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Radio host and owner of radio station La Mega 101.7 FM Victor Martinez on the air in Allentown, Pa., Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Ryan Collerd)

In hard-fought Pennsylvania, fast-growing Hispanic communities present a test for Harris and Trump

By Adriana Gómez Licón - Associated Press

Detroit Tigers designated hitter Victor Martinez acknowledges the fans after his single against the Kansas City Royals during the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018, in Detroit. Martinez, playing in his final game, was taken out of the lineup after the single. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Mahtook’s homer leads Tigers to win in Martinez’s finale

By DAVE HOGG - Associated Press

Detroit Tigers' Victor Martinez watches a two-run home run against the New York Yankees during the ninth inning during a baseball game Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, at Yankee Stadium in New York. (AP Photo/Rich Schultz)

Victor Martinez has big night in Bronx as retirement looms

By JERRY BEACH - Associated Press

DOC: Death of Tucson prison inmate appears to be a homicide

Associated Press

Detroit’s Martinez realistic entering contract’s last season

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

Tigers place Martinez on DL again with irregular heartbeat

By SARAH TROTTO - Associated Press

Detroit Tigers' Nicholas Castellanos watches his two-run triple during the second inning of the team's baseball game against the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday, July 18, 2017, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Tigers trade away JD Martinez, still pound Royals 9-3

By DAVE SKRETTA - Associated Press

Detroit Tigers' Victor Martinez grounds out against Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco during the fourth inning of a baseball game, Friday, July 7, 2017, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Tigers’ Martinez moved by Cleveland ovation for 2,000th hit

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Detroit Tigers designated hitter Victor Martinez, right, is congratulated by J.D. Martinez after reaching home plate on a two-run home run during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Thursday, May 18, 2017, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Tigers homer twice off Bundy, edge Orioles 6-5

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

Detroit Tigers' Victor Martinez, left, congratulates J.D. Martinez after J.D. Martinez hit a two-run home run during the second inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels, Saturday, May 13, 2017, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

J.D. Martinez’s 2nd homer lifts Tigers over Angels 4-3

Associated Press

Martinez still a threat with the bat despite injuries

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

Japan's Hayato Sakamoto, right, celebrates with catcher Seiji Kobayashi and closer Kazuhisa Makita, center, after beating Cuba 11-6 in their first round game of the World Baseball Classic at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Tuesday, March 7, 2017. (AP Photo/Shizuo Kambayashi)

WBC matters to players, but scheduling issues won’t go away

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer throws during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers at Nationals Park, Wednesday, May 11, 2016, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Max Scherzer ties record with 20 strikeouts in Nationals’ win over Tigers

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Jeff Samardzija throws during the first inning in Game 1 of a doubleheader baseball game against the Detroit Tigers, Monday, Sept. 21, 2015, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Samardzija, Johnson lead ChiSox to DH sweep of Tigers

Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 25, 2014, file photo, Detroit Tigers' Victor Martinez (41) hits a two-run home run off Minnesota Twins pitcher Trevor May in the first inning of a baseball game in Detroit. Martinez is expected to be ready for the start of the season after the Detroit slugger had surgery on his left knee Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2015. The Tigers say their designated hitter should resume full activity in 4-6 weeks. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)

Tigers star Victor Martinez expected back by opening day

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 13, 2014, file photo Detroit Tigers designated hitter Victor Martinez points to the stands after his solo home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Indians in Detroit. A person with knowledge of the deal says the Tigers have agreed to a $68 million, four-year contract with slugger Victor Martinez. The person spoke on condition of anonymity to The Associated Press because the agreement has not been announced. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Victor Martinez, Tigers reach 4-year, $68 million deal

By Noah Trister - Associated Press

Martinez, Cabrera lead Detroit past Seattle 6-3

By TIM BOOTH - Associated Press

Detroit Tigers' Victor Martinez watches the path of his three-run home run against the Seattle Mariners in the fifth inning of a baseball game Friday, May 30, 2014, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

Seattle can’t overcome Tigers’ power in 6-3 loss

By TIM BOOTH - Associated Press

Oakland Athletics catcher John Jaso hits a two-run home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers, Tuesday, May 27, 2014, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Beck Diefenbach)

Davis uses legs, smarts to help Tigers nip A’s 6-5

By MICHAEL WAGAMAN - Associated Press

Baseball Capsules

By The Associated Press - Associated Press