Oct 13, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Blake Snell (7) throws during the sixth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers during game one of the NLCS round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

Padres Minor League Team Under Fire for Congratulating Dodgers Star on World Series

Originally posted on San Diego Padres on SI
By Jason Fray | Last updated Oct 22, 2025 6:48 PM ET

Someone running the social media account for the El Paso Chihuahuas must be a major fan of Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Blake Snell.

The minor league team posted graphics of Snell on their official X account and their Facebook account wishing the pitcher congratulations on making the World Series. Snell had made one rehab start for the Triple-A team back in 2022. In 2023, the same account congratulated Snell on winning a second Cy Young Award.

While this seems like a very nice gesture, it ended up being something that caused quite a stir in San Diego.

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There could be some sour grapes over not deciding to re-sign Snell, and then watching him star for the villain up the 5 freeway. Being bounced early in the postseason while the Dodgers have made yet another run to the World Series with Snell tossing gem after gem also may sting a bit.

Either way, this is yet another footnote in what's become a very entertaining rivalry between the two NL West competitors.