Baseball fans are known for their passion, but some take things to an entirely different level. These fanbases ride hard for their teams no matter the standings, the roster, or how many decades have passed since the last championship.
They’ll defend questionable trades, call every rookie the next big thing, and somehow talk themselves into a deep playoff run after a 5-game win streak in June. Here are 10 MLB teams with fans who are as loyal as they are wildly irrational.
10. Chicago Cubs
The World Series win in 2016 didn’t calm this fanbase—it only amped them up. Cubs fans will always believe the next great run is just around the corner, no matter what the lineup looks like.
9. New York Mets
Mets fans live on hope and heartbreak, sometimes in the same week. They fully believe every hot start is the real deal and every slump is just a fluke.
8. Philadelphia Phillies
Phillies fans are incredibly loyal but not exactly known for measured takes. One series win can send expectations into orbit, and a loss can feel like the end of the world.
7. San Diego Padres
Padres fans are all in, no matter how chaotic the season gets. A few big names and a winning streak are all it takes to spark World Series buzz.
6. Boston Red Sox
Red Sox fans have seen it all, but that doesn’t stop the yearly emotional rollercoaster. Every spring brings championship dreams, even if the pitching staff says otherwise.
5. Cincinnati Reds
Reds fans are ready to believe in the youth movement at a moment’s notice. They see a future dynasty in every prospect call-up and stick with their team no matter what.
4. Texas Rangers
Even when things were rough, Rangers fans believed the turnaround was right there. Now that they’ve tasted success, they’re ready to double down on the dream—rational or not.
3. Toronto Blue Jays
Blue Jays fans are loud, proud, and not afraid to dream big. One series win has the whole country buzzing like a title is on the way.
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2. Los Angeles Angels
Angels fans have been watching greatness with nothing to show for it, but that hasn’t crushed their hope. Every season starts with playoff talk, and every breakout game becomes a reason to believe again.
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1. Chicago White Sox
White Sox fans are fiercely loyal and constantly talk themselves into “this is the year.” Even after disappointing stretches, they stay all in—logic not required.
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