Remember when baseball was about hot dogs, home runs, and bringing Americans together? Those simple days seem long gone. America’s favorite pastime has transformed into yet another battlefield for political statements and virtue signaling. Major sports franchises now regularly wade into divisive issues that have nothing to do with the game itself.

The Los Angeles Dodgers have stepped up to the plate once again – not to hit a home run, but to swing and miss at the truth. In their latest attempt to make a political statement, they’ve managed to spread fake news about federal law enforcement. But this time, they got caught red-handed.

The Dodgers boldly announced on social media that they had denied Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents entry to their stadium. “This morning, ICE agents came to Dodger Stadium and requested permission to access the parking lots. They were denied entry to the grounds by the organization,” the Dodgers stated on their official X account. The post quickly gained over 310,000 likes and sparked heated online debate.

There was just one problem – it never happened.

Federal Agencies Set the Record Straight

From ‘The Post Millennial’:

In response to the post from the Dodgers, the Department of Homeland Security stated, “This had nothing to do with the Dodgers. CBP vehicles were in the stadium parking lot very briefly, unrelated to any operation or enforcement.”

ICE was even more direct in their response. The official ICE account on X stated bluntly: “False. We were never there.” This swift and clear denial from federal agencies exposed the Dodgers’ claim as completely fabricated.

The backlash from conservatives was swift and severe. One longtime fan wrote, “Well, as a fan and (for 36 seasons) a regular ticketholder I bid you farewell! (Obstruction of Federal Agents should not be tolerated).” Another user called for more serious consequences: “Boycott this team. Everyone involved should be arrested for harboring illegals.”

Pattern of Political Activism

This isn’t the first time the Dodgers have waded into controversial political waters. The team previously faced backlash for honoring the “Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence,” a drag group widely criticized for mocking Catholics and Christian symbols.

One fan noted this growing pattern of alienation: “FYI, I bailed on the Dodgers after the Catholic mockery they sponsored.”

According to the Los Angeles Times, the Dodgers don’t even own the parking lot where they claimed to have denied ICE entry. Former Dodgers owner Frank McCourt owns the stadium parking lot, making their claim even more questionable.

What’s particularly troubling is how quickly the false claim spread on social media before being debunked. Many users shared and celebrated the post without waiting to verify if it was true. This willingness to believe and spread anti-law enforcement narratives shows how deeply divided our country has become.

The American people deserve better from their national pastimes. Sports should bring us together, not drive us further apart with false political statements. Perhaps it’s time for the Dodgers and other sports franchises to focus on what they do best – playing ball – and leave politics outside the stadium gates.

Baseball fans across America just want to enjoy the game without being subjected to misleading political posturing. The Dodgers struck out this time, but the damage to their reputation and credibility is already done.

Key Takeaways

• The LA Dodgers falsely claimed they denied ICE agents entry to their stadium, contradicted by official statements from DHS and ICE
• This incident continues the Dodgers’ pattern of controversial political stances, including their previous support of groups mocking Catholics
• Sports organizations are increasingly abandoning their role as unifying cultural institutions in favor of divisive political activism
• The spread of misinformation about law enforcement contributes to a dangerous rise in hostility toward federal agents

Source: The Post Millennial