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Tom Dierberger

Fans at Dodger Stadium Tried a Yankees-Esque 'Roll Call,' and MLB Fans Had Thoughts

Fans cheer after Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a solo home run against the Kansas City Royals at Dodger Stadium. | Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

One of the many great traditions in baseball resides in the first inning of every game played at Yankee Stadium.

After the first pitch of the game is thrown, the "Bleacher Creatures" in the right-field seats begin chanting the names of each New York Yankees player in that day's starting lineup until he acknowledges the calls from the crowd. It's a tradition that dates back to the days of the Yankees' dynasty in the late 1990s.

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