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“Worst Fans in Baseball”: MLB Analyst Blasts Rays’ Fan Base in Blunt World Series Critique

The Tampa Bay Rays entered the 2026 World Series with a 98-win season behind them, but their home-field advantage has come under scrutiny for a different reason. Despite averaging just 17,469 fans during the regular season, Tropicana Field saw a…

By Utsav Gupta · Essentially Sports

Published: Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 2:04 AM

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Analyst Doug McKain labeled Tampa Bay Rays supporters the worst fans in baseball for low attendance and opposing takeovers.
Brewers fans reportedly occupied up to half of Tropicana Field during Game 4 of the 2026 World Series.
The Rays avoided a World Series sweep by defeating Milwaukee 4-3 in the 12th inning of Game 4.

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MLB analyst Doug McKain strongly criticized Tampa Bay Rays supporters during the 2026 World Series, calling them the worst fans in baseball and arguing they do not deserve a title. McKain highlighted the large presence of Milwaukee Brewers fans taking over Tropicana Field, noting that opposing fans filled an estimated 40% to 50% of the stadium during Game 4 after Milwaukee dominated Game 3.

Despite low regular-season attendance averages, Tropicana Field drew crowds exceeding 40,000 for the Fall Classic. Tampa Bay managed to avoid a sweep by securing a 4-3 walk-off win in Game 4 behind hits from Jonny DeLuca and Williamson, cutting Milwaukee's World Series lead to 3-1 ahead of Game 5.

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“Worst Fans in Baseball”: MLB Analyst Blasts Rays’ Fan Base in Blunt World Series Critique

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