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Game 159: Red Sox at Blue Jays lineups and notes

Michael Wacha, one of the lone bright spots for Boston, will start opposite Kevin Gausman as the Red Sox try to wrap up the series with a win.

Alex Cora makes no secret he doesn’t want this to be an end for Xander Bogaerts

“A good-looking kid and no red flags off the field. No red flags on the field. Spokesman for the organization; spokesman for his country," the manager said, heaping praise on his shortstop.

Brayan Bello stumbles to cap promising rookie campaign and Red Sox again steamrolled by Blue Jays

Bello’s outing did not reflect those of September, when the 23-year-old flexed a 1.65 ERA across five starts.

Shohei Ohtani agrees to a $30 million deal with the Angels for the 2023 season

Two-way standout and 2021 American League MVP tops former Red Sox star Mookie Betts' 2020 contract for largest ever given to an arbitration-eligible player.

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Once a promising power prospect, Red Sox infielder Bobby Dalbec plans to reset after lackluster season
In 2021, Dalbec tallied 78 RBIs and hit 25 homers, a promising line for a player during his first full season in the big leagues.

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Game 158: Red Sox at Blue Jays lineups and notes
Brayan Bello is on the mound looking to finish strong in potentially his final start of the season.

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Game 157: Red Sox at Blue Jays lineups and notes

Nick Pivetta will be on the mound when the Red Sox open a three-game series at Toronto Friday night.

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