Baseball fans love their history, and that’s part of the charm. But some fanbases take it to a whole new level—clinging to the past like it’s a warm security blanket and refusing to let the present have its moment.
Whether it’s constant references to a World Series that happened before cell phones existed or an undying love for players who retired decades ago, these fans can’t help but live in the glory days. So here it is: the 15 MLB fanbases most guilty of being way too nostalgic.
15. Milwaukee Brewers
Brewers fans treat the 1982 World Series run like it happened yesterday, even though they didn’t actually win it. They love a good Robin Yount highlight reel and still talk about the Harvey’s Wallbangers era like it’s sacred scripture.
14. San Diego Padres
Padres fans will absolutely let you know about Tony Gwynn within five minutes of meeting them. They talk about that 1998 World Series team like it was a dynasty and not a brief cameo.
13. Cincinnati Reds
The Big Red Machine still looms large over this fanbase like a baseball god. Any current team success is always followed by “yeah, but it’s not the ’70s.”
12. Baltimore Orioles
Brooks Robinson and Cal Ripken Jr. might as well still be on the payroll with how often their names come up. It’s like every Orioles fan has a personal shrine to 1983.
11. Chicago Cubs
Yes, 2016 finally happened, but Cubs fans still talk about the curse-breaking season like it was the moon landing. And before that, it was all about Ernie Banks and Wrigley Field nostalgia.
10. Detroit Tigers
This fanbase still dreams about the days of Al Kaline and Kirk Gibson like it’s a coping mechanism. Even their love for the 2012 squad feels like reminiscing about a first love that got away.
9. Kansas City Royals
They talk about 1985 and 2015 like they’re part of the same dynasty. Royals fans hold onto those two magical years as if they’re the only thing keeping the franchise upright.
8. Oakland Athletics
A’s fans can tell you every detail about the Bash Brothers and Moneyball era, but would need a cheat sheet to name the current roster. The past is not just a fond memory here—it’s a full-on identity.
7. Pittsburgh Pirates
The We Are Family squad from 1979 is still referenced like it’s the standard. Pirates fans haven’t had much to cheer about lately, so they’ve practically moved into the past full-time.
6. New York Mets
From the Miracle Mets of ’69 to the rollercoaster of ’86, Mets fans love a throwback. It’s a defense mechanism at this point—and honestly, who can blame them?
5. Toronto Blue Jays
Jays fans still act like 1992 and 1993 just wrapped up last season. Joe Carter’s walk-off is basically Canadian folklore at this point.
4. Boston Red Sox
Yes, the 2004 team was iconic, but Red Sox fans bring it up like they discovered fire. Add in the Yaz years and the curse of the Bambino lore, and you’ve got a fanbase that thrives on retro vibes.
3. Los Angeles Dodgers
Dodgers fans still treat Sandy Koufax and the Brooklyn years like they happened in their lifetimes. Even with all their modern success, the nostalgia never stops flowing.
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2. St. Louis Cardinals
This fanbase acts like being a Cardinal is a spiritual calling passed down from Stan Musial himself. They talk about “The Cardinal Way” like it’s a religion, and every player is just trying to live up to the ghosts of Busch Stadiums past.
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1. New York Yankees
No one clings to history harder than Yankees fans. With 27 rings and a mountain of legends, they treat the past like it’s more important than the scoreboard—and they’re not shy about letting you know.
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