Podcast appearances and mentions of Blake Parker

This is the 39th Installment of THe MiDNiGHT CaST. Miggy and Joe catch up about their personal lives, talk about the new Lil Yatchy and James Blake "Bad Cameo" album, Childish Gambino album "Bando Stone and the New World", Ye deciding to retire, and who is better in RnB...Trey Songz or R.Kelly? Time Stamps: Intro: 00:00 - 1:59 Joe talks about his recent Proposal: 2:00 - 9:31 Bad Cameo Album Review: 10:34 - 19:27 Bando Stone and The New World: 20:28 - 32:22 Ye retiring music: 33:23 - 37:09 RnB Comparison Game/Trey Songz vs R.Kelly: 38:09 - 45:15 Words of Advice for the month: 45:16 - 48:15 MiDNiGHT PLuG: 48:16 - END Music: BIG (Tom Hanks Freestyle) by Rivan : 9:33 - 10:33 High above the High by Ian Waxx: 19:28 - 20:27 Box Office Poison by Blake Parker: 32:23 - 33:22 Dreamz R a Luxury by Ember Woods: 37:09 - 38:08 MiDNiGHT PLuG: Silver Haze by Low.bo --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themidnightcast/support

Episode 63 An Electronic Poetry Slam   Playlist Roland Giguere, “Les Heures Lentes” from Voix De 8 Poètes Du Canada (1958 Folkways). Spoken poetry intermixed with musique concrete by Francois Morel. The electronic music and poetry are never heard simultaneously on this album, but the music was composed to set the tone for each work that followed. 1:29. François Dufrêne & Jean Baronnet, “U 47” from A Panorama Of Experimental Music, Vol. 1: Electronic Music / Musique Concrete (1967 Mercury). Dufrêne was a French sound poet and visual artist who performed what he called "crirythmes," a style of vocal noises. The electronic music on tape was composed by Baronnet, who was a co-founder, with Pierre Henry, of Studio Apsome, their private studio for electronic music, after their break from the GRM studios of Pierre Schaeffer in 1958. Recorded under the supervision of Pierre Henry, in collaboration with the sound laboratories of the West German Radio (Cologne), Italian Radio (Milan), French Radio and Television (Paris), and the Studio Apsome (Paris). 3:33 Intersystems, “A Cave in the Country” from Peachy (1967 Pentagon). This was the Canadian experimental music band that produced some radically original music and performed live events mostly in the Toronto area from 1967 to 1969. Poetry and vocals by Blake Parker. Electronic music using the Moog Modular synthesizer by John Mills-Cockell. Performers, Blake Parker, Dik Zander, John Mills-Cockell, Michael Hayden. 1:50 Intersystems, “Carelessly Draped in Black” from Peachy (1967 Pentagon). This was the Canadian experimental music band that produced some radically original music and performed live events mostly in the Toronto area from 1967 to 1969. Poetry and vocals by Blake Parker. Electronic music using the Moog Modular synthesizer by John Mills-Cockell. Performers, Blake Parker, Dik Zander, John Mills-Cockell, Michael Hayden. 4:32 Bruce Clarke, “Of Spiralling Why” from The First See + Hear (1968 See/Hear Productions). From See/Hear, a quarterly publication of recordings of contemporary sound arts. There were three issues total. All from Canada. When there was electronic music, it was provided and created by Wayne Carr using a Buchla Box. Carr was associated with all three of the See/Hear albums/issues. This piece was commissioned for the Adelaide 1968 Arts Festival by the Melbourne ISCM, fragments of poetry were chosen at random from the unpublished works of the late Ann Pickburn, whom I believe you hear performing her words on this track. 9:35 Jim Brown and Wayne Carr, “Blues for Electric” from Oh See Can You Say (1968 See/Hear). Poetry and synthesizer. Poetry and voice, Jim Brown; engineer, Buchla Box, Wayne Carr. The second LP of this quarterly LP/magazine that seemed to only have three issues. “Wayne Carr plays synthesizer whenever it happens.” This is noted on another LP as a Buchla Box, so I've assumed that's what he used on all three albums. 3:09 bill bissett & Th Mandan Massacre (sp), “fires in th tempul” from Awake In Th Red Desert (1968 See/Hear Productions). Poetry and voice, Bill Bissett; Toy Flute, Roger Tentrey; Flute, Tape Recorder, Ross Barrett; Guitar, Terry Beauchamp; Percussion, Gregg Simpson, Harley McConnell, Ken Paterson, Martina Clinton; Producer, Jim Brown; Buchla Box, engineer, Wayne Carr. 3:32 bill bissett & Th Mandan Massacre (sp), “now according to paragraph c” from Awake In Th Red Desert (1968 See/Hear Productions). Poetry and voice, Bill Bissett; Toy Flute, Roger Tentrey; Flute, Tape Recorder, Ross Barrett; Guitar, Terry Beauchamp; Percussion, Gregg Simpson, Harley McConnell, Ken Paterson, Martina Clinton; Producer, Jim Brown; Buchla Box, engineer, Wayne Carr. 2:40 Ruth White, “The Irremediable” from Flowers Of Evil (1969 Limelight). Electronic music, translations, and vocalizations by Ruth White. Words by Charles Baudelaire. Legendary American electronic music pioneer, most noted for her early explorations of sound using the Moog synthesizer. "An electronic setting of the poems of Charles Baudelaire composed and realized by Ruth White." 4:55 Ruth White, “The Cat” from Flowers Of Evil (1969 Limelight). Electronic music, translations, and vocalizations by Ruth White. Words by Charles Baudelaire. Legendary American electronic music pioneer, most noted for her early explorations of sound using the Moog synthesizer. "An electronic setting of the poems of Charles Baudelaire composed and realized by Ruth White." 3:27 Charles Dodge, “Speech Songs: No. 1 When I Am With You (Excerpt)” and “Speech Songs: No. 2 He Destroyed Her Image (Excerpt)” from from 10+2: 12 American Text Sound Pieces (1975 1750 Arch Records). Realized at the Bell Telephone Laboratories for computer music in 1975. 3:45 William Hellermann, “Passages 13 – The Fire (For Trumpet & Tape)” from Peter Maxwell Davies / Lucia Dlugoszewski / William Hellerman, Gerard Schwarz, Ursula Oppens, The New Trumpet (1975 Nonesuch). Composed by William Hellermann; voices, Jacqueline Hellerman, John P. Thomas, Marsha Immanuel, and Michael O'Brien; words by Robert Duncan. This poem was first published in 'Poetry,' April-May 1965. Tape realized by Hellerman at the Columbia-Princeton Electronic Music Center. 25:28 Robert Ashley, “In Sara, Mencken, Christ And Beethoven There Were Men And Women (Excerpt)” from 10+2: 12 American Text Sound Pieces (1975 1750 Arch Records). Lyrics By – John Barton Wolgamot; Moog Synthesizer,Paul DeMarinis; Voice, Robert Ashley. Excerpt from an album-length work released in 1974 on Cramps Records. 3:53 Robert Ashley, “Interiors with Flash” from Big Ego (1978 Giorno Poetry Systems). A study for what would become Automatic Writing, a longer work by Ashley. recorded at Mills College, Oakland, California, May 14, 1978. Voice, Mimi Johnson; Electronics, Polymoog, Voice, written, produced, and mixed by Robert Ashley. 3:05 Joan La Barbara, “Cathing” from Tapesongs (1977 Chiaroscuro Records). Composed, produced, edited and sung by Joan La Barbara. The story behind this piece is a great one. In the 1970s, La Barbara, along with Meredith Monk, emerged in America as two of the premiere practitioners of avant garde vocalizing. Some might recognize the name of this piece as possibly a tribute to Cathy Berberian, the earlier generation's version of an avant garde diva (La Barbara and Monk would never consider themselves as divas in the sense that Berberian was). Rather than being a tribute to Berberian, La Barbara was responding to a radio interview (apparently broadcast during the intermission of her concert at the 1977 Holland Festival). Berberian was outspoken about the new generation of vocalists and wondered out loud how any respectable composer could write for “one of those singers.” La Barbara's response, composed in response, took excerpts from the interview (20 phrases), edited and rearranged them, altered them electronically to compose this piece. In her liner notes, she only identifies Berberian as another “professional singer.” Take that! 8:01. Laurie Anderson, “Closed Circuits” from You're The Guy I Want To Share My Money With (1981 Girono Poetry Systems). One of Anderson's tracks from this 2-LP collection of text and poetry that also includes works by John Giorno and William Burroughs. I think this was the tenth album from Giorno that began in 1975 with the Dial-A-Poem Poets. Electronics (Microphone Stand Turned Through Harmonizer), Wood Block, voice, Laurie Anderson. 7:23. Background music for opening Laurie Anderson, “Dr. Miller” from You're The Guy I Want To Share My Money With (1981 Girono Poetry Systems). Another of Anderson's tracks from this 2-LP collection of text and poetry that also includes works by John Giorno and William Burroughs. This is another version of a track that later appeared on Anderson's Unted States Live LP in 1984. Saxophone, Perry Hoberman; Synthesizer, Percussion, voice, Laurie Anderson. 4:19 Opening and closing sequences voiced by Anne Benkovitz. Additional opening, closing, and other incidental music by Thom Holmes. For additional notes, please see my blog, Noise and Notations.

Bro. Blake Parker - Hold On Through the Storm by AwakeningLife Church

All of the highlights from the Indians sweep in Kansas City making it 11 straight over the Royals this season. We'll check in with one of the hottest hitters in MLB Amed Rosario, also pitchers Zack Plesac and Blake Parker. Plus, catcher Austin Hedges stops by to talk about how he's become "Mr. Clutch" lately. That's all on this edition of Tribe Talk with Jim Rosenhaus on the Cleveland Indians radio Network.

All of the highlights from the Indians sweep in Kansas City making it 11 straight over the Royals this season. We'll check in with one of the hottest hitters in MLB Amed Rosario, also pitchers Zack Plesac and Blake Parker. Plus, catcher Austin Hedges stops by to talk about how he's become "Mr. Clutch" lately. That's all on this edition of Tribe Talk with Jim Rosenhaus on the Cleveland Indians radio Network.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tribe broadcaster Jim Rosenhaus recaps Thursday night's 4-2 Indians win in KC with post-game reaction from winning pitcher Triston McKenzie, acting manager DeMarlo Hale and a visit with reliever Blake Parker. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tribe broadcaster Jim Rosenhaus looks back at Wednesday night's come-from-behind, extra-inning win in KC for the Indians with postgame comments from Blake Parker and a visit with hot-hitting Amed Rosario. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bro. Blake Parker - Everlasting Hope by AwakeningLife Church

1) We talk about the move to add Bobby Bradley and cut lose Josh Bauers, we explain why they added Blake Parker to the roster and what Bobby Bradley needs to do not still be with this team in two months2) Talking about an embarrassing weekend of baseball for the Indians facing the Orioles, Dig into why Cedric Mullins might be the best trade candidate in all of baseball for the Indians to consider and chase3) We finish up talking about the worst game of the weekend (Sunday). I take some time to admire the Orioles lineup which has a lot of players I like and a lot of potential trade targets down the line. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order.BetOnline AGThere is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus.Rock AutoAmazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you.Fully Loaded ChewFully Loaded Chew is offering LOCKED ON “TEAM” listeners a special offer – Rightnow you can try a can for just $1. Go to www.fullyloadedchew.com and use promo code: “LockedOn”StatHeroStatHero, the FIRST Ever Daily Fantasy Sportsbook that gives the PLAYER the ADVANTAGE. Go to StatHero.com/LockedOn for 300% back on your first play. Lucy.CoGo to Lucy.co and use Promo Code LOCKEDONMLB to get 20% off all products on your first order, including gum or lozenges! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1) We talk about the move to add Bobby Bradley and cut lose Josh Bauers, we explain why they added Blake Parker to the roster and what Bobby Bradley needs to do not still be with this team in two months 2) Talking about an embarrassing weekend of baseball for the Indians facing the Orioles, Dig into why Cedric Mullins might be the best trade candidate in all of baseball for the Indians to consider and chase 3) We finish up talking about the worst game of the weekend (Sunday). I take some time to admire the Orioles lineup which has a lot of players I like and a lot of potential trade targets down the line.  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Fully Loaded Chew Fully Loaded Chew is offering LOCKED ON “TEAM” listeners a special offer – Right now you can try a can for just $1. Go to www.fullyloadedchew.com and use promo code: “LockedOn” StatHero StatHero, the FIRST Ever Daily Fantasy Sportsbook that gives the PLAYER the ADVANTAGE. Go to StatHero.com/LockedOn for 300% back on your first play.  Lucy.Co Go to Lucy.co and use Promo Code LOCKEDONMLB to get 20% off all products on your first order, including gum or lozenges! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bro. Blake Parker - Come to The Table by AwakeningLife Church

Tribe broadcaster Jim Rosenhaus recaps a 9-4 loss for the Indians to the Rockies on Friday, plus Amed Rosario talks about the challenges of learning a new position and veteran reliever Blake Parker stops by too

- Talk Blake Parker signing, specifically why I don't expect much from it- We continue out Mock draft Series for the 2021 MLB Mock talking picks 20-22, Yankees, Cubs, and White Sox- Second half of the show is talking about the Indians draft approach, some history then highlighting four specific high school players that make a lot of sense for the Indians based on what they have done in recent years. I pick two high school hitters and two high school pitchers- Then I end talking about local in state talent specifically how it is a great year with potential first rounders at Ohio State, Kent State, Ohio University, and Miami of Ohio. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON,” and you'll get 20% off your next order.BetOnline AGThere is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

- Talk Blake Parker signing, specifically why I don't expect much from it - We continue out Mock draft Series for the 2021 MLB Mock talking picks 20-22, Yankees, Cubs, and White Sox - Second half of the show is talking about the Indians draft approach, some history then highlighting four specific high school players that make a lot of sense for the Indians based on what they have done in recent years. I pick two high school hitters and two high school pitchers - Then I end talking about local in state talent specifically how it is a great year with potential first rounders at Ohio State, Kent State, Ohio University, and Miami of Ohio.  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON,” and you’ll get 20% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thank you for listening to the podcast. Here are some things we covered in this episode: A quick recap of last night's game - Going through the box scores - Talking about Bohm's big bat & Blake Parker's high leverage situation - Tonight's game: PHI: Arrieta (2-4 6.49 ERA, 18 K) vs. NYM: Porcello (1-4 6.00 ERA, 27 K) - *Baseball news and information provided/mentioned is brought to you by MLB.com, NBC Sports Philadelphia, & Phillies' Social Media* If you like what you hear, make sure to follow & listen to our earlier episodes as we continue to make content for the Phocused Phillies Phan. District Four by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3662-district-four License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Just when you thought it couldn't possibly get any better, Flyover Territory is back for season 2! Full disclosure, we were ready to debut season 2 at the beginning of the offseason, but the 2019 AL Central Division Champs had something to say about that. This week we dive back into everything playoff baseball, for the first time since 2010, the Twins have an actual ALDS series to play. Dave and Woody discuss all things 307 (if you know you know), how the 25 man roster for October is looking like, and who may just be the 2019 regular season MVP for the Twins on their magical run to 101 wins and the AL Central Division crown! (hint, it's not Blake Parker...)

The Philadelphia Phillies made some moves prior to the trade deadline to help put this team in a better position to get that wild card spot they're aspiring to. But will the new talent acquisitions help to get them over the hump? Joining us this week to get into it is Paul Boye, writer and contributor at TheGoodPhight.com. Paul will take us through what these trades mean for the team and how this season is likely to progress from here.But first, we read some listener feedback about the NFL running back position and college basketball coaching. (approx. 2:30)Then we had a discussion about what we're looking forward to and anticipating as the Eagles, Sixers and Flyers seasons are approaching this fall. (approx. 10:00)After that, we talked about some of the breakouts, talent and surprises at Eagles training camp thus far. (approx. 14:20)We then discussed how Alain Vigneault will use the Flyers goalies this coming season. (approx. 18:00)This week on the Highbrow Segment, we discussed why sports fans somehow have an expectation that the sons or daughters of famous all-star athletes will perform like their mothers and fathers. Why do we believe the kids of sports stars will and should be just as great as they were? (approx. 23:40)Then on the Lowbrow Segment, we correlated Philly sports athletes with an adult beverage. A very fun segment to listen to! (approx. 34:00)What we're throwing down on the Table this week is an in-depth discussion with Paul Boye from The Good Phight about where this Phillies team is heading after the trade deadline. What will Corey Dickerson's impact be in the field and within the lineup? Why would the Mets let Jason Vargas go to another team within the division? How effective will Blake Parker be coming out of the bullpen? How patient should we be with Gabe Kapler moving forward? All of these topics and much more this week on the Table! (approx. 43:00)

In this hour, Twins relief pitcher Blake Parker, U of M AD Mark Coyle, and St. Paul Saints GM Derek Sharrer join the show. And there are plenty of listener calls to get to as well.

What's the story behind Twins pitcher Blake Parker's unique windup? What's his favorite part about Arkansas' "Calling the Hogs" tradition? Who is the biggest prankster in the bullpen? Get all the answers to these questions and more on the latest edition of the Chatting Cage.

If you didn’t like Blake before, well you’re not going to like him now. The boys accidentally invite Blake back on set and go head to head in an old fashion debate. There will be blood, sweat, and tears, as they all try to answer, “what is the most useful invention?”

In this day and age, people love digging up and making fun of old (and slightly inappropriate) tweets from celebrities, so that is exactly what's going on in this episode, but with someone who isn't that important. Brandon and Malik invite Blake Parker on set and things get loud, ugly, and down right stupid.

What do Twins' bench coach Derek Shelton and manager Rocco Baldelli chat about in the dugout during a game? Shelton sheds some light on those conversations when he joins this week's "Inside Twins". He also helps dissect the lineup construction which, at times, has had Mitch Garver leading off. There is also conversation regarding the bullpen and the unique ways of using Taylor Rogers and Blake Parker and more

What do Twins’ bench coach Derek Shelton and manager Rocco Baldelli chat about in the dugout during a game? Shelton sheds some light on those conversations when he joins this week’s “Inside Twins”. He also helps dissect the lineup construction which, at times, has had Mitch Garver leading off. There is also conversation regarding the bullpen and the unique ways of using Taylor Rogers and Blake Parker and more

Adam updates Christian Yelich's status for tonight. With the way he is playing you should play on playing him but its subject to change of course. Reynaldo Lopez shines in a start with the White Sox. He strikes out 14! Adam is NOT buying into him. He faced a Tigers club that strikes out a lot. He has allowed a lot of hard contact. Blake Parker is getting closer opportunities for the Twins. Go and grab him.

Adam updates Christian Yelich's status for tonight. With the way he is playing you should play on playing him but its subject to change of course. Reynaldo Lopez shines in a start with the White Sox. He strikes out 14! Adam is NOT buying into him. He faced a Tigers club that strikes out a lot. He has allowed a lot of hard contact. Blake Parker is getting closer opportunities for the Twins. Go and grab him. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

In June of 2011 the Atlanta Braves selected Ryne Harper in 37th-round. On February 2, 2018, Harper signed a minor-league contract with the Minnesota Twins. We have all heard the saying “a cup of coffee in the big leagues”. Ryne Harper, literally, had a cup of coffee in the big leagues with the Seattle Mariners. He was called up for three days and didn’t throw one pitch in a game before he was sent back down. In 2019, Harper was given a non-roster invitation to major-league spring training. On March 27th, 2019 Ryne Harper was told that he would be on the Twins' Opening Day roster. To say Harper kept a fairly low profile going into camp is an understatement. If you googled his name in March, a 25-year-old Indy leaguer who posted a 7.88 ERA in 2017 with Garden City comes up first. Harper's odds of making the team as a non-roster invitee where slim to none. He had to earn a spot and his competition was..... Trevor May – big-leaguer, and out of options Addison Reed – multi-year deal Trevor Hildenberger – big-leaguer Taylor Rogers – the team’s most valuable reliever in 2018 Matt Magill – out of options Fernando Romero – high ceiling Adalberto Mejia - No. 5 starter Martin Perez – out of options Blake Parker – legit big leaguer He earned as spot! This is How He Got Here --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/linklete/support

We're talking about a ton of notable pitching performances from yesterday, including whether it's time to worry about Corey Kluber, whether Jacob deGrom can be even better than last year, and if Luis Castillo is developing into a legitimate ace. We run through the latest closer developments, including Blake Parker earning another save for the Twins, while Alex Reyes can't deliver in his fill-in opportunity. Finally, we discuss some lesser-tier starters who had huge games on Wednesday, like Matt Boyd and Matt Shoemaker, and look at their potential to become reliable starting options. Sponsor: ESPN+: Get access to exclusive live sports, shows and more from ESPN PLUS. You'll be able to watch live games from MLB, MLS, and NHL. Start watching today by getting a free 7-day trial over at www.fantasypros.com/espn. Music by Joakim Karud http://youtube.com/joakimkarud

We're breaking down the impact of Trea Turner's finger injury and some potential replacements, while also touching on some underrated starters with impressive games, such as Jordan Zimmermann and Zach Eflin. We also dive into the velocity concerns with Chris Sale and Aroldis Chapman, and discuss Blake Snell's huge rebound start. Finally, there's always closer news to talk bout, such as whether Blake Parker is the reliever to own in Minnesota. Sponsor: ESPN+: Get access to exclusive live sports, shows and more from ESPN PLUS. You'll be able to watch live games from MLB, MLS, and NHL. Start watching today by getting a free 7-day trial over at www.fantasypros.com/espn. Music by Joakim Karud http://youtube.com/joakimkarud

This hour on the Sports Huddle Sid, Dave & Mike visit with: Former Gopher Hoops coach Jim Dutcher Timberwolves GM Scott layden Twins GM Thad Levine Twins reliever Blake Parker

On today's episode Phillies outfielder Lane Adams (@LA_Swiftness) calls in to talk about topics ranging from his ability on the basketball court to the downfall of the Minor League Playoffs, and Ryan Turnquist (@2__CANEZ) joins the first half of the show to talk with Brandon and Tom about the free agent signings from around the league!   In This Episode: The Twins sign Blake Parker [3:00] We discuss all the other free agent signings that happened across the MLB [7:00] The Kyler Murray saga takes over the sports world [22:00] Lane Adams calls in! [28:00]   Midwest Swing is a weekly podcast where Host Mike Berardino interviews experts, coaches, and players around the league on the state of the Minnesota Twins, The Major and Minor Leagues, and the latest MLB news. --- Brandon Warne (@Brandon_Warne) is a Zone Coverage utility writer and our Minnesota Twins beat writer.  Mike Berardino (@MikeBerardino) is a Zone Coverage Minnesota Twins Contributing Writer. He has been covering the Twins since 2013 for The St. Paul Pioneer Press and Zone Coverage. Tom Schreier (@tschreier3) is the proprietor of ZoneCoverage.com and previously wrote about Minnesota sports for Bleacher Report and Yahoo! Sports before joining 105 The Ticket in 2014.

In this episode, Drew and Adam discuss their recent brush with going viral, as their nickname made it into Amazon Alexa's favorite baseball player response. Want to know more? Ask Alexa who her favorite baseball player is. Afterward, Drew and Adam discuss the recent player signings like the unbelievable short 1 year deal for Yasmana Grandal. Alphabet soup covers Fielding Runs Above Average, or FRAA, and the adjustments added in for catchers' fielding. After that, they discuss the broad payroll landscape in MLB, and the outlook for the future. Adam goes behind enemy lines and discusses the Twins signing of Blake Parker, and looks at his outlook with the Twins. Finally, Drew discusses Mike Trout's weird new shoes, and they stick up for the little guy, Willians Astudillo, who has now held the "little guy" title 3 times!

What kind of heat can Blake Parker bring to the bullpen? MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince (@castrovince) and Twins reporter Do-Hyoung Park (@dohyoungpark) break down his value and discuss where the Twins stack up in the American League Central.

What kind of heat can Blake Parker bring to the bullpen? MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince (@castrovince) and Twins reporter Do-Hyoung Park (@dohyoungpark) break down his value and discuss where the Twins stack up in the American League Central.

Mackey and Judd spend the hour talking about the National Championship game. Also Dan Hayes of the Athletic joins to talk about the Twins signing of Blake Parker and other MLB offseason notes. Later, should the Vikings tank for Trevor Lawrence?

Wherein the HardXcorE Scottalians bring the party into the basement. Visit us online at 20sidedtheatre.com.  Maybe even hit the "donate" link, if you have some spare coppers. Follow us on Twitter: @20SidedTheatre, @IllustriousRho, @ShenoudaNecroCo, @Thrimlach, @LadyFeatherfoot, and @SpiritOTSW Email us at illustriousrho@gmail.com.  Episode 30 of The 20-Sided Theatre features music composed and performed by Audioblocks, Ben Briggs, Steven O'Brien, and VCMG. Episode 30 of The 20-Sided Theatre features sound effects by alienistcog, Audiblocks, axiyee, Blake Parker, bosone, bubaproducer, Calmarius, ceich93, confusion_music, dobroide, DJ Burnham, Errdie, Fasolt, FreqMan, hiriak, InspectorJ, JoelAudio, jorickhoofd, kevinkace, Kirat, klakmart, kyles, leswagcupcakes, luffy, mtcband, NaturesTemper, numar, passAirmangrace, patchen, RutgerMuller, sbarncar, steveygos93, Timbre, y89312, and 32cheeseman32. Visit the show notes at 20sidedtheatre.com/podcasts/e30 for a full list of and links to all the music and sound effects you heard in this episode. Thank you for listening!

With only five games on yesterday's schedule, we've got time to review some of our preseason predictions and draft strategies. But first, how droppable are Zack Godley and Julio Teheran (6:15)? And yesterday's standouts include Luis Severino (10:00), Franmil Reyes (12:32) and Blake Parker (14:10) ... Let's see how Heath's breakouts have done thus far (20:15) and who might still break out. We discuss Alex Bregman and Joey Gallo among others. Then we cover a few players Adam still has high hopes for in Greg Bird (26:33), Miguel Cabrera (30:23) and Adam Eaton (31:53) before discussing which draft strategies have worked thus far (34:35)... Fantasy Regulators (44:22), Grade the Trade (49:03), Team Name Tuesday (57:48) and more including a look at today's matchups (59:30) ... Your emails at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A miraculous 9th inning comeback almost went for naught, as Blake Parker struggled out of the bullpen in closing out the game. Kole Calhoun made sure there were no further shenanigans.With nobody out and runners at the corners, Kole Calhoun caught a ball on the fly and delivered a strike home, gunning down Curtis Granderson and preserving the Angels' lead. If Calhoun continues to play this kind of defense, he'll continue to get a longer leash to overcome his well-documented struggles at the plate. Of course, Andrelton Simmons and Shohei Ohtani also had big at-bats to put the Halos out in front and get a much needed win.Thursday also means the Gear Grinder, and defensive shifts are the topic this week. The onus is on the hitters to adjust as defenses adjust to them. Simple.Don't forget to follow the show on Twitter @LockedOnAngels and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, and Google Play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A miraculous 9th inning comeback almost went for naught, as Blake Parker struggled out of the bullpen in closing out the game. Kole Calhoun made sure there were no further shenanigans. With nobody out and runners at the corners, Kole Calhoun caught a ball on the fly and delivered a strike home, gunning down Curtis Granderson and preserving the Angels' lead. If Calhoun continues to play this kind of defense, he'll continue to get a longer leash to overcome his well-documented struggles at the plate. Of course, Andrelton Simmons and Shohei Ohtani also had big at-bats to put the Halos out in front and get a much needed win. Thursday also means the Gear Grinder, and defensive shifts are the topic this week. The onus is on the hitters to adjust as defenses adjust to them. Simple. Don't forget to follow the show on Twitter @LockedOnAngels and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, and Google Play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Skidding into a 5-game losing streak, the Angels needed a win desperately to close out a lackluster homestand. Shohei Ohtani delivered in a massive way, proving he is the ace of the Halo rotation.A career high 7 2/3 innings and 110 pitches, Ohtani's fastball climbed in velocity as his start wore on, mixing in with his devastating arsenal of breaking pitches. Watching him pitch is truly an art form at this point, and the cries for Ohtani to play and pitch more often will only grow with each successful start.Studs and Duds of the weekend are also featured in today's show, highlighting Shohei Ohtani and Blake Parker as the main studs. The entire Halo offense has their place as Duds of the weekend, with almost the entire lineup hitting below .200 in the past week of play.Don't forget to follow the show on Twitter @LockedOnAngels and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and Google Play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Skidding into a 5-game losing streak, the Angels needed a win desperately to close out a lackluster homestand. Shohei Ohtani delivered in a massive way, proving he is the ace of the Halo rotation. A career high 7 2/3 innings and 110 pitches, Ohtani's fastball climbed in velocity as his start wore on, mixing in with his devastating arsenal of breaking pitches. Watching him pitch is truly an art form at this point, and the cries for Ohtani to play and pitch more often will only grow with each successful start. Studs and Duds of the weekend are also featured in today's show, highlighting Shohei Ohtani and Blake Parker as the main studs. The entire Halo offense has their place as Duds of the weekend, with almost the entire lineup hitting below .200 in the past week of play. Don't forget to follow the show on Twitter @LockedOnAngels and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and Google Play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we are joined by Eno Sarris from The Athletic to help us break down the Juan Soto call-up (0:48), examine whether Alex Reyes will rejoin the rotation once he returns (8:04), and deduce when Robbie Ray might come back from his injury (21:47). We also cover whether Blake Parker (27:11) owns the Angels' closer job, Jordan Hicks' (15:36) incredible fastball, and if Josh Hader (31:41) has any realistic shot at the Cy Young Award. We then finish up by answering your listener mailbag questions (35:26). Sponsor: FantasyPros.com/offer - Use the DRAFT.com app where you can play in one-week snake drafts for real money. The drafts literally take only a few minutes to complete and if you pick a great team, you'll win cash prizes. New users at DRAFT will get a FREE 6 month upgrade to FantasyPros at our highest tier. Just use our special link to make your first deposit of $10 to get your instant upgrade.

George Bissell and Mike Gianella of Baseball Prospectus discuss critical spring training takeaways and developments including Dan Vogelbach (8:00), Scott Kingery (11:00) and Ryan McMahon (17:00), a league-wide shift in closer and elite multi-inning reliever usage (22:00), the value of newly-minted closers Brad Boxberger (28:00), Dominic Leone (32:00), Blake Parker (35:00), Jeurys Familia (37:00), and unsettled situations in Chicago, San Francisco and Texas (38:00), the impact of injuries to Salvador Perez (40:30), Madison Bumgarner (43:00), Greg Bird and Dinelson Lamet (47:00), and finally close out by highlighting notable spring training performances from Byron Buxton (48:00), Billy Hamilton (50:30), Amed Rosario (54:00), Luke Weaver and Jack Flaherty (57:00), Ian Happ and Kyle Schwarber (59:00), Yonder Alonso (1:00:00), Delino DeShields and Joey Gallo (1:01:00), Tyler Glasnow (1:03:00) and Yonny Chirinos (1:05:00).Audio Intro: That Fleeting World, “The Alchemist”Audio Outro: Silent Partner, “Chances”

Blake Parker is the favorite for LAA saves (4:30), now where do we rank him? And that leads us into some Draft Day Dilemmas (10:00) including what to do about Greg Holland, when to draft Trea Turner in Points leagues (14:45), when SP depth gets ugly (18:05) and the RP-heavy strategy in categories leagues .. We discuss which players are "Most Likely To (34:01)" break out, regress, provide great draft value, get traded and lose their jobs ... Recapping our Podcast League draft (41:45)! Four different SP approaches from the four of us, plus some surprises from the listeners. Oh, and it's Team Name Tuesday (56:12) and we discuss some players we've barely mentioned on the show (56:50) ... Email us at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com *This episode is sponsored by www.ziprecruiter.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You made it to the last day of the week, and we bring you a heavy dose of mailbag questions for Friday's episode.Blake Parker has looked shaky at best, can he rebound in time for Opening Day? Will the Angels sneak in and make a roster move before the season starts? If so, which players make the most sense? When will we see Jo Adell in Anaheim?All of these questions and more in today's episode, including the finale of our ongoing series on why the Angels will miss the postseason in 2018. Tune in!Don't forget to follow us on Twitter @LockedOnAngels, and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, and Google Play! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You made it to the last day of the week, and we bring you a heavy dose of mailbag questions for Friday's episode. Blake Parker has looked shaky at best, can he rebound in time for Opening Day? Will the Angels sneak in and make a roster move before the season starts? If so, which players make the most sense? When will we see Jo Adell in Anaheim? All of these questions and more in today's episode, including the finale of our ongoing series on why the Angels will miss the postseason in 2018. Tune in! Don't forget to follow us on Twitter @LockedOnAngels, and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, and Google Play! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We continue on with our reason why the Angels will miss the postseason in 2018, this time examining the question marks surrounding the bullpen.Blake Parker returns from a stellar 2017 season, but can he put it all together this summer? Keynan Middleton has flashed promise, but consistency is key. Jim Johnson comes off his struggles the past few seasons, and Cam Bedrosian must fight off injury concerns that derailed his 2017. And those are the guys who are all expected to log heavy innings for the Halo bullpen this summer.Our Wild West Wednesday today examines the Oakland Athletics, who many are overlooking heading into 2018. With Matt Olson and Matt Chapman coming off very surprising and productive seasons, the A's are primed as a dark horse candidate to possibly contend for the final playoff spot in the American League. Crazy? Maybe not as much as you think...Lastly, we conclude with Shohei Ohtani once again. Is there even the slightest chance he begins the season in the minor leagues? Tune in and find out!Be sure to follow us on Twitter @LockedOnAngels, or subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, and Spotify! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We continue on with our reason why the Angels will miss the postseason in 2018, this time examining the question marks surrounding the bullpen. Blake Parker returns from a stellar 2017 season, but can he put it all together this summer? Keynan Middleton has flashed promise, but consistency is key. Jim Johnson comes off his struggles the past few seasons, and Cam Bedrosian must fight off injury concerns that derailed his 2017. And those are the guys who are all expected to log heavy innings for the Halo bullpen this summer. Our Wild West Wednesday today examines the Oakland Athletics, who many are overlooking heading into 2018. With Matt Olson and Matt Chapman coming off very surprising and productive seasons, the A's are primed as a dark horse candidate to possibly contend for the final playoff spot in the American League. Crazy? Maybe not as much as you think... Lastly, we conclude with Shohei Ohtani once again. Is there even the slightest chance he begins the season in the minor leagues? Tune in and find out! Be sure to follow us on Twitter @LockedOnAngels, or subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, and Spotify! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Just our second week here on Locked On Angels and we have another awesome guest, as Jeff Fletcher from the Orange County Register joins the podcast to chat about the Angels' pitching staff and how they are shaping up for far this spring.As the Angels Beat reporter for the OC Register, no one is more locked in to the clubhouse than Fletcher, and he shares his insights into the team's construction of the proposed six man rotation. Can Garrett Richards stay healthy and be the upper echelon starter the Angels need? Which of Matt Shoemaker, Tyler Skaggs, and Andrew Heaney will step up to provide support to the dynamic 1-2 punch of Ohtani and Richards?The final spot in the rotation seemingly will come down to Parker Bridwell, JC Ramirez, or Nick Tropeano providing a hybrid starter role to the previous five. With Ramirez out of minor league options, he seems destined for a long relief role in the bullpen, while Bridwell and Tropeano could have to get comfortable switching from Anaheim and Salt Lake City.Lastly, we cover the bullpen and if anyone can challenge Blake Parker for the closer role. What under-the-radar guys this spring have already impressed the coaching staff to possibly earn a spot in the bullpen come Opening Day? As always, be sure to follow us on Twitter @LockedOnAngels or shoot us an email at lockedonangels@gmail.com. Thanks to Jeff Fletcher of the OC Register for joining the pod! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Just our second week here on Locked On Angels and we have another awesome guest, as Jeff Fletcher from the Orange County Register joins the podcast to chat about the Angels' pitching staff and how they are shaping up for far this spring. As the Angels Beat reporter for the OC Register, no one is more locked in to the clubhouse than Fletcher, and he shares his insights into the team's construction of the proposed six man rotation. Can Garrett Richards stay healthy and be the upper echelon starter the Angels need? Which of Matt Shoemaker, Tyler Skaggs, and Andrew Heaney will step up to provide support to the dynamic 1-2 punch of Ohtani and Richards? The final spot in the rotation seemingly will come down to Parker Bridwell, JC Ramirez, or Nick Tropeano providing a hybrid starter role to the previous five. With Ramirez out of minor league options, he seems destined for a long relief role in the bullpen, while Bridwell and Tropeano could have to get comfortable switching from Anaheim and Salt Lake City. Lastly, we cover the bullpen and if anyone can challenge Blake Parker for the closer role. What under-the-radar guys this spring have already impressed the coaching staff to possibly earn a spot in the bullpen come Opening Day?  As always, be sure to follow us on Twitter @LockedOnAngels or shoot us an email at lockedonangels@gmail.com. Thanks to Jeff Fletcher of the OC Register for joining the pod! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reported on Monday, the Angels at least inquired about Greg Holland. Could he be on the way to Anaheim, or is Billy Eppler simply doing his due diligence?Shohei Ohtani made his debut in the batter's box on Monday, totaling 3 plate appearance against the San Diego Padres in Peoria. In those appearances, Ohtani recorded 2 walks before lacing an RBI single up the middle in his last at-bat, ending his afternoon. Before we further over-analyze his every move, let's just enjoy the fact that Ohtani just pitched and hit in a game in 3 days. Phenomenal stuff from the Angels' promising young two-way player.With a deep dive into the Angels' farm system coming up on Friday, a special edition of mailbag questions comes in today's episode. Can Eric Young Jr. take the 4th outfield spot from Chris Young? What about Blake Parker's role as closer? Tune in and find out!Jon Morosi also reported that the Angels had reached out to Greg Holland, which could add some nice depth to the bullpen. Can the Angels make it work given their payroll situation heading into the season? Let's hope Billy Eppler can work his magic and swindle another deal.As always, be sure to follow us on Twitter @LockedOnAngels, or email us at lockedonangels@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Reported on Monday, the Angels at least inquired about Greg Holland. Could he be on the way to Anaheim, or is Billy Eppler simply doing his due diligence? Shohei Ohtani made his debut in the batter's box on Monday, totaling 3 plate appearance against the San Diego Padres in Peoria. In those appearances, Ohtani recorded 2 walks before lacing an RBI single up the middle in his last at-bat, ending his afternoon. Before we further over-analyze his every move, let's just enjoy the fact that Ohtani just pitched and hit in a game in 3 days. Phenomenal stuff from the Angels' promising young two-way player. With a deep dive into the Angels' farm system coming up on Friday, a special edition of mailbag questions comes in today's episode. Can Eric Young Jr. take the 4th outfield spot from Chris Young? What about Blake Parker's role as closer? Tune in and find out! Jon Morosi also reported that the Angels had reached out to Greg Holland, which could add some nice depth to the bullpen. Can the Angels make it work given their payroll situation heading into the season? Let's hope Billy Eppler can work his magic and swindle another deal. As always, be sure to follow us on Twitter @LockedOnAngels, or email us at lockedonangels@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Arizona's J.D. Martinez became just the 18th player in Major League history to hit four home runs in a single game. MLB.com's Matthew Leach and fantasy expert Fred Zinkie explain why Martinez is a perfect player to hit in the confines of Chase Field and where he ranks on draft boards for 2018. (:44) Matt Olson and Jorge Polanco are riding hot streaks, should they be picked up in all leagues for the last few weeks of the season? (8:35) Ian Happ and Delino DeShields are a pair speedy players that are available that can help any team in steals. (15:18) Starting pitchers discussed this week include White Sox prospect Lucas Giolito, inconsistent Orioles starters Dylan Bundy and Kevin Gausman along with Red Sox ace Chris Sale. (21:13) The crew also weigh in on closers Blake Parker, Kelvin Herrera and Aroldis Chapman. (35:45)

Are we ready to buy in to Mike Montgomery (7:00) or Blake Parker (8:00) yet? Who should you be picking up? And is Rhys Hoskins a Top 5 1B next year (3:00)? ... We talk 2B who have benefited from a change of scenery (16:15), how much faith we have in Jose Ramirez and Logan Morrison (20:08) and why you should consider adding Andrew Heaney (38:05) ... "Hopeful or Hopeless" for 2018 with Maikel Franco, Mike Zunino, Jonathan Lucroy and a few more (28:46). Plus a look at today's matchups (43:00) ... Your emails at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices