Boston Red Sox look to outpace division rivals as roster stability and pitching depth tip the scales. Can Pete Alonso and the Baltimore Orioles bounce back and threaten the Sox’s edge in 2026, or will Gunnar Henderson and Jackson Holliday’s upside fall short against Boston’s consistency?

Gabby (Hurlbut) Maljanian scrutinizes position matchups across the AL East, spotlighting the Red Sox’s potent outfield (Jarren Duran, Wilyer Abreu, Ceddanne Rafaela) and dominant starting rotation led by Garrett Crochet and Ranger Suárez. Key insights feature comparative breakdowns of the Sox vs. Orioles at catcher, infield, and bullpen, highlighting Carlos Narváez’s reliability and the Red Sox’s need for left-handed relief. The episode questions whether the Orioles’ roster volatility or the Red Sox’s emerging talent will reshape the division’s power balance. Will Boston’s proven arms and defensive standouts clinch another postseason, or can Baltimore rediscover its 2024 form?

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