Dodgers embrace villain role in MLB as defending champions
CBS MLB • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 1:46 PM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers continue to be viewed as the villains of Major League Baseball by many fans, following back-to-back World Series championships. Their recent acquisition of Tarik Skubal has intensified this perception. While some fans enjoy the competitive rivalry, the Dodgers remain a dominant force in the league this season.
- •Dodgers are two-time defending champions in MLB.
- •Perception of the team as 'villains' has grown among rival fans.
- •Acquisition of Tarik Skubal has added to fan animosity.
- •Teams often face playful rivalry when facing high-performing teams.
- •Historic rivalries enhance overall excitement in the sport.
- 1:46 PMCBS MLB — Snyder's Soapbox: Yes, the Dodgers are a villain, and that's good for MLB
"Any form of entertainment is more fun when there's a bad guy
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