Chris ‘Mad Dog’ Russo’s Retirement Threat Sparks Outpouring of Support for D-Backs

The Diamondbacks’ bandwagon grew rapidly after Russo's retirement threat.

Word of Chris “Mad Dog” Russo’s vow to retire from sports radio if the Diamondbacks win Game 7 of the NLCS against the Phillies on Tuesday has reportedly reached Arizona’s clubhouse. 

Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo was as asked by Bob Nightengale about Russo’s comments, at which point he confirmed that he’d heard what “Mad Dog” had said about an early retirement.

“I’m looking forward to that,” Lovullo said, per Nightengale.

It seems the idea of Russo retiring from sports radio has shifted the allegiance of many MLB fans, who have begun rallying around Arizona in hopes they win the series finale on Tuesday and bring an end to the 64-year-old’s career.

Fans on social media had plenty of jokes after Russo's bold guarantee, as the Diamondbacks’ bandwagon grew rapidly ahead of Game 7. 

America’s Team. https://t.co/g3UjzZe04A pic.twitter.com/EQbZd372sY

— Addison (@YankeeWRLD) October 24, 2023

The mission just got more real. https://t.co/vxsOeVkkkM

— Talkin’ Jake (@TalkinJake) October 24, 2023

This is the most important Game 7 in MLB history https://t.co/UX7iAQCQ2V

— Marc Luino (@GiraffeNeckMarc) October 24, 2023

If the Arizona Diamondbacks love America, they will win tonight https://t.co/FNgq62fijX

— Dalton (@daltine_cracker) October 24, 2023

Let’s go Diamondbacks https://t.co/f9zLcblMvr

— Vlad Sedler (@RotoGut) October 24, 2023

All of the support for the Phillies just left my body. https://t.co/8AFvbFGPkV

— Locked On Orioles (@LockedOnOrioles) October 24, 2023

Don't threaten me with a good time. https://t.co/kTbQqQwEUU

— Grant McAuley (@grantmcauley) October 24, 2023