Tigers release Sheffield, who’s 1 HR away from 500 (AP)

AP – Gary Sheffield’s next home run will be his 500th in the major leagues. The question is: What uniform will he be wearing when he hits it? The Detroit Tigers released the nine-time All-Star on Tuesday, leaving him without a team as he closes in on becoming the 25th player to reach the milestone. Sheffield left camp as the rest of his former teammates were reporting for an afternoon game against the Washington Nationals.

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