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Matt Barnes thriving in Red Sox closer role
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MLB playoffs: Red Sox biggest postseason concern exposed in loss
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Matt Barnes, eight others cleared to rejoin Red Sox after
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Red Sox pitcher Matt Barnes suspended four games for throwing
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Red Sox reliever Matt Barnes trying to rediscover his confidence
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Alex Cora: Red Sox will use closer Matt Barnes in 'low-leverage
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Boston Red Sox 2021 Season Preview – NBC Boston
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Matt Barnes 'grateful' for contract extension with the Red Sox
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Red Sox Cribs Takes Us Inside the Homes of Professional Ball Players
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Red Sox notes: Matt Barnes looks strong as closer competition begins
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The Red Sox and the Yankees Did It Again
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Red Sox, Marlins Swap Matt Barnes For Richard Bleier - MLB Trade
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Betts caps Boston return with homer as Dodgers beat Red Sox 7-4
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Boston Red Sox sign closer Matt Barnes to 2-year, $18.75 million