In the realm of baseball’s enduring rivalries, the Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Francisco Giants have a history of keeping each other in check, no matter the era.
From the days of the Brooklyn Dodgers in the 1940s and 1950s to the recent 2021 season, these two teams have been intertwined in baseball lore. The iconic “Shot Heard ‘Round the World” in 1951 remains etched in memory. And even when the Dodgers dominated with 106 wins in 2021, they had to overcome the formidable 107-55 Giants in a five-game NLDS showdown.
As we fast forward to 2024, the Giants may not boast the same star-studded roster as their Dodgers counterparts, but they’ve found a way to needle their rivals once more.
On June 30, when the Giants face off against the Dodgers, the first 15,000 fans at the stadium will receive Mickey Mouse ears, as per the team’s promotional calendar. While this giveaway is part of a partnership with Disneyland, its timing raises eyebrows.
The Giants are giving away Mickey Mouse ears when they host the Dodgers on June 30
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— Talkin’ Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) January 18, 2024
Among baseball fans, the notion of the Dodgers’ 2020 World Series title being labeled a “Mickey Mouse” championship has been a recurring jest on social media.
Whether the promotion is a playful jab at the Dodgers or not, it’s certain to inject fresh energy into one of baseball’s most heated rivalries, just in time for the sweltering summer days.