Every MLB ballpark has rules about who gets the loudest jeers, but some teams are practically born to be booed. Whether it’s because of past scandals, cocky vibes, or just being good at ruining someone else’s good time, certain franchises seem to draw heat wherever they go.
This list isn’t necessarily about being hated—it’s about being the kind of team that stirs up the crowd, in all the wrong ways. From coast to coast, here are the squads most likely to get showered in boos the moment they step onto enemy turf.
15. San Diego Padres
Despite not having the super deep playoff runs to back it up, the Padres talk a big game. That combo of flashy contracts and underwhelming results doesn’t always sit well with fans.
14. New York Mets
Mets fans have a love-hate relationship with their team, so you can imagine how the rest of the league feels. All that big-market energy with mid-level results tends to draw boos and eye rolls.
13. Milwaukee Brewers
The Brewers quietly stir up rivalries in the NL Central, and their fan base can be louder than expected. Plus, their scrappy style doesn’t always win them many neutral supporters.
12. Chicago White Sox
The South Side squad has had its share of drama, and opposing fans don’t forget easily. Between internal meltdowns and occasional trash talk, they’ve earned some resentment.
11. Boston Red Sox
The Red Sox are either loved or loathed, with no in-between. Their fans travel well, and that alone is enough to get boos in opposing stadiums.
10. Tampa Bay Rays
Winning on a shoestring budget is impressive, but it makes the Rays feel like party crashers. Other fan bases love to hate them for outsmarting the system.
9. Chicago Cubs
The lovable loser narrative is long gone, and now they’re just plain annoying to some. Wrigleyville pride travels well—and not everyone appreciates it.
8. Los Angeles Angels
Fans are tired of watching the Angels waste elite talent, and the frustration sometimes turns into mockery. They’re like that friend who has potential but never gets it together.
7. Toronto Blue Jays
The Jays have a young, cocky core that doesn’t always play nice. Whether bat flips or chest thumps, they know how to stir the pot on the road.
6. Atlanta Braves
Success, swagger, and a bit of smugness have turned the Braves into a team fans love to boo. Their in-your-face style tends to leave opponents salty.
5. St. Louis Cardinals
The “Cardinal Way” might be noble, but it also comes off as holier-than-thou. Fans in other cities aren’t exactly lining up to applaud that vibe.
4. New York Yankees
The pinstripes bring instant attention—and instant boos. Even when they’re mediocre, the Yankees are always public enemy number one somewhere.
3. Houston Astros
You knew this was coming. The Astros are still paying the price for the sign-stealing scandal, and fans haven’t forgotten—or forgiven.
2. Philadelphia Phillies
Philly fans are intense and unapologetic, and their team takes on that same energy. On the road, that attitude draws plenty of fire from the stands.
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1. Los Angeles Dodgers
The Dodgers have money, stars, and a lot of swagger, making them a target in every ballpark. They’re the team fans love to hate, especially when they’re winning, which is often.
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