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The oddsmakers like the Red Sox. Why don’t we?

Note: this column assumes there will be a 2027 MLB season. Please disregard in advance should it not come to pass. Thank you. I was more than a little surprised at how negative the Over the Monster staff was in…

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 12:02 PM
The oddsmakers like the Red Sox. Why don’t we?
Key Things to Know
  • Writer Bryan Joiner questions the pessimism around the Red Sox despite DraftKings giving them +1100 World Series odds.
  • DraftKings ranked Boston with the fourth-best championship odds for the 2027 MLB season.
  • Joiner attributes local fan frustration partly to the 18 runs allowed in a playoff sweep against the Yankees.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Bryan Joiner argues that Boston Red Sox fans and writers are overly pessimistic about the team despite oddsmakers giving them strong championship projections. He notes that DraftKings gave Boston the fourth-best odds to win the 2027 World Series at +1100, contrasting sharply with negative staff assessments following a tough postseason exit against the New York Yankees.

Joiner contends that the Red Sox are simply a good, ascending team positioned for a 90-win trajectory. He highlights chief baseball officer Craig Breslow's proactive roster management and Boston's farm system depth as major assets heading into the offseason.

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