WATCH: Cubs-Padres playoff hype video narrated by Anthony Rizzo |
Tony Crumpton
· · Tuesday, September 30 2025
Wild Card series begins TODAY at Wrigley! Cubs vs. Padres. Boyd gets the nod for Game 1 — who’s ready for playoff baseball in Chicago?
Get hyped with this video narrated by Cubs legend Anthony Rizzo: Cliff notes/summary: (00:00) 🎵 Opening montage — emphasizes the relentless drive of players: “Why they’re up early, up late, never resting.” (00:10) Highlights youthful energy and perseverance: “Why he plays like a kid… why he never quit on his swing or himself.” (00:20) Focus on resilience: “Why there’s no quit in battling back… why he swings through the noise.” (00:39) Players thrive in chaos and deliver under pressure: “Why he runs on chaos and they bring it home.” (00:50) Emotional connection with fans: “Why you keep coming back when it’s 95 or 45, through bad calls, close calls, curtain calls.” (01:00) A celebration of payoff: “Why the wait was worth it.” (01:10) Culmination — the Cubs make the playoffs: “And why the end is just beginning.” (01:17) Closing tagline: “October is why.” 🎶
