Oddsmakers are backing the Boston Red Sox, but questions remain about the team's prospects. A photo from a September 27, 2026 game at Tropicana Field shows Adley Rutschman celebrating a first-inning home run against the Chicago Cubs, though Rutschman actually plays for the Baltimore Orioles.
The image, captured by Julio Aguilar for Getty Images, accompanies analysis by Bryan Joiner of SB Nation published on November 5, 2026. The piece examines why betting markets favor Boston while analysts and fans express doubts.
