August 2025: A Temperature Check on MLB Fanbases

The 2025 MLB season has reached the dog days of August, and with that comes a variety of moods among all 30 fanbases. Let’s take a brief look at how each team’s fans are feeling this month.

Arizona Diamondbacks: It wasn't supposed to slip away this fast.

Record: 57-62Diamondbacks fans should be supporting a powerhouse team after their World Series appearance in 2023. Instead, they are dealing with a team that feels rudderless following a disappointing first half and a trade deadline sell-off, indicating a mini-rebuild is underway.

Oakland Athletics: Should have sold the team, John.

Record: 53-68Currently, the essence of A's fandom is under threat with dwindling loyalty in Oakland and minimal engagement in Sacramento. The future in Las Vegas is uncertain, adding to the woes facing owner John Fisher.

Atlanta Braves: This had better be a one-off.

Record: 51-67Braves fans were promised a dynasty after their 2021 championship, but they find themselves spiraling in 2025. With a payroll below expectations, a turnaround must occur this winter.

Baltimore Orioles: Have we been duped?

Record: 53-65The Orioles have shown better performance over the past three months, but a lackluster trade deadline leaves fans questioning what can be salvaged from this season.

Boston Red Sox: Oh, right, this is what hope feels like.

Record: 65-55Facing uncertainty after trading Rafael Devers in June, the Red Sox fans are pleasantly surprised to see their team on track for postseason play, largely driven by young, cost-controlled talent.

Chicago Cubs: This is great, but why are we chasing the Brewers?

Record: 67-50The Cubs are on the path fans envisioned post-2016, boasting a competitive team. However, they remain frustrated being in second place, sparking questions about the front office’s trade deadline strategy.

Chicago White Sox: Is it the future yet?

Record: 43-76After another disappointing season, White Sox fans are left hoping for progress in rebuilding, albeit with a clear understanding of a trying period ahead.

Cincinnati Reds: Is this really for real?

Record: 62-58After 12 years without a playoff appearance, Reds fans are cautiously optimistic as their team is close to postseason contention, bolstered by a roster boosted by Hunter Greene's return.

Cleveland Guardians: Wait, we were told this season was over.

Record: 61-56Despite considering a fire-sale at the deadline, the Guardians are in contention just days later, adding to a perplexing season filled with low expectations and surprising resilience.

Colorado Rockies: Please liberate us from the Monforts.

Record: 30-88After a brief moment of promise, the Rockies are back to their losing ways, leading to fan frustrations directed at ownership amidst fears of a historically bad season.

Detroit Tigers: This was more fun before the wheels came off.

Record: 69-51After a strong performance early in the season, Tigers fans are starting to worry as the team experiences a drop in form, raising questions about their playoff potential.

Houston Astros: Rumors of our demise...well, you know the bit.

Record: 67-52The Astros find themselves in a tight race for the AL West, raising concerns as their slight lead is threatened. However, recent trades and recovering players keep hope alive.

Kansas City Royals: Would somebody please hit.

Record: 59-60After a surprising playoff run last year, the Royals are struggling offensively, causing concern among fans, despite excellent pitching performance and promising additions.

Los Angeles Angels: Is Arte Moreno gone yet?

Record: 57-62Despite better-than-expected competitiveness, the Angels face an impending losing streak, and frustrations run high due to ownership's delusional commitment to contention.

Los Angeles Dodgers: [Long, deep breath] Hang in there.

Record: 68-51The reigning champions find themselves in first place, but fans are filled with anxiety over recent performance trends that dampen the initial optimism.

Miami Marlins: Nobody told us 2025 would be this much fun.

Record: 57-61After a dismal 2024, Marlins fans are celebrating an unexpected revival led by rising stars, shifting expectations dramatically this season.

Milwaukee Brewers: We believe!

Record: 74-44With a remarkable winning streak, Brewers fans are reveling in a team that finally seems equipped for World Series contention, bringing an air of confidence.

Minnesota Twins: Don't even talk to us right now.

Record: 56-62After a hopeful playoff season, the Twins are facing a depleted roster, leaving fans apprehensive about the future amidst current challenges.

New York Mets: Stop doing this to us.

Record: 63-55Mets fans are frustrated by their team's inconsistency as losses pile up, jeopardizing their playoff hopes despite a promising start to the season.

New York Yankees: No, seriously, we deserve better than this.

Record: 63-56High expectations clash with disappointing performances, fueling fan discontent as the Yankees struggle to find their footing this season.

Philadelphia Phillies: What could possibly go wrong?

Record: 69-49The Phillies boast a stellar roster and impressive recent form, but the cautious hearts of their fans remember recent disappointments.

Pittsburgh Pirates: Is Paul Skenes pitching today?

Record: 51-69Pirates fans cling to the excitement of watching a budding star, Paul Skenes, amid ongoing frustrations with the team's general performance.

San Diego Padres: Get it done this time.

Record: 67-52Fans remain hopeful the Padres can finally make a significant playoff run after aggressive moves at the trade deadline, but the pressure to perform lingers.

San Francisco Giants: At least Rafael Devers is waking up.

Record: 59-60The Giants are struggling, but a resurgence from Devers offers a glimmer of hope for fans amidst a disappointing season.

Seattle Mariners: Whoa, this could actually be our year.

Record: 66-53For the first time in many seasons, Mariners fans see potential for a playoff appearance, and their team looks ready to erase past failures.

St. Louis Cardinals: Just tell us when it's 2026.

Record: 61-59The Cardinals' recent trajectory has left fans feeling disconnected from the current team, leading to calls for a brighter future.

Tampa Bay Rays: The new owner is worth how much?

Record: 58-62With organizational changes taking place, Rays fans are hopeful for a turnaround after a declining season.

Texas Rangers: Remember when this team could hit?

Record: 61-59Despite a strong defensive unit, the Rangers’ offensive struggles pose a significant concern for fans eyeing postseason action.

Toronto Blue Jays: It just keeps getting better and better.

Record: 69-50The Blue Jays continue to impress fans with an overall strong season and encourage hope as they aim for October baseball.

Washington Nationals: It just keeps getting worse and worse.

Record: 47-71As struggles continue, Nationals fans are faced with a long road of rebuilding ahead, further solidified by their dire recent performance.