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Chris Sale records 2,000th strikeout: Boston Red Sox lefty becomes fastest pitcher ever to achieve feat
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Red Sox Reach World Series With David Price's Playoff Breakthrough - The New York Times
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As Red Sox rebuild bullpen, pitcher options offer real flexibility - The Athletic
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MLB Notebook: Grading out the Red Sox with a first-half report card
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Red Sox undone by Chris Sale's zero-strikeout start, fall to Orioles 5-4
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Max Scherzer - Wikipedia
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Wacha Throws Shutout, Red Sox Win 1-0 as Angels' Skid At 12 - Bloomberg
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It's time for Chris Sale to do some damage to opposing lineups - The Boston Globe
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Watch: Chris Sale has an equipment-trashing meltdown after latest minor league rehab start - The Boston Globe
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In the last four years, Chris Sale has 22 percent of White Sox 200-K seasons
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Red Sox top Guardians 7-1 behind Wong, Verdugo home runs - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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chris sale – Blogging the Red Sox
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Yankees outlast Red Sox in 16 innings
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Pivetta's 10 strikeouts, Devers' homer not enough to overcome Yankees in first game
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Chris Sale strikes out 17 against Rockies