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Padres owners reveal they’re not immune to little brother syndrome with dig at Dodgers

The San Diego Padres have been the little brothers to the Los Angeles Dodgers for virtually the entire history of their franchise, and their new owner showed why.

Published: Wednesday, 7 October 2026 at 10:27 PM
Padres owners reveal they’re not immune to little brother syndrome with dig at Dodgers
Key Things to Know
  • Evan Roberts argues San Diego Padres co-owner Jose E. Feliciano displayed little brother syndrome with remarks about the Dodgers.
  • Feliciano remarked that Dodgers owner Mark Walter owns dinosaurs, which was interpreted as targeting veteran Dodgers players.
  • Dodgers manager Dave Roberts defended his veteran roster and suggested the remark could serve as bulletin board material.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Dodgers Way writer Evan Roberts argues that San Diego Padres co-owner Jose E. Feliciano displayed "little brother syndrome" after making a remark regarding Los Angeles Dodgers owner Mark Walter. During a press meeting, Feliciano stated that Walter "owns a lot of dinosaurs," which the article interprets as a veiled jab at the veteran age of the Dodgers' roster. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts responded by defending his experienced players, noting that the comment could serve as bulletin board material.

The article highlights that numerous key Dodgers players, including Shohei Ohtani, Freddie Freeman, and Mookie Betts, are over 32 years old, bringing the roster's average age to 30.4. Roberts asserts that the Padres often seek attention through provocative comments as they attempt to challenge Los Angeles' sustained success in Major League Baseball.

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