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How the Red Sox' Alex Verdugo has had to adjust getting his swing ready for the season - The Boston Globe
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State of the System: Boston Red Sox
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MLB trends: Red Sox being dragged down by bottom of their order; Giants starter finds another gear
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Red Sox beat Yankees, 6-2, in AL Wild Card Game to advance to ALDS vs. Rays
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Alex Verdugo has seen his fair share of criticism, but he's finally tapping into his full potential for the Red Sox - The Boston Globe
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Red Sox outfielder Alex Verdugo is hitting well again, but his power outage continues - The Boston Globe
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J.D. Martinez hits 2-run homer, Matt Barnes gets save: 12 observations after best Red Sox win of the year - The Athletic
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Fan hits Red Sox left fielder Alex Verdugo with baseball in wild scene at Yankee Stadium on Saturday - The Boston Globe
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Red Sox: Alex Verdugo's new pre-game approach is paying off for Boston
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Another sloppy defensive game dooms Red Sox in first game of their most crucial stretch of the season - The Boston Globe