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Alex Cora benches Alex Verdugo ahead of tough loss
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Stacked, healthy Red Sox bullpen reminding Alex Cora of 2018 postseason run
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Red Sox injuries: Alex Verdugo scratched from Wednesday's lineup due to tight back, Christian Arroyo removed after being hit in hand by pitch – Blogging the Red Sox
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Alex Cora: Inside his second chance with Red Sox after scandal - Sports Illustrated
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Why is Alex Verdugo on the Red Sox, but Ceddanne Rafaela isn't? – NBC Sports Boston
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Brewers: Sox avoid the sweep as Renfroe homers again
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The Boston Red Sox lineup needs a shakeup in the worst way - Over the Monster
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Alex Verdugo hits leadoff homer, Red Sox beat Nationals 5-4 in series opener - Washington Times
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Red Sox injuries: Alex Cora provides timetable for Kutter Crawford's return
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Alex Verdugo returns after one-game benching, but can the Red Sox count on him to remain focused? - The Boston Globe
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Verdugo back in Red Sox lineup day after benching