Frustration with the Boston Red Sox reached new heights—literally—on Friday night. As the team prepared to face the Houston Astros at Fenway Park, a small plane circled overhead towing a banner that read: "FIRE CRAIG! SELL THE TEAM!"

The message was a direct shot at chief baseball officer Craig Breslow and principal owner John Henry, with the Red Sox sitting dead last in the AL East with a 13-19 record entering Saturday's action. The poor start has been a bitter pill for a fanbase accustomed to championship contention, especially after the team was swept at home by the New York Yankees just last weekend.

The "sell the team" chants have become a familiar soundtrack at Fenway this season, echoing through the stands as the Red Sox struggle to find their footing. The discontent boiled over on April 25 when Breslow made the difficult decision to fire manager Alex Cora, handing the reins to interim manager Chad Tracy.

Breslow, a 12-year MLB veteran and member of Boston's 2013 World Series-winning team, was hired after the 2023 season following a four-year executive stint with the Chicago Cubs. His vision for the club has yet to yield results, and the fans are letting him know it.

John Henry, who has owned the Red Sox through Fenway Sports Group since 2001, has overseen four World Series titles during his tenure. But recent seasons have tested that goodwill, with the team struggling to recapture its former glory.

The Red Sox did manage a 3-1 win over the Astros on Friday night, but they still sit eight games behind the division-leading Yankees. For a fanbase that expects October baseball, the message from the skies was clear: patience is wearing thin.