The St. Louis Cardinals had a quiet winter. They attempted to trade Nolan Arenado, but when he blocked a deal to the Houston Astros, any chance of him getting moved was essentially squashed. The 2025 version of the Cardinals is unlikely to be a contender,

The Boston Red Sox, despite failing to finish over .500 every year since 2021 and placing last in the American League East in three of the past five seasons, enter the 2025 campaign with expectations running at their highest level in the team’s recent memory.