Baseball has its fair share of teams that walk around like they invented the sport. Some have the trophies to back it up; others are coasting on faded glory or loud fan bases who act like October dominance is a birthright.
Being entitled in MLB doesn’t always mean winning all the time — sometimes it’s about the expectation that the baseball world should revolve around you. Whether constant complaints, endless self-hype, or acting like underachievement is everyone else’s fault, these are the 15 most entitled MLB teams.
15. Toronto Blue Jays
Toronto seems convinced its young core is about to steamroll the American League, even when it can’t get out of the Wild Card round. Their fans treat regular-season wins in May like historic triumphs that demand league-wide respect.
14. San Francisco Giants
The Giants’ even-year dynasty was incredible, but some fans still say that stretch gives them permanent bragging rights. There’s a fine line between pride and expecting everyone to bow down; they sometimes tumble right over it.
13. Philadelphia Phillies
Few fan bases love to claim they’re the most passionate while acting like every loss is some cosmic injustice. The Phillies have had great moments, but you’d think from how they talk that they’re owed another parade every other year.
12. Houston Astros
The Astros didn’t just survive their scandal; they thrived afterward, and no one has let the world forget it. Their vibe screams, “Everyone’s just jealous,” even when a little humility wouldn’t hurt.
11. St. Louis Cardinals
If you ever want to hear a lecture about how baseball should be played “the right way,” just find a Cardinals fan. They act like their team invented sportsmanship, even when the Cardinals are missing the playoffs entirely.
10. Chicago Cubs
Winning one World Series in a century was a beautiful moment, but now there’s a weird lingering expectation that the Cubs should always be contenders. The lovable loser identity is long gone, replaced with a sense that October invites should appear automatically.
9. San Diego Padres
The Padres loaded up their roster like they were building a baseball superteam, and somehow, last season was a disappointment. They expect contender status just for spending big, even when the chemistry never clicks.
8. New York Mets
Every year is “the year” for the Mets, and every year ends in heartbreak — yet the entitlement never fades. Somehow, despite a string of collapses, the belief that they’re the team to beat keeps getting louder.
7. Atlanta Braves
Atlanta’s young, flashy, and full of confidence. That’s fantastic, but sometimes it turns into acting like October success is preordained. Fans don’t just expect winning; they expect domination, and anything less feels like a national tragedy.
6. Boston Red Sox
After breaking the curse and stacking up more titles, Red Sox Nation pivoted from long-suffering to perpetually outraged. Whether it’s bad contracts, rebuilding years, or losing a series to the Rays, they take every setback personally.
5. Chicago White Sox
The White Sox swagger without much recent October success to show, and the attitude doesn’t match the results. Fans and players alike sometimes talk like they’re the kings of the AL Central, even when the standings say otherwise.
4. Texas Rangers
After finally grabbing a World Series recently, the Rangers have acted like they’ve been baseball royalty all along. There’s nothing wrong with celebrating, but pretending the tough years never happened is a classic entitlement move.
3. New York Yankees
The Yankees have 27 championships and still act like every season without a title is a crime against humanity. There’s an expectation of greatness so sky-high that even a 99-win season feels like a letdown if it ends short of a trophy.
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2. Los Angeles Dodgers
The Dodgers operate like they’re the standard for excellence, but fans forget that racking up division titles isn’t the same as collecting World Series rings. Yes, they did win in 2024, but every time they fall short, there’s an attitude that something must have gone wrong — because clearly, they were supposed to win.
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1. Los Angeles Angels
Despite wasting the prime years of two generational talents, the Angels still carry themselves like a proud powerhouse franchise. There’s a surprising level of entitlement for a team that treats finishing at .500 as a significant accomplishment.
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