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MLB — Jake's Take
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Trevor Story angst, Bobby Dalbec's leash, and the timeline on a
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The Phillies fell to the Red Sox by a score of 5-3 - Fri, May 05
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Red Sox outfielder Alex Verdugo is hitting well again, but his
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Alex Verdugo's eighth-inning two-run homer gives Red Sox comeback
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Red Sox outfielder Alex Verdugo shares desire to pitch, too
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Cora: Alex Verdugo's benching didn't lead to his hot streak
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Alex Verdugo benching was right call, Chaim Bloom says
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Red Sox' plan in center appears to start with Alex Verdugo, but it
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Red Sox bench Alex Verdugo for lack of hustle - ESPN