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Alex Cora: Red Sox have been 'relentless' in exploring starting pitching free agent market
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MLB playoffs: Red Sox survive Yankees rally, advance to ALCS
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Red Sox plan to keep Nick Pivetta in bullpen amid his strong outings and injuries to starting rotation
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Red Sox Midseason Report Card: Outfield enjoying turnaround, middle infield gets failing grade
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Why Red Sox' Chris Sale 'understood' Alex Cora's decision to not name him Opening Day starter
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Friday Four-Pack 9.29.23 - by Mut (Mike Mutnansky)
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Boston Red Sox' Chris Sale Does Something He's Almost Never Done Before - Fastball
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Red Sox pitching plans for ALCS vs. Red Sox
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Chris Sale's return gives Boston much-needed boost in ultra-competitive AL East
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What Chris Sale's Red Sox return could mean for trade deadline plans
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Red Sox advance to ALCS, beat Yankees in ALDS