Boston Red Sox can challenge Dodgers this postseason

ESPN recently asked experts which team could stop the Los Angeles Dodgers from winning another World Series title. Buster Olney picked the Boston Red Sox as a strong contender. The Dodgers are favored to win, having improved their already impressive roster during the offseason. They are seen as the team to beat, with odds of +240 to win the World Series. Olney believes the Red Sox, with their upgraded lineup, are in a good position to challenge the Dodgers if they meet in the playoffs. Olney highlighted several key players for Boston, including Jarren Duran, Rafael Devers, and Alex Bregman. He noted that Devers and Bregman have valuable postseason experience, which could help guide the team. Despite their strengths, Olney acknowledged that the Red Sox's bullpen is a concern, but he is optimistic they can make improvements before October. On the other hand, ESPN's Jeff Passan disagreed with Olney’s view. He argued that the Dodgers have the advantage at many player positions and a stronger pitching rotation. Passan believes that while the path to the World Series might be easier for the Red Sox in the American League, the skill gap between the two teams is significant. It is still early in the season, and much can change before the playoffs. The Red Sox have not qualified for the postseason in the last three years. However, if they do make it, anything can happen, as Red Sox fans remember from their 2004 championship run.