Will Ferrell MESA, AZ – MARCH 12: Actor Will Ferrell plays with the Seattle Mariners as they take on the Oakland Athletics as part of a new HBO special from Funny Or Die in partnership with Major League Baseball to support the fight against cancer at HoHoKam Stadium on March 12, 2015 in Mesa, Arizona. (Photo by Lisa Blumenfeld/Getty Images)

The Outside Corner scouting report: Will Ferrell

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2015’s most talked-about minor league signee with an invite to Spring Training made his 10-team debut on Thursday, as Will Ferrell showed off his athletic prowess by playing 10 positions in five games, including acting as third base coach for the Chicago Cubs. Here’s what you can expect from the newcomer. Will Ferrell: Date of Birth: […]

Tigers closer Joe Nathan DETROIT, MI – JUNE 30: Joe Nathan #36 of the Detroit Tigers watches the action from the dugout during the game against the Oakland Athletics at Comerica Park on June 30, 2014 in Detroit, Michigan. The Tigers defeated the Athletics 5-4. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)

Joe Nathan is already going to war with Tigers fans

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On Thursday, Joe Nathan was horrible for the Tigers in their 6-5 loss to the Phillies. Nathan recorded just two outs, allowed six runs (four earned) on five hits, and walked one without a strikeout. Tigers fans predictably, lustfully booed Nathan during his appearance, peaking when he was pulled in the middle of the inning. […]

Start of Royals AL title defense is the most expensive ticket on Opening Day

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Every team is in the playoff hunt when Opening Day marks the start of the 2015 Major League Baseball season. Although that’s the case for each of the four major sports, it seems the optimism is greater in baseball, with Opening Day having a completely different aura than the rest. The first Sunday Night Baseball […]

MINNEAPOLIS, MN – MAY 1: Mike Pelfrey #37 of the Minnesota Twins delivers a pitch against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the first inning in game one of a doubleheader on May 1, 2014 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)

Mike Pelfrey throws glove to first to record out

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We’ve seen this happen plenty of times before, but it never fails to amuse me. Adeiny Hechavarria smacked a chopper back to the mound…and Mike Pelfrey couldn’t get the ball out of his glove. Naturally, he did what you’re taught to do – he threw the whole glove over to Joe Mauer at first base. […]

Pirates Andrew McCutchen and Clint Hurdle PITTSBURGH, PA – OCTOBER 01: Andrew McCutchen #22 greets manager Clint Hurdle #13 of the Pittsburgh Pirates prior to their National League Wild Card game against the San Francisco Giants at PNC Park on October 1, 2014 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

2015 season preview: Pittsburgh Pirates

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After two decades of baseball anonymity, the Steel City has become much more than just a football town thanks to the last two seasons of Pirate prosperity. The ascension of Andrew McCutchen to MVP status has highlighted Neal Huntington’s long rebuilding process, and the Pirates have become one of the best teams in the National […]

PHILADELPHIA, PA – JULY 25: Domonic Brown #9 of the Philadelphia Phillies grounds out, but get an RBI in the first inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Citizens Bank Park on July 25, 2014 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Drew Hallowell/Getty Images)

Domonic Brown hit perhaps the most meaningless homer ever

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In the Phillies’ 3-2 win over the Pirates on Wednesday, Domonic Brown hit a solo homer in the bottom of the ninth inning. Good for him. It’s a Spring Training homer, but whatever. But when Brown homered, the Phillies were already winning 3-2. And it was the bottom of the ninth. Huh? Something’s off here. […]

New Giants plush dolls aren’t wearing pants

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So the fine folks at the San Francisco Chronicle have reported that Bleacher Creatures has teamed up with the defending World Series champions to sell some plush dolls at the Giants team shop to commemorate said victory. A pretty cool thing, no doubt. But then you take a look at the preview photos…     Notice anything […]

AL East favorite Red Sox FORT MYERS, FL – MARCH 6: David Ortiz #34 and Hanley Ramirez #13 of the Boston Red Sox look on before the game against the Miami Marlins at Jet Blue Park on March 6, 2015 in Fort Myers, Florida. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

How does Marcus Stroman’s injury affect the AL East race?

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Marcus Stroman’s season-ending knee injury will obviously have a significant impact on the Blue Jays going into the 2015 season. Tim Livingston looked at the ripple effects losing Stroman will have on Toronto’s pitching staff. But how will this affect the rest of the AL East? Right now, the competition is dealing with pitching problems of […]

Brewers outfielder Carlos Gomez MILWAUKEE, WI – AUGUST 05: Carlos Gomez #27 of the Milwaukee Brewers runs the bases after hitting a two run homer in the bottom of the third inning against the San Francisco Giants at Miller Park on August 05, 2014 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Mike McGinnis/Getty Images)

2015 season preview: Milwaukee Brewers

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The Brewers spent 150 days in first place in 2014, but missed the playoffs entirely following one of the worst end-of-season collapses in baseball history. Now they have to try to put the memories of that collapse behind them while trying to contend in one of baseball’s toughest divisions. Will last year be a motivator […]

Marcus Stroman of the Blue Jays TORONTO, CANADA – AUGUST 27: Marcus Stroman #54 of the Toronto Blue Jays reacts after getting the final out of the fifth inning during MLB game action against the Boston Red Sox on August 27, 2014 at Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images)

What can Toronto do without Marcus Stroman?

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Our fearless leader is most definitely correct: Baseball is stupid. During fielding drills on Tuesday, Marcus Stroman tore his ACL and will miss the entire 2015 season. The Blue Jays, who were really hoping for a 2015 breakout from Stroman, have become the latest team affected by the

MESA, AZ – MARCH 6: Javier Baez #9 of the Chicago Cubs bats during the game against the Cincinnati Reds on March 6, 2015 at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona. The Reds defeated the Cubs 5-2. (Photo by Rich Pilling/Getty Images)

Cubs prospects go back to back to back

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Hey Chicago Cubs fans – this is your future. In the fourth inning of Tuesday’s Cubs-Indians game, stud Cubs prospects Jorge Soler, Javier Baez, and Kris Bryant all launched massive solo homers, back to back to back. The excitement and hype are real, folks. And just ignore the fact that the Cubs lost 10-6 – […]

BALTIMORE, MD – SEPTEMBER 15: Starting pitcher Marcus Stroman #54 of the Toronto Blue Jays works the first inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on September 15, 2014 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Marcus Stroman tears ACL, baseball is still stupid

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Thought the rash of pitcher injuries would be ending any time soon? NOPE! 23-year old Blue Jays stud pitcher Marcus Stroman will miss the 2015 season after tearing his ACL during fielding drills today. In 2014, Stroman had a 3.65 ERA over 20 starts and six relief appearances for the Blue Jays. He struck out […]

Reds minor leaguer arrested after allegedly assaulting woman

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Cincinnati Reds minor leaguer Tannier Rahier, a second-round pick in the 2012 Draft by Cincinnati, was arrested in Arizona on Saturday morning after allegedly assaulting a woman. He was booked on suspicion of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and assault with intent to injury, and has since been released. The details from the Arizona […]

Reds starter Johnny Cueto CINCINNATI, OH – SEPTEMBER 23: Johnny Cueto #47 of the Cincinnati Reds celebrates after getting the final out of the eighth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers during the game at Great American Ball Park on September 23, 2014 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Reds defeated the Brewers 3-1. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

2015 season preview: Cincinnati Reds

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The Cincinnati Reds began what could be a long, slow slide to the bottom of the NL Central in 2014, finishing with 76 wins — only three ahead of the Cubs for last place. Injuries killed what promised to be a strong lineup. General manager Walt Jocketty probably should have begun a roster renovation, and […]

JUPITER, FL – MARCH 08: Jason Heyward #22 of the St. Louis Cardinals reacts to a strike out during the first inning of a spring training game against the Miami Marlins at Roger Dean Stadium on March 8, 2015 in Jupiter, Florida. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

Oh god, the Yankees inquired about Jason Heyward

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Before the Atlanta Braves traded Jason Heyward to the St. Louis Cardinals in a four-player deal, the club reportedly received a query about Heyward from the New York Yankees. New York was interested in Heyward *and* all-world defensive shortstop Andrelton Simmons, who the Braves signed to a long-term deal last winter. From the New York […]

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