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A woman walks next to a sign that reads in Spanish &quot;Trump, Unblock Venezuela,&quot; a reference to the Venezuelan government view that U.S. sanctions, aimed at toppling President Nicolas Maduro, are driving the country's economic problems, at the Sao Paulo Forum in Caracas, Venezuela, Friday, July 26, 2019. (AP Photo/Leonardo Fernandez)

AP Explains: The wide reach of Trump’s Venezuela sanctions

By CHRISTINE ARMARIO - Associated Press

Rodriguez allows unearned run in second Phillies outing

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FILE - This April 30, 2017 file photo shows Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Francisco Rodriguez throwing against the Chicago White Sox in the ninth inning of a baseball game in Detroit. The Phillies have signed Rodriguez to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, file)

K-Rod signs minor league deal with Phillies

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University janitor facing deportation gets brief reprieve

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FILE - In this April 10, 2017, file photo, Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Francisco Rodriguez throws against the Boston Red Sox in the ninth inning of a baseball game in Detroit. The Tigers have released Rodriguez, Friday, June 23, 2017, one day after the 35-year-old reliever allowed a grand slam to Robinson Cano in his latest rough outing. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)

Washington Nationals release Francisco ‘K-Rod’ Rodriguez: Report

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Joe Blanton, right, is pulled from the game by manager Dusty Baker (12) during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Sunday, June 25, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Baker wants Rodriguez _ so long as he’s the old “K-Rod”

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FILE - In this April 10, 2017, file photo, Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Francisco Rodriguez throws against the Boston Red Sox in the ninth inning of a baseball game in Detroit. The Tigers have released Rodriguez, Friday, June 23, 2017, one day after the 35-year-old reliever allowed a grand slam to Robinson Cano in his latest rough outing. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)

Tigers release struggling reliever Francisco Rodriguez

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Detroit Tigers' Francisco Rodriguez reacts after walking Oakland Athletics' Bruce Maxwell in the ninth inning of a baseball game Saturday, May 6, 2017, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Justin Wilson replaces Rodriguez as Tigers closer

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Detroit Tigers center fielder Tyler Collins, left, and right fielder Jim Adduci chase a ball hit by Seattle Mariners designated hitter Nelson Cruz during the sixth inning of a baseball game, Thursday, April 27,2017, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Ben Gamel has RBI single in 9th, Mariners beat Tigers 2-1

By DAVE HOGG - Associated Press

Boston Red Sox's Pablo Sandoval follows through on his three-run home run during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers, Friday, April 7, 2017, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Tigers top Red Sox 6-5 after wild 8th inning

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

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Hackers extort $28k ransom from Los Angeles college

By Andrew Blake - The Washington Times

FILE - In this May 16, 2016 file photo, Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Francisco Rodriguez throws against the Minnesota Twins in the ninth inning of a baseball game in Detroit. Rodriguez says he contracted the Zika virus over the offseason in his home country of Venezuela and advises potential Olympic athletes to educate themselves on the virus before heading to Rio de Janeiro. Rodriguez told ESPN.com on Tuesday, May 31, that he wouldn’t blame athletes for skipping the Olympics, and that “if they have plans to have kids in the future, you’ve got to think about it.” (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Francisco Rodriguez, Detroit Tigers pitcher, says he caught Zika during offseason in Venezuela

By Tom Howell Jr. - The Washington Times

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Mark Reynolds (7) is greeted at home plate by teammate Carlos Gomez (27) after hitting a grand-slam home run in the first inning of a baseball game against Atlanta Braves Wednesday, May 21, 2014,2 in Atlanta.(AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Reynolds hits grand slam, Brewers beat Braves 6-1

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Milwaukee Brewers' Elian Herrera watches as teammate Ryan Braun (8) makes a running catch on a ball hit by Pittsburgh Pirates' Jordy Mercer during the seventh inning of a baseball game Wednesday, May 14, 2014, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Rodriguez tagged in 9th, Pirates beat Brewers

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Pittsburgh Pirates' Chris Stewart hits an RBI single during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers Wednesday, May 14, 2014, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Stewart’s single in 9th helps Pirates beat Brewers

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New York Yankees Derek Jeter greets Milwaukee Brewers' Ryan Braun before their game against the Milwaukee Brewers Sunday, May 11, 2014, in Milwaukee. It will be Jeter's last game at Miller park. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)

Reynolds lifts Brewers past Yankees 6-5

By GENARO C. ARMAS - Associated Press

New York Yankees starting pitcher David Phelps reacts to a balk called on him in the third inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers Sunday, May 11, 2014, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)

Yankees fall 6-5 to Brewers with 2 outs in 9th

By GENARO C. ARMAS - Associated Press

Milwaukee Brewers' Rickie Weeks hits a run-scoring single against the New York Yankees in the seventh inning of a baseball game Saturday, May 10, 2014, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)

Weeks’ single lifts Brewers over Yankees 5-4

By GENARO C. ARMAS - Associated Press

Milwaukee Brewers' Francisco Rodriguez reacts after getting the last out against the Chicago Cubs during the ninth inning of a baseball game on Saturday, April 26, 2014, in Milwaukee. The Brewers won 5-3. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)

Closing time: K-Rod, Hawkins go retro in bullpen

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Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Wily Peralta throws to San Diego Padres' Will Venable during the first inning of a baseball game Monday, April 21, 2014, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Ramirez, Braun lead Brewers to 4-3 win over Padres

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