#RHPS 2001

[old-man-hell]

she understands.

[tothetoonandback]

THIS STUPID MUSICAL AARGGGGAAAHH!!!!!!!! (spends 6 hours drawing smthn for it!) Respect for capitalizing off of queers though☝️😊

(click for better quality!💋)

[fnsrockyhorror]

Great Scott!! We’re only 4 days away from our next show! Grab all your friends, grab those 🎟️ and get ready to party with us this Friday at 10pm!

We’re the Friday Nite Specials Cast and we’ve been bringing central Jersey the full Rocky Horror Picture Show experience since 2001! What’s the full RHPS experience?! We perform the cult classic right in front of the screen with a full cast, audience participation, prop bags, exclusive merchandise and SOOO much more!

There’s no better way to spend your Friday nite;) Come check us out!

🎟️: RockyHorrorNJ.com

[lickthisquartet]

Positions (1970) dir. Tom Parker

"Switchin' the positions for you (for you, ah) Cookin' in the kitchen, and I'm in the bedroom I'm in the Olympics, way I'm jumpin' through hoops Know my love infinite, nothin' I wouldn't do That I won't do, switchin' for you" - Positions by Ariana Grande

"I thought theres no use getting, into heavy petting, It only leads to trouble and, seat wetting," - Toucha Toucha Touch Me-RHPS

HOT OR NOT

For a Soft-core film this is surprisingly sexy. The wonders of Erotic Touch I guess.

Historical "COCK"-text

God this was a uphill battle in terms of research. If someone can gift me just like 500 books on this historical of the american pornography scene that would be great thanks.

Here's What we Know.

Positions AKA Positions Professor is a softcore porno directed by Tom Parker and Produced by Topar Films.

There is some evidence that there may have been a secondary film studio involved. IMDB lists Coeval Films and the films itself includes the cue card that this is a FEATURE presentation. Which is delightfully vague. It was restored and distrubuted by Vinegar Syndrome possible around 2019. Despite this there is no official listing by VS on there website, any of the fan-made catelogues or through there smut label Musiline. My best guess is that it didn't survive the transfer when they seperated there adult content in 2022

Speaking of lack of information there is only three people credited in the film. Gene Rowland, Lynn Harris, and Sheri Jackson. Interestingly while this was not any of there first films it was very early in all three of there careers. The rest of the actors, (by my count about 6), are unknown. I would say they are uncredited but there are no credits for this film.

So who is Topar Films.

Founded in california in either 1970 or 1971, (the records are a bit confusing in terms of timeline), Topar Films INC, was created by Tom Parker.

Richard Haines mentions it in passing in his book "The Moviegoing experience 1968-2001" as a distibutor of explotation and cheap kids films and various other mentions to there ouvre tend to be there on there pulp films Such as SS Girls (1977), a Naziplotation film, Sudden Death (1977), a action film set in the south pacific, and of course Aphrodisiac!: The Sexual Secret of Marijuana(1971).

While these works were in the softcore genre there is some evidence that the Parkers were involved with the porn distrubution scene in LA. In 1971 the San Rafeal Daily discribes a Raid on there offices. Two years later in 1973 there listed in Harmer vs A Motion Picture Film Entitled "The Devil in Miss Jones, et al" as a one of the parties involved in a "Hydra", essentially a pornography ring distrubiting the film between a series of private residents and cinemas. Its unknown what tom parkers exact role was in this porno conspiracy.

Despite the legal woes Topar Films appears to have done fairly well for themselves. They opened 4 regional branches in Boston, Chicago, Dallas, and Canada. It is unknown when exactly Topar Films disbanded. Business Records are spotty and also I'm too tired to learn what all those acronyms mean.

At time of writing I am still waiting to here back from Vinegar Syndrome about there relationship to this film so hopefully we get some information on them.

THOT Synopsis

[00:00 - 22:16]

The film begins with Mrs. Ford (Shiri Jackson), a pent-up housewife coming to the doctors office of Dr. Rowland (Gene Rowland), and speaks with the secratery Ms. Greer (Unknown). It turns out that this is a sex clinic were people can come to learn how to do the sex good. Maybe even learn a few POSITIONS. *bdum tsssss*

She is introduced to Teddy (Unknown) and Vahn (Unknown) who are stationed in 'erogenous touch' what proceeds is a short educational demonstration on the you would never guess it but the show off the eroganous zones of the women.

I'm not the most famalier with the trends of softcore in the 70s. Most of the porn I watch don't have women in it. But a precursory glanse shows off the phenominon of the 'white coater' film.

Eric Schaefer in his essay 'Gauging a Revolution: 16mm Film and the Rise of the Pornographic Feature' describes it as thus:

"By 1969–1970, a series of 'how-to' features emerged, sometimes referred to as marriage-manual films or 'white-coaters,' wearing the mantle of scientific respectability as they ticked through visual rosters of sexual positions."

after Vaugh fingers Teddy for 'educational purposes we transition to the first 'sex' scene. oh sorry plot first. Basically Teddy wants to get a promotion for the coveted 'Positions' Class so Vaugh's like Oh I could teach you. Then they 'fuck'. I'm saying it like that because here's the thing theres never any explitely penetration shown. It's really a lot of heavy petting and similated sex. and don't get me wrong it still kinda hot. The implication and fantasy is there and its honestly kinda nice to see 1. just an emphasis on foreplay and both men and women just really enjoying the touch and feel of the other s bodies. Very straights being ok. and 2. It feels very natural. It's odd seeing people fuck in like a normal way in porn or even just seeing a guy not be completly hard the entire time.

As I'm rewatching this for the review Teddy is straddled on top of Vaughn and using her nails to lightingly scratch over his chest and if thats not what I want beautiful women to do to me every single day then I don't know what is.

I guess my biases is showing cause this is just how I like to fuck with a lot of foreplay and a lot of touching.

I'm not sure if theres much to describe in each scene because it tends to be fairly organic and I've noticed as someone whose been writing these reviews that its kind boring to be like 'and then they went into doggy style and she was really wet' If its something like Kincaid where he's doing a specific shot composition sure but sometimes in a porno people are just jerking off for like 15 minutes.

Long story short Teddy and Vaugh fuck in a variety of positions and its probably the best straight porn I've seen. thats a really low bar through so take it with a grain of salt.

[22:18 - 31:00]

The scene transitions and Mrs. Ford brings her Husband Mr. Ford (Unknown) to the sex clinic to show off all the fun new tricks she learned to revitalize her marriage if your reading this on LB then this is the couple shown in the poster. I will also say that its kinda nice to see like a regular looking guy in a porno. Thats what most of the men I fuck look like so yaaaaaaay Realism.

I will say its also so interesting to see a straight porno that spends so much time focusing on the male body and form. Its nice. In another side note apparently the slang was "turn onto me" and not "Turn you on" which is deeply fascinating.

The Fords proceed to ... consummate there marital bond but Mr. Ford very explicetly is unable to get hard. This starts a fight in which he says things like "this kind of stuff just doesn't turn me on" and "its just not that important to me" much to mrs. Ford chagrin. Honestly could you imagine being so incorrect all the time as a man.

I honestly just feel bad for MRS. Ford. she deserves to get her back blown out.

[31:01- 42:53]

Vauhggn is talking with Sheila (unknown), a female demonstator for the positions clinic about his sexual escapades with Teddie. This time Sheila is interested in being the educator because as she haughtally says. Shes the best. I also would love to describe her appearence. Plantinum Blond, Trim frame, B-Cups. Its nice to see a girl in skin flicks who has a happy medium in body porportions. (god this feels really misogrnystic am I a bad person), Short note, she is a very pretty women and It's said she goes uncredited in this film.

The scene begins with a lot of foreplay and teasing on sheilas end and interestingly enough lengthy shots of Vauughnds crotch. This is also the most erect we will see any of these men during the film. Which is a shame they are a very hot couple.

after a lengthy foreplay session, (which also involves sheila being very verbally fingered and a slightly confusingly positioned 69), they finally begin there first position, which is a reverse cowgirl position. presumingly these positions are simulated but if they are then cudos to the actors because they seem to be enjoying themselves. They switch again to a regular cowgirl followed by a variety of missionary positions. I guess thats how we can end things.

[42:54 - 58:02]

We open on a closeup of Sheilas wet, leaking pussy as she lays in bed clearly arroused. What follows for the next several minutes is a solo female scene which yes please. More women enjoying themselves in smut.

Dr. Rowland and Mrs. Campbell (Lynn Harris) walk in on Sheila and Rowland scolds her for her 'extra-curriculars' and walks off to find a man to fuck her.

Sheila and Campbell proceed to have a Therese and Isabella moment with Sheila being the Ingenue and Campbell the experience and attentive top. For those at home this is the second scene shown on the LB poster.

This is also one of the most dialogue heavy scenes as the women expose how they arn't turned on by men and are want nothing but that good puss puss. Which honestly girls I get it. In the next few scenes I am also fascinated by how these sapphic actions are seen by Rowlands Establishment. Sapphic touch and even masturbation are seen as aberrant almost as if Rowland has a very specific idea of how women should have sex and what women's sexuality is for. Its also interesting that the lesbian scenes in this film while objectable being made for the male gaze are not desired or wanted by the actually men in the film. the sexual politics of the film are interesting.

[58:03 - 1:07:17 ]

Mrs. Campbell is laying on the bed in a state of reposte, as Rowland walks in and chastises her before introducing the demonstrators, Patricia(Unknown) and Greg(Unknown), it should also be noted that 1. Patricia is another Platinum Blonde and 2. Mrs. Campbell is being the most campy Lesbian Harlot. Ok theres a scene where she's trying to put a titty in her mouth and Gregg shouts MRS. CAMPBULL.

Greggg is an entirely dry and flavorless fuck and the fun of this scene mostly comes from Patricia and Campbell having SECRET LESBIAN SEX. Its the most 'theatrical' of the porn scenes and there is some fun to it.

I will say that the one thing I wish is that to keep with the theming of the film is that they where more intentional with the positions taken. I would like to know what kind of positions a lesbian couple or a MFF threesome might take. These scenes while with some novalty seem a little clunkier then the early scenes.

[1:07:18 - 1:16:22]

The scene begin s with the women once again in a pillow talk positions about how they men simply cannot fuck. The scene cuts to Mrs. Ford and Ms. Greer talking about how here husband was giving her wack dick. Ms. Greer then proceeds to come on to Mrs. Ford.

Its definetly one of the more interesting surprise pairings and Ms. Greer is an interesting choice as she plays into this cateyed secretary with a blunt bob and long acryllic nails.

TBH I don't have much to add as at this point in the film this is the third soft-core Lesbian Scene so theres not much they can do to reinvent the tribadic wheel so to speak. I will say the two things that standout is Mrs. Greers lengthy undressing scene, (undergarment enjoyers win), and the fantastic chemitry between the two.

[1:16:23- 1:24:14]

Rowland heavily irritated by how all of his staff keep seeming to fuck at the fuck clinic. Ms. Greer comes out of the room en dishabille and proceeds to try to seduce Dr. Rowland. Which ummmm same and twoooo kinda weird they left this scene to the very end of the movie.

honestly this is a bit of a flat ending to be honest. Some kissing, Rowland being rather bashful which I do find hot in a man.

The film ends with Rowland standing up exposing his visuable hard cock and thats it. The quickest tease. SAD

Overall Lovelies this was a surprisingly fun time. I think its probably the best straight porn I watched and while it has some dry spots theres a bit of fun to be had here. Kinda want to own it but I don't think its in print. I'll probably be awhile before I review another porno 1. because I don't have anything thats caught my eye besides the endless mountain of kincaid films and 2. I'm kinda tired of watching people suck and fuck. I've been unemployed for a couple weeks now so lets just say that my hands are getting tired.

[theultimatefan]

Unexpected Starts, All-Stars and a Saves Mark Set: Ten Things to Know in the American Association This Week

The American Association of Professional Baseball (@AA_Baseball) season continues with a full slate of series this weekend, all available for free live viewing at aabaseball.tv. With the All-Star Game in Kansas City just 12 days away, check out the roster selections here.

Here are 10 (or so) more Things to Know about the AAPB this week:

When Iowa State Representative JD Scholten (House District 1) made a spot start for the Sioux City Explorers on Saturday, his first trip to the MercyOne Field at Lewis & Clark Park mound in 17 years, expectations were tempered. But that 6 2/3 innings of two-run ball earned the 44-year-old righty a win, media attention locally and nationally, and another start today at Fargo-Moorhead (12:30 p.m. CT, AABaseball.tv).

The Cleburne Railroaders' Carter Aldrete (nephew of 10-year Major Leaguer Mike Aldrete and son of nine-year pro Rich) has had a fantastic first season in powder blue, and he's the cover man in the June/July issue of Johnson County Community Life, which also previewed the season and included a feature on Railroaders Superfan Garey Wiley, who has attended all but two of the team's home games since 2017.

AAPB Broadcast alum Sean Aaronson, who has broadcasted the St. Paul Saints since 2007 (in the AAPB from 2007-20), was called up to broadcast six Minnesota Twins games - replacing Kris Atteberry, who broadcasted for St. Paul (2002-06, including '06 in the AAPB) and Sioux Falls (1999-2001).

On the player alum side, Gabriel Cancel (Milwaukee '23) was recently signed by the Blue Jays organization and homered six times in his first 10 games for Triple-A Buffalo, and Twins organization infielder Payton Eeles (Chicago '23), who began the season in Low A, was promoted to Triple-A St. Paul., where he’s slashing .333/.600/.667 in his first six games.

The Olympics are getting most of the international attention this summer, but there’s more worldwide baseball out there. Fargo-Moorhead RHP Orlando Rodriguez will be representing Spain at the upcoming European baseball tournament in the Netherlands.

Call it vacaciones, a siesta or a quick trip South of the Border, but AAPB All-Star Izzy Alcantara found Fargo-Moorhead more to his liking, returning to the RedHawks after a four-game stint with Aguascalientes in the Mexican League. The speedster (38 stolen bases through Wednesday) is second in the league in batting at .355 and has gone 10 for 26 in six games since his visit to the historic central Mexican city.

The Winnipeg Goldeyes are participating in a scholarship program with Baseball Manitoba, incorporating players, coaches and umpires into the offerings. Applications are due Monday, available through this link.

Members of the Kane County Cougars were on hand assisting clients at the Marklund Hyde Center in Geneva, Ill., on Tuesday for a softball game. The Center provides 24-hour residential care for infants, children and adults with severe and profound developmental disabilities. See a gallery of images from the fantastic day here, and congratulations to the whole Cougars organization on an amazing, fulfilling event.

On-field Congratulations are in order to the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks' Alex DuBord, who recorded his franchise-record 48th save in a F-M uniform last night in a win over the West-leading Sioux Falls Canaries. A former 10th-round pick of the San Francisco Giants out of Faulkner (Ala.) University, the Fargo native is in his fourth year with the RedHawks, posting 12 saves thus far in 2024.

Earlier this year, former longtime Gary SouthShore RailCats PA announcer, Tommy Williams passed away at the age of 66 years old. Williams was the PA announcer for the RailCats for 18 years and his signature “People, People, People.” opened up every RailCats home game, every fan that attended a game knew the voice and the signature statement as the sign of summer in Northwest Indiana. To honor his contributions not just to the RailCats, but also his love for sports in the Region for so long, the press box that Williams called home was renamed the “Tommy Williams Pressbox” on his birthday, July 4.

Some fun theme nights coming up:

Thursday, “Shirt off our Backs” Night, Winnipeg Goldeyes

Friday, “I’m Ron Burgundy?” Night, Sioux Falls Canaries

Friday, Video Game Night, Kane County Cougars

Sunday, Sensory Game, Gary SouthShore RailCats

Tuesday, Celebrate Reading Night, Sioux City Explorers

Wednesday, Tyler’s Amazing Balancing Act, Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks

[mvies-blog]

WE  ARE  NOT  THINGS. // featuring muses from back to the future, rocky horror picture show, kingsman: the secret service, and more. under heavy construction. 

[reflectedeve]

personal fandom history

So there’s been some tough stuff in my life lately (I mean, in addition to the pandemic), and in the spirit of self-distraction, I decided to go back and try and work out some basic info about my participation in fandom. Because why not. It’s been about 22 1/2 years and I was curious.

2021

Main fandom(s): none as such, but I’m feeling a pull towards The Expanse, Marvel Comics, and as always, many SFF books (The Locked Tomb especially) Exchanges & events: Chocolate Box, Once Upon A Fic, TBD Fanart in: The Locked Tomb, SPOP, Utena, TBD Assigned YT fandom: TBA

2020

Main fandom(s): none as such; SFF books generally Exchanges & events: Chocolate Box, FemslashEx, Yuletide, Fandom Trees Fanart in: Carmilla, The Locked Tomb, Marvel Comics, SPOP, Time War, Wayfarers Assigned YT fandom: Wayward Children series

2019

Main fandom(s): none as such; SFF books generally Exchanges & events: Chocolate Box, FemslashEx, Yuletide Fanart in: BtVS, Crimson Peak, Good Omens, Star Wars Assigned YT fandom: Wayfarers series

2018

Main fandom(s): Star Trek: DS9 (at first), then none Exchanges & events: emoji meme, FemslashEx (pinch hit), Yuletide Fanart in: Star Trek: DS9, Ghostbusters (2016) Assigned YT fandom: Mina de Malfois

2017

Main fandom(s): Star Trek: DS9 Exchanges & events: Trek Rarepair Swap, outfit memes, FemslashEx, Star Trek Secret Santa, Yuletide Fanart in: BtVS/SPN, DCEU, Marvel Comics, Star Trek (DS9, TNG, Discovery) Assigned YT fandom: Wayfarers series

2016

Main fandom(s): Star Trek: DS9 Exchanges & events: Seeing Color, FemslashEx, Star Trek Secret Santa, Yuletide Fanart in: Miss Fisher, Scott Pilgrim, Star Treks (DS9, TNG), Star Wars, WicDiv Assigned YT fandom: Scott Pilgrim vs. The World

2015

Main fandom(s): Teen Wolf, none Exchanges & events: Teen Wolf Reverse Bang, Teen Wolf Femslash Exchange, FemslashEx, Yuletide, Art Yuletide Fanart in: Miss Fisher, Sailor Moon, Teen Wolf Assigned YT fandom: October Daye series

2014

Main fandom(s): Teen Wolf Exchanges & events: Teen Wolf Big Bang, Teen Wolf Fall Harvest, FemslashEx Fanart in: bandom, Elementary, Good Omens, Hannibal, Marvel Comics, OUAT, Orphan Black, Parks & Rec, Pretty Little Liars, Sailor Moon, Teen Wolf, Utena, WTNV Assigned YT fandom: N/A

2013

Main fandom(s): bandom, Teen Wolf Exchanges & events: Kink Bingo, Snowflake Challenge, Yuletart Fanart in: bandom, Castle/DC, The Little Mermaid, Teen Wolf, Utena, WTNV Assigned YT fandom: N/A

2012

Main fandom(s): bandom Exchanges & events: Bandom Big Bang Fanart in: bandom, Teen Wolf, Warehouse 13 Assigned YT fandom: N/A

2011

Main fandom(s): bandom Exchanges & events: Bandom Big Bang, White Lotus, Yuletart, Help Japan auction, Star Trek Reverse Bang Fanart in: AtLA, bandom, Castle, Castle/Firefly, Doctor Who, due South, Sailor Moon, Star Trek: AOS Assigned YT fandom: N/A

2010

Main fandom(s): bandom Exchanges & events: Bandom Big Bang, Star Trek Reverse Bang Fanart in: bandom, Star Trek: AOS Assigned YT fandom: N/A

2009

Main fandom(s): bandom Exchanges & events: Bandom Big Bang, Sweet Charity, Yuletart, The Little Bang, Yuletide Fanart in: bandom, Kim Possible, Marvel Comics, Merlin, The Middleman, Star Trek: AOS Assigned YT fandom: Gunnerkrigg Court

2008

Main fandom(s): bandom Exchanges & events: GO Exchange, Yuletart, Yuletide Fanart in: AtLA/bandom, bandom, Good Omens, Marvel Comics Assigned YT fandom: Hopeless Savages

2007

Main fandom(s): none Exchanges & events: GO Exchange, Alien Altars, Yuletide Fanart in: DCU, From Eroica With Love, Good Omens, Harry Potter, Kim Possible, Marvel Comics, ElfQuest Assigned YT fandom: Nancy Drew

2006

Main fandom(s):Stargate: Atlantis, Kim Possible Exchanges & events: Draw Batgirl meme, Drawbles meme, GO Exchange, Fish Like Bikes, Femslash Today Porn Battle, Yuletide Fanart in: A Midsummer Night’s Dream, BtVS, DCU, Discworld, Gilmore Girls/RHPS, Harry Potter/ElfQuest, Harry Potter/Utena, Good Omens, Kim Possible, Labyrinth/Trading Spaces, Marvel Comics, Marvel Comics/Firefly, Stargate: Atlantis, Tortall series Fanfic in: Kim Possible, Marvel Comics Assigned YT fandom: Tintin (+Empire Records treat)

2005

Main fandom(s): Stargate: Atlantis, Harry Potter Exchanges & events: Yuletide Fanart in: Harry Potter, Marvel Comics Assigned YT fandom: ElfQuest

2004

Main fandom(s): Marvel Comics, Harry Potter, due South Exchanges & events: Hometown Challenge, HP Femslash Drabble Challenge, Fairytale Ficathon, Yuletide Fanart in: Carmilla, DCU, Marvel Comics Fanfic in: Labyrinth (poem), Marvel Comics, Harry Potter, due South, BtVS Assigned YT fandom: Runaways

2003

Main fandom(s): Smallville, Harry Potter, Marvel Comics Fanart in: Good Omens, Marvel Comics Fanfic in: BtVS, Labyrinth Assigned YT fandom: Good Omens

2002

Main fandom(s): Smallville, Harry Potter Exchanges & events: chibihp RPG Fanart in: Smallville, Harry Potter

2001

Main fandom(s): Harry Potter, BtVS Fanart in: Harry Potter

2000

Main fandom(s): Labyrinth, BtVS Exchanges & events: UGL Round Robins Fanfic in: Labyrinth

1999

Main fandom(s): Sailor Moon, Labyrinth Fanart in: Sailor Moon Fanfic in: Labyrinth

1998

Main fandom(s): Sailor Moon Fanart in: Sailor Moon

[quinnmorgendorffer]

My “gold scene” costume for the last show of 2020! Hey, if the millennium didn’t start until 2001, the 20s didn’t start until today, right? #RHPS #Fuck2020! https://www.instagram.com/p/CJf2NNOhf2p/?igshid=1cc2egl9piuay

[twins2994]

Minnesota Twins-New York Yankees Series Preview

10.4.19-Jose Berrios RHP (14-8) 3.68 ERA Vs. James Paxton LHP (15-6) 3.82 ERA

10.5.19-TBA Vs. Masahiro Tanaka RHP (11-9) 4.45 ERA 

10.7.19-Luis Severino RHP  (1-1) 1.50 ERA Vs. TBA

10.8.19-TBA Vs. TBA

10.10.19-TBA Vs. TBA

The Twins At A Glance- The Minnesota Twins had a historic 2019 season. They won 101 games, which is second-most in franchise history behind the 102-win 1962 team. The offense set a MLB record with 307 home runs in the regular season. The team is getting healthy at the right time as Max Kepler, Marwin Gonzalez, Luis Arraez, and Ehire Adrianza all made the playoff roster. Willians Astudillo was left off the postseason roster. Luis Arraez has been doing extensive workouts and was deemed good to go for this series. Max Kepler hasn’t played since September 21st when he pinch-ran against the Royals. He hasn’t taken an at-bat since September 14th. Nelson Cruz went 5-for-10 with a homer and two RBI’s against the Royals last weekend. He led the team with forty-one homers on the year. Jose Berrios will get Game 1, while I’m guessing Randy Dobnak gets the nod in Game 2. Jake Odorizzi should start the third game. The bullpen consists of closer Taylor Rogers, eight inning guy Sergio Romo, and Trevor May and Tyler Duffey as the “A” relievers. Kyle Gibson, Devin Smeltzer, Cody Stashak, Zack Littell, Brusdar Graterol finish out the bullpen spots. Devin Smeltzer was added to provide a lefty option to match-up with Didi Gregorius and Brett Gardner. This team has a good mixture of guys with postseason experience and youngsters. 

The Yankees At A Glance- The New York Yankees had a great season from start to finish in the American League East. They piled up 103 wins and easily won the division. The offense hit 306 home runs despite a ton of injuries throughout the season. DJ LeMahieu was one of the best free agent signings in baseball. He hit .327 with 26 homers and 102 RBI’s for the Yankees. Gleyber Torres led the team with 38 homers and 90 RBI’s. Gary Sanchez had a streaky year and still finished with 34 homers. Giovanny Urshela filled in nicely at third base for the Yanks. He had twenty-one homers along with 74 RBI’s on the year. The Yankees will go with James Paxton, Masahiro Tanaka, and Luis Severino to start this series. JA Happ might be a favorite to start Game 4. CC Sabathia was left off the postseason roster due to a shoulder issue.  Aroldis Chapman is the closer with 37 saves and a 2.21 ERA in 60 games. Zack Britton, Adam Ottavino, and Tommy Kahnle were great set-up men for New York. Tyler Lyons is the lefty specialist, who will likely face Max Kepler and Eddie Rosario a lot. Chad Green is a solid reliever as well in a good bullpen. 

What To Watch For- The Yankees went (4-2) against the Twins in 2019. The Twins haven’t won a season series since 2001 against the Yankees. Ron Gardenhire, Paul Molitor, and Rocco Baldelli haven’t been able to slay that beast that is the Yankees. Do not read further if you are a Twins fan. The Twins have lost twelve straight playoff games. They lost the last two games of the 2004 ALDS, all three games in the 2006, 2009, and 2010 ALDS, and the 2017 American League Wild-Card Game. The last Twins playoff win was on October 5, 2004 at Yankee Stadium in Game 1 of the 2004 ALDS. The Yankees are (13-2) against the Twins in the playoffs. Nelson Cruz has a .292 average with 16 homers and 34 RBI’s in his career in the playoffs. Marwin Gonzalez has a .227 average with three homers and thirteen RBI’s in the playoffs. Sergio Romo has a 3.09 ERA in 23 1/3 postseason innings. Jose Berrios is (1-2) with a 5.79 ERA in three starts against the Yankees. James Paxton is (3-1) with a 2.27 ERA in six starts against the Twins. CJ Cron has two career homers off him. Masahiro Tanaka is (5-0) with a 2.27 ERA in five starts against the Twins. Jonathan Schoop has three homers off Tanaka. Luis Severino is (4-1) with a 4.15 ERA in two starts against the Twins. Jose Berrios threw three innings in relief in that 2017 American League Wild-Card Game, so he won’t be making his postseason debut. A lot of Twins on the current roster pitched in that game, which is good experience. Overall, I think the Yankees take the series in four games. Sorry Twins fans, but that’s my realistic prediction. 

-Chris Kreibich-

[old-man-hell]

me: i need a break from soaps, just a little palate cleanser...

also me: [immediately crawls into the RHPS 2001 bootleg]

[tothetoonandback]

SLAYED TOO HARD?! (NOT CLICKBAIT)

(click for better quality!⚡️)

[fnsrockyhorror]

There are 5 Fridays this month which means we get to see all of your beautiful faces one extra time and we are sooooo stoked about it 🎉

Come on out 3/29 for the full Rocky Horror Picture Show experience presented by us, The Friday Nite Specials Cast 😉🔥 Did you know we’ve been bringing central Jersey the full RHPS experience since 2001?! We promise you there’s no better way to spend your Friday night!

As always, you can grab your 🎟️ early at RockyHorrorNJ.com or grab them at the door! We’ll see ya next week!

[shanie-the-toyaddict]

I kinda want to go to a Rocky Horror show this halloween, just so someone will see my costume.

However, I'm not sure if I feel comfortable attending someone else's show. "Oblivion's Wife and Kids" is still so very near and dear to my heart that I can't help but think I'll feel like a fish out of water if I go to another cast's show.

Also, I can't imagine what RHPS in 2021 would even look like??? I mean, I simply can't see how the majority of the callbacks that were instilled in me like gospel in 2001 would be OK now?!?!

I dunno. I wanna go but I fear it might ruin the memory of what I had in Toledo.

[milehighdad]

2021 MLB Prospect ranking #1.

Adley Rutschman(#25 Baltimore Orioles Prospect #1).  C.  2019 MLB Draft Overall #1.  2021 MLB All Star Futures Game.

2021 プロスペクトランキング#１。

アドリー・ラッチマン(#25 ボルティモア・オリオールズ・プロスペクト #1 )。捕手。23歳。2019年ドラフト全体１位。2021 メジャーリーグ・オールスター・フューチャーズ・ゲーム。 コール・ウィン(Cole Winn Rangers#3)。バッター、ホセ・バレロ（Jose Barrero MLB#83, Reds#2)。一塁手、マイケル・トグリア（Michael Toglia Rockies#3)。

アメリカンリーグ・ベンチ、ボビー・ウィット・ジュニア(Bobby Witt Jr. MLB#5 Royals#1)、スペンサー・トーケルソン(Spencer Torkelson MLB#2 Tigers#1)、ジャレッド・ケレニック（Jarred Kelenic MLB#4 Mariners#1)。 メジャーリーグドラフト歴代全体１位。

2021 ヘンリー・デービス（C Henry Davis パイレーツ)、2020 スペンサー・トーケルソン（3B Spencer Torkelson タイガース)、2019 アドリー・ラッチマン(C Adley Rutschman オリオールズ）、2018 ケイシー・マイズ (RHP Casey Mize タイガース)、2017 ロイス・ルイス（SS Royce Lewis ツインズ）、2016 ミッキー・モニアック(OF Mickey Moniak フィリーズ）。 2021時点でメジャーリーグでも活躍できたドラフト歴代全体1位。 2015 ダンスビー・スワンソン(SS Dansby Swanson ブレーブス）。2012 カルロス・コレア(SS Carros Correa アストロズ）。2011 ギャリット・コール（RHP Garrit Cole ヤンキース）。2010 ブライス・ハーパー（OF Bryce Harper フィリーズ）。2009 スティーブン・ストラスバーグ（RHP Stephen Strasburg ナショナルズ)。2008 デビッド・プライス（LHP David Price ドジャース）。2005 ジャスティン・アプトン(OF Justin Upton エンゼルス）。2001 ジョー・マウアー(C Joe Mauer ツインズ）。2000 エイドリアン・ゴンザレス（1B Adrian Gonzalez ドジャース＆パドレス）。 1999  ジョシュ・ハミルトン(OF Josh Hamilton レンジャース）。 1998 パット・バレル（OF Pat Barrell フィリーズ）。 1995 ダリン・アースタッド(OF Darin Erstad エンゼルス）。 1993 アレックス・ロドリゲス(SS Alex Rodriguez マリナーズ）。 1990 チッパー・ジョーンズ（3B Chipper Jones ブレーブス） 1988 アンディ・ベネス（RHP Andy Benes ダイアモンドバックス）。 1987 ケン・グリフィー・ジュニア(Ken Griffey Jr. マリナーズ）。1980 ダリル・ストロベリー（Darryl Strawberry メッツ）。1978 ボブ・ホーナー(Bob Horner ヤクルト）。

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College Baseball Player Profile #1 Peyton Pallette

シーズンをフォローする中で、個人的に注目具合がグッと上がったプロスペクトにフォーカスしてレポートを書こうと思う。まずは、アーカンソー大の新エースとして注目のペイトン・パレットから、、

Basic Info

アーカンソー大のソフモア。2001年5月9日生まれ。22年ドラフトクラス。

アーカンソー州ベントン出身のローカルボーイ。ベントン高校では主に3Bをメインにプレーしていたが、アーカンソー州のトラベルチームでフルタイムのPにコンバートされると、メキメキとバリューを上げた。PGのランキングではアーカンソー州で5位、RHPとしては同じくアーカンソー大へリクルートのブレーク・アダムスに次ぐ2位と高く買われていた。

高校ではカレッジベースボールのプレー歴があるマーク・バリステリ、トラベルチームではコーチ歴10年とキャリアこそ浅いものの、若くしてトラベルチームのディレクターにのし上がったチェース・ブリュースターの下でプレー。

家族ネタは定かでは無いが、父は家にオレンジ色の物を一切置かなかったらしい。21年シーズン、オレンジがチームカラーのテキサス大に対してマウンドに上がったパレットに対し、父は「誇りに思う」とコメントしている。

Scouting Report

高校では3Bをメインにプレーし、パワーよりもアスリート性に支えられたオールラウンドなプレーぶりに注目。フットボールでも鳴らした人材で、そのバックグラウンドは20年シーズンまでアーカンソー大でエースに座ったコナー・ノーランドと重ねる点が並ぶ。

トラベルチームでPにコンバートすると、90〜92マイルのストレートとシャープなスライダーでバリューを高めた。高校ではコマンドを失うシーンも目立ったが、プレーを重ねる度にデリバリーのリピートが上手くなり、アーカンソー大入りの時点ではアップサイドとストライクを集められるスキルに注目が集まった。

21年シーズンに半ばサプライズな形でウィークエンド入りをしたが、アーカンソー大のコーチ、デーブ・バンホーン曰くストレートが大きくパワーアップしたことが最大の要因。「20球を投げれば、17球は95マイルオーバー」とコメントしており、シーズンでもイージーに95マイルをマーク。スライダーの扱いにも長けており、スタッフはチームナンバーワンとの評価を揺るぎない物にした。

スライダーは80〜83マイルとやや大きめ、それよりも若干スローなカーブもレパートリー。ロケーションミスが少なく、いずれのボールもカレッジではアウトピッチとして効力を示している。

College Career

フレッシュマンでは4Gにリリーフ止まり。ウィークエンド入りしたアダムスと比べると高校でのバリュー分ビハインドで、20年シーズン時点のスタッフ自体も90マイル前半止まりと、アーカンソー大にゴロゴロと並ぶタイプの1人だった。

前述したストレートの大きなパワーアップでバンホーンの中での序列が大きく上がり、ノーランドやパトリック・ウィックランダー、ケイレブ・ボールデン、アダムスもプレーする中でサタデースターターの座をゲット。テキサス大に対して4.1IP/8K/0失点のナイスパフォーマンスでスタートを切ると、次のサウスイーストミズーリ州立大とのゲームも5IP/8K/0失点。ゲーム半ばでストレートが90マイルほどに落ちるシーンもあるが、95マイルのストレートとスライダー、カーブを打者はここまでほぼ捉えられていない。

21年はマリー州立大とのシリーズ前のローテーションアナウンスで、ついにフライデースターターの座をゲットした。19年ドラフトでアイザイア・キャンベルを失ってから押しも押されぬエース不在にあえいでいたアーカンソー大にとって、ついに新エースの座が埋まった瞬間だったと言える。

P.S.

個人的にはかつてのエース（にして、生涯のマイフェイバリット）のブレイン・ナイトの再来と思っている人材。ナイトよりも上背は無いが、よりイージーなデリバリーにパワフルなスタッフを両立している。

NCAAトーナメントまでにパレットとノーランド、ウィックランダーでローテーションが作り上げられれば、18年に惜しくも逃したカレッジワールドチャンプの座を狙えるかもしれない。21年シーズンは足がかりに、22年シーズンにはドラフト年としてさらなるレベルアップを求めたい。

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New York Yankees @ Minnesota Twins 10.7.19

New York Yankees Lineup Minnesota Twins Lineup

1.) DJ LeMahieu 1B          1.) Max Kepler CF

2.) Aaron Judge RF           2.) Jorge Polanco SS

3.) Brett Gardner CF         3.) Nelson Cruz DH

4.) Edwin Encarnacion DH 4.) Eddie Rosario RF

5.) Giancarlo Stanton LF    5.) Mitch Garver C

6.) Gleyber Torres 2B        6.) Luis Arraez 2B

7.) Gary Sanchez C           7.) Miguel Sano 3B

8.) Didi Gregorius SS        8.) Marwin Gonzalez 1B

9.) Gio Urshela 3B            9.) Jake Cave LF

SP Luis Severino RHP SP Jake Odorizzi RHP

(1-1) 1.50 ERA            (15-7) 3.51 ERA

(2019 MLB Statistics)

The Twins are (0-2) in playoff games at Target Field. They lost Game 1 of the 2010 ALDS 6-4 and fell in Game 2 5-2. The Twins have lost fifteen straight playoff games. Ten teams have came back from (0-2) deficits to win a five-game series in playoff history. The 1982 Brewers, 1984 Padres, 1981 Dodgers, 1995 Mariners, 1999 Red Sox, 2001 Yankees, 2003 Red Sox, 2012 Giants, 2015 Blue Jays, and 2017 Yankees are the teams to do it. 

-Chris Kreibich-