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BALTIMORE - After the Baltimore Orioles struck early against R.A. Dickey, the Toronto Blue Jays spent the rest of the night trying to overcome the deficit.

DETROIT - From Class A to closer: Jose Valverde is returning to the Tigers. Detroit agreed to a one-year contract with Valverde on Tuesday, announcing the move after a game against the Kansas City Royals was rained out.

DETROIT - Now the series between the Royals and Tigers takes on a new level of intrigue. Wade Davis against Max Scherzer on Wednesday. James Shields against Justin Verlander on Thursday.

MINNEAPOLIS - The warm memories washed over Mike Redmond upon his return to Minnesota, where he spent five seasons as a beloved backup catcher and clubhouse cutup.

CINCINNATI - Reds reliever Jonathan Broxton had no problems with his pitching hand on Tuesday, a day after a line drive knocked him out of a game.

Mike McEwen got a chance to experience the Olympics during an observer visit to London last summer. He'll have an opportunity to make his next appearance at the Games as an athlete. McEwen and five other men's skips have qualified for the Dec.

MINNEAPOLIS - The warm memories washed over Mike Redmond upon his return to Minnesota, where he spent five seasons as a beloved backup catcher and clubhouse cutup.

COLUMBUS, Ohio - Ryan Johansen is fearless on the ice for a 20-year-old. The Columbus Blue Jackets' centre is wary, however, of having to grow a playoff beard.

SANTA ROSA, Calif. - Noah Lowry can barely hold his two young daughters with his left arm, let alone contemplate ever throwing another pitch. Even the simple task of taking the mound for a ceremonial first toss practically makes him cringe.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Mike Dunlap is one and done with the Charlotte Bobcats. The Bobcats fired Dunlap as coach Tuesday after a single season.