. Slade Cecconi (3-4) held the Tigers to two runs in 7 1/3 innings, his longest outing of the season. Chase DeLauter and Rhys ...

Pistons GM hopes to bring back Duren, Harris

DETROIT (AP) — Detroit Pistons general manager Trajan Langdon said he hoped to reach a deal with All-Star center Jalen Duren to keep him on the roster. "We look forward to coming together with his representation," Langdon said Tuesday, wrapping up a 60-win season that ended in Game 7 of ...

Bickerstaff says Pistons will learn from Game 7 blowout

DETROIT (AP) — The stunning turnaround season for the Detroit Pistons ended Sunday night with a harsh reminder of how difficult the final step can be. After winning 60 games and earning the top seed in the Eastern Conference, the Pistons were overwhelmed at home by the Cleveland ...

Twins avoid sweep, beat Brewers 5-4

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Ryan Jeffers hit a tiebreaking homer and Kody Clemens had two doubles and two RBIs on Sunday as the Minnesota Twins defeated the Milwaukee Brewers 5-4 to avoid a three-game sweep. Bailey Ober (5-2) allowed three runs on six hits over five innings. Five relievers ...

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Skubal on fast track DETROIT (AP) — Tarik Skubal’s multi-million dollar pitching arm feels better than it has all season. The Detroit Tigers ace is already freely throwing bullpen sessions less than two weeks after having surgery to remove a loose body from his elbow. Skubal says ...