There’s that common saying that “no one is from Los Angeles,” which jokes that everyone who lives in Los Angeles is actually a transplant from elsewhere.

I am one of those transplants.  Originally from Michigan, I’m one of many who quickly fled the Midwest after college seeking constant sunshine and the hustle and bustle of a big city.  And along with other transplants, I not only brought my belongings with me on my move; I also carried along my sports allegiances.

Don’t get me wrong.  I’ve actually adopted the Dodgers and Clippers as my National League and Western Conference teams, respectively.  And I’d also gladly welcome any Los Angeles-based NFL team with open arms.  But nothing can compete with my Detroit Tigers, Red Wings, and Pistons.

And now that baseball’s Opening Day is upon us and both basketball and hockey head into the playoffs, being an expatriate of sorts could make it tough to actually watch my hometown teams on the screen.  Luckily for us out-of-towners, Los Angeles has its fair share of sports bars that are more than accommodating:

• Barney’s Beanery, West Hollywood or Santa Monica. I think they have a million TVs.  No joke.  I was able to watch the Red Wings game and jump over to Top Gun during the intermissions, which was playing on another TV right next to it.  And if you know me, that’s just about pure bliss.
• Brennan’s, Marina Del Rey. They go above-and-beyond with their improvised stadium-style seating in front of the projection screen for games.  I believe this is a Denver bar, so if you love the Broncos, the Avalanche, and the Rockies, this is the place to be.
• Sports Harbour, Marina Del Rey. For all those Phillies fans out there still raw about losing the World Series, stop by the Harbour, the resident Philadelphia hangout and you’ll have plenty of people with whom to commisserate.  Unless you’re a die-hard fan, though, you probably won’t find this spot quite to your liking: small TVs and relatively lacking in the way of seating.  Fortunately, they more than make up for it with atmosphere and their newly re-opened kitchen.
• South, Santa Monica. The official University of Michigan Sports Bar of Los Angeles.  It took over the crown when Hollywood Billiards passed the torch after hosting all University of Michigan football games for years.  Stop by at 9am on a Saturday in September to see UM alumni of all ages rooting on the Maize and Blue.  Plenty of TVs and seating and a quick waitstaff make this venue more than worthwhile.

And, last but not least, the most recent sports bar I frequented where I was able to see both the Red Wings and the Tigers come from behind, making all of us Midwesterners Out West proud:

What teams do you root for and where do you root for them?  I bet every major sports team has a designated bar for their fans here in LA.  Let’s get a whole list of them going in the comments below.