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Rob Bradford

Rob Bradford joined WEEI.com after serving as a Red Sox beat writer for the Boston Herald and the Eagle-Tribune (Lawrence, Mass.). Prior to manning the Red Sox beat, he spent several years at the Lowell Sun. He has written two books: “Chasing Steinbrenner,” following the front offices of the Red Sox and Toronto Blue Jays through the 2003 season, and “Deep Drive: A Long Journey to Discovering the Champion Within,” which he co-authored with Red Sox third baseman Mike Lowell.

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    April 21, 2018 - 1:45 am

    Red Sox 7, A's 3: Alex Cora's lineup magic continues

    Alex Cora can officially do whatever he wants. In 19 games, he has (almost) earned a Belichickian-level of benefit of the doubt. Sure, starting your managerial career at 17-2 has something to do with the newfound cache. But it's how Cora has gotten to this point that has truly allowed for a desk...
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    April 19, 2018 - 6:35 pm

    Lineups: Jackie Bradley Jr. sits, Shohei Ohtani will DH

    The Red Sox' rotation continues, with Jackie Bradley Jr. not getting the start this time around. On his 28th birthday, Bradley Jr. is the odd man out to begin the series finale between the Red Sox and Angels Thursday night, with J.D. Martinez getting another start in left field. Bradley Jr.'s bat...
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    April 19, 2018 - 12:42 pm

    Alex Cora has a bold prediction for Mookie Betts

    It's easy for the casual observer to suggest Mookie Betts is going to have a career year. When you watch what he has been doing through the first 17 games it seems like a no-brainer. But when his manager definitively offers a prediction along the lines of what Alex Cora gave Dale & Keefe...
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    April 18, 2018 - 3:24 pm

    Alex Cora: Rafael Devers becoming an elite defender at third base

    There have been a lot of surprises early on for these Red Sox. Even with a perceived soft schedule out of the gate, few would have ever predicted their 14-2 start. And dominating in virtually every starting pitching and hitting statistical category couldn't have pegged by most. But what Alex Cora...
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    USA Today Sports
    April 18, 2018 - 1:42 am

    Red Sox 10, Angels 1: Mookie vs. Trout should be a legitimate debate

    It's time. As we sit here now watching Mookie Betts play every day, this is a guy who can officially sidle up to Mike Trout. That's right, the Mike Trout. The guy who becomes the MVP favorite the minute he shows up to spring training. The player who actually finished fourth last season despite...
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    April 17, 2018 - 6:26 pm

    Here is lineup Red Sox are sending out against Shohei Ohtani

    Here comes Shohei Ohtani. The Red Sox face off with the Angels' starter Tuesday night, supplying really no surprises in their lineup. Christian Vazquez will catch Sox starter David Price, with Brock Holt hitting ninth and playing shortstop. As for the approach, that isn't really an mystery either,...
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    April 13, 2018 - 11:55 pm

    Joe Kelly gets standing ovation from Fenway Park crowd

    It has been one of the most remarkable two-week turnarounds in recent Red Sox history. This has nothing to do with wins and losses, or playing good or bad. The story of Joe Kelly's past 15 days is all about public perception. Flash back to March 29 at Tropicana Field, when Kelly four-run implosion...
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    April 13, 2018 - 10:33 pm

    Red Sox 7, Orioles 3: This team has officially separated itself

    Well, we still haven't seen the Blue Jays. It was no secret that everyone who followed the great game of baseball knew the Red Sox and Yankees were almost certainly going to be atop the American League East, with a sizable drop-off to a third-place team. Fair. But after watching New York come to...
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    April 13, 2018 - 8:06 pm

    Drew Pomeranz pitches well in showdown with Tim Tebow, Rumble Ponies

    Drew Pomeranz said earlier in the week that his goal Friday was to not worry about anything other than pitching. The strategy seemed to work. The lefty was still regretting how he approached his previous rehab assignment with Triple-A Pawtucket, suggesting worries about his flexor tendon and rusty...
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    April 12, 2018 - 10:38 pm

    Craig Kimbrel clarifies how he views closing role

    Starting with his introductory press conference, Alex Cora has insinuated Craig Kimbrel's usage might be a bit different this season, introducing the idea of bringing in the reliever earlier than the ninth inning to face a key part of the batting order at a key part of the game. The plan would then...
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