{
  "id": 6777287,
  "title": "Softest fans in baseball: Phillies vs. Braves series preview",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/softest-fans-in-baseball-phillies-vs-braves-series-preview",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-11T16:59:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/softest-fans-baseball-phillies-vs-165900183.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In this preview of the Phillies vs. Braves series, it's clear that the Braves' fanbase is often criticized for being particularly soft and insufferable. After the Phillies eliminated the Braves in the 2023 NLDS, a writer lamented that the Braves fans were too gentle and lamented that Sherman didn't do a better job destroying Atlanta.\n\nThis season, however, Braves fans seem to have regained their former level of intensity. During the All-Star Game and Home Run Derby in Philadelphia, Braves fans were notably rowdy, cheering loudly for their own players and booing opponents. The fans' excitement was especially apparent when Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber were competing in the Home Run Derby, with Jordan Walker ultimately winning the event.\n\nThe fans' enthusiasm was so strong that some critics accused them of detracting from the event, but they seemed to appreciate their role in making the competition more exciting. The article concludes by noting that while the Braves have toned down their tomahawk chop cheer, the fans remain highly enthusiastic and supportive of their team.",
  "summary": "Atlanta Braves fans: The worst",
  "key_points": [
    "Braves fans criticized as 'soft' after 2023 NLDS elimination",
    "Rowdy during All-Star Game and Home Run Derby in Philadelphia",
    "Fans' enthusiasm praised despite accusations of detracting from event"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Braves outlast Phillies 6-5 in 11 innings in opener of key NL East series",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/braves-outlast-phillies-6-5-in-11-innings-in-opener-of-key-nl-east",
        "published": "2026-09-12T03:21:17.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Braves outlast Phillies 6-5 in 11 innings in opener of key NL East series",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/braves-outlast-phillies-6-5-in-11-innings-in-opener-of-key-nl-east-6853675",
        "published": "2026-09-12T03:22:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}