"The Red Sox haven't won a division title in eight years and haven't hosted a playoff game at Fenway Park in five years, but at least seem to be on a general upswing now."
"The Cardinals, meanwhile, haven't made the playoffs since 2022 and are locked deep in a rebuild after posting 22 winning seasons in 23 years before 2023."
"When that streak ended and St. Louis finished in last place in 2023, it was only their second last place finish in over 100 years."
"The Red Sox meanwhile have done that six times in the last 15 years, so it seems their only real advantage here is how the rosters look right now."
The Red Sox have not won a division title in eight years and have not hosted a playoff game at Fenway Park in five years. They appear to be improving, while the Cardinals have not made the playoffs since 2022 and are undergoing a rebuild after a long history of success. St. Louis finished last in 2023, marking only their second last place finish in over a century. Both teams have seen better days and their current situations are a stark contrast to their historical performances.
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