A new social media trend has made it’s way to stadiums across Major League Baseball. This includes Comerica Park last night during the Tigers-Guardians game.
Tigers fans may be sad but it won’t stop them from having a legendary tarps off moment 😭 pic.twitter.com/J4jm21c3Ui
— 𝔗𝔥𝔢 𝔇𝔢𝔱𝔯𝔬𝔦𝔱 𝔗𝔦𝔪𝔢𝔰 📰 (@the_det_times) May 20, 2026
Groups of guys are taking over empty sections of ballparks, removing their shirts, and waving them above their heads. Where it started? No one really has a solid answer. Just guys being guys. Dudes being dudes.
#TarpsOff movement is growing…
St Louis. Tampa Bay. Seattle. Detroit. pic.twitter.com/fmPOyh7Qy5
— Dan Clark (@DanClarkSports) May 20, 2026
According to a report from NPR, MLB is averaging about 1,000 more fans per game than last season. They certainly won’t complain about the attention they’re receiving.
