Padres Concessions Rebrand 'FTD' Burger After Viral Anti‑Dodgers Reading

Overview

• A social‑media post by San Diego Union‑Tribune reporter Annie Heilbrunn drove fresh attention to the long‑running “FTD” burger on Friday, prompting widespread sharing and scrutiny of the menu item.
• Hodad’s counters at Petco Park quietly replaced the plain “FTD Burger” label with playful expansions such as “For the Diegans,” “For the Division,” “Foul to Dinger,” and “For the Dugout.”
• Reports say neither Hodad’s nor the San Diego Padres have publicly confirmed who ordered the relabeling and Hodad’s told a reporter it was not aware of the item’s prior name.
• Many fans interpreted “FTD” as shorthand for an expletive aimed at the Los Angeles Dodgers and noted three onion rings on the sandwich as a possible jab at L.A.’s titles, though outlets treated that reading as speculative.
• The episode is tied to a heated Padres–Dodgers rivalry and a close NL West race, and outlets note the burger had been sold at Petco Park for years before going viral, illustrating how small touches can become focal points in team feuds.