In the Bleachers comics by Steve Moore deliver some of the most side-splitting sports humor ever put on paper. With sharp wit and perfectly absurd twists, these single-panel gems take the everyday moments of athletes, coaches, and fans and flip them on their heads. Whether it’s a pitcher over-sharing, a cyclist raising red flags, or a snake wrestling match gone rogue, each comic serves up humor with a competitive edge. Let’s check out 10 of the funniest In the Bleachers comics by Steve Moore that prove sports are ripe for comedy.
About Steve Moore – Creator of In the Bleachers Comics
Steve Moore is the acclaimed cartoonist behind In the Bleachers comics by Steve Moore, a long-running series that’s been bringing satirical sports humor to the funny pages since 1984. With a minimalist art style and razor-sharp comedic timing, Moore transforms athletic clichés into hilarious one-panel masterpieces. His comics dive into all levels of sports, from little league to pro, exposing the drama, absurdity, and quirks that come with competitive culture.
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1. Overly Friendly Pitcher
A pitcher visits the mound one too many times in one inning, prompting the catcher to quip that “people are starting to talk.” This comic pokes fun at sports overcommunication, suggesting even pitchers need boundaries. Moore nails the awkwardness of baseball banter with perfect timing.
2. Dugout Zen
A player sits cross-legged in the outfield, guided through meditation via megaphone. The coach yells, “Mulvaney! Meditate in the dugout!” It’s mindfulness meets madness in this perfectly ridiculous mashup of sports and self-help trends.
3. Do Not Feed the Players
A fan offers snacks to a player, only to be warned: “Don’t feed the players!” Moore cleverly flips a zoo-style warning into a hilarious comment on overpaid athletes and coddled sports stars. It’s biting satire disguised as a simple joke.
4. Broken Bat Breakdown
When a player’s bat shatters, a mechanic in a jumpsuit labeled “Bat Repair” tells him the internal swing mechanism is shot. This comic turns a common baseball mishap into a full-on technical diagnosis, making the mundane feel momentous.
5. Fish Tank Foul
A group of fish anxiously waits for their injured teammate to recover. After an hour, one says, “I don’t think he’s coming back.” It’s an underwater parody of sports injuries and timeouts that brilliantly humanizes goldfish.
6. Suspicious Cyclist
Two spectators eye a cyclist hooked up to an IV, suspicious that he never slows down, especially on hills. A sly jab at doping scandals in sports, this one’s all about reading between the (bike) lines. Moore delivers a clever critique under the guise of casual observation.
7. There’s No Place Like Home
A baseball player sits on base as the Good Witch tells him to click his heels and repeat, “There’s no place like home.” This Wizard of Oz crossover is pure genius, turning a baseball phrase into a fairy tale escape plan.
8. Hat Trick Fundraiser
A coach leans into the stands, passing a hat around for donations because his player refuses to bunt without better pay. A hilarious dig at pro athletes and team budgets, this comic scores big on irony and crowd participation.
9. Extreme Advice
A man in a hospital bed is scolded by his doctor for “sky surfing” — a step too far in extreme sports. The comic exaggerates thrill-seeking culture to the point of absurdity, reminding us that maybe some hobbies really aren’t worth it.
10. Snake Wrestling Match
Two snakes wrestle while a third narrates the “beautiful” match — unsure if the move was a square knot or a half-hitch. Moore’s genius lies in giving non-human characters real sports commentary. It’s twisted, clever, and utterly original.
Summary & Credit
In the Bleachers comics by Steve Moore bring the hilarious side of sports to light, blending satire, dry wit, and off-the-wall scenarios into one-panel laughs. Whether he’s poking fun at baseball rituals or imagining snakes in wrestling matches, Steve Moore has a unique gift for turning the sports world upside down in the best way possible. Love a good laugh at the expense of sports? Find more funny comic reviews, curated lists, and cartoonist features at TheHumorSide.com—where humor is always in season.
All comic artwork featured in this article is by Steve Moore and is used here for review and commentary purposes only. Full credit goes to the original artist.
