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Red Sox midseason superlatives: MVP, biggest disappointment, and more – NBC Sports Boston
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Mookie Betts's return to Fenway Park has become the Alex Verdugo Show - The Boston Globe
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Red Sox Manager Alex Cora Benches Star Slugger for Startling Lack of Hustle - Sports Illustrated
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Red Sox Rumors: Triston Casas trade, Verdugo extension, SS answer
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Red Sox: Is it luck or astute management with Alex Cora?
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Alex Verdugo hits leadoff homer, Red Sox beat Nationals 5-4 in series opener - Washington Times
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Alex Cora benches Alex Verdugo ahead of tough loss
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Alex Cora Benches Verdugo, Red Sox Swept
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Alex Verdugo in Red Sox lineup Sunday after benching in previous game
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3 Red Sox trade partners to call about an outfielder for a starting pitcher swap
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Projecting the Red Sox' 2021 Opening Day roster
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Red Sox' Alex Verdugo benched for lack of hustle in Wednesday's loss to Guardians – Blogging the Red Sox