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Chris Sale hit by line drive, fractures pinky on pitching hand in second game back from injury
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Oh, he's close': Red Sox keeping the faith as Chris Sale struggles in his return - The Boston Globe
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Boston Red Sox run out of fight, fall to Houston Astros in ALCS Game 6
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Red Sox lose starting pitcher Chris Sale to coronavirus during playoff push
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Yankees, Mets and all MLB again affected by COVID in 2022
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Alex Cora Shares Injury Updates on Red Sox Stars Chris Sale, Trevor Story - Fastball
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Red Sox ace pitcher makes rehab start in Portland
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LEADING OFF: Sale rejoins Red Sox, Realmuto misses Jays trip
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Red Sox covid outbreak shows how virus could affect MLB playoffs - The Washington Post
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Rodriguez beats O's again; Boston wins 6-2 to finish sweep
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MLB rumors: Red Sox ace Chris Sale tests positive for COVID-19, could be break Yankees need in Wild-Card race
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Red Sox playoff hopes fall, depth issues rise amid covid outbreak - Sports Illustrated
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Did Red Sox break MLB's COVID protocol? Depends on who you ask (UPDATE)
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Red Sox ace Chris Sale tests positive for COVID-19, will miss Sunday start