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Dodgers’ ‘dinosaurs’ troll Padres after sending Braves packing

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Murray, T. L. (2026, October 8). Dodgers’ ‘dinosaurs’ troll Padres after sending Braves packing. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/07/sports/dodgers-dinosaurs-troll-padres-after-sending-braves-packing/

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During a post-game speech after defeating the Atlanta Braves in the NLDS, Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts praised his team's intelligence and toughness. A member of the organization then jokingly referred to them as "dinosaurs," likely referencing comments made by San Diego Padres owner José E. Feliciano about dinosaurs before their wild-card series against the Chicago Cubs. Fans are embracing this nickname and some suggest it could be a new marketing angle for the team, especially ahead of the upcoming NLCS where they may face the Padres again.

Written by AI on 2026-10-08, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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In October 2023, tensions between the Dodgers and Padres escalated when San Diego’s new owner, José E. Feliciano, referred to the Dodgers as owning "a lot of dinosaurs," just before a game against the Chicago Cubs. This jab came after the Dodgers’ manager, Dave Roberts, praised his team as being “smarter, better, tougher” and seemingly unaware that someone in the room had added sarcastically, “and we’re dinosaurs.” Fans speculated the comment might have come from Miguel Rojas, but its actual source remained unclear. The term "dinosaurs" was seen as an ironic comeback to Feliciano's earlier remark, highlighting how the Dodgers, despite their average player age of 30.9 years (the oldest in MLB), continue to perform well in postseason play.

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As manager Dave Roberts was addressing the team following a 4-1 victory against the Atlanta Braves to advance to the NLCS, he was telling them there is no “more talented team than the Los Angeles Dodgers” and reminded them that they are “smarter, we’re better, and we’re tougher.” asserted

we → address → them

As he was finishing up, a member of the Dodgers organization was heard adding to Roberts’ speech by saying, “And we’re dinosaurs.” asserted

we → finish → speech

While the member of the organization acknowledged they are a “dinosaur,” it might’ve gone completely over Roberts’ head as he continued to speak to his team. uncertain

he → acknowledge → team

The term “dinosaurs” was the latest jab added to the Dodgers and Padres rivalry when new San Diego owner, José E. Feliciano, made a statement that some took as a jab at the Dodgers by saying, “The owner of the Dodgers owns a lot of dinosaurs,” just before San Diego played Game 2 of the wild-card series against the Chicago Cubs. asserted

Diego → add → Cubs

While it’s unknown who confirmed the Dodgers are “dinosaurs,” the fans speculated that it might’ve been Miguel Rojas as @JustRay122 commented on X saying, “Was that Miggy Ro with the ‘we’re dinosaurs’ 😂😂😂” uncertain

we → ’ → ’re

The fans are also embracing being dinosaurs, as “kida_kudz wrote, “We’re smarter, we’re better, we’re tougher, and we’re dinosaurs.” asserted

we → embrace → ?

Other fans are hoping the Dodgers take the dinosaur jab as a new marketing opportunity, as @KennyJ1975 commented, “If the Padres face us, the @Dodgers need to market dinosaur skeletons as much as possible. asserted

@Dodgers → hop → skeletons

Make them mean, not friendly.” asserted

them → make → ?

While the Dodgers are celebrating the victory, they’re waiting to find out who their NLCS opponent will be as the Brewers currently have a 2-1 series lead over the Padres. asserted

Brewers → celebrate → Padres

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