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Kirk Gibson new special assistant for Tigers, keeps TV role

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Former Los Angeles Dodgers' Kirk Gibson throws out the ceremonial first pitch prior to an opening day baseball game between the Dodgers and the San Francisco Giants, Thursday, March 29, 2018, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Little Leaguer is first fan to sit in Kirk Gibson’s seat

By JOLENE LATIMER - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 15, 1988, file photo, Los Angeles Dodgers' Kirk Gibson celebrates as he rounds the bases after hitting a game-winning two-run home run in the bottom of the ninth inning to defeat the Oakland Athletics 5-4 in the first game of the World Series, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. The Dodgers will pay tribute to one of baseball’s most celebrated home runs by introducing a “Kirk Gibson seat” in right field at Dodger Stadium. (AP Photo/Rusty Kennedy, File)

Dodger Stadium adding Kirk Gibson seat to commemorate ‘88 HR

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FILE- In this Oct. 11, 1980, file photo, plate umpire Doug Harvey gestures before play resumes in the fourth inning of a baseball game between the Astros and Phillies in Houston. Harvey, one of 10 umpires enshrined in the baseball Hall of Fame, died Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018. He was 87. (AP Photo/Brian Horton, File)

Hall of Fame ump Harvey, called ‘God’ by players, dies at 87

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Kirk Gibson to deliver commencement speech at Michigan State

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Oakland Athletics bench coach Chip Hale (14) and manager Bob Melvin (6) watch from the dugout during a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants in San Francisco, Thursday, May 30, 2013. The Giants won 5-2. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Chip Hale hired as Arizona Diamondbacks manager

By John Marshall - Associated Press

Arizona Diamondbacks' Brandon McCarthy delivers a pitch against the Cincinnati Reds' during the first inning of a baseball game on Saturday, May 31, 2014, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)

D-backs lose Pollock in 5-0 loss to Reds

By JOHN MARSHALL - Associated Press

Arizona Diamondbacks' A.J. Pollock reacts after being hit in the hand by Cincinnati Reds pitcher Johnny Cueto during the eighth inning of a baseball game, Saturday, May 31, 2014, in Phoenix. The Reds defeated the Diamondbacks 5-0. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)

Surgery for D-Backs’ Pollock; Peralta called up

By BOB BAUM - Associated Press

Arizona Diamondbacks left fielder Cody Ross scores after a misplayed ball by San Diego Padres third baseman Chase Headley in the first inning of a baseball game, Monday, May 26, 2014, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Pollock homers in 9th, D-backs top Padres 7-5

By BOB BAUM - Associated Press

New York Mets pitcher Josh Edgin tags out Arizona Diamondbacks' Gerardo Parra during the eighth inning of the second game of a baseball double-header at Citi Field, Sunday, May 25, 2014, in New York. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

Diamondbacks fall short in DH sweep bid

By HOWIE RUMBERG - Associated Press

The lights of Citi Field illuminate the pouring rain during a rain delay of a baseball game between the Arizona Diamondbacks and the New York Mets, Friday, May 23, 2014, in New York. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

Diamondbacks-Mets postponed by rain in 4th inning

By HOWIE RUMBERG - Associated Press

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Wade Miley throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals Thursday, May 22, 2014, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Diamondbacks swept away after 4-2 loss to Cards

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Diamondbacks lose 5-0 to Cardinals

By R.B. FALLSTROM - Associated Press

Arizona Diamondbacks designated hitter Eric Chavez hits a single against the Chicago White Sox during the fourth inning of a baseball game on Sunday, May 11, 2014, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Andrew A. Nelles)

Anderson, Diamondbacks beat White Sox 5-1

By BRIAN SANDALOW - Associated Press

Milwaukee Brewers' Carlos Gomez hits a two-run single during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks Monday, May 5, 2014, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Pitching does in D-backs in 8-3 loss to Brewers

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Arizona Diamondbacks' Brandon McCarthy throws a pitch against the Philadelphia Phillies during the first inning of a baseball game on Sunday, April 27, 2014, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

McCarthy fans 12 but Diamondbacks lose to Phillies

By BOB BAUM - Associated Press

Arizona Diamondbacks starter Mike Bolsinger throws against the Chicago Cubs during the first inning of a baseball game in Chicago, Thursday, April 24, 2014. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Bolsinger earns 1st MLB win, Diamondbacks top Cubs

By MEGHAN MONTEMURRO - Associated Press

Chicago Cubs' Travis Wood watches his three-run home run against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the second inning of a baseball game on Monday, April 21, 2014, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Andrew A. Nelles)

Wood homers, allows 1 run in Cubs’ win

By MEGHAN MONTEMURRO - Associated Press

Los Angeles Dodgers' Yasiel Puig, right, hits a three-run home run during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Sunday, April 20, 2014, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

D-Backs’ Collmenter loses 4-1 to Dodgers

By JOE RESNICK - Associated Press

Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Bronson Arroyo, right, wipes his face as he talks with catcher Miguel Montero during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets on Tuesday, April 15, 2014, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Pitching fails D-backs again in 9-0 loss to Mets

By JOHN MARSHALL - Associated Press