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LEADING OFF: Dodgers to unveil Jackie Robinson statue

A look at what's happening all around the majors today:

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ROBINSON'S TRIBUTE

Hall of Famer Jackie Robinson will become the first to be honored with a statue at Dodger Stadium, the 77-inch tall bronze piece being unveiled on the 70th anniversary of him breaking baseball's color barrier. The statue depicts Robinson stealing home as a rookie with the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947, a nod to the aggressive baserunning of the six-time All-Star. Now 94, widow Rachel Robinson is traveling from the East Coast to attend the unveiling along with daughter Sharon and son David.

CY YOUNG DUEL

A pair of former Cy Young Award winners are scheduled to square off when Detroit's Justin Verlander and Cleveland's Corey Kluber match up at Progressive Field.