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What's next for the Red Sox now that the playoffs seem out of reach?
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Red Sox get rare doubleheader sweep against Yankees
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MLB Notes: How do 'underdog' Red Sox playoff odds stack up against
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Red Sox-Yankees start time: Red Sox rain delay updates from Boston
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Braves become 1st MLB team to clinch playoff spot as Acuña and
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Boston Red Sox icon David Ortiz elected to Baseball Hall of Fame
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Red Sox beat Yankees, 6-2, in AL Wild Card Game to advance to ALDS
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Red Sox vs. Astros: Controversial fan interference plays huge role
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Red Sox lose to Rays in final game at Fenway for 2023 season
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The Boston Red Sox face an uphill battle to make the MLB Playoffs
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How did Red Sox, Yankees' playoff odds change with Boston's
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MLB Notebook: Crunching the numbers on Red Sox's longshot playoff
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The Red Sox were closer to the playoffs than people thought