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Mastrodonato: Red Sox, Alex Cora should keep rolling with the 'big boy' lineup
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Why the Red Sox Should Extend Alex Verdugo — Pro Sports Fans
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Alex Verdugo Expresses Desire To Become Two-Way Player - MLB Trade Rumors
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Red Sox Notebook: Alex Verdugo makes spring debut, will hit first or second this season
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Alex Verdugo came through in the clutch twice to lead the Red Sox to a dramatic extra-innings win - The Boston Globe
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Red Sox trade Benintendi to Royals in 3-team deal involving Mets
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Jason Mastrodonato] Alex Verdugo said Alex Cora went up and down the dugout screaming that there were still eight innings to go and “it set the tone” after Chris Sale gave up
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Red Sox playoff odds plummet
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Alex Verdugo embracing Red Sox expectations, postseason pressure, 'I live for the big moments. I want those moments
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Mastrodonato: COVID-19 ravaged Red Sox are playing a new brand of baseball, and it's working
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Red Sox Notebook: Christian Arroyo, Kevin Plawecki exit early with injuries – Lowell Sun
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Boston Red Sox Losing Streak: Alex Verdugo needs to be at his best down the stretch - Over the Monster