The article discusses the historical performance of the Boston Red Sox, highlighting that since 1997, only eight teams had a losing record after 60 games, none managing to finish over .500. Further, it emphasizes that no Red Sox team under .500 after 60 games has qualified for the playoffs throughout the franchise's long history. The piece draws parallels to other teams, particularly the 1914 Boston Braves, who despite a poor start, recovered to win the World Series. It also references notable seasons like 1967 and 1988, which saw significant turnarounds.
Since 1997, only eight Red Sox teams have had a losing record after 60 games; none finished over .500. Historically, no team under .500 at that point has made playoffs.
Looking back at nearly 125 years of history, the only team that rallied after a poor start was the 1914 Boston Braves, who went on to win the World Series.
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