BOSTON (WHDH) - The Boston Red Sox on Saturday announced the team will not be holding its annual Winter Weekend this year, citing the ongoing MLB lockout as the cause of the cancellation.

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“While we are confident there is a path to an agreement, the uncertainty makes it challenging to put on the type of event we envision for our fans,” Sox officials said in an official statement released this weekend.

The Sox added that they look forward to bringing back the winter staple in future years.

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