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Film Review - Earth to Echo

Been a while since I’ve posted on this blog! Took a stab at writing my first film review today. 

Released - July 2014

Director - Dave Green

Producers - Ryan Kavanaugh / Andrew Panay

Genre - Sci-Fi

Dave Green’s found footage filled directorial debut draws influence from the great 1980s blockbusters and maintains a similarity to Spielberg’s 2011 sci-fi-horror flick, Super 8. Set in Nevada the story revolves around three friends who, in the midst of trying to save their neighbourhood from being demolished due to highway construction, discover an alien in the desert.

The found footage perspective used for the majority of the film creates an engaging atmosphere that, for the most part, makes up for a storyline that could easily been looked at as a rehashed ET. Teo Halm, Reese Hartwig and Brian ‘Astro’ Bradley all deliver strong performances as Alex, Munch and Tucker respectively. While, Ella Wahlestedt introduces a new dynamic to the group as the seemingly fearless Emma.

The films truly enticing factor comes in the kids journey and determined enthusiasm to reach their goals, however, the eventual climax lacks in impact. Echo’s ship coming together and driving the alien home just doesn’t quite match up to ET and Elliot’s famous goodbye or The Goonies’ first discovering One-Eyed Willys ship.

Overall, the story does have a tendency to feel drawn out in places and ultimately the ending, while satisfying, is nothing too memorable. Despite it’s pitfalls, Earth to Echo still has enough charm to keep viewers interested and will undoubtedly be a very enjoyable watch for it’s young target audience.

3/5

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Oh my God??? Calvin’s actor is the kid from A Walk Among the Tombstones!!!

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Your story Billy, no longer belongs to you. It's America story now.

Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk, Ang Lee (2016)

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Algee Smith (The New Edition Story) and Austin Abrams (The Walking Dead) have joined the cast of Euphoria, HBO’s teen drama starring Zendaya and written by The Wizard of Lies scribe Sam Levinson, with Drake and Future the Prince executive producing.

In a recasting, Smith will play McKay, believed to be a series regular role. He replaces Brian “Astro” Bradley, who played the part in the pilot. Abrams will portray Ethan.

Euphoria, based on the Israeli series from HOT, follows a group of high school students as they navigate drugs, sex, identity, trauma, social media, love and friendship. Zendaya leads the cast that also includes Storm Reid, Maude Apatow, Eric Dane, Alexa Demie, Jacob Elordi, Barbie Ferreira, Nika King, Hunter Schafer and Sydney Sweeney.

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Euphoria got picked up for a full series on HBO.

Zendaya heads the cast, which also includes Maude Apatow, Brian “Astro” Bradley, Angus Cloud, Eric Dane, Alexa Demie, Jacob Elordi, Barbie Ferreira, Nika King, Storm Reid, Hunter Schafer and Sydney Sweeney. It will be 10 episodes.

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Boston Red Sox @ Houston Astros 10.16.18

Boston Red Sox Lineup Houston Astros Lineup

1.) Mookie Betts RF      1.) George Springer CF

2.) Andrew Benintendi LF 2.) Jose Altuve DH

3.) JD Martinez DH        3.) Alex Bregman 3B

4.) Xander Bogaerts SS 4.) Yuli Gurriel 1B

5.) Steve Pearce 1B       5.) Marwin Gonzalez 2B

6.) Eduardo Nunez 3B    6.) Josh Reddick RF

7.) Ian Kinsler 2B            7.) Carlos Correa SS

8.) Christian Vazquez C   8.) Brian McCann C

9.) Jackie Bradley Jr. CF  9.) Tony Kemp LF

SP Nathan Eovaldi RHP SP Dallas Keuchel LHP

(6-7) 3.81 ERA                (12-11) 3.74 ERA

(2018 MLB Statistics)

American League Championship Series Game 3

-Chris Kreibich-

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Divulgada a lista de indicados ao Globo de Ouro 2019

A 76ª edição do Annual Golden Globe Awards divulgou sua lista de indicados da premiação deste ano. Cada uma das 25 categorias conta com 5 indicados e os anunciantes dos títulos que concorrerão foram anunciados por quatro celebridades nesta quinta-feira (6): Terry Crews, Danai Gurira, Leslie Mann e Christian Slater.

Vice, filme de Adam McKay, liderou as indicações, abocanhando seis, enquanto que A favorita, Green Book: O Guia e Nasce uma Estrela empataram com cinco nomeações cada um. Muitos astros, alguns que já inclusive levaram estatuetas para casa, competem este ano pelos prêmios de melhor atriz ou ator em diferentes categorias, dentre eles: Emma Stona, Lady Gaga, Rachel Weisz, Mahershala Ali, Viggo Mortensen e Bradley Cooper.

Um dos destaques é para o primeiro filme de super-herói da Marvel Studios que foi indicado a melhor filme dramático, sendo este Pantera Negra. O longa também concorre na categoria de melhor música para filme. E na disputa pela melhor animação, Homem-Aranha no Aranhaverso também está concorrendo.

No que diz respeito às telinhas, The Assassination of Gianni Versace, do canal FX, foi indicado a quatro categorias, liderando o pódio das séries em questão de nomeações. The Americans, também da FX, tem três indicações, bem como Barry e Sharp Objects, ambos da HBO.

Os serviços de assinatura por streaming também estão em alta, com The Kominsky Method da Netflix (3 indicações), e Homecoming, A Very English Scandal e The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, todos os três representando a Amazon (com 3 indicações cada um).

O anúncio dos indicados aconteceu no Beverly Hilton Hotel, na Califórnia, e foi transmitido ao vivo do Facebook e do site da Associação de Imprensa Estrangeira de Hollywood. Os apresentadores da premiação, que ocorrerá em 6 de janeiro a partir das 23h (horário de Brasília), também foram divulgados: Sandra Oh (de Grey’s Anatomy) e Andy Samberg (de Brooklyn 99). Abaixo, você confere a lista com todos os indicados.

 Melhor filme (Drama)

Infiltrado na Klan

Pantera Negra

Bohemian Rhapsody

If Beale Street Could Talk

Nasce uma estrela

Melhor filme (Musical ou Comédia)

Podres de ricos

A favorita

Green Book: O Guia

O Retorno de Mary Poppins

Vice

  Melhor atriz de filme (Drama)

Glenn Close (The Wife)

Lady Gaga (Nasce uma estrela)

Nicole Kidman (Destroyer)

Melissa McCarthy (Can You Ever Forgive Me?)

Rosamund Pike (A Private War)

Melhor ator de filme (Drama)

Bradley Cooper (Nasce uma estrela)

Willem Dafoe (At Eternity’s Gate)

Lucas Hedges (Boy Erased)

Rami Malek (Bohemian Rhapsody)

John David Washington (Infiltrado na Klan)

Melhor atriz em filme (Musical ou Comédia)

Emily Blunt (O Retorno de Mary Poppins)

Olivia Colman (A favorita)

Elsie Fisher (Eighth Grade)

Charlize Theron (Tully)

Constance Wu (Podres de Ricos)

Melhor ator em filme (Musical ou Comédia)

Christian Bale (Vice)

Lin-Manuel Miranda (O Retorno de Mary Poppins)

Viggo Mortensen (Green Book: O Guia)

Robert Redford (The Old Man and the Gun)

John C. Reilly (Stan & Ollie)

  Melhor diretor de filmes

Bradley Cooper (Nasce uma estrela)

Alfonso Cuaron (Roma)

Peter Farrelly (Green Book: O Guia)

Spike Lee (Infiltrado na Klan)

Adam McKay (Vice)

Melhor atriz coadjuvante em filmes

Amy Adams (Vice)

Claire Foy (First Man)

Regina King (If Beale Street Could Talk)

Emma Stone (A favorita)

Rachel Weisz (A favorita)

Melhor ator coadjuvante em filmes

Mahershala Ali (Green Book: O Guia)

Timothee Chalamet (Beautiful Boy)

Adam Driver (Infiltrado na Klan)

Richard E. Grant (Can You Ever Forgive Me?)

Sam Rockwell (Vice)

Melhor roteiro para filme

Barry Jenkins (If Beale Street Could Talk)

Adam McKay (Vice)

Alfonso Cuaron (Roma)

Deborah Davis and Tony McNamara (A favorita)

Peter Farrelly, Nick Vallelonga, Brian Currie (Green Book: O Guia)

  Melhor filme em língua estrangeira

Capernaum

Girl

Never Look Away

Roma

Shoplifters

Melhor animação

Os Incríveis 2

Ilha dos Cachorros

Mirai

WiFi Ralph: Quebrando a Internet

Homem-Aranha no Aranhaverso

Melhor trilha sonora original para filmes

Marco Beltrami (Um lugar silencioso)

Alexandre Desplat (Ilha de cachorros)

Ludwig Göransson (Pantera Negra)

Justin Hurwitz (O primeiro homem)

Marc Shaiman (O retorno de Mary Poppins)

Melhor música para filmes

“All the Stars” (Pantera Negra)

“Revelation” (Boy Erased)

“Girl in the Movies” (Dumplin)

“Shallow” (Nasce uma estrela)

“Requiem for a Private War” (A Private War)

  Melhor série (Drama)

The Americans

Bodyguard

Homecoming

Killing Eve

Pose

Melhor série (Musical ou Comédia)

Barry

Kidding

The Good Place

The Kominsky Method

Marvelous Mrs. Maisel

Melhor série limitada ou filme para TV

The Alienist

The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story

Escape at Dannemora

Sharp Objects

A Very Englisch Scandal

Melhor ator em série (Musical ou Comédia)

Sascha Baron Cohen (Who is America?)

Michael Douglas (The Kominsky Method)

Donald Glover (Atlanta)

Jim Carrey (Kidding)

Bill Hader (Barry)

  Melhor atriz em série (Musical ou Comédia)

Kristen Bell (The Good Place)

Candice Bergen (Murphy Brown)

Alison Brie (Glow)

Rachel Broshnahan (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel)

Debra Messing (Will & Grace)

Melhor atriz em série (Drama)

Caitriona Balfe (Outlander)

Elisabeth Moss (O conto da aia)

Sandra Oh (Killing Eve)

Julia Roberts (Homecoming)

Keri Russell (The Americans)

Melhor ator em série (Drama)

Jason Bateman (Ozark)

Stephan James (Homecoming)

Billy Porter (Pose)

Richard Madden (Bodyguard)

Matthew Rhys (The Americans)

Melhor ator em série limitada ou filme para TV

Antonio Banderas (Genius: Picasso)

Daniel Bruhl (The Alieniest)

Darren Criss (The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story)

Benedict Cumberbatch (Patrick Melrose)

Hugh Grant (A Very English Scandal)

  Melhor atriz em série limitada ou filme para TV

Amy Adams (Sharp Objects)

Patricia Arquette (Escape at Dannemora)

Connie Britton (Dirty John)

Laura Dern (The Tale)

Regina King (Seven Seconds)

Melhor ator coadjuvante em série, série limitada ou filme para TV

Alan Arkin (Kominsky Method)

Kieran Culkin (Succession)

Edgar Ramirez (The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story)

Ben Whishaw (A Very English Scandal)

Henry Winkler (Barry)

Melhor atriz coadjuvante em série, série limitada ou filme para TV

Alex Bornstein (The Marvelous Mrs.Maisel)

Patricia Clarkson (Sharp Objects)

Penelope Cruz (The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story)

Thandie Newton (Westworld)

Yvonne Strahovski (O conto de Aia)

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Drake To Become Executive Producer For HBO's 'Euphoria'

Drake To Become Executive Producer For HBO’s ‘Euphoria’

Already well-known for his time on Degrassi and movie-like music visuals, Drake is ready to step back on set—this time behind the camera. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Drake has been listed as the executive producer for HBO and A24’s newly-approved teen drama, Euphoria. 

Written by Sam Levinson, the 10-episode series will be an adaptation of a 2012 Israeli drama under the same name.…

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La clase de draft más reciente de cada equipo de AL

Con el draft de la MLB programado para la próxima semana, echemos un vistazo a la clase de draft más exitosa de cada equipo de la Liga Americana en la memoria reciente. Con el borrador de seguimiento de Baseball Reference, podemos sumar la bWAR de carrera combinada de cada jugador seleccionado por cada equipo en un año determinado. Es una taquigrafía simple, no una medida perfecta, pero dará una idea de qué equipos realmente han golpeado en ciertos años. Primero, una nota rápida sobre la metodología. Por simplicidad, estamos limitando esta búsqueda a las clases 2006-2015. El valor de un jugador solo se incluye si firmó con el club, aunque no necesita haber jugado para su equipo de reclutamiento en las mayores. (Por lo tanto, los Yankees de 2008 no obtienen crédito por reclutar pero no firman a Gerrit Cole, mientras que los Medias Rojas de 2007 sí obtienen crédito por reclutar y firmar a Anthony Rizzo, a pesar de que fue cambiado antes de jugar un juego de MLB para Boston). Por supuesto, un jugador seleccionado en 2006 ha tenido más tiempo para acumular valor que uno seleccionado en 2015, por lo que notaremos en la cápsula de cada equipo si una clase más reciente está a punto de reemplazar a una clase anterior. A los resultados … Ángeles: 2009 (109.3 bWAR) – Vaya figura. Elegir uno de los mejores jugadores de todos los tiempos es una gran manera de comenzar una clase de draft. Pero esta clase de 2009 no se trataba solo de Mike Trout, incluso si representaba aproximadamente dos tercios de su valor acumulado. Ese año, los Angelinos también seleccionaron a Patrick Corbin, Randal Grichuk, Garrett Richards y Tyler Skaggs. Chuck Wassterstrom, antiguo colaborador de MLBTR, echó un vistazo tras bambalinas a esta clase hace unos años. Astros: 2009 (53.2 bWAR) – Ninguno de los cinco mejores rounders de los Astros en 2009 alcanzó las mayores. Sin embargo, las últimas rondas fueron un éxito rotundo con J.D. Martínez (20º), Dallas Keuchel (7º) y Kiké Hernández (6º) representando el valor de la clase. Por supuesto, Martínez hizo su daño en otra parte después de que los Astros lo liberaron. A’s: 2012 (37.7 bWAR) – La clase A de 2012 produjo siete grandes ligas, especialmente Matt Olson. Dirige un grupo que también incluía a Addison Russell y Max Muncy, quienes han jugado la mayoría o la totalidad de sus carreras de MLB en otros lugares. Blue Jays: 2009 (39.2 bWAR) – No obtendrán crédito por seleccionar a James Paxton en la primera ronda suplementaria aquí, pero Yan Gomes fue un buen hallazgo en la décima ronda, aunque jugaría solo brevemente en Toronto antes de ser tratado con Cleveland . Fuera de Gomes, los Azulejos encontraron algunos buenos jugadores de rol, incluidos Jake Marisnick, Aaron Loup, Ryan Goins y otros. Indios: 2011 (38.7 bWAR) – Seleccionar a Francisco Lindor octavo en general en 2011 fue clave para el banderín AL de Cleveland en 2016. También lo estaba el cerrador Cody Allen, a quien agarraron en la ronda 23. Con Lindor a mitad de período, el valor de la clase debería seguir creciendo. Marineros: 2006 (40.2 bWAR) – Doug Fister y Chris Tillman se convirtieron en titulares de mitad de rotación por un tiempo (posiblemente Fister incluso un poco más que eso), aunque con otros clubes. La quinta selección general Brandon Morrow decepcionó como titular, pero tuvo un renacimiento tardío como relevista de calidad antes de que varias lesiones lo descarrilaran. Orioles: 2007 (43.2 bWAR) – Aunque solo cuatro jugadores de esta clase terminarían en las Grandes Ligas, la combinación de Jake Arrieta y Matt Wieters hace que el draft del 2007 sea bastante sólido para los O's. Si bien Wieters, la quinta selección general, tal vez no resultó ser la piedra angular de la franquicia, fue, sin embargo, tuvo una buena carrera. Arrieta tuvo un comienzo lento en Baltimore, pero por supuesto ganaría un Cy Young con los Cachorros. Vale la pena señalar que este lugar será ocupado por la clase 2010 en poco tiempo, casi por completo a espaldas de Manny Machado. Rangers: 2008 (33.3 bWAR) – A pesar de haber obtenido solo una selección en la ronda 25, Tanner Roark ha resultado ser el jugador más productivo de esta clase. La elección de primera ronda, Justin Smoak, también merece una mención, aunque su carrera realmente no despegó hasta que lo cambiaron de Texas. La clase 2011, encabezada por Kyle Hendricks, no se queda atrás y podría reclamar este título en un futuro próximo. Rayos: 2006 (81.5 bWAR) – La leyenda de la franquicia Evan Longoria hace mucho trabajo pesado para esta clase, habiendo acumulado 56 WAR totales a los 34 años. Aun así, hay algunos otros jugadores de calidad aquí: Desmond Jennings y Alex Cobb son los otros notables, con Jennings forjando una sólida carrera de MLB como una selección de décima ronda. Medias Rojas: 2011 (70.2 bWAR): esta es, de lejos, la mejor clase de draft de los Sox en la memoria reciente, y no debería sorprender a nadie. Mookie Betts, uno de los mejores jugadores de béisbol, se estableció como el jugador franquicia de Boston después de ser seleccionado en la quinta ronda. Incluso fuera de Betts, esta clase produjo algunos miembros clave del equipo de la Serie Mundial de los Red Sox 2018, con Jackie Bradley Jr. y el as de relevos Matt Barnes también saliendo de ese draft. Royals: 2007 (47.1 bWAR) – Hablando de reclutar colaboradores de la Serie Mundial, los Royals en 2007 agregaron a Mike Moustakas y Greg Holland, quienes resultaron ser centrales en las carreras de playoffs de los Royals en 2014 y 2015. Y eso es antes de mencionar Danny Duffy, de tercera ronda, que todavía está con Kansas City y firmó una buena extensión antes de 2017. Tigers: 2007 (20.6 bWAR) – Con solo 20.6 WAR, el mejor draft de los Tigers en la memoria reciente no se compara favorablemente con el resto de la Liga Americana, y eso ilumina en parte la posición actual de la franquicia en el béisbol. El jugador notable de la clase 2007 es Rick Porcello, quien tuvo algunos años agradables para comenzar su carrera con los Tigres y luego ganaría un Cy Young. Quizás obtengan puntos de bonificación por descubrir al estudiante de secundaria D.J. LeMahieu, ¿quién no firmaría con el equipo en la ronda 41? Mellizos: 2009 (32.4 bWAR) – Entre Kyle Gibson y Brian Dozier, los Mellizos reclutaron un par de productos básicos en los equipos de Minnesota a mediados de la década de 2010. Pero ahora que ambos juegan en otro lugar, estén atentos a la clase de draft de 2012, que presenta un trío de centros de mesa jóvenes para una nueva era del béisbol de los Mellizos: Byron Buxton, Jose Berrios y Taylor Rogers son prometedores que podrían acumularse. mucho valor a medida que ingresan en sus números primos. Medias Blancas: 2010 (55.3 bWAR) – Chris Sale lleva la clase 2010 para los South Siders, de lejos el mejor recluta en una serie de años mediocre para Chicago. Dicho esto, 2010 produjo un par de otros jugadores de rol para los Medias Blancas, con Addison Reed, Jake Petricka y Tyler Saladino haciendo buenas contribuciones de MLB. Yankees: 2006 (69.4 bWAR) – Mientras que el éxito de muchos equipos en un año determinado está determinado por un jugador destacado, la entrega de los Yankees en esta lista muestra una sorprendente variedad de jugadores de calidad, sin una sola superestrella. Evidentemente, los Yankees de 2006 arrinconaron el mercado de relevistas de la MLB: Ian Kennedy, David Robertson, Dellin Betances, Mark Melancon y Joba Chamberlain son los cinco jugadores más productivos del draft de los Bombers ese año (concedido, Kennedy no hizo la transición al bullpen hasta el año pasado).

from Noticias Wincatchers https://noticias.wincatchers.com/2020/06/07/la-clase-de-draft-mas-reciente-de-cada-equipo-de-al/

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This is each club's biggest offseason need

Now that the World Series has concluded, the Hot Stove will be ignited when more than 100 players hit the free-agent market. The biggest headlines will center around Manny Machado and Bryce Harper, but only two teams (or maybe one if all this "The Phillies can actually get both of them!" talk is for real) will be fitting those superstars for uniforms.

But the coming weeks and months will be an opportunity for all 30 teams to make themselves better for the 2019 season, whether they're swimming in the deep end of the free-agent pool or wading in the shallow end. The beauty of free agency is that there are all types of players available depending on what a team's needs are.

With that in mind, here's a look at each team's biggest need as they embark on another interesting offseason.

American League East

Blue Jays: Starting pitching Toronto starters ranked 28th in the Majors with a 5.14 ERA, and although prospects Thomas Pannone and Sean Reid-Foley could get a look in the No. 5 spot, the Blue Jays figure to add at least one starter from outside the organization this offseason. Potential FA targets: Wade Miley, Derek Holland, Jeremy Hellickson

Orioles: Starting pitching Orioles starters posted a 5.48 ERA last season, the worst in MLB. Although Baltimore figures to be in the beginning stages of a rebuilding process, the Orioles will still need to send a starter to the mound every five days. Dylan Bundy, Alex Cobb and Andrew Cashner will occupy the first three spots, leaving two holes in the rotation. And that's assuming none of them are traded, which is a bold assumption. Potential FA targets: Hellickson, Holland, Jaime Garcia

Rays: Versatile arms Given Tampa Bay's frequent use of an "opener" rather than a traditional starter, what would be surprising this offseason would be for the Rays to go out and spend money on traditional starters, especially with prospects Brent Honeywell, Jose De Leon and Anthony Banda all slated to return from elbow surgery by the second half of the 2019 season. Potential FA targets: Bud Norris, David Phelps, Adam Warren

Red Sox: Closer Craig Kimbrel is a free agent, though his asking price might be higher than president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski is willing to pay given the arbitration raises due to Mookie Betts, Xander Bogaerts and Jackie Bradley Jr., among others. Potential FA targets: Kimbrel, Zach Britton, David Robertson

Video: What is the free-agent outlook for Craig Kimbrel?

Yankees: Starting pitching The Yankees are believed to be enamored with Patrick Corbin, who ranks as the No. 1 free-agent starter on the market (unless Clayton Kershaw opts out, of course). The Yankees could bring back free agents J.A. Happ and/or CC Sabathia. A trade for a controllable starter also remains in play. Potential FA targets: Corbin, Happ, Dallas Keuchel

AL Central

Indians: Outfield The bullpen could be a priority given the free-agent status of both Andrew Miller and Cody Allen, but with Michael Brantley also headed for the open market, the Indians will be on the lookout for his potential replacement. Potential FA targets: Andrew McCutchen, Adam Jones, Brett Gardner

Video: Brantley enters free agency after All-Star season

Royals: Relief pitching The Royals' 5.04 bullpen ERA ranked 29th in MLB, ahead of only the Marlins. Considering that Kansas City's 2014-15 World Series teams were built largely on the strength of strong bullpens, it would make sense for general manager Dayton Moore to bolster his relief corps, rather than spending on starters. Potential FA targets: Cody Allen, Joe Kelly, Justin Wilson

Tigers: Starting pitching Detroit needs a new shortstop and possibly another outfielder, but adding a starting pitcher or two would appear to be the Tigers' most glaring need. Just as they did last offseason with Mike Fiers and Francisco Liriano, the Tigers could target rebound candidates. Potential FA targets: Clay Buchholz, Lance Lynn, Marco Estrada

Twins: Relief pitching Say this much for the Twins: Their pitching staff was consistent in 2018. Minnesota's rotation ranked 22nd in the Majors with a 4.54 ERA, while its bullpen ranked 22nd with a 4.45 ERA. After trading Ryan Pressly and Fernando Rodney, the bullpen needs a makeover, so expect the Twins to be active on that front. Potential FA targets: Allen, Jeurys Familia, Kelvin Herrera

White Sox: Pitching Chicago could be a year away from really making a splash on the free-agent market, though it's possible GM Rick Hahn takes a run at a big-ticket item such as Machado. Still, adding one or two starters, one or two relievers -- or all of the above -- are believed to be the priority. Potential FA targets: Keuchel, Anibal Sanchez, Gio Gonzalez

AL West

Angels: Pitching Although the Angels will be in the market for both a first baseman and a catcher, the most pressing need is clearly pitching. With no true No. 1 starter as Shohei Ohtani recovers from Tommy John surgery, the Angels could take a run at either Corbin or Keuchel. Corbin was drafted by the Angels in the second round in 2009 before being traded the following year in a deal for Dan Haren. Potential FA targets: Corbin, Keuchel, Happ

Video: Patrick Corbin enters free agency

Astros: Catcher The Astros are one of the few teams that won't be desperately looking to add pitching. Who will be behind the plate to catch those pitchers, on the other hand, is an unanswered question. Martin Maldonado is a free agent, while Brian McCann's $15 million option figures to be declined by Houston. The Astros could try to pry J.T. Realmuto away from the Marlins in a trade, or pursue one of the available free agents. Potential FA targets: Yasmani Grandal, Wilson Ramos, Kurt Suzuki

Athletics: Starting pitching The Athletics boasted the third-best bullpen ERA in the game last season at 3.37, though midseason acquisitions Rodney, Familia and Shawn Kelley may all leave via free agency. The rotation will be without ace Sean Manaea following Tommy John surgery, while Trevor Cahill, Edwin Jackson and Brett Anderson are all free agents. Potential FA targets: Sabathia, Gonzalez, Holland

Mariners: Center fielder Wait, didn't the Mariners acquire Dee Gordon last winter to play center field? Yes, though things changed when Robinson Cano was suspended last season, prompting the club to move Gordon to second base, where he looked far more comfortable. Cano is back, but Seattle could move him to first base or DH, depending on whether Nelson Cruz returns with a new contract. The Mariners liked what they saw from Denard Span during his 94 games with the team in 2018, making him a possibility to return. Potential FA targets: Span, Gardner, Jones

Rangers: Starting pitching The rotation is the top priority for Texas, which currently has Mike Minor slotted into one spot and questions concerning the other four. GM Jon Daniels could look to both the trade and free-agent market to fill those holes, though the Rangers seem unlikely to spend big money for another year, as their new ballpark is slated to open for the 2020 season. Potential FA targets: Nathan Eovaldi, Gonzalez, Hyun-Jin Ryu

National League East

Braves: Catcher The Braves have made no secret of their desire to add a starting catcher, namely Realmuto, whom they tried to acquire both last winter and again in July. Atlanta has money to spend, with both Harper and Kimbrel lining up as potential targets. But Realmuto remains the apple of Atlanta's eye, while other free-agent catchers could serve as consolation prizes. Potential FA targets: Ramos, Grandal, McCann

Video: Bowman: Braves could pursue Realmuto trade

Marlins: First baseman Last summer's trade of Justin Bour left the Marlins with no firm plan at first base for the short- or long-term, with Peter O'Brien and Garrett Cooper representing the current options. None of MLB Pipeline's Top 30 Marlins prospects are first basemen, so Miami figures to target a stopgap at the position until they can either develop one or find one in a trade. Potential FA targets: Lucas Duda, Logan Morrison, Mark Reynolds

Video: Lucas Duda once again a free agent for 2019

Mets: Relief pitching When the Mets dealt Familia to Oakland last summer, it left a big hole at the back end of the bullpen. With several top-tier relievers available on the free-agent market, the Mets could make a splash with a new ninth-inning specialist. Seth Lugo, Robert Gsellman and Anthony Swarzak represent for the only certainties in the bullpen, so it's likely the Mets will target more than one established relief arm this winter. Potential FA targets: Kimbrel, Britton, Miller, Familia

Video: Zach Britton set to enter free agency in 2019

Nationals: Starting pitching The Nationals' entire offseason plan likely hinges on what happens with Harper. If Washington signs him, it may be tough to spend a lot elsewhere. If Harper leaves town, the Nationals should be able to pursue one or two other free agents, namely starting pitchers to insert behind Max Scherzer, Stephen Strasburg and Tanner Roark. Potential FA targets: Corbin, Happ, Keuchel

Video: Harper enters free agency after 7 seasons with Nats

Phillies: Impact bat The Phillies are expected to be one of the most active teams in this winter's free-agent market as they look to upgrade both their lineup and their defense. The Phillies will be swimming in the deep end of the free-agent pool, so expect to hear plenty of talk about the two biggest names out there: Machado and Harper. Potential FA targets: Harper, Machado, A.J. Pollock

Video: Manny Machado set to test waters of free agency

NL Central

Brewers: Relief pitching The Brewers' bullpen was certainly a strength despite falling short of the World Series, and while it might make more sense to pursue a top-notch starter such as Corbin, Milwaukee might be better served by adding another relief arm or two to the relatively low-cost trio of Josh Hader, Corey Knebel and Jeremy Jeffress. Potential FA targets: Kimbrel, Familia, Joakim Soria

Cardinals: Impact bat The Cardinals need a big bat in the middle of the lineup, ideally at third base or in right field. Of course, the two most prolific players on the market are Machado (a shortstop who has played most of his career at third base) and Harper, a right fielder. Harper is a better fit given his left-handed bat, though it remains to be seen whether St. Louis will be willing to shell out the kind of money it will take to land either superstar. Then again, the Cardinals were willing to take on Giancarlo Stanton's contract a year ago via trade, so anything is possible. Potential FA targets: Harper, Machado, Josh Donaldson

Cubs: Starting pitching This might seem strange after the Cubs spent $164 million on Yu Darvish and Tyler Chatwood last winter, but Chicago was forced to make a midseason trade for Cole Hamels to bolster their rotation for the second half of the season. Hamels has a $20 million option, which would lock him up for one year, but one way or another, Chicago will target a starter. Potential FA targets: Hamels, Eovaldi, Miley

Pirates: Shortstop Infield prospect Kevin Newman didn't appear ready for primetime during his six-week stint in the Majors (.478 OPS), so Pittsburgh will surely look for a veteran stopgap to help ease the transition for the 25-year-old. Longtime shortstop Jordy Mercer is a free agent, but he could be re-signed to fill that role. Potential FA targets: Mercer, Adeiny Hechavarria, Jose Iglesias

Reds: Starting pitching The Reds appear primed to spend some money on the rotation this offseason as they seek their first winning season since 2013. With a number of mid-rotation options available in free agency, Cincinnati should be able to upgrade without breaking the bank. Potential FA targets: Matt Harvey, Sanchez, Lynn

Video: CIN@CHC: Harvey strikes out 6 over 6 scoreless frames

NL West

D-backs: Starting pitching Most expect Corbin to move on from Arizona, leaving a huge void atop the D-backs' rotation. Unless they can somehow move a huge portion of Zack Greinke's contract -- he's still owed $104.5 million -- it seems far-fetched that the D-backs would shell out big bucks for a pitcher, especially if they opt to let Corbin walk. Potential FA targets: Happ, Miley, James Shields

Video: SEA@ARI: Greinke fans 6 over 6 2/3 fantastic frames

Dodgers: Relief pitching The Dodgers didn't do much to replace Brandon Morrow and Tony Watson after they left last season via free agency, but Los Angeles is likely to address its bullpen this offseason. Having reset their luxury tax by keeping the payroll beneath the Competitive Balance Tax threshold, the Dodgers will have plenty of money to spend if they so choose. Note: Should Kershaw exercise his opt-out clause, he'll immediately become the team's top priority. Potential FA targets: Miller, Adam Ottavino, Britton

Giants: Impact bat The Giants have been mentioned as often as any team this side of D.C. any time Harper's name has come up, making San Francisco a popular pick for the former NL MVP's eventual landing spot. The Giants need to add an impact bat, and few are as impactful as Harper. The one snag? The Giants have more than $150 million committed to nine players. Potential FA targets: Harper, Pollock, Donaldson

Padres: Starting pitching All five spots in the rotation are pretty much up for grabs, so Padres GM A.J. Preller has his work cut out for him this offseason. With 10 players on MLB Pipeline's Top 100 Prospects list, San Diego could try to make a big splash on the trade market -- Noah Syndergaard, perhaps? -- though the Padres figure to look for a mid-level free-agent arm or two, as well. Potential FA targets: Hellickson, Holland, Gonzalez

Rockies: Impact bat Ian Desmond's versatility means the Rockies can look for a bat in the outfield or at first base, though Ryan McMahon is hoping to get his shot at the latter. DJ LeMahieu is also a free agent, meaning second base could be in play, as well. Potential FA targets: Brantley, Marwin Gonzalez, Daniel Murphy

Mark Feinsand, an executive reporter, originally joined MLB.com as a reporter in 2001.

Source: https://www.mlb.com/news/analyzing-each-clubs-biggest-offseason-need/c-299810886

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Série Euphoria choca com cenas fortes e drogas envolvendo adolescentes e conselho de pais pede cancelamento

Estreou no último domingo (16) uma das produções mais aguardadas pelo público norte-americano: Euphoria. E a nova série da HBO já chegou causando enorme polêmica no país.

Seguindo o padrão de ousadia e realismo do canal, Euphoria “pesou a mão” nas cenas de sexo, nudez e consumo de drogas, e tudo isso envolvendo personagens adolescentes, que são o foco da produção. A descrição da série conta que a trama acompanha “um grupo de estudantes do ensino médio enquanto eles navegam em amor e amizades em um mundo de drogas, sexo, trauma e mídias sociais”.

E é justamente isso que vem dando o que falar nos Estados Unidos. Antes mesmo da estreia da série, o Conselho Parental de Televisão dos Estados Unidos, grupo de vigilância da mídia, solicitou que a produção sequer fosse ao ar, e agora pede o seu cancelamento.

Apesar da HBO alertar que Euphoria é voltada para adultos, os pais se preocupam com o fato de que grande parte do público da série é adolescente. “HBO, com seu novo programa centrado no ensino médio Euphoria, parece estar publicamente, intencionalmente comercializando conteúdo adulto extremamente gráfico — sexo, violência, profanação e uso de drogas — aos adolescentes e pré-adolescentes”, declarou o presidente do conselho, Tim Winter, em entrevista à Fox News.

O líder do grupo ainda conta que, apesar do canal informar que a série é para o público adulto, esse conceito “foi totalmente refutado porque [Sam Levinson, criador de Euphoria] disse que ‘os pais vão pirar com esse programa’. Essa é uma demonstração de quem ele está mirando com essa série. A HBO agora está comercializando internacionalmente esse conteúdo para crianças”.

O conteúdo pesado da produção chegou a preocupar a própria protagonista da série, a famosa atriz e cantora Zendaya, que nas redes sociais, onde conta com mais de 56 milhões de seguidores, fez uma publicação em que alerta que Euphoria n��o é voltado para todos os públicos, e que os que decidirem acompanhar a produção, devem fazer isso com cautela.

No início deste mês, o site The Hollywood Reporter informou que o rapper e ator Brian ‘Astro’ Bradley chegou a abandonar a série após a gravação do piloto (primeiro episódio) de Euphoria por não concordar em participar de cenas mais pesadas da série, que promete exibir sequências com overdoses, estupro de um adolescente trans de 17 anos e até uma orgia explícita.

A produção de séries adolescentes que visam um maior realismo ao abordar determinados temas desse universo vêm se tornando, de fato, um dilema nos últimos anos. Um caso recente envolve a série 13 Reasons Why, da Netflix, que apesar de ser uma série voltada para adultos, é acompanhada, em sua maioria, por adolescentes e pré-adolescentes. A produção apresenta cenas de violência gráfica, incluindo um suicídio, algo que foi alvo de bastante críticas, e que chegou a gerar protestos de alguns grupos que alegavam que a trama, além de chocar com cenas desse gênero, poderia incentivar jovens ao suicídio.

As críticas fizeram a Netflix exibir um comunicado na abertura e encerramento dos episódios de 13 Reasons Why, alertando para as cenas mais violentas e com informativos sobre suicídio.

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Why Brian ‘Astro’ Bradley Is Leaving Euphoria.

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This is each club's biggest offseason need

Now that the World Series has concluded, the Hot Stove will be ignited when more than 100 players hit the free-agent market. The biggest headlines will center around Manny Machado and Bryce Harper, but only two teams (or maybe one if all this "The Phillies can actually get both of them!" talk is for real) will be fitting those superstars for uniforms.

But the coming weeks and months will be an opportunity for all 30 teams to make themselves better for the 2019 season, whether they're swimming in the deep end of the free-agent pool or wading in the shallow end. The beauty of free agency is that there are all types of players available depending on what a team's needs are.

With that in mind, here's a look at each team's biggest need as they embark on another interesting offseason.

American League East

Blue Jays: Starting pitching Toronto starters ranked 28th in the Majors with a 5.14 ERA, and although prospects Thomas Pannone and Sean Reid-Foley could get a look in the No. 5 spot, the Blue Jays figure to add at least one starter from outside the organization this offseason. Potential FA targets: Wade Miley, Derek Holland, Jeremy Hellickson

Orioles: Starting pitching Orioles starters posted a 5.48 ERA last season, the worst in MLB. Although Baltimore figures to be in the beginning stages of a rebuilding process, the Orioles will still need to send a starter to the mound every five days. Dylan Bundy, Alex Cobb and Andrew Cashner will occupy the first three spots, leaving two holes in the rotation. And that's assuming none of them are traded, which is a bold assumption. Potential FA targets: Hellickson, Holland, Jaime Garcia

Rays: Versatile arms Given Tampa Bay's frequent use of an "opener" rather than a traditional starter, what would be surprising this offseason would be for the Rays to go out and spend money on traditional starters, especially with prospects Brent Honeywell, Jose De Leon and Anthony Banda all slated to return from elbow surgery by the second half of the 2019 season. Potential FA targets: Bud Norris, David Phelps, Adam Warren

Red Sox: Closer Craig Kimbrel is a free agent, though his asking price might be higher than president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski is willing to pay given the arbitration raises due to Mookie Betts, Xander Bogaerts and Jackie Bradley Jr., among others. Potential FA targets: Kimbrel, Zach Britton, David Robertson

Video: What is the free-agent outlook for Craig Kimbrel?

Yankees: Starting pitching The Yankees are believed to be enamored with Patrick Corbin, who ranks as the No. 1 free-agent starter on the market (unless Clayton Kershaw opts out, of course). The Yankees could bring back free agents J.A. Happ and/or CC Sabathia. A trade for a controllable starter also remains in play. Potential FA targets: Corbin, Happ, Dallas Keuchel

AL Central

Indians: Outfield The bullpen could be a priority given the free-agent status of both Andrew Miller and Cody Allen, but with Michael Brantley also headed for the open market, the Indians will be on the lookout for his potential replacement. Potential FA targets: Andrew McCutchen, Adam Jones, Brett Gardner

Video: Brantley enters free agency after All-Star season

Royals: Relief pitching The Royals' 5.04 bullpen ERA ranked 29th in MLB, ahead of only the Marlins. Considering that Kansas City's 2014-15 World Series teams were built largely on the strength of strong bullpens, it would make sense for general manager Dayton Moore to bolster his relief corps, rather than spending on starters. Potential FA targets: Cody Allen, Joe Kelly, Justin Wilson

Tigers: Starting pitching Detroit needs a new shortstop and possibly another outfielder, but adding a starting pitcher or two would appear to be the Tigers' most glaring need. Just as they did last offseason with Mike Fiers and Francisco Liriano, the Tigers could target rebound candidates. Potential FA targets: Clay Buchholz, Lance Lynn, Marco Estrada

Twins: Relief pitching Say this much for the Twins: Their pitching staff was consistent in 2018. Minnesota's rotation ranked 22nd in the Majors with a 4.54 ERA, while its bullpen ranked 22nd with a 4.45 ERA. After trading Ryan Pressly and Fernando Rodney, the bullpen needs a makeover, so expect the Twins to be active on that front. Potential FA targets: Allen, Jeurys Familia, Kelvin Herrera

White Sox: Pitching Chicago could be a year away from really making a splash on the free-agent market, though it's possible GM Rick Hahn takes a run at a big-ticket item such as Machado. Still, adding one or two starters, one or two relievers -- or all of the above -- are believed to be the priority. Potential FA targets: Keuchel, Anibal Sanchez, Gio Gonzalez

AL West

Angels: Pitching Although the Angels will be in the market for both a first baseman and a catcher, the most pressing need is clearly pitching. With no true No. 1 starter as Shohei Ohtani recovers from Tommy John surgery, the Angels could take a run at either Corbin or Keuchel. Corbin was drafted by the Angels in the second round in 2009 before being traded the following year in a deal for Dan Haren. Potential FA targets: Corbin, Keuchel, Happ

Video: Patrick Corbin enters free agency

Astros: Catcher The Astros are one of the few teams that won't be desperately looking to add pitching. Who will be behind the plate to catch those pitchers, on the other hand, is an unanswered question. Martin Maldonado is a free agent, while Brian McCann's $15 million option figures to be declined by Houston. The Astros could try to pry J.T. Realmuto away from the Marlins in a trade, or pursue one of the available free agents. Potential FA targets: Yasmani Grandal, Wilson Ramos, Kurt Suzuki

Athletics: Starting pitching The Athletics boasted the third-best bullpen ERA in the game last season at 3.37, though midseason acquisitions Rodney, Familia and Shawn Kelley may all leave via free agency. The rotation will be without ace Sean Manaea following Tommy John surgery, while Trevor Cahill, Edwin Jackson and Brett Anderson are all free agents. Potential FA targets: Sabathia, Gonzalez, Holland

Mariners: Center fielder Wait, didn't the Mariners acquire Dee Gordon last winter to play center field? Yes, though things changed when Robinson Cano was suspended last season, prompting the club to move Gordon to second base, where he looked far more comfortable. Cano is back, but Seattle could move him to first base or DH, depending on whether Nelson Cruz returns with a new contract. The Mariners liked what they saw from Denard Span during his 94 games with the team in 2018, making him a possibility to return. Potential FA targets: Span, Gardner, Jones

Rangers: Starting pitching The rotation is the top priority for Texas, which currently has Mike Minor slotted into one spot and questions concerning the other four. GM Jon Daniels could look to both the trade and free-agent market to fill those holes, though the Rangers seem unlikely to spend big money for another year, as their new ballpark is slated to open for the 2020 season. Potential FA targets: Nathan Eovaldi, Gonzalez, Hyun-Jin Ryu

National League East

Braves: Catcher The Braves have made no secret of their desire to add a starting catcher, namely Realmuto, whom they tried to acquire both last winter and again in July. Atlanta has money to spend, with both Harper and Kimbrel lining up as potential targets. But Realmuto remains the apple of Atlanta's eye, while other free-agent catchers could serve as consolation prizes. Potential FA targets: Ramos, Grandal, McCann

Video: Bowman: Braves could pursue Realmuto trade

Marlins: First baseman Last summer's trade of Justin Bour left the Marlins with no firm plan at first base for the short- or long-term, with Peter O'Brien and Garrett Cooper representing the current options. None of MLB Pipeline's Top 30 Marlins prospects are first basemen, so Miami figures to target a stopgap at the position until they can either develop one or find one in a trade. Potential FA targets: Lucas Duda, Logan Morrison, Mark Reynolds

Video: Lucas Duda once again a free agent for 2019

Mets: Relief pitching When the Mets dealt Familia to Oakland last summer, it left a big hole at the back end of the bullpen. With several top-tier relievers available on the free-agent market, the Mets could make a splash with a new ninth-inning specialist. Seth Lugo, Robert Gsellman and Anthony Swarzak represent for the only certainties in the bullpen, so it's likely the Mets will target more than one established relief arm this winter. Potential FA targets: Kimbrel, Britton, Miller, Familia

Video: Zach Britton set to enter free agency in 2019

Nationals: Starting pitching The Nationals' entire offseason plan likely hinges on what happens with Harper. If Washington signs him, it may be tough to spend a lot elsewhere. If Harper leaves town, the Nationals should be able to pursue one or two other free agents, namely starting pitchers to insert behind Max Scherzer, Stephen Strasburg and Tanner Roark. Potential FA targets: Corbin, Happ, Keuchel

Video: Harper enters free agency after 7 seasons with Nats

Phillies: Impact bat The Phillies are expected to be one of the most active teams in this winter's free-agent market as they look to upgrade both their lineup and their defense. The Phillies will be swimming in the deep end of the free-agent pool, so expect to hear plenty of talk about the two biggest names out there: Machado and Harper. Potential FA targets: Harper, Machado, A.J. Pollock

Video: Manny Machado set to test waters of free agency

NL Central

Brewers: Relief pitching The Brewers' bullpen was certainly a strength despite falling short of the World Series, and while it might make more sense to pursue a top-notch starter such as Corbin, Milwaukee might be better served by adding another relief arm or two to the relatively low-cost trio of Josh Hader, Corey Knebel and Jeremy Jeffress. Potential FA targets: Kimbrel, Familia, Joakim Soria

Cardinals: Impact bat The Cardinals need a big bat in the middle of the lineup, ideally at third base or in right field. Of course, the two most prolific players on the market are Machado (a shortstop who has played most of his career at third base) and Harper, a right fielder. Harper is a better fit given his left-handed bat, though it remains to be seen whether St. Louis will be willing to shell out the kind of money it will take to land either superstar. Then again, the Cardinals were willing to take on Giancarlo Stanton's contract a year ago via trade, so anything is possible. Potential FA targets: Harper, Machado, Josh Donaldson

Cubs: Starting pitching This might seem strange after the Cubs spent $164 million on Yu Darvish and Tyler Chatwood last winter, but Chicago was forced to make a midseason trade for Cole Hamels to bolster their rotation for the second half of the season. Hamels has a $20 million option, which would lock him up for one year, but one way or another, Chicago will target a starter. Potential FA targets: Hamels, Eovaldi, Miley

Pirates: Shortstop Infield prospect Kevin Newman didn't appear ready for primetime during his six-week stint in the Majors (.478 OPS), so Pittsburgh will surely look for a veteran stopgap to help ease the transition for the 25-year-old. Longtime shortstop Jordy Mercer is a free agent, but he could be re-signed to fill that role. Potential FA targets: Mercer, Adeiny Hechavarria, Jose Iglesias

Reds: Starting pitching The Reds appear primed to spend some money on the rotation this offseason as they seek their first winning season since 2013. With a number of mid-rotation options available in free agency, Cincinnati should be able to upgrade without breaking the bank. Potential FA targets: Matt Harvey, Sanchez, Lynn

Video: CIN@CHC: Harvey strikes out 6 over 6 scoreless frames

NL West

D-backs: Starting pitching Most expect Corbin to move on from Arizona, leaving a huge void atop the D-backs' rotation. Unless they can somehow move a huge portion of Zack Greinke's contract -- he's still owed $104.5 million -- it seems far-fetched that the D-backs would shell out big bucks for a pitcher, especially if they opt to let Corbin walk. Potential FA targets: Happ, Miley, James Shields

Video: SEA@ARI: Greinke fans 6 over 6 2/3 fantastic frames

Dodgers: Relief pitching The Dodgers didn't do much to replace Brandon Morrow and Tony Watson after they left last season via free agency, but Los Angeles is likely to address its bullpen this offseason. Having reset their luxury tax by keeping the payroll beneath the Competitive Balance Tax threshold, the Dodgers will have plenty of money to spend if they so choose. Note: Should Kershaw exercise his opt-out clause, he'll immediately become the team's top priority. Potential FA targets: Miller, Adam Ottavino, Britton

Giants: Impact bat The Giants have been mentioned as often as any team this side of D.C. any time Harper's name has come up, making San Francisco a popular pick for the former NL MVP's eventual landing spot. The Giants need to add an impact bat, and few are as impactful as Harper. The one snag? The Giants have more than $150 million committed to nine players. Potential FA targets: Harper, Pollock, Donaldson

Padres: Starting pitching All five spots in the rotation are pretty much up for grabs, so Padres GM A.J. Preller has his work cut out for him this offseason. With 10 players on MLB Pipeline's Top 100 Prospects list, San Diego could try to make a big splash on the trade market -- Noah Syndergaard, perhaps? -- though the Padres figure to look for a mid-level free-agent arm or two, as well. Potential FA targets: Hellickson, Holland, Gonzalez

Rockies: Impact bat Ian Desmond's versatility means the Rockies can look for a bat in the outfield or at first base, though Ryan McMahon is hoping to get his shot at the latter. DJ LeMahieu is also a free agent, meaning second base could be in play, as well. Potential FA targets: Brantley, Marwin Gonzalez, Daniel Murphy

Mark Feinsand, an executive reporter, originally joined MLB.com as a reporter in 2001.

Source: https://www.mlb.com/news/analyzing-each-clubs-biggest-offseason-need/c-299810886

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Stro – Perfection

Download latest song by Stro – Perfection

“Perfection” is a brand new single by American rapper “Stro”.

Stro Samples Classic Mary J. Blige On his new track.

American rapper, producer and actor, Brian Vaughn Bradley, Jr., better known by his stage name Astro, Stro or The Astronomical Kid, comes out with his new solo single.

He recently drop his remix of ScHoolboy Q hit track “Numb Numb Juice”.

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Trailer for Time Travel Film 'See You Yesterday' Produced by Spike Lee

"It's about controlling something we obviously have no control over…!" Netflix has debuted the first official trailer for an indie time travel comedy titled See You Yesterday, produced by Spike Lee, and directed by Stefon Bristol making his feature directorial debut. This will premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival, then launch worldwide on Netflix in May, for those who are interested in seeing it. The sci-fi adventure comedy is about two teenagers who build time machine backpacks. When one of the teen's older brother dies after an encounter with the police, the young duo decide to put their unfinished tech to use in a desperate bid to save him. Starring Eden Duncan-Smith as CJ and Danté Crichlow as Sebastian, with a full cast including Marsha Stephanie Blake, Brian "Astro" Bradley, Johnathan Nieves, Wavyy Jonez, Ron Bobb Semple, and Myra Lucretia Taylor. This looks fun, and clever, and cool. I dig the backpack design, too. ›››

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Casi la mitad de la alineación inicial de los Astros está lista para la agencia libre este invierno

La carrera de los Astros sobre el Oeste de la Liga Americana ha sido impulsada por la presencia de uno de los bateadores más prolíficos de la MLB, George Springer, y una puerta giratoria de veteranos constantes en las esquinas. (Sí, puede insertar sus bromas aquí sobre qué más ha impulsado su racha de temporadas ganadoras, pero el objetivo aquí es echar un vistazo real a los acertijos de la lista que se enfrentarán). Michael Brantley y Josh Reddick flanquearon a Springer en 2019 , mientras que otras iteraciones del club han incluido a Nori Aoki y Marwin González en el jardín izquierdo. En los últimos años, el Jake Marisnick comercializado desde entonces ha sido una opción de reserva de primer guante para ayudar a estabilizar la mezcla. Ahora, los Astros no solo perderán a Springer por la agencia libre este próximo invierno, sino también a Brantley y Reddick. Springer llegará al mercado abierto por primera vez después de cumplir seis años de servicio MLB, mientras que el acuerdo de Brantley por dos años y $ 32MM y el pacto de Reddick por cuatro años y $ 52MM expirarán. Las cosas se ponen aún más sombrías para los Astros con la inminente partida de Yuli Gurriel, cuyo acuerdo inicial de cinco años con el equipo llega a su fin con la temporada 2020. Gurriel aceptó un nuevo contrato de un año que reescribió la temporada final de ese pacto anterior la temporada baja, y que se unirá a Springer, Brantley y Reddick el próximo invierno. Es raro que cualquier equipo, y mucho menos un contendiente perenne de la Serie Mundial, entre en una temporada baja con el potencial de entregar el 44 por ciento de su alineación inicial, pero esa es la situación precisa en la que el recién contratado GM James Click se encontrará antes de fin de año. En el lado positivo, los Stros ya tienen algunos reemplazos probables en casa. Kyle Tucker, de 23 años, ha sido clasificado regularmente entre las perspectivas de élite del juego desde que fue seleccionado solo tres selecciones después de que Houston tomó a Alex Bregman en el draft de 2015. (Bregman, por supuesto, era un jugador universitario mientras Tucker salía de la escuela secundaria, de ahí la discrepancia en su línea de tiempo con las grandes ligas). Una taza de café de 2018 para Tucker no produjo muchos resultados (.141 / .236 / .203, 72 apariciones en el plato), pero tuvo una gran temporada Triple-A en 2019 y bateó .269 / .319 /.537 en una muestra idéntica de apariencias en placa. En 998 AP en el nivel Triple-A, Tucker tiene una barra diagonal de .297 / .375 / .571 con 58 jonrones y 50 robos (en 59 intentos). Tucker tiene un potencial All-Star que aún no ha tenido una oportunidad regular de presumir debido a la gran combinación del equipo en el jardín. Al mismo tiempo, los Astros se han negado firmemente a considerar ponerlo a disposición en los intercambios. Debería tener su oportunidad en 2021 a más tardar, y su capacidad para jugar los tres lugares en el jardín (incluso si encaja mejor en una esquina a largo plazo) le da a los Astros cierta flexibilidad para buscar otras opciones. El club no tiene muchas opciones de campo puro en este momento, ya que ha cambiado a jugadores como J.D. Davis, Ramon Laureano, Derek Fisher y Teoscar Hernández en los últimos años. En primera base, el club podría entregarle las cosas a Abraham Toro, quien bateó .306 / .393 / .513 en la Liga de Texas Doble-A, amigable con los lanzadores, antes de enfrentarse a la oposición de la Liga de la Costa del Pacífico en un .424 / .506 / .606 clip en 79 PAs. Toro no hizo mucho en tiempo limitado de MLB en el plato, pero su bate parece estar listo para MLB. Es un prospecto de tercera base con preguntas sobre su trabajo con guantes allí, y algunos informes de exploración (incluidos los de FanGraphs, MLB.com y Baseball America) sugieren que podría encajar mejor en primera base o (en el caso de FanGraphs) campo izquierdo. Yordan Alvarez es técnicamente una opción en el jardín izquierdo o en la primera base, pero los Astros se sienten mejor con respecto a él como un bateador designado regularmente y pueden no estar interesados ​​en desplegar su guante todos los días. Suponiendo que a Tucker y Toro se les confíen dos lugares en la alineación, los Astros aún necesitarán traer al menos dos jugadores diarios a través del comercio o la agencia libre, y deberán hacerlo con cierta apariencia de eficiencia de costos. Houston ya tiene cerca de $ 117MM en los libros en 2021 y más de $ 134MM en obligaciones de impuestos de lujo. Eso es antes de aumentar el arbitraje en los salarios de Roberto Osuna ($ 10MM), Carlos Correa ($ 8MM), Lance McCullers Jr. ($ 4.1MM), Chris Devenski ($ 2MM), Aledmys Diaz ($ 2.6MM), Joe Biagini en 2020. ($ 1MM) y Dustin Garneau ($ 650K). Volver a firmar cualquiera de Gurriel, Brantley o Reddick ocuparía un lugar sin requerir un compromiso particularmente a largo plazo, aunque el bate de Reddick ha disminuido en las últimas temporadas. C.J. Cron y Jake Lamb serán opciones en primera base, mientras que Nick Markakis, Kevin Pillar y sus viejos amigos Marwin González y Hunter Pence representan posibilidades de campo abierto a corto plazo. Springer y Mookie Betts son las mejores opciones en el mercado de campo abierto, pero la firma de cualquiera de los dos probablemente llevaría a los Stros a una distancia sorprendente de una segunda temporada consecutiva de penalización de lujo. Los nombres más asequibles incluyen Marcell Ozuna, Joc Pederson y Jackie Bradley Jr. Los candidatos comerciales son un poco más difíciles de resolver con tanta anticipación, aunque no sería una sorpresa si Corey Dickerson (Marlins), Ender Inciarte (Bravos), Gregory Polanco (Piratas), Brian Goodwin (Ángeles), Eddie Rosario (Gemelos) o Kyle Schwarber (Cachorros) iban a aparecer en el circuito de rumores este verano. Independientemente de cómo Click y su personal elijan proceder, es probable que los Astros estén en la búsqueda de asiduos múltiples este invierno, y su notable clase de arbitraje y la cosecha de salarios 2021 de alto precio requerirán una adición creativa y / o de bajo costo. o dos.

from Noticias Wincatchers https://noticias.wincatchers.com/2020/04/30/casi-la-mitad-de-la-alineacion-inicial-de-los-astros-esta-lista-para-la-agencia-libre-este-invierno/