As the Major League Baseball offseason gets underway, fans are confronting a wave of anger and uncertainty over a looming lockout.
The tension was visible on August 21, 2026, when Fenway Park in Boston stood largely empty ahead of a game between the San Francisco Giants and the Boston Red Sox, a scene captured by photographer Caleb Bowlin.
With collective bargaining negotiations stalled, the possibility of a work stoppage hangs over the sport, leaving supporters anxious about the upcoming season.
