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Chris Sale goes on IL; Red Sox- Rays rained out on Friday, will be made up on Monday
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Red Sox left-hander Chris Sale with strong performance
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Red Sox' Jordan DiValerio on pitching in relief of Chris Sale in Grapefruit League debut: 'It's definitely a big deal' – Blogging the Red Sox
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The six pitches -- at Fenway Park! -- that turned lanky college lefty Chris Sale into a legend - ESPN
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Buckley: Chris Sale needs to prove he was worth his contract, and not just for his own sake - The Athletic
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Chris Sale on starting Game 2 of 2021 ALDS
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Red Sox place Sale on 15-day injured list due to left shoulder inflammation
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Chris Sale looked strong in his first start of the spring - CBS Boston
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Red Sox beat Royals 2-0
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Chris Sale getting closer to return for Red Sox