Dodgers Blockout: George Lopez Feels 'Hurt' Over Social Media Row

DODGERS BLOCKED BY GEORGE LOPEZ! Comedian Lashes Out at Team Over ICE Raids Backlash

The drama is heating up in the world of baseball, folks! Comedian George Lopez has claimed that the Los Angeles Dodgers have blocked him on social media after he publicly criticized the team for their perceived lack of action against ICE raids in the city. The 64-year-old funnyman has been a vocal opponent of ICE and has called out his beloved Dodgers for not doing enough to support immigrants in their community.

But it seems that Lopez's criticism didn't sit well with the team, who have been accused of being more concerned with their reputation than with standing up for what's right. According to Lopez, the Dodgers blocked him on social media after he posted a video criticizing the team for their silence on the issue. The video, which has since gone viral, features Lopez dancing and lip-syncing to a caption that reads: "POV: You just got blocked by the Dodgers."

But Lopez's criticism of the team goes far beyond just a simple block. He's been speaking out against the Dodgers' lack of action on ICE raids, pointing out that they've taken no public stance on the issue despite having millions of fans in the Los Angeles area who are directly affected by it. "The Dodgers blocked me on social media for my criticism of the team, so they'll take a stand on me, but not on the treatment of the families who called Chavez Ravine home before they decided to build a baseball stadium where they lived and worked," Lopez wrote in a passionate post.

For those who may not know, Chavez Ravine was a Los Angeles neighborhood that was once home to a largely low-income Hispanic community. The area was displaced to make way for Dodger Stadium, which was built in 1962 when the Brooklyn Dodgers relocated to Los Angeles. It's a painful reminder of the team's complicated history with the Latino community.

Lopez's post continued: "Also no comment from the owners (on ICE). What's happening every day to the families of the people who are being treated like they don't belong? If anyone doesn't belong it's the Dodgers." Ouch, that's some strong stuff! But Lopez isn't done yet. In a shocking move, he suggested that the team should have ICE agents or bounty hunters dress up as the visiting team and remove fans during the 7th inning stretch. Yes, you read that right - Lopez thinks the team should be actively involved in removing fans from the stadium!

Now, we know what you're thinking: "But George, didn't the Dodgers donate $1 million to support families of immigrants impacted by ICE raids?" Well, yes and no. While it's true that the team did make a donation, many are questioning whether it was enough or just a PR stunt. The team's president and CEO, Stan Kasten, released a statement saying: "What's happening in Los Angeles has reverberated among thousands upon thousands of people, and we have heard the calls for us to take a leading role on behalf of those affected. We believe that by committing resources and taking action, we will continue to support and uplift the communities of Greater Los Angeles."

But let's be real - it's hard to take the team's actions seriously when they've been accused of being cozy with Donald Trump. Remember when the Dodgers visited the White House in April to commemorate their 2020 World Series triumph? Yeah, that didn't exactly sit well with many fans.

As for Lopez, he's not one to mince words. In a piece he wrote for ESPN in 2016, he recalled his lifelong love affair with the team and how awestruck he felt when he first visited Dodger Stadium. "I'll never forget seeing Dodger Stadium for the first time," he wrote. "Little did I know that going to Dodger games would become a tradition for my family." But now, it seems like Lopez is at odds with the team he loves.

In an exclusive statement to The Scholarly Note, the Dodgers had this to say: (no comment)

So there you have it - the latest drama in the world of baseball. Will the Dodgers come out on top and prove their commitment to social justice? Or will they continue to block critics like George Lopez on social media? One thing's for sure - the fans are watching, and we can't wait to see what happens next.

Related Stories:

• "George Lopez's Fury with the Dodgers: 'They'll Take a Stand on Me, But Not on the Treatment of Families'"
• "The Dodgers' Complicated History with the Latino Community"
• "ICE Raids in Los Angeles: What You Need to Know"

This article was originally published on The Scholarly Note.