What Your MLB Fandom Says About You

Baseball fans are a special breed, each carrying unique quirks, superstitions, and deep-seated emotions about their team.

Whether you root for a perennial powerhouse or a lovable underdog, your MLB fandom says a lot about who you are—let’s dive in and find out.

New York Mets

New York Mets
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You embrace chaos and know disappointment better than most. You keep hoping that this year will finally be different, even though deep down, you know it won’t.

Arizona Diamondbacks

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You believe in the underdog and thrive on proving people wrong. You probably have a soft spot for rattlesnakes and think the desert is underrated.

St. Louis Cardinals

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You believe in tradition, the “Cardinal Way,” and that your team is the gold standard of baseball. You also think you’re the best fans in the sport and aren’t afraid to tell everyone about it.

Oakland Athletics

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You believe in Moneyball, but even you are questioning what’s happening now. You have deep trust issues with ownership and dream about better stadiums at night.

Baltimore Orioles

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Loyalty is your defining trait because you’ve stuck it out through some dark times. You have strong opinions on crab cakes and can’t stand the Yankees.

Los Angeles Dodgers

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Winning is an expectation, not a hope, and you always assume they’ll be in the playoffs. You think Dodger Dogs are gourmet cuisine and refuse to leave the stadium early no matter the traffic.

Chicago Cubs

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You believe in destiny, curses, and waiting for the perfect moment. You probably cried in 2016, and that moment is still your lock screen.

Kansas City Royals

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You’re a dreamer and believe in the magic of small-market success. You probably still replay highlights from 2015 when you need a pick-me-up.

Seattle Mariners

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You know what patience truly means because you’ve had to wait forever for success. You have an inexplicable attachment to Ken Griffey Jr. and believe teal is an elite jersey color.

Tampa Bay Rays

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You appreciate analytics and don’t need big-name stars to win. You wish more people came to games and will fight anyone who says the Trop is the worst stadium in baseball.

Boston Red Sox

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You have an undying love for suffering but cherish every moment of victory like it’s your first. You probably own a lot of navy blue and aggressively correct people who mispronounce “Fenway.”

Washington Nationals

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You believe in slow builds and the beauty of an unexpected championship run. You still get emotional thinking about the 2019 season and have watched the “Baby Shark” video more times than you’d like to admit.

Detroit Tigers

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You talk about the glory days of Miguel Cabrera and still have faith they’ll be back. You consider opening day a citywide holiday and wish Comerica Park had more home run power.

Philadelphia Phillies

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You love passion, even if it means booing your own team when they deserve it. You have strong feelings about cheesesteaks and aren’t afraid to argue about them.

Milwaukee Brewers

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You appreciate the simple joys of baseball, beer, and bratwurst. You believe in small-market magic and still brag about the 1982 World Series even if they didn’t win.

Atlanta Braves

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You love winning but pretend you don’t care when things go south. The tomahawk chop has been a part of your life longer than some of your friendships.

Toronto Blue Jays

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You think the bat flip was the greatest moment in sports history. You have a strong sense of national pride and believe Canada deserves more MLB teams.

San Francisco Giants

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You believe even-year magic is real and still can’t believe 2010 actually happened. You have a deep love for Barry Bonds and think Oracle Park has the best backdrop in baseball.

Chicago White Sox

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You embrace your city’s grittier side and take pride in being different from your North Side neighbors. You have a thing for black-and-white aesthetics and think Tony La Russa should have stayed retired.

Pittsburgh Pirates

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You believe in loyalty despite years of heartbreak. You think PNC Park is the best stadium in baseball, and honestly, you might be right.

San Diego Padres

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You love excitement and refuse to root for boring teams. You probably own a ridiculous amount of brown and yellow merchandise and don’t understand why everyone else doesn’t love these colors.

Miami Marlins

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You believe in chaos and don’t mind rooting for a team that rebuilds every five years. You think a baseball stadium with a fish tank was a genius idea and are still mad they removed the home run sculpture.

Cleveland Guardians

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You appreciate resilience, as being a Cleveland fan requires infinite patience. You still slip up and call them the Indians, but you’re trying your best.

Los Angeles Angels

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You love wasted potential and watching generational talent stuck in mediocrity. You’ve spent years explaining that they’re not actually in Los Angeles, and yes, it matters.

Houston Astros

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You’ve gotten used to being hated but don’t care because winning is fun. You think trash cans have been unfairly vilified and can recite every stat from 2017 in your sleep.

Colorado Rockies

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You love offense, high-scoring games, and thin air. You believe purple should be a more dominant sports color and probably have strong opinions on craft beer.

Cincinnati Reds

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Baseball history means everything to you, and you probably think Pete Rose should be in the Hall of Fame. Your favorite summer activity is grilling while debating why the Reds should be good but aren’t.

Texas Rangers

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You’ve seen it all and finally got the championship to prove your patience paid off. You love BBQ, cowboy hats, and the idea that everything really is bigger in Texas.

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Minnesota Twins

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You have an eternal optimism that gets tested every postseason. You think cold-weather baseball is a badge of honor and still talk about Joe Mauer like he never retired.

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New York Yankees

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Winning is in your DNA, and you don’t understand why everyone hates you. You probably own more Yankees hats than pairs of shoes and think anything less than a championship is a failure.

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