This Boston Red Sox team is bad.
Some fans have already started comparing the 2026 Red Sox to some of the darkest seasons in franchise history. Whether that comparison is entirely fair remains up for debate, but one fact is difficult to ignore: Boston is on pace to lose more than 90 games this season.
For many fans, that is simply unacceptable.
Especially for a team carrying a $196 million payroll, with more than $105 million committed to the active 26-man roster. Expectations in Boston are always high, but this year’s club has struggled to meet even the most modest standards. The offense
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