"The baseball world is littered with mourning fan bases right now. Yankees fans are wondering if they're ever going to get Aaron Judge his chance at a title he so richly deserves. Phillies fans know their team is running out of time. Mets fans are pretending that baseball is no longer a sport that's played in public and would appreciate it if you'd stop acting as if it is. There are 26 fan bases who know, for certain, that this isn't the year."
"As far as defending World Series champions go, the Dodgers are among the more likable ones. Sure, the team is loaded with expensive superstars, but A-Rod and Roger Clemens these guys ain't. Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman, and Shohei Ohtani are all former MVPs, but it's difficult to find a person who will say a bad word about any of them."
Many fan bases are mourning postseason exits, with Yankees, Phillies, and Mets fans each facing distinct frustrations while 26 fan bases know their teams are done for the year. Four teams remain in the League Championship Series, prompting recommendations for unaffiliated fans seeking a bandwagon. The Los Angeles Dodgers rank fourth in rootability. The Dodgers combine high-profile, well-liked stars—Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman, and Shohei Ohtani—with a defending-champion pedigree. Ohtani commands broad admiration despite past controversy. Some criticism exists around Clayton Kershaw's stated views and the team's muted response to ICE activity in Los Angeles and at Dodger Stadium.
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