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Red Sox closer Matt Barnes tests negative for COVID-19, could be activated for Wednesday's game against Tigers – Blogging the Red Sox
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Something about his leg kick': Alex Cora hopes Red Sox found mechanical issue causing Matt Barnes's velocity problem
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Boston Red Sox's Matt Barnes says being named first-time All-Star was 'wild moment': 'I knew there was a chance but you're never really certain' - masslive.com
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Boston Red Sox closer Matt Barnes' 9-year-old cleats sit beside John Havlicek, Tony Gwynn & Nolan Ryan memorabilia on bullpen coach Kevin Walker's mantel - masslive.com
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Why cut Matt Barnes now? Trying to understand Red Sox thinking in dumping the former closer - The Athletic
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