Mark Wesley Pritchard
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You can call me Wesley. Former cosplayer, retro gaming fanatic, die-hard Texas Rangers fan, and nostalgic freak. Need I say more?
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Even More Takes About Clayton Kershaw
Kerchoke. Chokeshaw. Choke Artist. Whatever you want to call him. The Dodgers continue to piss off their critics and their latest stunt proves how desperate they are of receiving even more attention. The MLB All-Star Game is fast approaching and in case you didn't know, Mr. Holy Holy, aka Clayton Kershaw, received the special commissioner's selection (aka the sympathy vote), landing a spot in the midsummer classic, which will be held in Atlanta. Not only that, but Dodgers manager Dave Roberts will also be managing the NL team. It's so pathetic that MLB is rewarding a heartless bigot something like this. Kershaw is currently in his 18th season in Major League Baseball, and I believe the real reason why MLB gave him that honor is because this might be his final season in the league. This latest move by MLB screamed desperation. Kershaw has been in the league for nearly 20 years and he's one of many players who wasn't deserving of an All-Star nod. I explained in my previous story regarding the All-Star fan voting that it needed to choose players based on their stats rather than their popularity, so as to avoid any bias and make the process fair. The Dodgers have received heavy backlash for having multiple players (some who had no business of being selected) who will be in the upcoming All-Star Game. They are the most selfish, spoiled, delusional, and entitled team in MLB. Them and the Houston Astros are the only two teams I heavily dislike. They (the Dodgers) took their selfishness to another level, because five Dodgers players will be participating in the All-Star Game and I blame the fans and bandwagon fans for this nonsense. Originally, there were eight in the first phase of voting. I also blame MLB for continuously showing favoritism towards the Dodgers. As I've stated in one of my previous stories, the world doesn't revolve around the Dodgers or Shohei. It's not always about them and they're talking over other teams and players who deserve more attention. The Dodgers suffer from main character syndrome, thinking that everything has to be about them. What I found hilarious was that they (Dodgers fans) cried over Fernando Tatis, Jr. being selected to the All-Star Game over Andy Pages, calling the voting a popularity contest. Their claims are hypocritical, because the Dodgers had faced heavy backlash from baseball fans for having multiple players selected to the midsummer classic, also calling those selections a popularity contest. So, pot meet kettle, Dodgers fans. The Dodgers can't have everything. Their offseason and current shenanigans prove that I dislike them even more. I continue to get attacked online by ruthless and delusional Dodgers fans, just for calling them out for their selfish and entitled behavior. It doesn't bother me, and my ongoing criticisms of this team prove that I was right all along. Going back to Kershaw: he didn't have to accept the aforementioned honor. He should finish out the season and retire. To be honest, he, Justin Verlander, and Max Scherzer aren't the same players as they were when they first debuted in the big leagues. Both Verlander and Scherzer are in their 40s and most likely nearing the end of their careers, while Kershaw is nearing 40. While I won't praise Verlander or Kershaw, due to obvious reasons, Scherzer is definitely a shoo-in to be a first-ballot Baseball Hall of Famer. He's one of my favorite pitchers and consider him a legend. Scherzer may be a no-nonsense player, but fans like and respect him, a menace (in a good way) any time he takes the mound, and doesn't make everything about himself or the center of attention. The Dodgers and Kershaw should take a page out of Scherzer's book and follow his example.
By Mark Wesley Pritchard 7 months ago in Unbalanced
Showcasing My Numerous Texas Rangers Jerseys
Greetings, Vocal readers, subscribers, and everyone! It's been nearly two years since my beloved Texas Rangers won their first World Series title in franchise history. The night of November 1, 2023 was a moment that I'll remember forever. I was on Cloud 9 and when Josh Sborz recorded the final out in the World Series against the Arizona Diamondbacks in Game 5, I screamed with excitement and joy. Goodbye, heartbreak and no more talks about 2011 ever again. When your team wins a World Series title for the first time ever or in years, it's a huge deal, not only as a fan, but for their respective city. If you're a Rangers fan or a baseball fan in general, you're in for a treat. For the first time, I'll be showing off my numerous jerseys. Owning a baseball jersey is like a woman buying a pair of heels. Not sure how I came up with that comparison, but you get the idea. Without further ado, let's get started!
By Mark Wesley Pritchard 7 months ago in Styled
Three Reasons Why the World Series Is Amazing
The World Series: an event that millions of baseball fans look forward to every year. It's a shame that it doesn't receive the same attention as the Super Bowl. Here are a couple of statistics about the last couple of World Series:
By Mark Wesley Pritchard 7 months ago in Unbalanced
I Was The Coolest Big Kid for a Day
Baseball: it's one of those sports that many of us fans are passionate and romantic about. Home runs, outstanding catches, and walk-off wins. Back in mid-March on a warm Saturday afternoon, I had an opportunity to take part in an exciting event. I was among the few dozens of people who took part in a batting practice event at Arvest Ballpark, home of the Minor League's Northwest Arkansas Naturals. For context, I never played any sports in school, because I was shy and severely bullied. The closest thing to me playing sports was being in PE classes. My favorite sports I enjoyed the most in PE class was basketball, indoor kickball, and dodgeball. The latter sport has since been taken out of schools, because many people have said it encouraged bullying. I found that claim laughable and ridiculous, because it seems like some people, not all, like to take the fun out of everything. This was an example of this is why we can't have nice things.
By Mark Wesley Pritchard 7 months ago in Unbalanced
40 Years of 'Back To The Future'
Great Scott! Greetings, Vocal readers and subscribers! July 3, 1985: a date that would forever be etched in pop culture. On that date, the following movie and a franchise would soon take the world by storm. That movie was called Back To The Future. No one knew that a movie about time travel would eventually gain a fanbase. The 1980s was defined as a time when life was simpler and yours truly was born in that decade. Unfortunately, I was not born when Back To The Future was released in theaters. I came into this world nearly two and a half years later. It wasn't until 2015 that I saw this amazing movie for the first time, around the time of their 30th anniversary. I believed that AMC had a marathon where they aired all three movies. My reaction to seeing the first movie was positive and in awe. Every aspect of the movie was perfect from start to finish. One of the things that captured my attention was the DeLorean, the time travel machine. Here are some interesting facts about the sports car:
By Mark Wesley Pritchard 7 months ago in Geeks
Good Vibes at Northwest Arkansas Pride 2025
Greetings, Vocal readers and subscribers! This past weekend was eventful and filled with unity. As Pride Month comes to a close, the fight for our equal rights is far from over. Regardless of who's in the White House, we won't rest until everyone has access to the necessary accommodations, such as respectful and proper health care. We have to fight the good fight daily, not just during Pride Month. Also, we won't let a bigoted President and his cohorts devalue and dehumanizing us. We exist and here to stay. As I've stated in my previous stories, equality has always existed. No one is "forcing " it on you or anyone else. Being a decent human being and showing compassion who are different from you isn't optional. It's neither indoctrination, nor controversial. It's also neither a Democrat or Republican thing. It's both a common sense and humanity thing. No group of people should feel unsafe or be discriminated against, just because of who someone is or what they look like. Conservatives tend to call people like us who care about other causes and people's plights woke. Yes. Yes, we are. You know why? It's because I said before, no one deserves to be mistreated in any way, because of one's race, gender, or sexual orientation. We don't want people to lose their lives or suffer due to these Republican politicians and lawmakers having these oppressive laws that harms others. So yes, Republicans. We are woke and yes, we give a damn about those who can't stand up or defend themselves. We refuse to shut up or walk on eggshells in order for us to make you feel comfortable. Our voices will only grow louder and bigger. If we stay silent, then the bullies would win. When I say bullies, I'm referring to conservatives and conservative politicians.
By Mark Wesley Pritchard 7 months ago in Pride
The Glamorization of MLB Players Has Gone Too Far
There are many MLB players I like and dislike. As long as I've been watching baseball, I've noticed a consistent (not in a good way) and annoying pattern that has been happening for the last year or so. Major League Baseball has been frequently focusing their attention on two players: Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge. While they're extremely talented in their own right, I feel like other teams and players deserve more praise and recognition. Major League Baseball continues to highlight both of these players, overshadowing and talking over other players who had exceptional performances. Let's use Tarik Skubal of the Tigers as an example. Let's say that the reigning AL Cy Young Award winner had a remarkable outing, striking out 11 batters. His performance would only get noticed for a while until MLB goes back to focusing on Ohtani and Judge. Whoever is managing MLB's social media pages need to realize that these two players aren't the only ones in the league. I don't see or hear MLB talking about teams like the Cubs, Tigers, or Mariners more often. There's nothing wrong with highlighting players and praising them. However, I believe there's a such thing a giving someone too much credit. There has to be a healthy balance of doing this. I've always suspected and accused the league of showing favoritism towards the aforementioned players. I've always thought, "Is MLB married to both of these players?" It's like they're super obsessed with them.
By Mark Wesley Pritchard 7 months ago in Unbalanced
Celebrating 10 Years of Marriage Equality . Top Story - June 2025.
Where were you and what were you doing on June 26, 2015? For me, it was just another day at the office. So why did I bring up this date, you ask? Because today is the 10-year anniversary of marriage equality becoming the law of the land in all 50 states. The United States became the 21st country to legalize same-sex marriage nationwide. It was a huge victory for the us, the LGBTQ+ community, activists, and same-sex couples themselves. Two other groundbreaking rulings also happened on this day: Propositional 8 and the repeal of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA). Propositional 8, also known as Prop 8, was a California ballot proposition that passed in November 2008, which previously prohibited Californian same-sex couples from marrying. In 2010, it was ruled unconstitutional and didn't go into effect until 2013. The Defense of Marriage Act, or DOMA, was a law that was passed and signed by then President Bill Clinton in 1996. It previously prevented the government from recognizing gay and lesbian couples. However, it was later struck down, specifically Section 3 (1 U.S.C. § 7).
By Mark Wesley Pritchard 7 months ago in Pride
First Half of 2025 on Vocal: By The Numbers
Greetings, Vocal subscribers and readers! The first half of 2025 has come to a close and we're eager to see what the final half of this year has in store for us. In this story, I'll be sharing a few statistics related to my progress as a creator on Vocal. It was a productive first half for me and had so much to talk about. Now, let's this show on the road!
By Mark Wesley Pritchard 8 months ago in Writers
Father's Day Is Meaningless. Content Warning.
Greetings, Vocal readers and Happy Father's Day to all the dads, especially the single dads out there. Usually every year on this day, I would post a picture of my late grandfather on social media. This year, however, my feelings about Father's Day has changed and it's no longer a big deal to me. My faithful readers and subscribers know about my now estranged parents and the horrific abuse I've suffered in their hands. In this story, I'm solely going to focus on my estranged father. For those who are new and unfamiliar with my life and how I grew up, I'll share that with everyone right now.
By Mark Wesley Pritchard 8 months ago in Families
When Baseball Fans Take Things Too Far...
Greetings, Vocal readers and baseball fans. As someone who loves baseball, it disgusts me when many baseball fans take their level of entitlement to new levels. Currently, there's a troubling trend that's happening in baseball: players receiving threats from disgruntled fans. Recently, Houston Astros pitcher Lance McCullers had been the target of numerous threats that were so disturbing that he had to secure 24-hour protection for him and his family. One of the main reasons behind those threats was fans losing huge bets, leading them to hurl obscenities and other offensive insults online. I participate in daily fantasy contests: the kind of contests where you have a chance of winning some money. I've been doing this for well over a year during the MLB and also the NFL season. That includes the World Series and Super Bowl respectively. Some of these fans and sports bettors take this way too seriously when it should be enjoyable, whether you win or lose a bet or bets. I know that many people bet on games for a living or as a side hustle. However, it's not that serious. I'll never cosign with baseball fans sending others, including players, threats towards them or their families. That's crossing the line. Whether or not you're a fan of a team or player, this kind of behavior is unacceptable and uncalled for. Us baseball fans trash talk about each other's teams and favorite players online. Harmless trash talk is fine, just as long as it doesn't go too far. I partake in this, too. Sending players threats because they didn't perform the way you expected them to and you losing bets is unacceptable. Free speech doesn't mean free from the consequences. This also applies to the situation regarding Steve Bartman, a devoted Cubs fan, who was vilified during one game of the 2003 NLCS that became infamous when the Cubs were playing against the then Florida Marlins for catching a ball. The Marlins would later head to the World Series and win it all. He had to be escorted out and when the Cubs won the World Series in 2016, he was rewarded with a World Series ring and an apology from the organization. He received numerous threats back in 2003 and since then, still receives them to this day. Bartman didn't deserve those threats and I felt bad for him. He was a Cubs fan who got caught up in a situation that wasn't his fault.
By Mark Wesley Pritchard 8 months ago in Unbalanced
