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Jackie Bradley Jr. enjoys baseball. But he won't talk about it
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Jackie Bradley Jr.'s return has been a sight to see, following a
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Jackie Bradley Jr. makes a pitch with his catch - The Boston Globe
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Red Sox take 2-1 ALCS lead over Astros
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Jackie Bradley Jr. enjoys baseball. But he won't talk about it once
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DFA-ing Jackie Bradley Jr. doesn't mean Red Sox lost the trade yet
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Will we see different Jackie Bradley Jr. in majors this time
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For the Red Sox, fixing a swing isn't as easy as grabbing a bat
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With one minor adjustment, Jackie Bradley Jr. is starting to swing
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The Red Sox have a great outfield. But for how long? - The Boston
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Mastrodonato: Red Sox' release of Jackie Bradley Jr. a sign of
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Jackie Bradley Jr. enjoys baseball. But he won't talk about it
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Where Jackie Bradley Jr. fits in with Red Sox' focus on improved
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Jackie Bradley Jr. ranks the 10 best catches of his career - The