Red Sox Pitcher Garrett Crochet Familiar with 'Sell the Team' Chants

Crochet experienced similar fan reactions during his time with the Chicago White Sox

Apr. 8, 2026 at 10:26am

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Garrett Crochet, the Boston Red Sox pitcher, is no stranger to fans chanting 'Sell the team!' at games. Crochet experienced these types of fan reactions during his time with the Chicago White Sox, where the chants were often directed at team owner Jerry Reinsdorf. Crochet understands the passion behind the chants, even if they are not always directed at the right target. He has tried to explain the dynamic to his new Red Sox teammates, many of whom have not experienced such fan reactions before.

Why it matters

The 'Sell the team!' chants highlight the frustration that some fans feel towards their team's ownership and management, especially when the team is struggling on the field. Crochet's experience with these chants provides insight into how players can navigate and respond to such passionate fan reactions.

The details

Crochet was asked about the 'Sell the team!' chants that have been heard at Fenway Park during the Red Sox's recent struggles. Crochet acknowledged that he has heard similar chants before, during his time with the White Sox. He explained that the chants often come when the team is making mistakes on the field, with fans venting their frustration. Crochet believes the chants are a sign of the fans' passion and desire for the team to play better, rather than a direct criticism of the ownership.

  • Crochet has heard 'Sell the team!' chants throughout his MLB career, dating back to his time with the White Sox.
  • The chants have been heard at Fenway Park during the Red Sox's recent struggles to start the 2026 season.

The players

Garrett Crochet

A pitcher for the Boston Red Sox who previously played for the Chicago White Sox, where he experienced similar 'Sell the team!' chants from fans.

Jerry Reinsdorf

The owner of the Chicago White Sox, who was the target of 'Sell the team!' chants from White Sox fans during Crochet's time with the team.

Trevor Story

A Red Sox player who praised Crochet's performance in a recent game, calling him the team's 'ace'.

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What they’re saying

“I've heard it before, quite frankly. You know, it's ….”

— Garrett Crochet, Red Sox Pitcher

“It's weird because regardless of how you feel about the ownership group, the chants always come with you guys make an error, you guys walk a run in, you guys strike out with the bases loaded. They are (expletive) on us, but not saying it. It's weird.”

— Garrett Crochet, Red Sox Pitcher

“That's why we call him Beast. He's our ace. He went out there and did what he always does and set the tone from pitch one, attacking. And he stopped it, right where we needed to stop it. We needed this win tonight and we got it, thanks to Beast.”

— Trevor Story, Red Sox Player

What’s next

The Red Sox will look to build on their recent win and continue to silence the 'Sell the team!' chants from their fans as they try to turn their season around.

The takeaway

Garrett Crochet's experience with 'Sell the team!' chants during his time with the White Sox has prepared him to handle similar fan reactions with the Red Sox. His understanding of the passion behind the chants, and his ability to silence them with strong performances on the mound, make him a valuable asset for a Red Sox team trying to navigate a challenging start to the season.