Why the Red Sox could push for AL East crown

Yankee fans beware, the Red Sox are coming. 

After all looked lost in Beantown just two weeks ago, the Bombers’ biggest rival is right in the thick of the American League East race with the arrow pointing way up. 

The Red Sox went into the MLB All-Star break on a 10-game winning streak and it appears the team might be coming together, giving the Yankees, who also have to deal with the division-leading Blue Jays, some serious competition for the top spot. 

Young outfielder Ceddanne Rafaela and Roman Anthony have flashed star potential of late. 

After years of dealing with injuries, Trevor Story is showing signs of the player he was during his days with the Colorado Rockies.

Garrett Crochet is giving Tigers ace Tarik Skubal a run for the AL Cy Young award. 

They’ve looked so good of late, both ESPN’s Jeff Passan and The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal touted Boston as a possible World Series contender. 

Despite being just three games behind Toronto, and one game back of the Yankees, the Red Sox are a significant +600 long shot to win the division at most major sportsbooks. 

With the Blue Jays playing a bit over their head, sporting a run differential of just +17, the AL East is a toss up, at this point. 

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The Yankees are still a -130 favorite despite recent struggles, followed by the Blue Jays at +185. 

With a much better payout available on a team right in the mix, I’m putting my money behind the Red Sox. 

The play: Red Sox to win the AL East (+600, FanDuel Sportsbook)