Boston, MA — In a headline-grabbing moment that’s rocking both the sports and tech worlds, the Boston Red Sox have reportedly rejected a massive advertising deal from Elon Musk’s Tesla, turning down what sources describe as a “blockbuster” sponsorship pitch aimed at branding Tesla across Fenway Park.

According to insiders familiar with the deal, Tesla proposed an eight-figure package that would’ve plastered Tesla logos across Fenway’s iconic Green Monster, LED banners, and even included a first-of-its-kind “Tesla Test Drive Plaza” outside the stadium.

But Red Sox President Sam Kennedy shut it down.

“Fenway Park is sacred ground — not a billboard for billionaires with Twitter tantrums,” Kennedy allegedly told team executives in a closed-door meeting. “We value innovation, but we also value integrity. And right now, Elon Musk’s brand doesn’t align with ours.”

The deal, which would’ve made Tesla one of the most visible sponsors in MLB, was viewed as a potential marketing coup. But Kennedy made it clear: tradition beats tech hype — especially in Boston.

Sources say the Red Sox front office was particularly concerned with Tesla’s growing list of controversies, including factory safety concerns, mass layoffs, and Elon Musk’s increasingly erratic public behavior.

“This isn’t just about cars. It’s about values,” Kennedy later told local media. “We don’t sell out Fenway to people who treat employees like disposable code and platforms like playgrounds.”

Elon Musk, for his part, has yet to publicly comment, though some say a cryptic tweet about “old stadiums and old thinking” may have been a subtle jab. Either way, the Red Sox brass doesn’t seem rattled.

Boston fans lit up social media in support of the decision:

• “Sam Kennedy just did what half of Silicon Valley is afraid to do: tell Elon ‘no.’”

• “You don’t slap a Cybertruck sticker on the Green Monster. This is Fenway, not a SpaceX garage.”

• “Red Sox win again. Not just on the field, but in values.”

While Tesla will likely pivot to more “tech-friendly” franchises, this high-profile rejection sends a clear message: Fenway Park isn’t for sale, no matter how deep your pockets — or how many satellites you launch.

In the end, the Red Sox may have lost a check, but they gained even more respect.