MLB Power Rankings: Ranking All the 30 MLB Fan Bases

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DENVER, CO - APRIL 16: Chicago Cubs fans celebrate the Cubs 8-3 win over the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on April 16, 2011 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

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Major League Baseball fans are some of the best sports fans in the world. They watch and cheer for their team through good times and bad, through April and September, hoping that one day their team can be called World Series Champions. But some team's fan bases are much more dedicated and loyal than others, and with that I count down the best fan bases in MLB.

30. Cleveland Indians

CLEVELAND - APRIL 01: Fans walk into Progressive Field stadium prior to the Opening Day game between the Cleveland Indians and the Chicago White Sox on April 1, 2011 at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)

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Indians fan used to be one of the best fan bases in baseball. But due to their team's recent struggles, attendance numbers have significantly dropped, as they ranked last in the league in attendance in 2010. But even after their team's torrid start to the season, they still rank dead last in attendance this year!

29. Florida Marlins

MIAMI GARDENS, FL - APRIL 01: Florida Marlins fans watch batting practice during opening day against the New York Mets at Sun Life Stadium on April 1, 2011 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

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Miami does not deserve such a good baseball team. Even though their team has already produced two World Series titles in their young tenure as a franchise, they fail to turn up in even respectable numbers. It's not as if the weather is preventing them from going to the ballpark.

28. Tampa Bay Rays

ST. PETERSBURG, FL - JUNE 13: Fans of the Tampa Bay Rays cheer on their team against the Florida Marlins during the game at Tropicana Field on June 13, 2010 in St. Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by J. Meric/Getty Images)

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Another Florida team, another terrible fan base. The Rays have produced one of the best teams in MLB for the last few seasons, but their fans fail to turn up at all. It has led to two of their star players calling out the fans and the franchise giving out FREE tickets in the middle of the pennant race last year.

27. Washington Nationals

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 17: A young baseball fan waits to get autographs before the start of the Milwaukee Brewers and Washington Nationals game at Nationals Park on April 17, 2011 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

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The Nationals have never really caught on as a franchise since coming to the nation's capital in 2005. They have failed to produce a competitive team in DC and the fans have a hard time filling up half the stadium.

26. Arizona Diamondbacks

SCOTTSDALE, AZ - FEBRUARY 26: A young Arizona Diamondbacks fan eats a hot dog before the game between the Colorado Rockies and the Arizona Diamondbacks at Salt River Fields on February 26, 2011in Scottsdale, Arizona.. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Ima

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I don't blame the Diamondbacks fans for being in the lower percentage of baseball in attendance the last few years. Their team has been terrible since Randy Johnson left.

25. Oakland Athletics

OAKLAND, CA - APRIL 01: A fan looks on before the start of the Opening Day game with the Oakland Athletics and the Seattle Mariners at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on April 1, 2011 in Oakland, California (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

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Oakland fans are crazy about their sports. Don't go in there with an opponent jersey on and expect to walk out clean. But those crazy fans come in a limited number in Oakland. It seems if you're across the bay from San Francisco, you either are crazy about the A's or you don't really care.

24. Pittsburgh Pirates

PITTSBURGH - APRIL 07: Fans sit in the outfield bleachers prior to the Opening Day game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Colorado Rockies on April 7, 2011 at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)

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Pittsburgh is a winning town in everything but baseball. Their football team is great. Their hockey team is great. But their baseball team is pathetic. They have failed to produce a winning team in nearly two decades, and it's put a dent in the heart of many Steel City fans.

23. Toronto Blue Jays

TORONTO,CANADA - APRIL 1: A young fan points to players on the field prior to the home opener for the Toronto Blue Jays as they face the Minnesota Twins during their MLB game at the Rogers Centre April 1, 2011 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.(Photo By Dave S

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Baseball north of the border has had its up and downs over the last few years. The Blue Jays have managed to put a decent team together and have been a solid franchise in a very tough division for a while now. They finished with a solid 85-77 record last year but still ranked in the bottom half of the league in attendance.

22. Seattle Mariners

PEORIA, AZ - FEBRUARY 15: Pitcher Felix Hernandez #34 of the Seattle Mariners signs autographs for fans during a MLB spring training practice at Peoria Stadium on February 15, 2011 in Peoria, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

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The Mariners are a young franchise that has really struggled over the last few years. After having several unbelievable years with talent such as Ken Griffey Jr., Alex Rodriguez, Randy Johnson, Ichiro and Edgar Martinez, that talent has disappeared to big market cities that offer big contracts (with the exception of Ichiro) and the M's have been one of the worst teams in baseball for years now. That has resulted in a diminished fan base that ranks in the bottom quarter in attendance over the last few years.

21. San Diego Padres

SAN DIEGO - APRIL 15: Fans reach for a fly ball during a game between the Atlanta Braves and the San Diego Padres at Petco Park on April 15, 2010 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Donald Miralle/Getty Images)

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Padres fans are dedicated. They have gone years without seeing their team win a championship, and they will probably have to wait at least a decade more, as the team offers little talent compared to their division rivals. But even with their great season last year, that saw them come one game of the postseason, they only managed to fill just over 60 percent of the stadium.

20. Chicago White Sox

CHICAGO, IL - APRIL 07: Fans of the Chicago White Sox watch batting practice in their seats before the home opener against the Tampa Bay Rays at U.S. Cellular Field on April 7, 2011 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

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I live in Chicago. They love the Bears, Bulls, Blackhawks and Cubs. The White Sox are the forgotten team in the Windy City, and their fans tend to be fair weather baseball fans who like the idea of a winning franchise rather than a losing one. The Cubs have the dedicated fans, and they will always be Chicago's baseball team.

19. Atlanta Braves

ATLANTA, GA - APRIL 9: A young Atlanta Braves fan looks on during the game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Turner Field on April 9, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia. The Phillies won 10-2. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

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Baseball in Georgia used to be huge in the 1990s and the early part of the millennium, but its popularity in the south has severely decreased over the last few seasons, and they struggle to bring in a lot of folks to the stadium.

18. Kansas City Royals

KANSAS CITY, MO - APRIL 15: Fans cheer under an umbrella on a rainy night during the game between the Seattle Mariners and the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on April 15, 2011 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

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Royals fans are loyal and dedicated, but their franchise has yet to put a competitive team on the field in this millennium. Can you blame them for the below average attendance?

17. Texas Rangers

BALTIMORE, MD - APRIL 10: Fans go after a foul ball during the game between the Texas Rangers and Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on April 10, 2011 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

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The reigning AL Champions do not have a great fan base. Throughout the decade, even last year, the Rangers have finished in the bottom half of the league in attendance. Let me say it this way—in the middle of October, Dallas fans would rather watch a Week 5 Cowboys game than a World Series Rangers game.

16. Houston Astros

HOUSTON - JULY 30: Lance Berkman's fan club 'The Little Pumas' hold up a sign displaying 'Thank You Puma!' from their perch in center field at Minute Maid Park on July 30, 2010 in Houston, Texas. There are unoffical reports that Berkman will be traded to

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The fellow Texas team narrowly edges their instate rival simply because they have more dedicated fans. They have a bigger tradition in Houston and even during their miserable season last year, they still managed to finish in the top half in attendance and ahead of the Rangers. Now that is loyalty.

15. Baltimore Orioles

BALTIMORE, MD - APRIL 04: Fans enter Oriole Park at Camden Yards during opening day between the Baltimore Orioles and the Detroit Tigers on April 4, 2011 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

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Through good times and bad, the fans of Baltimore have stuck by their team. They may not show up to the ballpark in large numbers, but as soon as the Orioles show signs of life in a tough division, they will be there, ready to support their team.

14. Cincinnati Reds

CINCINNATI, OH - APRIL 3: Cincinnati Reds fans hold up brooms late in the game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Great American Ball Park on April 3, 2011 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Reds won 12-3 to finish off a three-game sweep. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty

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Cincinnati, Ohio is the epitome of a baseball town. They host one of the most classic and historic franchises in MLB in the Reds and they are grateful for it. They may not rank very highly on attendance, but Reds fans are die-hard.

13. Los Angeles Angels

ANAHEIM, CA - JULY 23: A fan holds up his rally monkeys in support of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in the sixth inning of the baseball game against the Minnesota Twins on July 23, 2009 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Imag

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Although they are sometimes known as LA's other team, Angels fans are die-hard. They boast one of the best fan bases in baseball, and are known to make great gimmicks such as the rally monkey. They also finished an impressive sixth in attendance last year, which was better than their LA counterpart.

12. Detroit Tigers

DETROIT - JULY 09: Jason Kubel #16 of the Minnesota Twins fights with a Tigers fan over a foul ball during the third inning during the game against the Detroit Tigers on July 9, 2010 at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan. The Tigers defeated the Twins 7-

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The Motor City loves their sports, and the Tigers are no exception. The AL Central franchise boasts one of the most loyal and dedicated fan bases in all of baseball. Even when the economy of Detroit is severely suffering, the Tigers still managed to finish 12th in attendance last year, and they weren't even that good!

11. Colorado Rockies

DENVER, CO - APRIL 02: Fans look to get autographs from players as the Colorado Rockies host the Arizona Diamondbacks at Coors Field on April 2, 2011 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

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Baseball in the Mile High City has been on the rise ever since the Rockies' historic World Series run back in 2007. The fan base has turned into one of the best in MLB, as they constantly rank in the top half of the league in attendance, finishing 13th last year.

10. Minnesota Twins

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - APRIL 08: Fans enter the stadium before the game between the Oakland Athletics and the Minnesota Twins during Opening Day on April 8, 2011 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

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The Twins franchise has been one of the most consistent in all of sports for the last 20 years. They are constantly able to put a competitive team on the field without a lot of money. For that, the franchise is rewarded with one of the best fan bases in baseball. In fact, the Twins finished last year third in attendance in their inaugural season at Target Field.

9. Los Angeles Dodgers

LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 14: Los Angels Dodger fans ask for direction from a Los Angeles Police Department officer at Dodger Stadium prior to the start of the St. Louis Cardinals and Los Angeles Dodgers baseball game on April 14, 2011 in Los Angeles, Cali

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Although the Dodgers franchise has been embroiled in controversy from the beginning of the season, they still have one of the most loyal fan bases in MLB. Many may complain that they show up late and leave early, but wouldn't you do that if you had to deal with LA traffic? The Dodgers constantly rank in the top 10 in attendance.

8. Milwaukee Brewers

MILWAUKEE, WI - APRIL 04: Fans wait in line to enter Miller Park before the home opener between the Atlanta Braves and the Milwaukee Brewers on April 4, 2011 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

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Despite having the smallest market in baseball, the Brewers still manage to finish with great attendance year after year. They are yet to produce a World Series for their die hard fans, but they don't seem to mind. They finished ninth in MLB in attendance last year, despite finishing well under .500.

7. New York Yankees

BALTIMORE, MD - APRIL 23: New York Yankees fans try and get autographs prior to the start of the New York Yankees and Baltimore Orioles game at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on April 23, 2011 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

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I know, I know, you Yankee fans are shocked. You guys are of course the most dedicated fans in the league, right? No. Seventy-five percent of Yankee supporters are fair-weather fans who know little to nothing about MLB or any baseball for that matter. This article is also about the most loyal fan bases, and it is not hard to be a loyal Yankees fan. They win a lot, and they rarely disappoint their fans. Being a Yankees fan is well, easy.

6. San Francisco Giants

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The defending World Series Champions have one of the best fan bases in baseball. Their fans witnessed their team lose year after year before finally bringing home the silverware to San Francisco last year. Their fans deserve it.

5. New York Mets

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 08: Fans of the New York Mets support their team against the Washington Nationals during the Mets' Home Opener at Citi Field on April 8, 2011 in the Flushing neighborhood of Queens in New York City. (Photo by Chris Trotman/Getty Ima

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Mets fans are one of the best in baseball. Year after year they watch their New York counterpart win, but year after year their fans stick by them and never give up hope. Maybe only Cubbie fans deserve a World Series title more than those of the Metropolitan area.

4. St. Louis Cardinals

ST. LOUIS, MO - APRIL 19: Fans wait out a rain delay as a severe thunder storm moves in prior to the Washington Nationals playing the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium on April 19, 2011 in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

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The Cardinals are one of the greatest franchises in North American sports, and the same goes with their fans. They constantly finish with one of the best attendances in baseball year after year and constantly put a competitive team on the field. From Musial to Pujols, Cardinals fans have stuck by their heroes.

3. Philadelphia Phillies

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 14: Fans hold up signs during the Philadelphia Phillies and Washington Nationals game at Nationals Park on April 14, 2011 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

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The City of Brotherly Love boasts some of the biggest sports fanatics in America. Citizens Bank Park has sold out more than 100 straight games and have finished top in MLB in attendance the last two years. Phillies fans are die-hard.

2. Boston Red Sox

BOSTON - OCTOBER 01: Fans patiently wait to hear that game between Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees is postponed until tomorrow due to rain on October 1, 2010 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

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The Red Sox have the best fans in the American League. They have sold out more than 500 straight games and have stood by their team for over a century, once lasting 86 years without a World Series title. But the Red Sox are back to a winning franchise, and it has made some of the best fans in pro sports even better.

1. Chicago Cubs

CHICAGO, IL - APRIL 01: Fans enter the stadium prior to the Chicago Cubs playing the Pittsburgh Pirates on opening day at Wrigley Field on April 1, 2011 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

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1908—the last time the Cubs were the best team in baseball. It has been 102 years and counting since the Cubbies last won a World Series, but their fans have stuck by them for over a century. They are Chicago's team and they are the Lovable Losers. Although their team is never the best, their fans have been for over a century.

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