Dodgers Serve $25 '#RuiningBaseball' Margarita Amidst Fan Outrage Over Spending
The Los Angeles Dodgers are selling a specialty margarita at Dodger Stadium, seemingly trolling critics of their significant player acquisitions.
Dodger Stadium has introduced a new cocktail, the '#RuiningBaseball margarita,' priced at $25, as a nod to the criticism surrounding the team's substantial spending on players like Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto. The drink, a blend of tequila, mango, and jalapeño with a chile mango slice, is being served during the National League Championship Series.
This move comes as the Dodgers continue to face scrutiny over their massive payroll, particularly after securing top free agents. The team's management has previously addressed these criticisms, with Dodgers manager Dave Roberts calling the critiques "lazy" and suggesting rivals "look in the mirror."
In addition to the controversial margarita, free Budweiser was also offered to fans at a recent game for those struggling to cope with the team's 2-0 series deficit. Ticket prices for Game 3 in Los Angeles were reportedly in the mid-$90s.
The team is reportedly pursuing a three-peat in the NL, but faces the possibility of a league lockout impacting future seasons. The availability of the '#RuiningBaseball margarita' allows fans to "toast to ruining baseball while you still can," according to commentary from OutKick.