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Boston Red Sox notebook: Chris Sale's plan comes into focus, J.D. Martinez on plant-based diet
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Chris Sale strikes out 5 in likely final rehab start, declares himself 'very ready' to rejoin Red Sox - ESPN
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Chris Sale Set To Face Hitters At Fenway Park On Saturday - CBS Boston
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Chris Sale Makes Progress For Red Sox In Triple-A Rehab Start
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Red Sox' Chris Sale strikes out 6 in second start of rehab assignment – Blogging the Red Sox
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Chris Sale ready to accept any role on Red Sox pitching staff
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Red Sox notebook: Yoshida playing his way into All-Star consideration
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Red Sox's Chris Sale 'Very Excited' After First Rehab Assignment
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Boston Red Sox's Chris Sale will throw one more simulated game, then head on rehab assignment as soon as next week: 'He's excited'
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Lost seasons by Tanner Houck, Garrett Whitlock helped doom Red Sox, National
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Chris Sale trashes Triple-A clubhouse after rough rehab start