The Boston Red Sox are one of them, clinging to a one-game lead over the Cleveland Guardians and Houston Astros for the second Wild Card spot. On one hand, we're not really sure if the Red Sox will even make it into the playoffs. On the other hand, baseball reference gives them the 5th best odds of winning the world series. The Red Sox have been a different team without him, going 41-44 when he’s not in the lineup. The Red Sox have struggled offensively without Anthony and are just 7-9 since he went down, limping to the finish line.