Flight delay: Red Sox stuck in Chicago ahead of game in New York

Field Level Media|published: Fri 10th July, 15:07 2026

Apr 29, 2021; Arlington, Texas, USA; A view of the Boston Red Sox logo and a field bag during batting practice before the game between the Texas Rangers and the Boston Red Sox at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Players on the Boston Red Sox are being reminded of their travel ball days as they deal with flight delays, with an expected arrival in New York on Friday just ahead of game time.

The Red Sox have experienced a multiple flight issues over two separate days and remained grounded at Chicago's Midway Airport ahead of a scheduled 7:15 p.m. start against the New York Mets.

As of 2 p.m. ET, Friday's game time was unchanged.

The Red Sox's original flight was scheduled to leave Chicago on Thursday at 8:45 p.m. local time following a 2-1 afternoon victory over the White Sox.

The current flight plan has the team arriving at New York's LaGuardia Airport around 4:10 p.m. ET. The airport is only 3 miles from the Mets' home ballpark.

Most players arrive at the ballpark for road games around four or five hours before first pitch.

Boston finished off a three-game sweep of the Chicago White Sox on Thursday afternoon. They have won a season-high six consecutive games and 11 of their last 13.

--Field Level Media

Latest