Trending Now - Graham Platner Defends Controversial Red Sox Ad Amid NESN Pullback

WHO:

Boston.com - Graham Platner, a Senate candidate in Maine

ABC News - Red Sox ownership

WHAT:

Boston.com - Platner released a campaign ad criticizing Red Sox ownership.

ABC News - The ad accused team owners of ruining the Boston Red Sox franchise.

Boston.com - NESN pulled Platner's campaign ad due to an intellectual property violation.

WHERE:

Boston.com - The ad aired on NESN, the cable station that broadcasts Boston Red Sox games.

WHY:

Boston.com - Platner blamed private equity for destroying “our favorite baseball team.”

HOW:

ABC News - Platner's ad was released at the beginning of Memorial Day weekend.

(UPDATED May 27, 2026 16:36 UTC)

Senate candidate Graham Platner in Maine has released a campaign ad criticizing Red Sox ownership, claiming they have ruined the Boston Red Sox franchise and blaming private equity for destroying "our favorite baseball team." The ad aired on NESN, the cable station that broadcasts Red Sox games, but was pulled due to an intellectual property violation. Platner's ad debuted at the start of Memorial Day weekend, aiming to make an impact as fans gear up for the holiday.