Pirates' Pitcher Gets Erotic Massage, But Rockies Get The Happy Ending

One might say that the Pirates tried everything to make rookie Yoslan Herrera feel comfortable on the mound on Saturday in his debut against the Rockies. Some days, nothing works. Of course, this could simply be Bud Selig's random cup check policy we've been hearing about.

The bad news: Herrera was sent back to the minors after posting a 19.50 ERA in the bigs; lasting only 1 2/3 innings in a 7-1 loss to Colorado. The good news: He'll arrive in Class AA Altoona just in time to see Will Ferrell.

Clearly, Pittsburgh catcher Ryan Doumit broke one of baseball's cardinal rules: As the Marlins demonstrate below, the balls of another player should not be fondled unless the game is over and it's during a celebration.

Jorge Cantu Celebrates A Win By Tugging On Scott Olsen’s Balls [The Fightins'] Herrera Latest Shelled Out Of Pirates' System [Pittsburgh Post-Gazette]