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Alex Verdugo discussed why he enjoys hitting in pressure situations
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Verdugo knows he has big shoes to fill
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MLB On The Record: AL East GMs answer burning questions on Yankees
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Alex Verdugo embracing Red Sox expectations, postseason pressure
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Boston Red Sox's Alex Verdugo has started taking batting practice
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Red Sox aren't just playing a good game, they're talking a good
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Alex Verdugo came through in the clutch twice to lead the Red Sox
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MLB Rumors: 3 Boston Red Sox on thin ice as postseason odds fall
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Tyler Wells missed the Orioles' first clinch celebration. He made
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MLB On The Record: AL East GMs answer burning questions on Yankees
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Red Sox's Alex Verdugo thriving after Alex Cora's guidance
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Boston Red Sox Losing Streak: Alex Verdugo needs to be at his best
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Red Sox' Alex Verdugo making progress in injury rehab - The Boston
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