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Minor league mascots continue to be frightening

When will the madness stop?

James Dator
James Dator has been covering a wide range of sports for SB Nation for over a decade, with a special focus on the NFL.

Nooope, we’re good. Thanks MiLB.

It’s unclear when the switch was flipped to make every new mascot scary as hell, but it needs to stop right now. There are a thousand ways to depict a chihuahua -- none we’ve seen have slits in their ears, devilish red eyes and some sort of weird scar over its eye.

Enjoy the game folks! Seriously, you better enjoy it. Otherwise Chico WILL find you.

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