With the pandemic suspending sporting events worldwide, athletes suddenly have tons of time on their hands. In the latest installment of our weekly MLB series, we look at how they've been keeping themselves entertained - and in shape - while self-isolating.
The Cubs' compound
While most teammates are separated during the hiatus, four members of the Cubs organization - Ian Happ, Nico Hoerner, Zack Short, and Dakota Mekkes - are isolating and staying in shape together. It was all Happ's idea.
Four @Cubs players.
— Infield Chatter (@InfieldChatter) April 21, 2020
One stay-at-home order.
Here's the story of @ihapp_1, @nico_hoerner, @zshort_20, @DMekkes7 & The Compound. pic.twitter.com/zfd8v94Wkb
Hunter Pence: Makeup artist extraordinaire
The San Francisco Giants outfielder is broadening his skill set during the hiatus by venturing into the world of makeup with the help of his wife, Alexis.
Phillie Phanatic needs a training partner
Everyone's favorite baseball mascot is keeping himself in game shape ... er, trying to keep himself in game shape. What the Phanatic needs is some sessions with personal trainer Izzy Mandelbaum.
At least he's trying. pic.twitter.com/F8Zgivr3hH
— Philadelphia Phillies (@Phillies) April 24, 2020
DeShields learns a new skill
Cleveland Indians outfielder Delino DeShields Jr. is using his time in isolation to explore a new hobby. He's in the perfect city, too - could this be the first step on a path to Cleveland's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?
How have you guys been spending your time under quarantine? Now is a great time to try something new that you’ve always wanted to do. 🎸😎 pic.twitter.com/pnUKSAdYy3
— Delino DeShields (@LinoDeShields) April 20, 2020
Chef Goody
Texas Rangers pitcher Nick Goody is cooking up a storm during his isolation. That looks like a darn good breakfast.
Breakfast dilla FYB pic.twitter.com/AlNmV5a4rr
— Nick Goody (@Its_all_Goody41) April 20, 2020
Christian Yelich tries out a new look
The former MVP debuted a fresh new mustache this week. Quarantine is the perfect time to try it out.
Brantly's got a running partner
Giants catcher Rob Brantly is keeping in shape by racing his daughter. This is the kind of tie we love to see.
Cueto's having a blast
San Francisco right-hander Johnny Cueto is keeping himself occupied in the Dominican Republic. When he's not busy riding his donkey ...
... he's on his horse ...
... or his other horse ...
... and all that riding works up quite the appetite.
Looks delicious, Johnny. Save some for us.
Lance McCullers Jr. and the half-eaten burrito
Finally, we arrive at McCullers and his horrifying experience ordering delivery from Chipotle - an incident that sent Kansas City Royals outfielder Brett Phillips into hysterics.
This is real man.... @ChipotleTweets SOMEONE TOOK A BITE OF MY BURRITO BEFORE DELIVERY... DISGUSTING 🤢 https://t.co/NsQCVaXaxo pic.twitter.com/3hFCI73RQj
— Lance McCullers Jr. (@LMcCullers43) April 23, 2020
The Houston Astros pitcher later clarified it wasn't the fault of the restaurant itself.
I think it’s only fair to let everyone know that this WAS NOT @ChipotleTweets fault! They checked the video and the burrito left their facility intact! The bite happened on the way 🤢🤢. Still sucks lol but I guess no more delivery. 🤘 https://t.co/Rhs6ECPnTa
— Lance McCullers Jr. (@LMcCullers43) April 25, 2020
Still, that's horrifying. And hilarious.
