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Red Sox announce when Chris Sale will return, make Fenway start
Chris Sale pitches five strong innings in return
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Chris Sale's return to the mound Friday will give the Red Sox a needed boost: 'We've been waiting for this day' - The Boston Globe
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Chris Sale likely to return to Boston Red Sox after rehab start for Worcester on Saturday; 'It feels like it's the last one'
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When Chris Sale is expected to return to mound for Red Sox – NBC Sports Boston
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Alex Cora shares the latest on left-hander Chris Sale
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Red Sox's Alex Cora outlines when Chris Sale might return to rotation
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Boston Red Sox: Chris Sale the savior in more ways than one
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Boston Red Sox pitcher Chris Sale to rehab start for Sea Dogs
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Good chance' Red Sox's Chris Sale will start Friday at Fenway Park
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Chris Sale, Brayan Bello make strides for Red Sox pitching in unique night at Polar, Fenway
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Red Sox announce when Chris Sale will return, make Fenway start