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Kristen Bentley

Kristen is a baseball junkie. She's got an MA in Teaching and plenty of masters-level journalism courses from Michigan State University on her transcript. When she's not watching, listening to, or attending a game, she is busy watching her own kids play fastpitch and baseball. She also loves to read anything and everything she can about the history of the game and the players who made it what it is today. She and her son are working on seeing a game in every MLB stadium.

Jun 7, 2017; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Tigers left fielder Justin Upton (8) receives congratulations from Dixon Machado (49) after he hits a three run home run in the eighth inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

Detroit Tigers: Predicting the 2018 players and positions

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Jun 19, 2017; Seattle, WA, USA; Detroit Tigers shortstop Jose Iglesias (1) rounds third base to score a run against the Seattle Mariners during the fifth inning at Safeco Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports

Detroit Tigers: The problem isn’t pace of play, it’s how they’re playing

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Apr 19, 2017; St. Petersburg, FL, USA;Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Francisco Rodriguez (57) reacts after they lost to the Tampa Bay Rays in the ninth inning at Tropicana Field. Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Detroit Tigers 8-7. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Detroit Tigers release K-Rod proving there is at least one brain in the front office

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May 9, 2017; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Detroit Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander reacts against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Detroit Tigers: This hot and cold team is becoming difficult to watch

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Apr 12, 2017; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Anibal Sanchez (19) in the dugout during the first inning against the Minnesota Twins at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

Detroit Tigers: Get ready for Anibal Sanchez on the mound

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Jun 15, 2017; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Justin Verlander (35) pitches in the first inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

Detroit Tigers: Being realistic about buy-sell-trade ideas with Verlander

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Jun 8, 2017; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Francisco Rodriguez (57) pitches in the eighth inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

Detroit Tigers: Francisco Rodriguez attitude is not what the team needs

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Mar 30, 2017; Sarasota, FL, USA; Detroit Tigers outfielder Jacoby Jones (40) signs autographs before the spring training game against the Baltimore Orioles at Ed Smith Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-USA TODAY Sports

Detroit Tigers and the draft: Too bad there isn’t a game on instead

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Jun 11, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Detroit Tigers left fielder Justin Upton (8) hits a grand slam during the fifth inning against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports

Detroit Tigers: Justin Upton is putting up All-Star numbers at the plate

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Apr 14, 2017; Cleveland, OH, USA; Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Daniel Norris (44) throws a pitch during the first inning against the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

Detroit Tigers vs. Red Sox: Previewing the Sunday Night ESPN game

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Sep 24, 2014; Detroit, MI, USA; Chicago White Sox catcher Tyler Flowers (left) gets between starting pitcher Chris Sale (49) and Detroit Tigers designated hitter Victor Martinez (41) after Martinez is hit by a pitch in the sixth inning at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

Detroit Tigers: Will Victor Martinez stay hot against Chris Sale?

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Jun 7, 2017; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Tigers third baseman Nicholas Castellanos (9) blows a bubble in the dugout during the first inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

Detroit Tigers: Nicholas Castellanos and the flying helmet

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Apr 22, 2017; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Detroit Tigers trainers hold towels against the Detroit Tigers center fielder JaCoby Jones (40) mouth after getting hit in the mouth by a pitch in the third inning against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Detroit Tigers: The bean ball and players hitting the DL

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Apr 30, 2017; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Tigers first baseman John Hicks (55) celebrates with teammates after scoring a run against the Chicago White Sox in the fourth inning at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

Detroit Tigers: John Hicks should be a regular on the roster

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Jun 3, 2017; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Tigers shortstop Jose Iglesias (1) hits an RBI single in the fourth inning against the Chicago White Sox at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

Detroit Tigers: Jose Iglesias shows that he can hit and field

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May 5, 2017; Oakland, CA, USA; Detroit Tigers second baseman Andrew Romine (17) is unable to control the ball on a throwing error by third baseman Nicholas Castellanos (not pictured) as Oakland Athletics second baseman Jed Lowrie (8) slides into second base during the sixth inning at Oakland Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Detroit Tigers: It’s hard to watch their fumbles and struggles right now

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