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Red Sox lineup: Ceddanne Rafaela (who has .313 OPS playing second base) back in natural position Friday
As the Red Sox return home Friday after a tough week-long road trip, Ceddanne Rafaela will be in his natural position and Masataka Yoshida isn’t in the lineup.
Red Sox Manager Alex Cora on Ceddanne Rafaela: 'He's All About Winning'
Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora praised Ceddanne Rafaela's efforts as he's taken with a team-first mindset to play where he is needed.
Ceddanne Rafaela Update Surfaces After Absence From Red Sox' Lineup
The Boston Red Sox have climbed the AL East standings over the past month and currently sit at 63–51, riding a six-game winning streak and trailing the Toronto Blue Jays by just three games for first place in the division.
Red Sox lineup: Ceddanne Rafaela back at second base Tuesday vs. Astros
Ceddanne Rafaela is back at second base for Boston on Tuesday after playing center field in Monday night’s series opener.
‘He’s all about winning’: Ceddanne Rafaela showcases defensive prowess for Red Sox
Boston remains squarely in contention for a postseason spot with at least one player out of his natural position on a near-nightly basis.
Red Sox's Ceddanne Rafaela: Snags steal in loss
Rafaela went 1-for-4 with a walk, a stolen base and one run scored in Saturday's 5-4 extra-inning loss to the Padres.
Boston Red Sox lineup: Backup catcher behind plate, Ceddanne Rafaela at 2B
The Red Sox backup will start behind the plate Wednesday for Boston in the rubber game of its three-game series against Houston.

Red Sox lineup: Alex Cora changes it up at second base, Masataka Yoshida sits

Ceddanne Rafaela, who has started the past four games at second base, is back in center field Monday. Romy Gonzalez will make his 14th start at second base.
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Rafaela caps Boston's 8th straight win with walk-off HR

After losing their starting pitcher just five outs into the night, the Red Sox rallied to pick up Hunter Dobbins with a walk-off win over the Rays on Friday. Facing Rays closer Pete Fairbanks, Roman A ...
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How the Red Sox' Ceddanne Rafaela became one of MLB's best defensive ...

Long before Ceddanne Rafaela became one of baseball’s premier defensive center fielders, he was an unheralded 17-year-old prospect playing third base for the Red Sox’ Dominican Summer League team.

Red Sox's Jarren Duran Makes 'Passive' Confession About Defensive Struggles

In a perfect world, the Boston Red Sox wouldn't be playing Jarren Duran in center field at all. The Red Sox have Ceddanne Rafaela, who should be the Gold Glove ...
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Red Sox's Ceddanne Rafaela: Fills in at second base

Since returning, Rafaela's gone 6-for-27 (.222) with zero extra-base hits or RBI over seven games in the second half. His start Friday was his second consecutive at the keystone.
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Ceddanne Rafaela the second baseman, you’re heading to The Mayor’s Office

Ceddanne Rafaela the second baseman, Mayor Wu will see you now. Welcome back to the Mayor’s Office, our weekly series in ...
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Red Sox Can Salvage Their Season with Current Home Stand

The Boston Red Sox are one of the many possible playoff teams that need to figure out what works. They're still putting Ceddanne Rafaela at second, where he rig ...

Red Sox vs. Marlins Prediction, Odds, Picks - August 15

Preview the Aug. 15 matchup between the Boston Red Sox and Miami Marlins with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and ...