Max Muncy Says Dodgers, Padres Aren’t Rivals

Los Angeles Dodgers All-Star Max Muncy believes that the San Diego Padres are not the rivals of the Dodgers, contrary to what much of the Friars fanbase seems to insinuate.

The third baseman brought up the historical implications that truly create a rivalry, and despite the recent bad blood with the teams, it doesn’t quite meet the criteria.

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“The Padres bring everything that is in a rivalry, but you only have one rival,” Muncy said on Foul Territory. “I don’t like when people say you have rivals. If you have a rival, it’s your counterpart, and that’s always going to be the Giants for the Dodgers, at least.…