Rain delays in Major League Baseball games can be frustrating, but they also offer moments of unexpected humor and entertainment. Over the years, players, fans, and stadium staff have turned these soggy interruptions into some of the funniest moments in sports history. One classic example is from the 2018 MLB season when the Chicago Cubs faced off against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

During a lengthy rain delay at Wrigley Field, Cubs players started a makeshift dance party on the field, with teammates choreographing goofy dance moves that had fans laughing and cheering in the stands.

Another memorable rain delay occurred in 2019 when the Toronto Blue Jays were waiting out a storm. The Blue Jays’ mascot, “BJ Birdie,” took to the field with a toy water gun and began a hilarious mock water fight with the grounds crew. The playful antics not only entertained the fans but also became a viral sensation on social media.

Then there was the time in 2015 when the New York Mets and the San Diego Padres had to endure a rain delay, and Mets pitcher Matt Harvey took the opportunity to perform some hilarious yoga poses on the field. Harvey’s unusual stretches and poses, combined with his deadpan expression, had both the fans and his teammates in stitches.

In 2020, the Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees experienced a delay that turned into a comedic showcase when Red Sox pitcher Chris Sale began to amuse himself by pretending to be a reporter, conducting imaginary interviews with his teammates and the grounds crew. His over-the-top antics and playacting provided a much-needed break from the gloom of the delay.

These funny rain delay moments not only provide comic relief but also remind us that, even in the midst of waiting for the skies to clear, baseball’s charm often shines through in the most unexpected ways.