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Tough criticism of the Sox, where it counts - The Boston Globe
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Shut the f**k up” - Boston Red Sox pitcher Nick Pivetta had some choice words for Toronto Blue Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. after hitting Alejandro Kirk with a pitch
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Why Are the Boston Red Sox So Bad?
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The good and ugly of Red Sox revealed during 17-game stretch - The Boston Globe
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No rest for the weary as Red Sox prepare for 17-game stretch against American League East - The Boston Globe
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Red Sox Reportedly Could Trade Struggling Slugger Back To Dodgers - Sports Illustrated Inside The Red Sox
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What went wrong for Red Sox in 2022 and what's next ahead of intriguing offseason in Boston
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Kiké Hernández struggling in Boston Red Sox leadoff spot; 'I should actually challenge him. You better get on base. If not, you're going to start hitting ninth'
![Kiké Hernández struggling in Boston Red Sox leadoff spot; 'I should actually challenge him. You better get on base. If not, you're going to start hitting ninth'](https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2023/10/35d69-16964557887490-1920.jpg?h=320)
Shut the f**k up” - Boston Red Sox pitcher Nick Pivetta had some choice words for Toronto Blue Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. after hitting Alejandro Kirk with a pitch
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Finally, Xander Bogaerts had something to celebrate, and he danced his troubles away - The Boston Globe
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Red Sox Statistical Analysis: Believe It Or Not, The 2022 Boston Red Sox Were Good At Baserunning - Over the Monster
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Red Sox Reportedly Could Trade Struggling Slugger Back To Dodgers - Sports Illustrated Inside The Red Sox
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Shut the f**k up” - Boston Red Sox pitcher Nick Pivetta had some choice words for Toronto Blue Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. after hitting Alejandro Kirk with a pitch
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The Red Sox have some key offseason decisions due soon. Here is what to expect. - The Boston Globe