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The Red Sox can often be seen waving to the dugout after a big hit
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Red Sox ready for first MLB Players Weekend
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WATCH: Boston Red Sox' Chris Sale Strikes Out 11 Over Dominant Outing vs. Minnesota Twins - Fastball
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WooSox notebook: Hitting coach and former catcher Rich Gedman says Connor Wong, Ronaldo Hernandez 'have the tools to be very successful'
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Boston Red Sox advance to ALCS with 6-5 win over Rays; Kiké Hernández hits walk-off sacrifice fly in ninth inning of Game 4
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The Red Sox were no-hit for nine innings, then blew their chance at a improbable victory in extra innings - The Boston Globe
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Here are the nicknames that Boston Red Sox players will wear on their jerseys for MLB's Players Weekend
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Giants Year in Review, In Their Own Words: Rock Bottom, BABIPed, Big Boy Pants, Dig-Me Sessions and more - Giants Extra
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Mookie Betts has longest streak without a strikeout in over a decade - ESPN - Boston Red Sox Blog- ESPN
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Red Sox teammates reportedly unamused by rookie's unorthodox pregame rituals, including shirtless sunbathing
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Red Sox: Kiké Hernández is becoming Boston's postseason hero
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The Green Weenie: April 2021
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Overly Narrow Superlative - TV Tropes