WATCH: Chicago Cubs 2025 Hype video narrated by Ryne Sandberg |
Tony Crumpton
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- Friday, April 04 2025
Every season is precious. A gift from the baseball gods. Let's savor it, for whatever it brings. #BeHereForIt
Watch the video below:
Video summary/cliff-notes:
(00:00) The narration begins with a poetic tribute to another baseball season, celebrating the return of the game.
(00:10) Mentions the enduring presence of the stadium, from its "steel bones" to the ivy-covered walls, even through the harsh winter.
(00:20) Reflects on the anticipation of spring, the sights and sounds of the ballpark, and the communal feeling of being there.
(00:30) Acknowledges the unpredictability of nature but emphasizes the joy of simply being present at the game.
(00:45) Highlights the emotional spectrum of baseball—the highs, the lows, and the moments in between that make the game special.
(00:55) Describes the sensory elements that define the experience: the hiss of a fastball, the crack of a bat, and the roar of the crowd.
(01:10) Emphasizes how a team comes together through every pitch and inning, leading to those magical, game-defining moments.
(01:25) Captures the significance of witnessing history, the privilege of saying, “I was there.”
(01:36) Concludes with the idea that a baseball season is unpredictable, but showing up and embracing it makes it meaningful.
(01:50) Ends with an invitation to savor the season, no matter what it brings.
