Love them or hate them (and let’s be honest, if you clicked on this, you probably lean toward the latter), the Los Angeles Dodgers are one of the most polarizing teams in baseball.
With a roster full of stars, an obnoxiously large payroll, and a fan base that swears they invented baseball, it’s no wonder the Boys in Blue are at the top of the “most hated” list. Let’s break down exactly why everyone outside of L.A. is rolling their eyes at Dodgers fans.
1. They Buy Championships (Or At Least Try To)
The Dodgers spend money like they have an unlimited cheat code for payroll. Need an MVP? They’ll just buy one. (Or two. Or three.) While teams like the Rays and Guardians are out here building from the ground up, L.A. is busy dropping a billion dollars on free agents and acting surprised when other fans aren’t thrilled about it. Hey, at least it worked for them last year.
2. The 2020 Mickey Mouse Ring
Yeah, yeah, a championship is a championship. But let’s be real—winning in a 60-game season with no real road games and neutral-site playoffs isn’t exactly the same as grinding through 162 games with fans screaming at you. Dodgers fans act like this was the greatest achievement in sports history, while the rest of us slap an asterisk next to it.
3. The Fans Show Up in the 3rd and Leave in the 7th
Dodger Stadium might be the biggest in baseball, but good luck getting a full house before the game is half over. Blame L.A. traffic, blame the weather, blame whatever you want—Dodgers fans have made a tradition out of showing up late and leaving early. Just imagine what would happen if they actually stuck around for a full game.
4. The Hollywood Vibes Are Just Too Much
L.A. is the city of stars, and the Dodgers have fully embraced the Hollywood energy. Every home game feels like an awards show, with celebrities in the front row who probably can’t name three players on the roster. (Sorry, Kendall Jenner, but we’re not buying it.) Meanwhile, other fan bases are in the stands chugging cheap beer and freezing to death in April.
5. The “Best Team on Paper” Curse
Every single year, the Dodgers enter the season as favorites. Every. Single. Year. And yet, despite their all-star lineup, elite pitching, and enough analytics to launch a NASA mission, they still manage to choke in October more often than not. Except for 2024, of course.
6. The Clayton Kershaw Playoff Narrative
Look, Kershaw is one of the greatest pitchers of all time. No one is denying that. But watching Dodgers fans try to erase his legendary postseason meltdowns from history is hilarious. We get it—he’s had some good October starts. But we also remember 2013, 2014, 2016, and, well… you get the point.
7. They Raid Small-Market Teams for Stars
Mookie Betts from Boston. Freddie Freeman from Atlanta. Shohei Ohtani from Anaheim (sorry, “Los Angeles”). The Dodgers love to swoop in and steal beloved superstars from other fan bases, leaving those cities to watch their former MVPs win games in Dodger Blue. It’s like watching your ex date someone richer and better-looking.
8. Their Social Media Game Is a Little Too Strong
Dodgers Twitter (or X, whatever we’re calling it now) is an absolute menace. If you so much as hint that L.A. might not be the greatest team in the history of baseball, be prepared for an army of fans in your mentions, throwing up WAR stats like they personally scouted the team.
9. The Whole “Dodger Blue” Aesthetic Is Overhyped
Yes, the Dodgers have a classic look. But the way their fans talk about those blue and white uniforms, you’d think they were sent down from the heavens. Meanwhile, other iconic teams (Yankees, Cardinals, Cubs) just go about their business without needing to remind everyone how great their jerseys are.
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10. They Somehow Make Losing Feel Arrogant
Most teams that get bounced from the playoffs just accept it and move on. Not the Dodgers. Every time they collapse in October, we get the same “but we had the best run differential!” takes, the same complaints about bad luck, and the same excuses about how they should have won. At some point, you just have to own it.
