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At a glance

Red Sox prospect arrives from Taiwan — and is immediately quarantined over coronavirus concerns

20-year-old righty Chih-Jung Liu is being kept off the field and in his hotel room for the time being as a precaution.

Worcester’s John Andreoli getting a chance to play for the home team

The St. John’s (Shrewsbury) product started in left field for the Red Sox in a split-squad game vs. the Rays.

To begin a critical season, Nate Eovaldi comes out firing

The Red Sox gave him $68 million last offseason, and have little to show for it after an injury-wracked first full season here.

With Brandon Workman and Matt Barnes, the Red Sox bullpen — not rotation, for a change — is the building block

While the rotation lacks reliable health, and a fifth starter entirely, the two pitchers offer hope at the back end of games.

Monday’s spring game report: Red Sox take a loss and a tie
There was not a lot of offense as the split squads managed a total of four runs between them.

Quiet but confident Red Sox prospect Jeter Downs is learning from his mistakes
The infielder acquired in the Mookie Betts trade has also benefitted from having Torii Hunter Sr. as a mentor.

As Red Sox bench coach, Jerry Narron brings some flair — on the field, and even on the lineup card

The new bench coach has a talent for dressing up the lineup.

Saturday’s Red Sox spring training report

Added to the roster for the game, minor leaguer Tyler Esplin saved the day with a diving catch for the final out.

Jerry Narron back with Red Sox as bench coach

Narron worked under manager Ron Roenicke as a bench coach for five years in Milwaukee. He was the Sox’ bench coach in 2003.

Brian Johnson has something to prove this spring

The lefthander, unclaimed after the Red Sox put him on waivers in November, got off to good start Saturday with a perfect inning of work vs. the Rays.

The curious case of David Ortiz and other picked-up pieces from Red Sox camp

Ortiz is part of Red Sox management now and his first day back in spring camp was not his finest hour.

Eduardo Rodriguez bumped from Sunday’s start with sore knee

The injury is not considered serious. Rodriguez eased concerns by throwing a bullpen session on Saturday then going through some agility drills.

Why Ben Cherington is more prepared to be a GM this time

Hired by the Pirates in November, the former Red Sox general manager brings invaluable experience and perspective to Pittsburgh.

New Red Sox outfielder Alex Verdugo on wearing No. 99

Verdugo says the number “would fit my personality the best.’’

Cubs and Giants give minor leaguers ahead-of-schedule pay raises

MLB had decided on across-the-board increases, but they won’t take effect until next season.

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