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More small but positive steps as Justin Turner works back from
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Turner homers twice, including grand slam, to help Red Sox rout
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Red Sox Notebook: Boston wins first Rivalry (spring training) game
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MLB: Boston Red Sox, Justin Turner receives 16 stitches after
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Alex Cora shares update on Justin Turner after pitch to face
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MLB notebook: Chris Sale grateful after first start of spring
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Red Sox INF Justin Turner uncertain for Opening Day
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Red Sox expect Turner back for Opening Day after pitch to head
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Whatever the Red Sox do at this deadline, they shouldn't trade
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Justin Turner: Boston Red Sox third baseman receives 16 stitches