So, the 2023 Red Sox season begins today. Although the team finished in last place in 2022 and wasn’t able to sign their long-term shortstop, Xander Bogarts; Chaim Bloom and Alex Cora knows the team needs to improve.
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2021 Boston Red Sox Season Predictions – How will the Team Perform
2021 Boston Red Sox open their season today. After finishing in last place in the regular season in 2020; it will be interesting to see how this team performs with Alex Cora back at the helm.
2021 Boston Red Sox
Indeed, a year ago, many people didn’t even know if baseball would be played due to the worldwide pandemic.
However, a year has gone by and everything is starting on time.
On opening day, 12% of fans will be allowed to be in attendance. Consequently, this will be approximately 4,500 fans. Of course, this could change depending on the number of COVID-19 cases as well as more people receive the vaccine.
2020 Trades and Terminating Alex Cora
In 2020, there were a lot of changes with the organization. For instance, the team parted ways with Alex Cora after a cheating scandal broke and Mookie Betts and David Price were traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers.
To read more about the team parting ways with Cora, be sure to check out the Red Sox Fire Alex Cora In Wake of Houston Astros Investigation article. And, to read more about the Mookie Betts trade; be sure to visit our Betts Trade Update News 2020 post.
Red Sox Team Predictions
Though Spring Training just ended and today is Game 1 of 162 games; I’m excited about this year’s team.
With the start of a new season; there is a lot to look forward to. In the first place, Alex Cora was rehired as the Manager and there are many new players.
After the dismal year of 2020, the team looks to be better with their starting pitchers. Consequently, last year, neither Chris Sale nor Eduardo Rodriguez pitched a single game.
Now a year later, and Rodriguez was slated to be the opening day starter. However, he has a dead arm; so Nathan Eovaldi will replace him.
At the same time, many sports analysts have the team poised to win 79 games. However, that can change. Due to injuries, team chemistry, and trades; anything can happen.
As of now, the Toronto Blue Jays are the favorite to win the division as well as be in the World Series. Do you believe the hype on the Jays?
How will the Tampa Bay Rays rebound after being the World Series loser?
And, will the stacked New York Yankees be a contender?
Though many fans have low hopes for the 2021 Boston Red Sox; they may surprise people and sneak into the playoffs this year. With some key offensive powerhouse players, a new bullpen, and Alex Cora – the sweet spot; I wouldn’t count this team out.
Celebrate the Red Sox 120th Anniversary with this customized hoodie. To read about my love of the Boston Red Sox; be sure to check out my Red Sox Fan post.
Of course, this is already in my cart and will be my go-to style for the season.
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As always, I welcome your comments and predictions on the 2021 Boston Red Sox.
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Baseball is Back on July 23 2020
Baseball is back! So, after being on pause since March 2020; MLB will return to action on July 23rd and July 24th. Although this will be a short season; it will be nice to see my favorite sport return. To read more on my love of baseball; be sure to check out my Play Ball Major League Fun post.
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2019 Boston Red Sox Team Summary
No doubt, the 2019 Boston Red Sox team was completely different than the year before. Be sure to check out my Boston Red Sox Win World Series post to read about last year’s magical season.
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Red Sox Pitchers Struggles 2019
In light of the Red Sox Pitchers struggles this year, the team made no moves at the trade deadline. Since the team made a statement a few days ago they would make an impact at the deadline; many were surprised the team stayed put.
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Red Sox World Series Hangover 2019
No doubt, the Boston Red Sox are starting their season with a World Series hangover. After 108 wins in the regular season; the Sox are off to a slow start.
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Boston Red Sox Expectations 2019
Of course, the Boston Red Sox expectations are high for the 2019 season. With Spring Training in the rear view mirror; today begins the Red Sox quest to repeat as World Series Champions. To read more about last years World Series match-up; be sure to check out my Boston Red Sox Win World Series post.
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Boston Red Sox Win World Series
Boston Red Sox win the World Series with a strong pitching performance by David Price last night. And, Chris Sale struck out the side in the 9th inning to cap their historical year.
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Red Sox Playoff Struggles 2018
Clearly, the Sox playoff struggles were evident in both Friday and Saturday’s games. Although the Red Sox won the series opener with a score of 5 – 4, I had some reservations after seeing Friday nights game. Check out my Boston Red Sox Home Field Advantage post to read more about this series.
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Boston Red Sox Home Field Advantage 2018
The Boston Red Sox have home field advantage for the 2018 postseason. First and foremost, this year’s team has set a franchise record with 108 wins. Now, that the regular season is behind us, the post season begins.
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Red Sox Dominance Against Yankees 2018
Red Sox dominance against the New York Yankees ended in a four game sweep in the wee hours of the morning. Before this series, the Yankees were 5 -4 in games thus far. But after the Sox swept the Yankees in four, the Red Sox have the advantage and have now gone ahead of the Yankees in their series with an 8 – 5 advantage.