The Lineup

Baseball fans in Detroit were in for a treat before Tuesday's Houston Astros-Detroit Tigers game.

From time to time, teams will bring in special performers to throw out the first pitch. It can be a robot, an Olympic athlete, or, in this case, a samurai.

On May 6, 1998, Chicago Cubs pitcher Kerry Wood, who was just 20 years old at the time, tied Roger Clemens' major league record with 20 strikeouts during a nine-inning game vs. the Houston Astros. 

Watch all 20 of his strikeouts in the video above. 

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Seattle Mariners second baseman Robinson Cano received a chilly reception during his recent return to Yankee Stadium, but comments courtesy of a New York Yankees legend and former teammate may sting even more. 

Future Hall of Fame closer Mariano Rivera's new book, "The Closer," is set to hit shelves on Tuesday, and among the biggest revelations involved is his contention that Cano doesn't quite measure up to Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia.

Extra innings in baseball can test a player's stamina. When you're tired, bored and frustrated, what's the one thing that can pep you up?

Ice cream!

ice cream time! pic.twitter.com/Xz2ue8Idlk

— Jayson Werth's Beard (@JWerthsBeard) May 3, 2014

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What's the first big purchase we've seen Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout make since signing his new six-year, $144.5 million contract? A great gift for his mom. 

New York Mets pitcher Bartolo Colon has been the butt of some jokes this season already, but unlike some of his other blunders that were under his control, the latest crack at Colon is not his fault.

Hey, want to see how legendary scandals are made?

Terry Francona has made millions over his long career in Major League Baseball as a player and manager.

It clearly hasn't gone to his head, though. The Cleveland Indians manager was filmed mobbing around town on a scooter.

Usually scooters are reserved for college kids and tourists, but Tito doesn't care. He just wants to ride.

Sports rivalries can reach ridiculous heights, but few turn into grueling and personal legal battles.

Such has been the case for New Jersey club owner Lawrence Blatterfein, a loyal Yankees fan in the New Brunswick area whose only wish was to open a new bar called Buck Foston’s Road House.

Unfortunately for Blatterfein, when he attempted to secure a liquor license for his new venture in 2011, the city of New Brunswick and its mayor stepped in and put the kibosh on the entire operation.

The Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper underwent thumb surgery today and is expected to be out until July. But that didn't stop him from having a great hair day. Just check out his post-surgery tweet: