A Dodgers infielder’s bold new cleats featuring "2026 loading" branding has reignited fan debates about jinxed World Series expectations, just as the team faces elimination after dropping the first three games of the National League Championship Series against the Brewers. The custom footwear, designed to signal confidence in an upcoming championship run, has drawn both optimism and skepticism from supporters. With the Dodgers now trailing in a tight postseason series, the timing of the cleats has only intensified discussions about whether such gestures could backfire. The move underscores the high-stakes mental game in baseball, where symbols and superstitions often play a role in team morale.
Dodgers infielder Miguel Rojas sparked jinx talk with custom ‘2026 loading’ World Series cleats as LA fell into a 3-0 NLCS hole against the Brewers.
