Red Sox Struggle with Worst Record in MLB as Roman Anthony Speaks Out

The Boston Red Sox find themselves in an unfamiliar position at the start of the 2026 season, holding the dubious distinction of having the worst record in Major League Baseball at 2-7. After dropping two of three games to the San Diego Padres over the weekend, the Red Sox are already five games behind the New York Yankees in the AL East. This lackluster performance has left fans and players alike feeling the pressure as the team seeks to turn things around.

On the latest episode of “Baseball Bar-B-Cast,” hosts Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman delved into the Red Sox’s rocky start. Although it’s still early in the season, the hosts expressed a sense of urgency, noting that concern is warranted given the team’s poor performance. Mintz emphasized this point by highlighting the sentiments of Roman Anthony, who he described as “the most important player on this ball club.”

After the team’s disappointing loss on Sunday, Anthony addressed the media with a clear message: “It’s unacceptable. It’s unacceptable to the fans. It’s unacceptable to the standard we set for ourselves.” His words resonate with the urgency of the situation, and Mintz observed, “That does not sound like, ‘Oh, it’s just small sample size. It’s early. Things are going poorly.’” Clearly, Anthony is aware that the energy within the team is lacking and has taken it upon himself to acknowledge this reality.

Shusterman added that Anthony is not only aware of the team’s struggles but is also grappling with his own performance at the start of the season. “Wilyer Abreu really seems to be the only Red Sox that’s hitting consistently,” he noted, highlighting the need for collective improvement. Despite the challenges, Anthony’s leadership at just 21 years old has been commendable. Shusterman praised him for being honest about the team’s situation, stating, “This is exactly what Red Sox fans do want to hear.”

The atmosphere at Fenway Park has been tense, with “sell the team” chants echoing through the stands during the recent games. Mintz acknowledged the growing dissatisfaction among fans with ownership, commenting, “I can’t remember having heard ‘Sell the team’ chants at Fenway before.” Shusterman agreed, noting the unusual nature of such sentiments being expressed so early in the season.

The Red Sox face a tough challenge ahead as they prepare to host the Milwaukee Brewers, who are currently tied for the best record in the league, for a three-game series. Following that, the team will hit the road to take on the St. Louis Cardinals and the Minnesota Twins. The road to recovery will not be easy, but the Red Sox know they must find their footing quickly to regain the faith of their fans.

Note: This recap is an independently written summary based on publicly available reporting.