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Red Sox: Alex Verdugo is ready to play center field if called upon
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Fan who threw baseball at Alex Verdugo banned for life by Yankees, MLB - Sports Illustrated
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Yankees fan banned after hitting Alex Verdugo with ball
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Alex Verdugo drives in two runs in Red Sox's win vs. Royals
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Alex Verdugo's dramatic, tiebreaking home run lifts Red Sox over Braves
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Red Sox OF Alex Verdugo benched for lack of hustle - Field Level Media - Professional sports content solutions
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Red Sox defeat Nationals for 6th win in last 8 games
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Why Alex Cora's tough love approach to Red Sox's Alex Verdugo was 'final straw' for outfielder