Shirtless fans the stars at MLB stadiums as "Tarps Off" trend sweeps baseball world
Major League Baseball is experiencing an epidemic of (mostly) guys being dudes. After getting it's start in St. Louis last Friday, it has spread across the league to places like Detroit, Tampa Bay, Philadelphia and Anaheim, California.
“It’s hard not to have fun when the fans are like that," Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn said.
Major League Baseball is experiencing an epidemic of (mostly) guys being dudes . At ballparks all across the country, groups consisting of mostly young men are joining in on the “Tarps Off” trend that's loud, goofy, infectious and new to the baseball world. Joining in on the fun is simple: Go to the section where the party is happening, take off your shirt and start twirling it above your head.
Soccer-like chants or singing usually follow — injecting a jolt of energy for a sport that is occasionally chided for its lack of energy inside the stadium. After getting it's start in St. Louis last Friday, it has spread across the league to places like Detroit , Tampa Bay , Philadelphia and Anaheim, California .
“It’s hard not to have fun when the fans are like that," Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn said. “We’ve got the best fans in the world, but it seems like the younger generation makes it more like a college atmosphere. ” Ground zero for the shirtless outbreak was in St.