Angry Red Sox Fans Demand Owner 'Sell the Team'

Chants erupt at Fenway Park after Boston's latest loss drops them to 2-7 on the season.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 2:07am

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Frustrated Boston Red Sox fans unleashed chants of 'Sell the team' at Fenway Park on Sunday after the team blew a four-run lead and lost 8-6 to the San Diego Padres. The loss dropped the Red Sox to 2-7 on the season and last place in the AL East, despite having the sixth-highest payroll in MLB. Fans expressed their displeasure with the team's poor start and ownership's failure to retain key players like Alex Bregman and Rafael Devers in the offseason.

Why it matters

The Red Sox's dismal start to the season has sparked outrage among the team's passionate fanbase, who are demanding accountability from ownership. The 'sell the team' chants reflect the growing frustration with the team's direction and a perceived lack of commitment to fielding a competitive roster.

The details

After the Red Sox surrendered a four-run lead in the 9th inning, leading to an 8-6 loss to the Padres, fans at Fenway Park erupted in chants of 'Sell the team' directed at principal owner John W. Henry. The loss dropped the Red Sox to 2-7 on the season, last in the AL East, despite having the sixth-highest payroll in MLB at $265.1 million. The team's struggles have been exacerbated by the departure of key players like Alex Bregman and Rafael Devers in the offseason, which has reportedly impacted team morale.

  • The 'sell the team' chants occurred on Sunday, April 6, 2026 during the Red Sox's 8-6 loss to the Padres.
  • The Red Sox have now lost 7 of their first 8 games to start the 2026 MLB season.

The players

John W. Henry

The principal owner of the Boston Red Sox.

Fernando Tatis Jr.

The San Diego Padres player whose 9th inning sacrifice fly capped the Padres' comeback against the Red Sox.

Jarren Duran

A Boston Red Sox player who hit a two-run double in the 3rd inning.

Wilyer Abreu

A Boston Red Sox player who hit an RBI triple in the 3rd inning.

Masataka Yoshida

A Boston Red Sox player who hit a two-out, run-scoring single in the 3rd inning.

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What’s next

The Red Sox ownership group will likely face increased pressure from the fanbase to make significant changes to the team's roster and management if the poor start to the season continues.

The takeaway

The Red Sox's dismal start to the 2026 season has sparked outrage among the team's passionate fanbase, who are demanding accountability from ownership. The 'sell the team' chants reflect the growing frustration with the team's direction and a perceived lack of commitment to fielding a competitive roster, raising questions about the future of the franchise.