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Take a trip down Memory Lane... Narrated by Greg Schulte

Heads-up read by Ernie Clement. Third base, one out: a shallow catch/no-catch to right, too shallow to tag and score. So he goes part-way — back to the bag if it's caught, home if it drops. It drops, and he scores a run tagging at third would've cost him.

A tip. An assignment. A discovery. The 2001 World Series turned when the Diamondbacks learned Andy Pettitte was tipping his pitches. How they figured it out before Game 6: (Story unlocked) ⤵️ nytimes.com/athletic/7561653…

Dave Roberts says he doesn’t care when his players or staff show up to the facility as long as they get their work done and are ready to play because showing up early doesn’t mean you’re actually preparing “The last one to show up in the clubhouse? Teoscar. But the dude shows up every day ready to play. Sometimes it’s the eyewash that people will show at noon because they’re there and they’re on their phones.” “They’re not getting any better. They’re not working. If you’re just going to sit on your phone in front of your locker, stay your ass at home. Teo gets that. He’s like, ‘When I show up, I’m ready to work.’” “That speaks to the anxiety where sometimes people want it so bad, they try so hard—and that’s an impediment.” “Teo’s found that sweet spot. He knows what it takes him mentally to get ready.”

So compelling God Bless you my Brother 🙏🙏🙏

If you watch one thing today... I highly encourage spending 13 minutes watching this... captivating. Hard to hold back the tears

During the commercial break before the pitch Derek Jeter asked President Bush “Where are you gonna throw it from, the grass or the base of the dirt?” President Bush responded: “The mound.” Then he threw a perfect fucking strike. Chills.

This is a really cool interview if you haven’t seen it.

I didn’t think I could love Ken Griffey Jr. more then I watched this

25 years ago today Welles Crowther gave his life helping others on 9/11. This is the best story @espn has ever done. Share it with your kids and any others who may not have been alive on 9/11 and don’t know what true bravery in the face of evil is.

You don’t want to miss this speaker! Couldn’t recommend Kyle and his company more! Catch this presentation and then upgrade your program. Go get’m Welly!!!

Most high school outfield practices are incredibly boring. Players stand around in left field for 20 minutes just to catch two routine fly balls hit directly at them. It is a complete waste of practice time. Here is the exact 12-Minute Rapid Outfield Fungo Routine. LINK 👇

The job of a coach. “My job is to always be opposite at the moment.” Calm when chaos comes. Confident when doubt creeps in. Demanding when standards slip. Encouraging when confidence drops. Patient when frustration grows. Give your team what the moment needs.

This is a beautiful visual of how being a “late bloomer” (in life and sport) is usually a blessing … as long as you keep pushing through the adversity. Never ever give up! Very often, the late bloomers pass by … become physically better and mentally tougher… than the “early developers” who are often seen (up to 13 or 14 years old) as the “sure to be stars”…. Seen it thousands of times.

Congratulations to Cincinnati Reds 3B Eugenio Suarez, who passed his U.S. naturalization test today in Miami He’s officially a citizen of the United States. You absolutely love to see it!

Alex Madera played four years of Division III baseball at Arcadia. All-American, .432 across four seasons. Then, in a graduate year at North Carolina, where he started all 61 games at shortstop and led the team in hitting. He signed with the Cubs organization this spring. Division III is not where baseball goes to end. For some players, it is where it gets built.

MLB teams should be allowed to carry a taxi player every game who is just a random local guy playing men's league baseball, and his only job would be to pitch in blowouts rather than getting a position player throwing eephus pitches.

The Max Muncy matrix glitch is crazy! 👉 both named Maxwell Muncy 👉 both born on August 25 (12 years apart) 👉 both drafted by the Oakland Athletics 👉 both playing primarily third base 👉 elder grew up near Midland, TX and went on to play in Los Angeles 👉 younger grew up in Los Angeles and played minor league ball in Midland 👉when they first faced off in the majors, both started at third base and batted seventh Happy Birthday to both Max Muncys! 🎂