There is a sliding scale when it comes to being a sports fan. If you’re casual about it, sports are a breeze. Check in and check out when you want to. But the more serious you get, and the more you wear your heart on your sleeve as you reach "diehard" territory, it becomes intertwined with your life.
Such is the case for Philadelphia Phillies fans and their city brethren who take up the mantle of FanSided’s "Fandom of the Year" for 2025.
The last few Octobers have ended in soul-crushing defeats, as much for the fans as for the players.