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Boston Red Sox's Tim Wakefield dies at 57
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Twins newcomer Happ back on mound after positive virus test
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Shohei Ohtani first AL pitcher in nearly 60 years to homer twice, strike out 10, Angels beat ChiSox
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Each MLB Team's Minor League Player of the Year in 2022, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
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Boston Red Sox All-Time 25-Man Roster
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For Masataka Yoshida, it's all about contact — communicating with coaches and connecting at bat - The Boston Globe
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Who sets up baseball champagne celebrations
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MLB Rumors: Red Sox sign Japanese OF Masataka Yoshida – NBC Sports Boston
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Former Red Sox utility player signs with Japanese team (report)
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Boston Red Sox release Hirokazu Sawamura after he pitched just once for WooSox following DFA
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Can't Afford Them”: As Red Sox Rumors Swirl Around Shohei Ohtani, Are We on the Verge of Witnessing a 'Japanese Dynasty' in Boston? - EssentiallySports
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MLB - Japanese pitcher Masahiro Tanaka is worth the fuss - ESPN
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International Free Agent Profile 2014: Masahiro Tanaka - Amazin' Avenue