One of the best sports announcers of all time passed away earlier this week at the age of 94. Vin Scully spent 67 years as the “Voice of the Dodgers,” and the legendary broadcaster is one of the most respected play-by-play guys to ever put on a headset. He called over 10,000 baseball games throughout his incredible career while generation after generation of fans everywhere eagerly tuned in to hear his voice. He was always there to explain what he saw on the field as he told the audience what…
Category Archives: Baseball
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Hearing the Voice
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The Sandlot
Continue ReadingThe Sandlot is one of the best movies to capture the essence of what it’s like to be a kid in the summer. Categorized as a baseball movie, it’s also about friendship, growing up, getting into trouble, and soaking in the special season of life when you can play sports with your friends all day, go to the pool, and go on rides at the amusement park. Although this movie is very entertaining, one of the core themes involves dealing with fear. As you probably know, the story centers around “Smalls” moving into…
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He Bet on Himself
Continue ReadingNew York Yankees’ right fielder, Aaron Judge, is one of the best players in Major League Baseball. As a young player who has yet to sign his first huge contract (it’s all relative), his career earnings from 2013 to 2021 were just over $17 million. He will make at least $17 million in 2022 and based on his performance this year (and throughout his career), he’ll be paid accordingly on his next deal. What makes his situation interesting is that before the season began, Judge was offered a seven-year $213.5 million…
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2021 BEST of UNPACK this…Loving Baseball Again
Continue ReadingLast night, baseball fans celebrated the wonderful sport by watching young stars shine in the MLB All-Star Game, which resulted in a 5-2 win for the American League. I have to admit, I don’t have the same passion for baseball as I did when I first became a fan of the game. Throughout my childhood, I enjoyed watching the Atlanta Braves on TBS and the Chicago Cubs on WGN. I would catch almost every baseball highlight on Sportscenter each morning, loved watching the home run race between Mark McGwire and…
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“We Hit Every Pothole”
Continue ReadingFor the first time since 1995, the Atlanta Braves are World Series Champions after winning Game 6 against the Houston Astros 7-0 last night. Based on their unbelievable journey to the World Series this year, these headlines capture how they went through challenges on their way to victory. “Braves Overcome Obstacles to Win 2021 World Series” (MLB.com) “The Braves Turned a Lost Season Into a Championship” (FiveThirtyEight.com) “Braves Defy Odds as Unreal Ride Ends in Glory” (MLB.com) The Atlanta Braves’ World Series Win Over Houston is a Historic Shock” (TheRinger.com)…
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The Secret of Sports
Continue ReadingThe World Series began last night as the Atlanta Braves took game one by a score of 6-2 over the Houston Astros. Jorge Soler batted first for Atlanta and hit a home run on the third pitch of the game to set the tone for the night. The Astros weren’t able to keep up with the Braves’ hitting, as their three stars Jose Altuve, Alex Bregman, and Carlos Correa went a combined 0-for-12 at the plate. It was a strong performance on the road for the Braves, but it’s only…
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Let’s Celebrate!
Continue ReadingLast night, the Atlanta Braves closed out their series (3-1) against the Milwaukee Brewers after a 5-4 win in Game 4 of the National League Division Series. First basemen, Freddie Freeman, hit a solo homer with two outs in the eighth inning to help the Braves move on to their second consecutive trip to the NL Championship Series. This was a special win for the Atlanta fans because it was the first time since 2001 that the Braves clinched the NLDS in front of the home crowd. Winning and celebrating…
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Major League Kids
Continue ReadingThe Little League World Series (LLWS) is well underway, and it’s the perfect sporting event to wrap up the summer. Sports fans are drawn to watching the young kids play baseball at a high level while seeing their youthful joy and excitement shine through. We’re also reminded of the fun-filled summers we spent playing baseball as kids. Major League Baseball joined in on the excitement again this year by holding the Little League Classic in Williamsport, Pennsylvania on Sunday. The Los Angeles Angels and Cleveland Indians played the game in front of a smaller crowd than they’re used to, but it…
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How Good is Your Best?
Continue Reading*Today’s devotional is written by Luke Heaton, UNPACKIN’ it’s Social Media Director and Podcast Co-Host. Prior to this season, only three players in baseball history had thrown a no-hitter in their first career start. On Saturday night, Tyler Gilbert of the Arizona Diamondbacks became the fourth. Drafted in 2015, Gilbert began his professional career playing minor league ball for a few seasons. Following the cancellation of the 2020 minor league season (due to the COVID-19 pandemic), he spent his summer “throwing bullpens to an old high school coach and doing electrical…
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Loving Baseball Again
Continue ReadingLast night, baseball fans celebrated the wonderful sport by watching young stars shine in the MLB All-Star Game, which resulted in a 5-2 win for the American League. I have to admit, I don’t have the same passion for baseball as I did when I first became a fan of the game. Throughout my childhood, I enjoyed watching the Atlanta Braves on TBS and the Chicago Cubs on WGN. I would catch almost every baseball highlight on Sportscenter each morning, loved watching the home run race between Mark McGwire and…
