Plane flies over Fenway Park to urge John Henry to sell Red Sox with 2026 turning into disaster
A plane flew over Fenway Park during a Red Sox game carrying a banner calling for Craig Breslow to be fired and owner John Henry to sell the team. The protest comes amid fan frustration over the team's poor 13-19 start to the 2026 season and recent sweeping staff changes. The message was sponsored by Underdog, a sports betting company, which said it aimed to amplify fan voices.
- ▪A plane flew over Fenway Park for about an hour before the Red Sox game against the Astros on May 1, 2026.
- ▪The banner read 'FIRE CRAIG! SELL THE TEAM!' targeting Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow and owner John Henry.
- ▪Underdog, a sports betting company, sponsored the flight to amplify fan dissatisfaction with the team's performance.
- ▪The Red Sox fired manager Alex Cora and several coaches after a poor start, despite making the playoffs in 2025.
- ▪Ace pitcher Garrett Crochet was placed on the 15-day injured list with shoulder inflammation during the same week.
- ▪The Red Sox young core, including Roman Anthony and Marcelo Mayer, have struggled offensively in the 2026 season.
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MLB Plane flies over Fenway Park to urge John Henry to sell Red Sox with 2026 turning into disaster By Andrew Battifarano Published May 2, 2026, 3:12 p.m. ET Red Sox fans have had enough — they want major changes to this ballclub. A plane flew over Fenway Park in Boston on Friday as the Red Sox took batting practice that carried a banner that read: “FIRE CRAIG! SELL THE TEAM!” According to the Boston Herald, the plane, which included an Underdog logo on the banner, flew near the ballpark for about an hour but left the airspace before the start of the Red Sox’s 3-1 victory over the Astros.
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