Every fanbase loves their team, but some love them a little too much. Whether it’s because of past glory, current success, or just sheer confidence, some MLB franchises carry themselves with a level of swagger that’s impossible to ignore.
From humble grinders to full-blown chest-thumpers, we’re ranking all 30 MLB teams based on just how arrogant they seem—on the field, online, and everywhere in between. Buckle up, and maybe keep that jersey zipped up if you’re near the top.
30. Oakland Athletics
When you’re playing in a nearly empty stadium with ownership that forgot you exist, there’s not much room for arrogance. A’s fans are just hoping their team still has uniforms next season.
29. Pittsburgh Pirates
The Pirates have a loyal fanbase and a rich history, but nobody’s walking around bragging about recent banners. Humility comes easy when your payroll is mostly pocket change.
28. Colorado Rockies
Rockies fans are just happy to be here—and maybe get a little sunshine and a beer at Coors Field. They’re not talking trash, they’re trying to figure out the pitching staff.
27. Kansas City Royals
The Royals had a brief stretch of glory, and fans still glow from those days. But overall, this is a humble, grounded fanbase that’s been through the ups and downs.
26. Detroit Tigers
Tigers fans have been patient, passionate, and mostly pain-filled. You won’t find much arrogance here—just a deep craving for competent baseball.
25. Miami Marlins
With two World Series wins but not much else, Marlins fans stay pretty quiet. The fanbase is small, and arrogance isn’t really part of the vibe.
24. Washington Nationals
They finally got their title, but Nationals fans haven’t really leaned into brag mode. It still feels more celebratory than smug.
23. Cincinnati Reds
The Big Red Machine is ancient history, and Reds fans are more nostalgic than arrogant. They hype the young core but keep things pretty grounded.
22. Cleveland Guardians
Cleveland fans love their team but are used to heartbreak. The confidence is cautious, and no one’s getting too loud unless it’s October.
21. Arizona Diamondbacks
They’re young, exciting, and fun—but not cocky. D-backs fans are cautiously optimistic, not walking around with championship parades in mind just yet.
20. Seattle Mariners
Mariners fans finally escaped their playoff drought and are soaking it in. There’s a bit of swagger now, but it still feels more like celebration than arrogance.
19. Minnesota Twins
Twins fans have their moments of confidence, especially when they’re winning the Central. But when October comes around, the nervous energy usually takes over.
18. Milwaukee Brewers
Brewers fans are proud and definitely chirpy on social media, but it rarely crosses into full-on arrogance. They’ve got attitude—but it’s more fun than fierce.
17. Chicago White Sox
There’s some edge in the South Side, and White Sox fans aren’t shy about calling out doubters. It’s not constant arrogance, but the pride runs deep.
16. Baltimore Orioles
They’ve earned some confidence with how this rebuild is going. Orioles fans went from humble to feisty real quick—but they haven’t lost the underdog spirit just yet.
15. Tampa Bay Rays
They love to remind you how they win without spending money. There’s a low-key arrogance here that says “we don’t need stars to beat your stars.”
14. San Diego Padres
With all the spending and the star power, the Padres fanbase started believing they were destined. And for a while, they acted like the World Series was a formality.
13. Toronto Blue Jays
Canadian politeness? Not when baseball’s involved. Blue Jays fans get very confident every spring, especially when the bats start flying.
12. Texas Rangers
Winning a World Series can do wonders for swagger. Rangers fans have leaned into the success, and the quiet confidence is starting to grow louder.
11. Atlanta Braves
There’s a calm arrogance here—because the team is just that good. Braves fans don’t always yell it, but they definitely carry themselves like contenders every year.
10. St. Louis Cardinals
“Best fans in baseball” has become more of a punchline than a compliment. Cardinals fans truly believe they’re watching the game on a higher level—and they’ll let you know.
9. Los Angeles Angels
This franchise has had generational talents and almost zero playoff wins. Yet somehow, Angels fans still talk like this is the year every single year.
8. Philadelphia Phillies
Philly fans mix confidence with chaos, and it works. There’s a “we’re better than you and we know it” vibe—and they don’t really care what you think about it.
7. San Francisco Giants
Even when things aren’t going great, Giants fans have the rings—and they know it. They’re quick to remind you who owned the early 2010s.
6. Houston Astros
The sign-stealing scandal didn’t slow the swagger—it may have turned it up. Astros fans are loud, defensive, and love proving the haters wrong.
5. New York Mets
Mets fans have been through it all, but that doesn’t stop the bold predictions. Every hot start is the beginning of a dynasty in their minds.
4. Boston Red Sox
Once the lovable underdogs, Red Sox fans now carry themselves like baseball royalty. There’s an edge, a memory of success, and a readiness to argue with anyone.
3. New York Yankees
Pinstripes, 27 rings, and enough legacy talk to last a lifetime. Yankees fans always assume they’re the gold standard—whether it’s 1998 or 2024.
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2. Chicago Cubs
One World Series ring and Cubs fans immediately joined the baseball elite in their minds. There’s still some charm, but also a whole lot of “we’re back on top” energy.
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1. Los Angeles Dodgers
Dodgers fans mix high expectations with elite-level smugness. With big payrolls, big stars, and big regular seasons, this fanbase expects greatness—and will let you know when they don’t get it.
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