LOS ANGELES, CA – In a moment of pure chaos that’s sent shockwaves through both Silicon Valley and Major League Baseball, Elon Musk has once again taken to social media — this time with an explosive statement that has infuriated the MLB community and left Dodgers fans stunned.
And yes — he really said it.
“If I had the power, I’d retire the Los Angeles Dodgers from the baseball league… just because I can’t stand smug mediocrity being rewarded year after year.”
— Elon Musk on X (formerly Twitter), 2:14 PM PT
The post has already racked up over 80 million views, 400K shares, and more than a few calls for his suspension from MLB-affiliated brand sponsors.
⚾ MLB Community Erupts: “Who Does He Think He Is?!”
Within minutes, current and former players, sports analysts, and executives slammed Musk’s comment as “reckless,” “disrespectful,” and “an unhinged publicity stunt.”
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Justin Turner (ex-Dodger): “Elon’s got rockets, but he clearly never played ball.”
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MLB Insider Ken Rosenthal: “The league doesn’t answer to billionaires with WiFi and ego.”
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Dodgers GM Brandon Gomes: “We won 100+ games last season. That’s not mediocrity. That’s dominance.”
Even ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith weighed in live on air:
“This is Elon’s ego running wild. You don’t cancel the Dodgers — that’s baseball blasphemy!”
🤖 Why Did Elon Say This? The Wild Theory Behind the Tweet
Sources close to Musk suggest the billionaire may have been joking, but others point to a deeper grudge. According to leaks from a Tesla boardroom meeting, a recent attempt by Musk to sponsor the Dodgers’ stadium with Neuralink branding was allegedly rejected.
“He offered to rename it ‘Elon Field at Chavez Ravine,’ and the team refused,” said one source. “That might have lit the fuse.”
Another theory? Elon’s growing obsession with performance standards, which he often applies to Tesla engineers, may have triggered his rage over the Dodgers’ repeated postseason struggles despite massive payrolls.
“If you waste money and choke every October, you’re a bad investment,” Musk said in a now-deleted reply to a Dodgers fan.
💥 Twitter/X Meltdown: Fans Split Down the Middle
The internet is on fire. #ElonVsDodgers is trending worldwide, and the reactions are savage:
🚫 Outraged Fans Say:
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“You’ve lost it, Elon. Stick to cars and rockets.”
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“Imagine trying to cancel the Dodgers. Touch grass.”
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“This is why billionaires shouldn’t tweet unsupervised.”
✅ Supporters Say:
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“He’s right. Dodgers have the Yankees’ payroll and the Pirates’ clutch gene.”
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“Elon’s the only one with the guts to say it.”
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“Retire them, then buy the Giants. Instant rivalry.”
👀 What Happens Next?
So far, MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred has declined to comment directly, but league sources confirm that “conversations are happening behind closed doors.” There’s speculation of potential sponsor backlash, especially with Musk’s companies tied to multiple sports and broadcast tech ventures.
Meanwhile, Elon Musk posted a follow-up meme just hours later — showing a photo of the Dodgers logo photoshopped onto a Tesla being recalled — captioned:
“Performance issues. You hate to see it.”
🤯 Final Words?
In a world where tech titans buy Twitter, launch rockets into orbit, and now try to cancel baseball teams, Elon Musk just reminded us of one thing:
Nobody — not even the Dodgers — is safe from the world’s richest troll.
