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Tom Caron: Red Sox face tough 10-game stretch in pursuit of playoffs
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Today we took a step back as a team': Red Sox's Cora expands on decision to bench Verdugo
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Alex Cora benches Alex Verdugo ahead of brutal Red Sox loss: 'We took a step back as a team' - The Athletic
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Red Sox playoff hopes look dashed after Astros complete demoralizing sweep
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Red Sox Fire Alex Cora - MLB Trade Rumors
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Red Sox 2, White Sox 4: Have we tried unplugging the lineup and plugging it back in?
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McAdam: Alex Cora still believes, but it's getting harder for everyone else
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Boston's Chris Sale back on track after three torturous seasons
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Red Sox Manager Alex Cora Said What? - Over the Monster
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Red Sox snap Brewers' 4-game win streak with 5-3 victory – Winnipeg Free Press
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Alex Cora bragged about Astros' sign-stealing to Red Sox
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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 battle back, but Rockies strike late to win in extra innings once again - The Boston Globe
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Red Sox manager Alex Cora returns to team