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Padres, shortstop Xander Bogaerts agree to 11-year, $280 million deal
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Brayan Bello terrific once again, but disastrous defense costs Red Sox in 5-3 loss to Yankees
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Xander Bogaerts' Defensive Bogeyman
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MLB got it right with new 12-team playoff format, Sports
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Red Sox run out of fight, fall to Astros in ALCS Game 6
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Report: Red Sox used Apple Watch to steal Yankees' signs
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Red Sox trade Kiké Hernández to Dodgers for two minor-league pitchers
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Padres, shortstop Xander Bogaerts agree to 11-year, $280 million deal
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