“That was one of my favorite rides I’ve ever made,” Hooper said. “I’ve been to that rodeo a lot of times over the years and I’ve won second at that rodeo two or three times and was never able to win ...

The Detroit Tigers optioned rookie right-hander Tyler Owens to Triple-A Toledo to create a roster spot for newly acquired veteran right-hander Carlos Hernández. Hernández, who was claimed off waivers ...