Top pop culture moments for all 30 teams

Every franchise has its popular culture moments, whether or not it’s George dragging the Commissioner’s Trophy round Yankee Stadium in Seinfeld, the household from the film Parenthood going to a Cardinals sport or Magnum, P.I. carrying a Tigers hat. Some groups are ubiquitous in popular culture, just like the Yankees, and a few groups need to remind Hollywood they exist. But each staff will get at the very least one second within the solar.

With that in thoughts, we check out every staff’s largest popular culture second, whether or not it’s films, tv or a track. Some of those are simpler to seek out than others. But whenever you see your staff present up, you’ll be able to’t assist however perk up a bit. That’s your staff — on the large display.

Blue Jays — Friends: Yes, Chandler Bing was a Blue Jays fan. Whenever you’d see Chandler’s workplace, a Blue Jays hat was prominently displayed. (This might be as a result of Matthew Perry is Canadian, however the ’90s had been an amazing decade for the Blue Jays.)

Orioles — Veep: Julia Louis-Dreyfus’ Selina Meyer threw out the primary pitch of an Orioles sport, and a bunch of the gamers posed along with her and, awkwardly, stated “Orioles.” (And Louis-Dreyfus additionally performed an Orioles fan on Seinfeld, the place she acquired in hassle for carrying an O’s cap in comped seats.)

Rays — The Rookie: The heartwarming story of Jim Morris ended with him making his debut in a Rays uniform, and it’s the large climactic second of this stirring film.

Red Sox — Good Will Hunting: Lots to select from right here, together with that heist scene at Fenway Park in The Town, however an entire era is aware of Carlton Fisk waving the ball honest from watching Robin Williams and Matt Damon.

Yankees — Pride of the Yankees: You also can select Jay-Z rapping about his Yankees hat. You actually can’t go improper with any Yankees selection.

Guardians — Major League: Perhaps probably the most ubiquitous team-brand placement within the historical past of baseball. You nonetheless see VAUGHN jerseys each time you go to Cleveland.

Royals — Better Call Saul: Every time Rhea Seehorn’s Kim Wexler relaxes, she’s carrying an outsized Royals shirt, resulting in suspicions that she and Jimmy McGill will find yourself collectively in Omaha, sneaking off to Royals video games.

Tigers — For the Love of the Game: Kevin Costner’s one last excellent sport drama edges out Tiger Town, however nonetheless, that is all about Magnum’s hat.

Twins — Little Big League: This is a dead-serious, deeply sensible take a look at what would occur if a 12-year-old owned a baseball staff. Plus, it has Leon Durham as a Twin.

White Sox — Eight Men Out: Maybe not the proudest second in White Sox historical past, however definitely probably the most cinematic.

Angels — Angels within the Outfield: This one is the remake with Christopher Lloyd, Tony Danza and Danny Glover. Also, two future Oscar winners play Angels gamers on this: Adrien Brody and Matthew McConaughey.

Astros — Boyhood: There’s additionally a horrible thriller from the ‘80s called Night Game in which a serial killer is somehow involved with the Astros, and while they are wearing the vintage uniforms in the movie, we’ll go along with the Oscar winner wherein Ethan Hawke takes his children to Minute Maid Park. (You get to see Roger Clemens pitch.)

Athletics — Moneyball: Billy Beane will get to stroll round the remainder of his life figuring out that Brad Pitt performed him within the film.

Mariners — The Naked Gun: The Mariners are in fact enjoying the Angels within the nice baseball scene, perhaps the funniest baseball scene within the historical past of flicks. Enrico! Pallazzo!

Rangers — Walker, Texas Ranger: All proper, so it’s truly tremendous arduous to discover a Rangers popular culture reference. We hope Chuck Norris will suffice in a pinch.

Braves — The Slugger’s Wife: This Neil Simon comedy-drama has Rebecca deMornay and people outdated ‘80s Braves uniforms.

Marlins — The Scott Stapp track: This is a reminder that Scott Stapp as soon as wrote a track referred to as “Marlins Will Soar.” Sorry, Marlins followers.

Mets — Keith Hernandez and the Second Spitter on Seinfeld: We needed to restrict ourselves to 1 “Seinfeld” second, and I feel we are able to all agree that is the right one.

Nationals — How Do You Know: Owen Wilson’s leg of this James L. Brooks romantic triangle is definitely a participant for the Nationals. (This can also be Jack Nicholson’s final film.)

Phillies — The Goldbergs: The household on this ABC comedy are diehard Phillies followers, and never solely did they movie a scene at Citizen Bank Park, Ruben Amaro Jr. is definitely a character on this present … and the real-life Ruben Amaro Jr. performs his father, Ruben Amaro. It’s form of complicated.

Brewers — Mr. 3000: This Bernie Mac comedy a few participant popping out of retirement to get his 3,000th hit was filmed at American Family Field and has so, a lot Brewers stuff.

Cardinals — The Pride of St. Louis: This was the story of Dizzy Dean, written by the identical man who wrote Pride of the Yankees, however it didn’t fairly catch on as a lot nationally.

Cubs — Ferris Bueller’s Day Off: Rookie of the Year is in fact one other good reply right here, however whenever you consider enjoying hooky and going to Wrigley Field for a day sport, that is the film you consider.

Pirates — Angels within the Outfield: The Pirates are the staff within the authentic 1951 film, with Janet Leigh, 9 years earlier than Psycho.

Reds — Rain Man: We might go along with Hustle right here, however nobody has ever seemed much less like Pete Rose than Tom Sizemore. Instead, we’ll remind you the way Raymond Babbitt is obsessive about the Reds and baseball statistics.

D-backs — The Jersey: It is near-impossible to discover a D-backs second for this checklist, so we got here up with Randy Johnson’s cameo look on an outdated Disney Channel sitcom a few magical jersey.

Dodgers — 42: The Sandlot would even have been acceptable, in addition to all of the Curb Your Enthusiasm episodes that characteristic Dodger Stadium.

Giants — San Andreas: The climax of this movie options The Rock driving a motorboat by way of a sunken Oracle Park.

Padres — The Kid From Left Field: If you’re too younger to recollect, this can be a wacky comedy wherein Gary Coleman manages for the Padres. Ed McMahon is in it.

Rockies — The Fan: The Rockies haven’t had many films, however they’re the “other” staff on this thriller with Robert De Niro and Wesley Snipes.