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2018 World Series MVP Steve Pearce retires, says Red Sox didn’t cheat

by The Associated Press April 15, 2020April 15, 2020

Pearce, who had an injury-riddled 2019, dismisses allegations that Boston used video to improperly steal catchers’ signs in 2018: “That’s such a joke to us.”

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Red Sox manager Ron Roenicke prepares for season in some form

by KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer April 15, 2020April 15, 2020

Roenicke also says Dustin Pedroia isn’t close to being ready to return.

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John Krasinski, Big Papi surprise Boston medical workers with lifetime Red Sox tickets

by CINDY BOREN The Washington Post April 13, 2020April 14, 2020

Actor John Krasinski is joined by Red Sox legend David Ortiz in presenting COVID-19 unit workers with four lifetime Red Sox tickets for “you and everybody at Beth Israel.”

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Red Sox pitching prospect ready to shine when baseball returns

by Kevin Thomas April 11, 2020April 13, 2020

Reliever Adam Lau, who had his best pro season last year with the Portland Sea Dogs, hopes to climb to the big leagues.

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A path forward: NBA, NHL and MLB tinker with restart options

by The Associated Press April 8, 2020April 9, 2020

The three biggest U.S.-based sports leagues currently most affected by the coronavirus crisis are trying to figure out a path forward for if and when games resume.

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Baseball is sidelined, so Fenway Park’s organist launches his own season

by Geoff Edgers The Washington Post April 7, 2020April 8, 2020

Daily at 3 p.m., Josh Kantor takes requests, offers music-and-baseball-related anecdotes and taps into a reservoir of songs that range from Motown and polkas to the Clash and Replacements.

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Sale confident he’ll come back from surgery strong

by Kyle Hightower Associated Press April 7, 2020April 9, 2020

Red Sox ace Chris Sale had Tommy John surgery on March 30 and is expected to miss 14-15 months.

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Tom Caron: Like us, Eck can’t wait to get back to Fenway

by Tom Caron Sports Columnist April 6, 2020April 7, 2020

More than four decades ago, Dennis Eckersley made a memorable debut with the Red Sox on Opening Day in Boston. “I don’t really know what I’m going to feel, but I can’t wait to get back,” Eckersley says.