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Alex Cora benches Alex Verdugo ahead of tough loss
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Alex Verdugo: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights
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Boston Red Sox's Alex Verdugo has started taking batting practice on field since being dropped in lineup: 'I'm just starting to feel like myself again'
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Alex Verdugo: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights
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Alex Verdugo could soon lead off for Boston Red Sox: 'I'm not going to be stubborn and keep (Andrew Benintendi) there forever,” Ron Roenicke says
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Alex Verdugo hits go-ahead two-run home run
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Red Sox News & Links: Defensive Shakeup - Over the Monster
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Red Sox want Alex Verdugo to take next step in 2023; could they trade him instead?
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Turner homers twice, including grand slam, to help Red Sox rout rival Yankees 15-5 at Fenway
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Nick Pivetta provided the Red Sox with exactly what they needed to beat the Royals - The Boston Globe
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BSJ Game Report: Royals 9, Red Sox 3 - Pitching implodes in Trevor Story's hitless return