WATCH: Best moments in Marquee Sports Network's 5-year history |
Tony Crumpton
· · Sunday, February 23 2025
Marquee Sports Network turned 5 years old this weekend and the network's hosts and analysts reflect back on their favorite memories over the years.
Watch the fun video below: Video summary/cliff-notes: (00:00) The first-year highlight was Anthony Rizzo’s 14-pitch at-bat leading to a Cubs comeback against the Cardinals, with Bill Murray singing the seventh-inning stretch. (00:32) The Ryan Sandberg statue unveiling at Gallagher Way was a standout off-field moment with massive fan attendance. (01:01) Mike Tauchman’s game-saving catch at Busch Stadium against the Cardinals was a top on-field memory. (01:37) Opening Day 2.0 in 2021 with a full crowd at Wrigley and Bill Murray's presence was a major highlight. (02:08) The very first Marquee broadcast, a rain-delayed spring training game, felt like a significant milestone before the COVID shutdown. (02:45) Pete Crow-Armstrong robbing a home run in Los Angeles and a combined no-hitter against the Dodgers were favorite games called from the booth. (03:16) Craig Kimbrel closing out the Cubs’ combined no-hitter was a memorable postgame interview experience. (03:52) The network’s first production featured classic Cubs game highlights, emphasizing the importance of behind-the-scenes staff. (04:27) Javier Báez’s legendary rundown between home and first base was one of the most exciting on-field moments. (06:09) Pete Crow-Armstrong’s inside-the-park home run in Miami was an electrifying and rare moment for fans and broadcasters alike.
