Third-year law student Ricardo Parada’s experience working on complex legal issues at the University of California Office of the President helped to support the outcomes of researchers and scientists across the country 3L student Ricardo Parada discusses his experiences working with the University of California Office of the President (UCOP), which oversees a system of 10 campuses, five medical centers and three affiliated national laboratories. UC Law SF’s Corporate Counsel Externship Program places students in top legal departments What did you do in the Corporate Counsel Externship Program and why is this work important I worked as an in-house extern with UC Legal in the University of California’s Office of the President I had the opportunity to conduct research and write memoranda on complex and novel areas of law I collaborated with campus counsel at one of UC’s campuses on several matters providing guidance regarding internal UC policy and federal regulations UC Legal and its attorneys are constantly working on complex issues at the cutting edge of the law I learned that the work being done by in-house government attorneys is very similar to that of in-house corporate counsel at large companies UC is one of the largest employers in the state through its campuses It’s special because it helps to ensure that researchers and scientists at one of the leading research institutions in the country can continue their important work How does this experience support your career goals I came to UC Law SF with the explicit goal of making the most out of attending school in such a diverse and prestigious legal community This experience gave me the rare opportunity to gain early exposure to working in-house with a legal department it allowed me to contribute to making a positive impact in my community It also heightened my interest and enthusiasm in pursuing a career in government law Would you recommend UC Law SF and this program Professors Geevargis and Darling provided valuable insight and guidance that helped me excel in my placement UC Law SF is unique in providing this experience especially considering its strategic location in such a robust and critical legal market I appreciated the opportunity to pursue a placement with a nonprofit and governmental organization and I hope that future students can continue to gain such valuable experience while making a positive impact on the local community and California more broadly What’s your favorite UC Law SF memory so far I learned that one of my undergraduate professors at Occidental College would be teaching at UC Law SF I’m interested in pursuing a social justice-oriented career and had taken a course called Rebellious Lawyering with Thalia González so I was excited to take her courses at UC Law SF The Evidence of Success series highlights UC Law SF students as they share how the college’s opportunities equip them with the experience and confidence to excel in the legal profession With an exceptional number of accolades under her belt Carolina Paradas displays a clear passion and dedication to the industry.  Her eagerness to impart her vast wealth of knowledge shines through her active involvement on numerous advisory boards Described as a wonderful partner to work with Carolina has done an incredible job of building new partnerships for Fidel API in the US cementing her as a key player in the affiliate marketing space Follow Carolina on LinkedIn insights and events - Hello Partner helps brands publishers and tech drive growth together through successful partnerships Watch SNYLog In Subscribe Now including “Pair of Shoes,” the first single from their latest album Songs played:Pair of Shoes24 Brand-New HoursPhotos on My FridgeFor more music and tour dates, visit proximaparadamusic.com perform three songs at G&G headquarters The cofounder and lead guitarist of Hootie and the Blowfish performs three songs from his latest solo album Recorded at Riverfront Revival in North Charleston The Tennessee songwriter plays three songs “How It Oughta Be.” Recorded at Riverfront Revival in North Charleston The teen guitarist and her band blaze through three songs performs three songs from his latest album The Charleston-based band plays four surf rock–inspired songs from their latest album The electrifying rock and roll band performs three songs including their latest album’s title track The Charleston-based indie pop band performs three songs including their hit “Lazy Lover.” Recorded at High Water Festival in North Charleston The New Orleans–based multi-instrumentalist plays three songs including the title track of her latest album Recorded at High Water Festival in North Charleston The lead vocalist performs three stripped-down bluesy rock songs including the band’s hit “Darlin’.” Recorded at High Water Festival in North Charleston which draws inspiration from the sounds of the sixties and seventies including “Happiness,” a single from their upcoming debut album The Texas songwriting legend plays five songs from his new album The Asheville-based band performs three heartfelt tracks from its upcoming album The six-piece Americana band from Asheville Recorded at the Orange Peel in partnership with Explore Asheville The future of conservation in the South just got a little bit brighter—and not just for salamanders but they’re the craftsmanship of local crustaceans called lawn lobsters The drawls are receiving a lot of flak across the internet but a North Carolina linguist argues they’re actually pretty accurate you'll find restaurants with extensive food choices from the Dominican Republic Diners line up in front of steaming trays full of freshly cooked foods La Gran Parada is among the oldest of this style restaurant and the largest with two dining rooms at 937 Broad St Staff members ladle out generous portions as diners walk along the tasty line There are soups and stews with chicken and beef including a bacalao (cod) stew and one with a variety of seafood The food may be more familiar than you think The Dominican treatment of dishes means they are slow cooked in sauces Their pastelito hand pies are available individually and come in beef or chicken and they are chock full of meat in tender pastry They also have a cheese option off the menu Or you can play it safe with fried chicken wings or even rotisserie-style chicken portions fried plantains mixed with crispy pork skins and garlic It's filled with broccoli and other vegetables for plant-based eaters A hearty lunch plate with four items can run you $12 There's also seating on the other side of the restaurant near the kitchen Lovely Latin music plays to create a nice ambiance The Delgado family opened their restaurant in 1985 in a smaller space with a third of the seats But they moved La Gran Parada into the large space at 937 Broad St They have a parking lot for diners in the back of the restaurant.Don't miss the chance to try a Latin soda or one of their homemade juices The Parada del Sol Parade kicked off the annual Trail's End Festival on Saturday in Scottsdale wound through the streets of Old Town Scottsdale before concluding at the trail’s end The Scottsdale Parada del Sol Historic Parade travels from Drinkwater Boulevard along Scottsdale Road to Brown Avenue and Indian School Road transforming Scottsdale’s Old Town Historic District into a vibrant Western-style street party for the Trail’s End Festival Both the Parada del Sol Parade and the Trail's End Festival are hosted by the Scottsdale Charros The event is a celebration of all things "Wild West" from historic reenactments to country tunes to Indigenous crafts and performances The event draws a diverse crowd every year — and this year was no exception — with many donning the classic cowboy hats and boots Visitors filled the sidewalks and blocked-off streets immersing themselves in the rich history on display Iconic bars like the Rusty Spur and Old Town Tavern seamlessly blended into the scene buzzing with cowboy-clad revelers embracing the Western spirit one booth offered unexpected glimpses into history including a display by the Sons of the American Revolution the counterpart to the Daughters of the American Revolution While the Trail’s End Festival celebrates history its primary focus remains on the Western frontier The group participated in the morning parade "This is our first time participating in the festival and the objective today is to build some awareness about the organization who we are and what we're about," Mark Siefert a member of the Goldwater Chapter of Arizona The organization is a non-political nonprofit that boasts members with direct lineage to someone who fought in or supported the American Revolution "Our goal is to keep the founding principles of the country alive and relevant," Siefert said Rick Spargo, state president of the Sons of the American Revolution Arizona Chapter said the organization does this by performing skits and offering scholarships to local students Army were showcasing an all-terrain vehicle that had been in the parade along with the cavalry show troop from Fort Huachuca in Sierra Vista captain and company commander for the Phoenix Central Army Recruiting Company stood off to the side as kids crawled all over the tank "We're out here showing a more positive kind of light for the Army out here," Madrigal The American Indian Festival section buzzed with energy filled with the rhythms of traditional dancing For jeweler Marvin Slim the Trail’s End event was familiar territory Though most of his business is based in Santa Fe he has traveled from New Mexico for the past few years to sell his handcrafted pieces Slim has also passed his craft down to his children and my uncle showed me how to do lapidary work,” he said it’s been handed down through generations.” Some folks took to dancing along with the country and bluegrass music pouring out into the street a member of the Cowboy Lifestyle Network and Arizona Honky Tonk Dancers attended the Trail's End event as part of a live music list and swung his partner around on the sidewalk accompanied by bluegrass and country tunes played by a street band As the crowd smiled, reminiscing, DeCastro reflected on his deep-rooted love for local music, tracing it back to a concert he attended at age 7 to see J. David Sloan at Mr. Lucky's. Scottsdale, Arizona – Looking for something exciting to do with the family this weekend? Well, look no further because it’s time for the 71st Annual Parada del Sol Parade and Trail’s End Festival This event is bringing the Wild West to the streets in Old Town Scottsdale on Saturday gather your lawn chairs and family members my wife and I have made the Parada del Sol Parade a family tradition sharing it with our two boys makes it even more special There’s nothing like seeing their eyes light up at the horses bringing families together year after year It’s more than a parade; it’s a celebration of community and the memories we create along the way!” I order the Tinga Tacos and they do not disappoint “This is one of the best parades in the country the Trail’s End Festival kicks off a giant block party for everyone there will be plenty of food and merchandise from local vendors and food trucks throughout the Trail’s End Festival area 20259:30 AM to noon: Parada del Sol ParadeNoon to 4:00 PM: Trail’s End Festival One of the city’s longest-running community events this parade is made possible by a dedicated group of community volunteers who have spent their lives both watching and participating in the beloved tradition This treasured event is also made possible with the help of all of the sponsors including Last Updated on 02/01/2025 by Megan deFabry but since 2017 my heart has called Texas home cherished relationships with family and friends I'm passionate about digital marketing and journalism especially the wide-open spaces of America's Western lifestyle I've been sharing this way of life through storytelling who I adopted from a shelter in New Braunfels reminding me to chase horizons and savor life's simple joys I graduated from Texas State University with a Bachelor of Science in Consumer Affairs and a minor in Mass Communication My major taught me to decode consumer behavior while my minor sharpened my storytelling skills I've spent years mastering SEO and content strategy My work even caught the eye of Cowboy Lifestyle Network's CTO who recognized me for contributing to his research on Consumer Behavior in the Age of AI I've been honored to work at Cowboy Lifestyle Network and publishing articles that capture the cowboy spirit crafting strategies rooted in Western values I aim to tell stories that resonate and reflect the unsung heroes of the Western spirit from dusty period settings to brutal gunfights Subscribe to our newsletter for exclusive discounts on your favorite brands Never see this message again. This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Check out these fun events happening around the Valley on January 31 - February 2 NBA G-League: San Diego Clippers vs. Valley Suns The Valley Suns will host the San Diego Clippers in the NBA G-League on Friday night at 7 p.m Parada Del Sol Parade and Trail's End Festival | Festival at 12 p.m.Where: Old Town ScottsdaleCost: Free Admission the 71st Annual Parada del Sol Parade & Trail’s End Festival is coming to Old Town Scottsdale this Saturday The Parada del Sol Historic Parade has been a Scottsdale The streets of Old Town Scottsdale welcome over 30,000 spectators and nearly 150 Parade entries marching down Scottsdale Road WM Phoenix Open Concert in the Coliseum: Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani Where: 16th Hole at TPC ScottsdaleCost: Tickets start at $275 Country music superstar Blake Shelton and three-time GRAMMY winner Gwen Stefani will take center stage live from the iconic 16th hole at TPC Scottsdale as co-headliners for the 2025 edition of the Concert in the Coliseum Phoenix Chinese Week Lunar New Year Festival When: Saturday - SundayWhere: Steele Indian School Park Celebrate the Year of the Snake and experience the sights and tastes of the 35th Annual Phoenix Chinese Week Lunar New Year Festival Arizona Renaissance Festival When: Saturday - Sunday Where: 12601 East US Highway 60 Gold Canyon Time travel to the greatest party since Camelot Take a stroll through the colorful Village of Fairhaven where history comes alive with non-stop immersive and interactive entertainment like no place else Shop an abundance of arts and crafts in the village open-air Artisan Market MBB: University of Arizona vs. Arizona State University When: 11 a.m.Where: Desert Financial Arena Arizona State University will take on University of Arizona in college men’s basketball on Saturday afternoon at 11 a.m WBB: BYU vs. Arizona State University When: 6:30 p.m.Where: Desert Financial Arena ASU women’s basketball will face off against BYU at Desert Financial Arena on Saturday night at 6:30 p.m R&B Only Live When: 8 p.m.Where: Arizona Financial Theatre R&B ONLY LIVE is a live music experience dedicated to celebrating R&B music from past to present It’s a DJ-driven event where audiences can sing and enjoy a nostalgic journey through R&B music’s greatest hits and modern favorites Tommy James and The Shondells with Special Guest The Association Tommy James and The Shondells with Special Guest The Association is hitting the stage at the Celebrity Theatre in Phoenix Saturday night at 8 p.m Kierland Fine Art & Wine Festival Experience a fun weekend at Kierland Commons where shopping and music come together in perfect harmony Immerse yourself in the creative world as you explore stunning sculptures and photography from over 100 talented artists Report a typo 11 overall to the Mets in the 2022 MLB Draft coming off a strong career at Georgia Tech He entered 2023 ranked as MLB Pipeline's No 36 prospect in baseball – third-highest among catchers The past few years haven't gone particularly well for the 23-year-old backstop and his future in the big leagues is suddenly in question Parada seems cognizant of that as he arrives at spring training camp as a non-roster invitee undergoing a major physical change in an attempt to get things back on track According to MLB.com's Anthony DiComo He did so by largely cutting out sweets and snacks from his diet all while continuing to ramp up his strength workouts One could even say – in line with the annual preseason cliche – that Parada is in the best shape of his life 54 RBIs and a .751 OPS across 105 games going from Single-A to High-A to Double-A in 2023 Even with Alvarez graduating to the majors two other Mets catching prospects rank above Parada at this point – Daiverson Gutierrez and Ronald Hernandez – while Yovanny Rodriguez is only two spots behind If Parada's new physique doesn't compromise his power at the plate instead helping him become more athletic behind it then he could see his MLB debut in short order A full spring training camp lies ahead for the Mets staff to analyze the new-look youngster making the new five weeks critical to his future in the organization Continue to follow our Minor League Baseball On SI coverage on social media by liking us on Facebook and by following us on Twitter You can also follow Sam Connon on Twitter @SamConnon The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Sports Illustrated or its affiliates All picks and predictions are suggestions only and not a guarantee of success or profit If you or someone you know has a gambling problem crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER « Back Press release from Wellington International © 2025 World of Showjumping - All rights reserved Powered by Artionet - Generated with IceCube2.Net Jets Draft Report Card: Grading Gang Green's picks Dart is Giants' future, it's only a matter of time before he's their present Grading the Jets pick of Membou in the draft Grading the Giants pick of Carter Could Acuña become part of Mets' center field plan with Siri out? Mets' wave of rapidly approaching pitching prospects is tantalizing — and potential X-factor Giants Draft Report Card: Grading Big Blue's picks Jets establishing their identity under Glenn with Membou selection Everything you need to know about Giants first-round pick Carter Everything you need to know about Jets first-round pick Membou With Sproat close, Mets could soon have a good conundrum on their hands Mets top 30 prospects for 2025 season Posted by | Feb 25 Parada was one of the key prospects in the Mets system He was ranked as a top-100 prospect in baseball by Baseball America (#50) MLB.com (#36) and Baseball Prospectus (#64) right after getting drafted by the Mets in 2022 he went on to hit .275/.455.425 (.880 OPS) over 60 games The last couple of seasons though things haven’t been as good for Parada he slashed .248/.324/.428 (.751) over three levels but a paltry .185/.250/.389 (.639 OPS) in 14 games with Binghamton hitting .214/.304/.359 (.663) in a full season with Binghamton Parada hasn’t hit and turned in extremely poor defense at the catcher position He’s had—wait for this—226 steals against him while catching in 232 games He’s caught just 57 runners at a 19.7 caught stealing percentage but Parada is giving up a stolen base every game as he should be separated by at least one minor league level from the aforementioned names This spring he’s competing against Hayden Senger who has been in the Mets system since 2018 and Chris Williams who was in the Twins system since 2019 (and never made the majors) there is Jakson Reetz who has major league experience It’s cliche to say that players come to the camp in the best shape of their lives, but Kevin Parada made some major changes over the off-season, leading to him dropping 15 pounds Here’s what we are looking for this spring for Parada: Copyright © 2005 - 2023 Metsmerized Online | Designed & Developed by WP CLINICS is a great winter rodeo for Turquoise Circuit contestants It is also such a good production that many outside of the circuit make a priority stop on their schedule Hosted at the beautiful WestWorld facility and in connectio with the American Quarter Horse Association Sun Circuit show the town of Scottsdale is taken over by horse trailers and cowboy hats for nearly two weeks the ladies took center stage with the two highest money winners happening in the ladies events The ever growing event of breakaway roping provided the largest paycheck with Bailey Girvin earning $3,230 for her smoking 2.1-second run Walking away from the rodeo with the second largest paycheck was Hayle Gibson in the barrel racing She came out on top and earned a $2,600 check for her 17.19 second run This event was incredibly tough from start to finish The top 12 competitors earned a check with just a little over three tenths of a second separating them all Team roping also had a lot of entries which means the payout was higher than some of the other events Competitors had to be under five seconds to get a check and it was the team of Kavis Drake and Denim Ross who took home the win with a 4.1-second run which was good for $2,482 each Russell Cardoza enters pro rodeos in the tie down roping He is truly an all-around competitor and he earned the title this past weekend at Parada Del Sol Cowboys and cowgirls are starting to head back to their respective homes now that winter is coming to a close Arizona serves as a great home away from home to many while the weather where they normally live limits what they can do with rodeo Everyone is grateful for incredible rodeos and events such as this one steer wrestling and team roping.Bareback riding:1 82 points on Pickett Pro Rodeo Co's Satan Freckles (tie) Derrick Begay/Colter Todd Todd and Kash Bonnett/Logan Cullen (tie) Pedro Egurrola/Justin Davis and Gavin Hershberger/Wyatt Hershberger 82.5 points on Salt River Rodeo's Ducky 87.5 points on Salt River Rodeo's Happy Hour MADDY DICKENS The 29 Best New Book Releases This Week: August 6-12, 2024Courtesy of Simon & Schuster Related: The 32 Best Romance Books of 2024...So Far Related: The 29 Best Mystery, Thriller and True Crime Books of 2024…so Far Brown Books For Young Readers; Candlewick; Chronicle Books book cover images was lauded at the time of selection as one of the best hitters in the class but with some defensive questions Even if his glove never caught up to his advanced bat the thoughts were that his offense would push him to the majors all by itself Entering his third season after the selection the questions are louder than ever and have spread to the other side of the ball Despite the young catcher purchasing a Florida home so he can work through the winters with team personnel the young backstop continues to struggle on defense The running game was a particular weakness early in his professional career with Parada seeing the 10th-most stolen base attempts against him in 2023 despite playing only 59 games behind the plate that season In 73 games at catcher for Double-A Binghamton last year Parada caught only 23% of attempted base stealers That number represented a significant improvement from 2023's 18% but came with a corresponding increase in passed balls from seven to 15 Kevin Parada getting some reps early 🔥 pic.twitter.com/fvXAqTpWnI could potentially help him improve behind the plate with blocking and agility Read More: Francisco Alvarez poised to take title of NL East's best catcher the extra time spent on getting his defense to be even playable has hampered the once-carrying tool of his bat Parada's career minor league slash line across three seasons is .233/.322/.395 with 28 home runs in 233 games including a .214 average and .663 OPS for Binghamton last season The catcher has always had an unconventional swing one that was seen as a possible hinderance to instruction were he to struggle One thing that still make 0 sense to me is how Kevin Parada became so bad they need to give up on him as a catcher and make him focus on the bat with a 35.7% whiff rate in the strike zone Among all hitters with 400 or more plate appearances in the minors that was the second-worst rate in all of baseball He especially struggled with both velocity and spin away although his issues seem to be limited to missing those pitches in the zone rather than chasing an excessive amount To his credit, Parada is handling the snubs in stride, telling the New York Post that it wasn't a bad thing for him to struggle last season that’s always frustrating,” Parada told The Post “I think it was good for my development as a player to struggle a little bit right there being able to learn a little bit more about myself I’m lucky enough to get another opportunity doing my best to take full advantage of it.” Only time and at-bats will tell if Parada can use the time out of the spotlight to right what ails him Posted by | Sep 15 Saturday night saw the Syracuse Mets dismantle the Worcester Woo Sox for the second consecutive night the Binghamton Rumble Ponies’ ninth-inning comeback fell just short the Syracuse Mets put a hurting on the Boston Red Sox Triple-A affiliate on Saturday Yolmer Sánchez’s September surge continued while eight of the nine Syracuse batters had multi-hit games Jose Azocar has seven hits in 24 at-bats with Syracuse The Mets claimed Azocar off waivers from the San Diego Padres on September 5 who has risen through three minor league levels (High-A and now Triple-A) since being brought into the organization in mid-June he struck out Worcester batters at an efficient pace while stranding the baserunners to produce a scoreless Triple-A debut Binghamton dropped their second-straight game against Portland The Ponies made a valiant effort at the top of the ninth inning scoring two runs and having the tying runner on base Kevin Parada launched his 12th homer of the year in that frame Hawkins joined the large group of recently promoted players; Saturday was his Double-A debut He gave a solid performance for the Ponies Hawkins was used as a spot-starter/longman in the bullpen It will be interesting to see how he is used in the future Dance recital by Lucía Benavides. 4th Paradas Flamenco Cultural Week, Seville. April 2025, XNUMX. Photo: Studio Beni La Cultural Week of Flamenco Activities in Paradas It is an event for the fans. It starts off April by showing off the stage of José Antonio Brenes, always on the ball. This year's is a beautiful allegory of red carnations and wicker chairs that welcomes like a mother's embrace the artists who tread the woodwork. The Regional, headquarters of this peña of the righteous, that of Miguel Vargas, full of good flamenco and better people. "She's a sweet little girl who stands out in her generation for being delicate and very elegant, without sacrificing technique and dance mastery. Especially in the movements of her torso and hips, her stylish and distinguished arm movements, and her gestures always appropriate to what is being sung, played, and danced." At the end of the party he made his friend come up Ricardo for the little kick. Joni was on the ball, Fali did the same, and even Juanelo, who doesn't usually get involved in these things, couldn't resist Lucía's call, the elegance of a little candy. Lucía Benavides is already a fine dancer, despite her insulting youth and the fact that she still has a long way to go. Her poise and semblance play into her favor. She is a sweet little girl who stands out in her generation for being delicate and very elegant, without sacrificing technique and dance mastery. Especially in her torso and hip movements, her stylish and distinguished arm movements, and her gestures always appropriate to what is being sung, played, and danced. He said goodbye by introducing the cast, thanking the peña the opportunity and brought the person responsible for the scenery up on stage to applaud the genius of his work. Lucía shone in Paradas. 35th Cultural Week of Flamenco Activities in Paradas, Seville The flamencoThey talk about themselves. Interview by Manuel Curao with Diego Clavel Dance recital by Lucía Benavides April 4th 2025 Dance: Lucía Benavides Cante: Joni Torres and Juanelo Guitar: Curro Vargas Percussion: Fali del Eléctrico Interviewer: Manuel Curao Interviewee: Diego Clavel Presenter: Lorena Portillo On a journey to the emotions of the ritual of flamenco 1979– requires the participation of words and images to draw the sway of a moan the colors of a bulería or the scratch of pain photographer and videographer for more than two decades email and website in this browser for future purposes Privacy Policy Agreement * I agree to the terms and conditions of the Privacy Policy. The Voice of the Flamenco in the World.  Please enter your username or email address to reset your password USA; New York Mets catcher Kevin Parada poses for a picture during the New York Mets media photo day at Clover Field Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports Kevin Parada’s Struggles in the Minor Leagues the 11th overall pick in the 2022 MLB Draft by the New York Mets is facing significant challenges as he navigates his minor league career Despite being hailed as one of the top hitters in his draft class Parada’s defensive capabilities have come under intense scrutiny leading to his exclusion from MLB Pipeline’s updated Top 30 prospect rankings Parada was known for his exceptional batting skills but had lingering concerns about his defense While his offensive prowess was expected to propel him to the majors his defensive struggles have raised doubts about his overall potential Particularly troubling is Parada’s difficulty in handling the running game with a high number of stolen base attempts against him and a relatively low success rate in catching base stealers Despite Parada’s efforts to improve his defensive skills including purchasing a home in Florida to work with team personnel during the offseason his performance behind the plate has been inconsistent and agility are areas that still require refinement with his defensive shortcomings overshadowing his once-promising bat Parada’s minor league statistics reflect his struggles with a career slash line of .233/.322/.395 and a noticeable decline in performance in recent seasons has now become a potential obstacle to his development has contributed to his plummeting prospect status with Baseball America ranking him as the 27th prospect in the Mets’ system Parada remains optimistic about his future in professional baseball He acknowledges the value of facing adversity and sees it as an opportunity for personal growth and development Parada’s resilience and determination to overcome his struggles will be crucial as he works towards reclaiming his status as a top prospect in the Mets’ organization As Parada continues his journey in the minor leagues but the opportunity for redemption still remains His ability to learn from past experiences and showcase his potential at the plate will ultimately determine his future in the world of professional baseball Only time and perseverance will reveal whether Kevin Parada can rise above his current challenges and fulfill his promise as a standout player in the Mets’ organization In a twist that has the Cubs’ fanbase reeling a critical setback on the mound has cast a shadow over the team’s strategic plans In a dramatic twist that underscores the unforgiving nature of sports New York’s promising left-handed reliever faces an abrupt and disheartening change in his season A recent series of health updates from a prominent baseball club has sparked both concern and cautious optimism regarding its pitching prospects—a narrative that illustrates the demanding blend.. A startling setback can redefine an athlete's season and few understand the stakes better than those who’ve weathered injury and triumph An unexpected season twist has put the Houston Astros' pitching future under the microscope as emerging brilliance and unnerving setbacks paint a complex portrait of the team’s rotation... © 2025 M Sports - Premium news & magazine M Sports © 2025 M Sports - Premium news & magazine M Sports. The Georgia Tech product made a nice first impression with a .880 OPS throughout his first 13 games in ‘22 The New York Mets drafted Kevin Parada 11th overall in the 2022 draft. Parada was considered one of the best draft prospects at the time. Both MLB Pipeline and Baseball America ranked Parada as the sixth-best draft prospect Parada then entered 2023 as a consensus top 50 prospect But he turned in a solid but unspectacular .248/.324/.428 triple-slash Parada hit for some power with a .179 isolated slugging percentage and 14 homers in 457 plate appearances But he only walked at a 7.9% rate with a poor 27.6% strikeout rate But Parada is coming off a worryingly bad campaign the former first-rounder batted a meager .213/.304/.359 with a .307 wOBA and 93 wRC+ Parada may have upped his walk rate to 9.9% but he struck out over a third of the time with a 33.6% K% His power output also declined from last season Parada never projected as a Gold Glove-caliber backstop but he allowed 15 passed balls in just 600 innings of work behind the dish Pipeline and BA both grade his arm out at a 40 on the 20-80 scale Parada also struggled with framing pitches But as Parada has been floundering in the minor leagues Francisco Alvarez has proven himself to be this team’s long-term catcher Alvarez is batting .222/.294/.422 with a .310 wOBA Alvarez has delivered on his plus power potential with 36 dingers in 765 plate appearances and a .200 isolated slugging percentage Alvarez has also been a great defender with +6 defensive runs saved and the 16th-best poptime among qualified catchers If the Mets try to trade Parada this off-season they probably won’t get much beyond a low-level flier The only possible way the Mets get anything of value out of Parada is if he is included in a larger trade where two or even three other Mets players are involved it may be better for the Mets to see if he can even figure things out © 2025 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Minute Media or its affiliates and related brands The Mets won't get a lot if they trade this former Mets first round pick A Socorro man was arrested on suspicion of intoxicated manslaughter in the death of his passenger in a car crash in El Paso’s Lower Valley was driving a 2016 Toyota Tacoma at a high rate of speed in the 700 block of South Zaragoza Road near the Cesar Chavez Border Highway about 1 p.m Parada was allegedly speeding south on Zaragoza Road when he lost control of the truck Mendez was seriously injured in the wreck and taken to a hospital for treatment More: Migrant 'riot' charges dismissed again by El Paso county court judge Parada was allegedly intoxicated when officers arrived at the crash An investigation revealed Parada fled from Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo Tribal Police Department officers before the crash No other information was provided on that incident He was arrested on suspicion of intoxicated manslaughter into the El Paso County Jail on a $110,000 bond Parada has yet to post bail as of Monday afternoon This is the 30th traffic-related death of 2024 compared to 31 at this same time last year Aaron Martinez may be reached at amartinez1@elpasotimes.com or on Twitter @AMartinezEPT Lydia Lozano has surprised with the gesture she has made | en.edatv.news, TVE LIFESTYLE Lydia Lozano's Firm Message to José Manuel Parada in 'D Corazón': 'Stop Already...'The well-known collaborator has dedicated some very forceful words to the host for a significant reason29/03/2025 17:07:00h by María Merino Lydia Lozano gave an interview today on the show D Corazón She took the opportunity to send a strong message to José Manuel Parada The Canary Islander doesn't hesitate to react when she feels that her loved ones aren't being treated correctly she wanted to dedicate a few words to José Manuel Parada Thus, Lydia Lozano has shown herself to be strong and direct. "Leave Chelo alone; she has never spoken ill of you and holds you in high regard You make show after show badmouthing her." These words have reflected Lozano's discomfort with Parada's repeated mentions of his ex She suggested that these interventions aim to discredit her publicly Lydia Lozano has come to the defense of her friend Chelo García-Cortés | TVEAdditionally Lozano added: "Did she catch you in bed being unfaithful Then make another show telling with whom and that's it you know why I'm telling you this." With these statements the journalist has defended her friend and also insinuated that the collaborator might be seeking private information with questionable intentions José Manuel Parada's response didn't take long I find it very inappropriate for third parties to get involved in this when they have no idea." "She's saying that I shouldn't talk about Chelo writing things in a book that aren't true about me he highlighted the existing tension between those who were once a couple as well as his discontent with what his ex has recounted the collaborator of D Corazón added: "The biggest lie she has told is that our relationship ended because I was unfaithful when it's quite the opposite The only thing I do when I talk about her is defend myself from the lies she tells about me she has shown me that she has a very bad heart." José Manuel Parada has shown anger at Lydia Lozano's words | TVEThe relationship between Lydia Lozano and José Manuel Parada has been marked by ups and downs and public disagreements with long careers in the world of communication have shared sets but have also had confrontations that have impacted the audience This latest episode on D Corazón adds a new chapter to their complex relationship highlighting the tensions and differences that persist between them.​ the recent message from the Canary Islander to the former host of Cine de barrio highlights the existing tensions between them It also underscores Lozano's strong defense of her friend Chelo García-Cortés it has been an episode that emphasizes the complexity of relationships in the television realm Posted by | May 20 Sunday was a bit of a microcosm of how the Mets’ minor league affiliates’ seasons have gone and each of these affiliates now holds a record above .500 Lucie (Low-A) lost and fell to 13-26 on the year Parada is still looking to break out but has hits in three straight games Perhaps this could be the start of a great run at the plate McLean has been fantastic from day one for High-A Brooklyn the Mets promoted him to Double-A Binghamton following Sunday’s game Read below to check out the rest of the performances around the Mets’ minor leagues on Sunday BOX SCORE The Syracuse Mets defeated the Iowa Cubs 5-3 on Sunday The Mets went down early after surrendering a run in the first inning but they tacked on four in the second to put them ahead for good The Mets scored an additional run in the third inning and held a 5-1 lead until the ninth when the Cubs tacked on two The biggest blow came in the Mets’ four-run second inning when Rylan Bannon brought home three with a bases-clearing Bannon’s hit untied the game and put the Mets ahead 4-1 Bannon continues to impress; he’s bumped his OPS to .887 on the year David Peterson had an excellent start for Syracuse as he continues to work his way back to the Majors The southpaw was one out short of a quality start but his outing was quality in every other way relieved Peterson and had a scoreless outing of 1 1/3 innings before Tyler Jay had a scoreless inning of his own Things got hairy in the ninth with Yacksel Ríos on the mound as Ríos allowed two runs on four walks and no hits the Mets pulled Ríos and called on Danny Young to record the final out BOX SCORE the Binghamton Rumble Ponies also won by a 5-3 score on Wednesday The Rumble Ponies cashed in two in the first inning on a Rhylan Thomas single and a passed ball but gave up two in the third to tie the game back up Binghamton went back in front in the bottom of the inning on a Kevin Parada solo shot but Bowie again tied the game back up in the fifth inning Photo by Bronson Harris of Binghamton Rumble Ponies The game remained knotted at 3-3 until the eighth inning when Jaylen Palmer delivered a two-run homer as the Rumble Ponies held on for the 5-3 win now has an OPS over 1.000 in a small sample size to begin his season Joander Suarez entered Sunday’s action with a 2.17 ERA but ran into trouble early in this game He lasted just 2 2/3 innings and gave up two runs while allowing five baserunners Carlos Guzman followed him and allowed a run in 2 1/3 innings but the rest of the bullpen did a solid job quieting Bowie’s offense and Trey McLoughlin combined for four shutout innings Following the game, Rhylan Thomas and Blade Tidwell were both promoted to Triple-A Syracuse due to their great starts to the year BOX SCORE The Brooklyn Cyclones defeated the Bowling Green Hot Rods 8-5 on Sunday Eight of the nine batters in the lineup recorded a hit Even though the Hot Rods scored first in this game Brooklyn responded quickly and jumped out to an 8-1 lead by the fifth inning The Hot Rods eventually cut the Cyclones’ lead down to three but they couldn’t do enough as Brooklyn secured the win The Brooklyn pitching staff combined for 14 strikeouts and The one negative performance came from Victor Castaneda who allowed three runs on five hits in one inning Jawilme Ramirez’s lone blemish was a solo home run and Jake Stevenson struck out five in two scoreless innings of work Justin Lawson allowed a run in two innings and Joshua Cornielly shut the door with his fifth save of the year BOX SCORE Lucie Mets fell to the Palm Beach Cardinals 10-6 on Sunday Jeffry Rosa and Ronald Hernandez were the highlights of the day as the 3-hole and cleanup batters combined for seven hits in ten at-bats though they did enter the bottom of the fourth inning in a 3-3 tie The Cardinals then scored five runs and put the Mets in a deficit they couldn’t surmount as the three combined to allow ten runs (nine earned) in the first 6 1/3 innings of the game as he allowed five runs (four earned) in just 2/3 innings of work The offense hasn’t always been there this year for St the opponent also seems to have an offensive outburst and it was another frustrating loss for St Posted by | May 9 Disclaimer: All prospects rankings were made in the preseason and have not been adjusted for play in 2024 It has been an extremely rough go of it for a player who was once regarded as the New York Mets’ top prospect. Steadily, since his debut in the system back in 2022, catcher/designated hitter Kevin Parada has continued to fall on extremely tough times The moment he got drafted it was projected that his defense would need to come a long way and so much so that catcher was likely not his position of the future which is extremely troublesome given that was the main reason why he was drafted 11th overall The New York Mets originally selected the California-native with their first of two first-round picks during the 2022 MLB Amateur Draft. Before the draft, Parada was a consensus, fringe top-five pick (Keith Law, MLB.com and ESPN all rated him inside the top seven) Photos by Bronson Harris of Binghamton Rumble Ponies As a result of his terrific collegiate career he was drafted 11th overall by the Mets in what several deemed a “steal” at the time He then finished the season split between the Florida Complex League and in Low-A ball with the St He performed well in an extremely small sample size He struck out only one more time than he walked and ended up winning the league title with St in his first full professional season with the Mets Parada spent a majority of his time with two different teams within the system where he mustered a respectable .787 OPS across 340 at-bats Parada slugged 11 home runs and totaled 36 extra-base hits to go along with 42 RBIs this is where his strikeout problem started rearing its ugly head Parada posted an above-average 25.1% strikeout rate and walked a below-average 7.9% of the time Parada was then called up to Double-A Binghamton toward the end of the season where he struggled mightily across 60 at-bats He hit a woeful .185 and posted a meager .639 OPS Parada struck out an extremely troublesome 38.3% of the time and owned a walk rate below 7.0% His wRC+ dropped from 115 in High-A in 2023 to only 70 Parada allowed a staggering 129 stolen bases across only 72 games posting a caught stealing rate of only 18% (for comparison’s sake the MLB average caught stealing rate is 31%) Those defensive issues carried into the Arizona Fall League (AFL) and followed him into this season with Double-A Binghamton he allowed 36 stolen bases while only throwing out five runners (12% caught stealing rate) throwing out only three (13% caught stealing rate) controlling the run game is not the only job of a catcher Every indication points to the projections pre-draft that the catcher position is not feasible for Parada as his career goes on He already started seven of his 22 games played this season in the designated hitter spot he has not started at any other position during his tenure in the Mets’ organization the bat has been once again very troubling for Parada in 2024 His .536 OPS is on track to be the lowest of his career and his strikeout rate is still elevated at 31.2% as evident by the .256 slugging percentage and an isolated power (ISO) of only .090 This mark is not only way off the general .140 average but much lower than his .116 career mark Parada started the season with Double-A Binghamton and projects to be there until he can figure it out it is imperative that the once thought of “steal” of the draft starts to come around His current form for Binghamton is pretty off his career averages across his young professional career If he wants to be considered a legit top-10 prospect in a strong Mets system getting the strikeout rate down is a must which should help him increase his overall play One potential sign of hope is his walk rate to begin 2024 is closer to where it was when he first began his professional career (11.8%) he can parlay the better pitch selection into better production Iif these rankings were done now (all rankings were created during the preseason) Parada would find himself comfortably outside the top 10 the former top prospect finds a way to start developing like many thought he would COVID-19 Updates Vaccine and Booster Information View All Media Advisories View All Speeches & Testimony Sign up for a newsletter or update your subscription preferences Luis Parada has an extended and recognized experience advising local and foreign clients in matters adaptation of gig economy services to local standards compensation and benefits for senior executives high complexity labor litigation and internal investigations (i.e termination of high ranked officers and reductions in force board directors and managers training sessions He also regularly advises clients about workforce restructuring and outsourcing proprietary information and assignment of invention agreements implementing employment restrictive covenants and tax contingencies of labor matters Luis leads the Labor & Employment practice group of DLA Piper Chile and serves as Latin America’s Practice Group Leader in Employment Luis also participates in the Legal Commission of the Chilean Commerce and is also a regular member of the Employment Commissions of the following business associations: Chilean Commerce Services and Tourism Chamber (CNC) and Asociación de Industrias Metalúrgicas y Metalmecánicas A.G DLA Piper lawyers and practices ranked in Chambers Latin America 2025 Startups: Labor and employment challenges and opportunities Chile: Six key Karin’s Law requirements for employers DLA Piper is a global law firm operating through various separate and distinct legal entities. 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Loyola has produced other baseball players including Garrett Cooper Fred Snodgrass and 1990 World Series winner Tim Layana Kim Soo Hyun has been dropped by luxury brand Prada as an ambassador amid ongoing Kim Sae-ron controversy Prada issued a press release to officially announce that Soo Hyun’s contract has been terminated the luxury brand responded to the the controversy surrounding the Korean actor in their statement that read “We would like to inform you that after considering the severity of the issue.” “Our collaboration with Kim Soo Hyun has been mutually concluded Prada made the shocking decision after K-drama fans spammed their social media demanding Soo Hyun be dropped as an ambassador One angry fan wrote on X (formerly Twitter) “Your ambassador is a pedophile and complicit in a young woman ending her life “The way you’re hiding comments makes me think you actually support him Your luxurious yet inclusive brand would never do that It would be a shame if #BoycottPrada trended.” after Kim Sae-ron's shocking death due to suicide some pictures surfaced on the internet suggesting that she had dated Kim Soo Hyun when she was a minor the Korean actor has turned down the rumours through his agency Thanks for visiting The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here Camilo Humberto Parada-Rojas received a $10,000 Storkan-Hanes-McCaslin Foundation Award given annually to an outstanding graduate student working with soilborne diseases Parada is studying genes that could provide resistance to sweetpotato diseases, including the pathogen that causes black rot in sweetpotato. He works in the lab of mentor Lina Quesada-Ocampo a vegetable pathology extension specialist and an associate professor in the Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology “I’m interested in how we can make the plants more resilient,” Parada says Lina is a great extension professor who works a lot with growers and that means having multiple chances to interact with farmers and communicate our research.” Parada was honored at the American Phytopathological Society meeting in early August can be used for any purpose that will benefit the graduate student’s education “What this award means to me is that I will be able to help my brother in Colombia, who has medical bills from contracting COVID-19,” Parada says. Parada, who is from Colombia, was among the first cohort of graduate students accepted into the Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research (FFAR) Fellows Program NC State is an equal opportunity institution. Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_3" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); It was a line-drive hit … that carried 450 feet It was a smash so threatening that Mercer pitcher Ryan Lobus spun around and jumped as if the ball would hit under his spikes the blast by Georgia Tech catcher Kevin Parada on March 8 spanked a scoreboard speaker for a home run Parada has slugged 23 dingers – many of them to center and right-center which leaves pitchers frustrated if not fearful and flummoxed “I had to face him many times in the preseason and it’s daunting,” Georgia Tech pitcher Zach Maxwell said “His plate coverage is so good – there’s nowhere you can go with the ball that he wouldn’t at least foul it off.” Although Parada’s offense is ahead of his defense his power bat at a premium position has made him a consensus top-seven-player pick among various 2022 MLB mock drafts was briefly ineligible for this year’s draft When MLB owners and the players union agreed to a new collective bargaining agreement in March the cutoff for players turning 21 to be eligible for that year’s draft was August 1 I was feeling really good that we may get this guy back next year,” Georgia Tech coach Danny Hall said of Parada I will be happy for him when he gets drafted.” Parada is a Southern California native – Pasadena to be precise – and he grew up rooting for the Angels He is the first scholarship athlete in his family played high school softball (and not in college as reported elsewhere) Parada understands Spanish better than he can speak the language although he has Hispanic ancestry on his father’s side Former Yellow Jackets catcher Mike Nickeas who went back to school at Georgia Tech after his four-year major-league career ended in 2015 Parada quickly fell in love with everything Georgia Tech had to offer essentially removing himself from the 2019 draft But it wasn’t until he arrived in Atlanta for enrollment that he fully understood his new school’s history “Joey Bart was still playing here when I committed but I didn’t know the depth of how important Georgia Tech was in developing a lot of catchers,” Parada said “Coach Hall has always talked about how important catchers are to his program but it wasn’t until I got here that I started to understand the lineage.” since Hall arrived at Tech for the 1994 season the Yellow Jackets have had never gone more than two straight years without having a catcher drafted A total of 10 ex-Georgia Tech catchers have been drafted in the top 10 rounds Here’s the list of Georgia Tech’s drafted catchers since 1994: Tyler Stevenson and Harry Ford -- could’ve joined this list Georgia Tech signees opted to go pro out of high school Barnhart signed with the Reds in 2010 after getting drafted in the 10th round The Reds foiled Georgia Tech again in 2015 signing first-rounder Stevenson; and the Mariners signed first-rounder Ford last year 215-pound prep senior from Maryland – is Georgia Tech’s next star catcher “Lamar is having a tremendous high school season and there’s a lot of heat rolling in on him,” Hall said “We are starting to sweat (that he may sign a pro contract out of high school) “A cross-checker I know told his area scout His 20 doubles led the ACC through the NCAA regionals after a winter spent mostly in the weight room with Georgia Tech player-development coach Parada has turned those two-baggers into leisurely strolls around the bases He estimates he gained 15 pounds due to his weight-training regimen “I hit a lot of balls off the top of the wall last year,” said Parada who has a 3.55 grade-point average and is majoring in Business with a focus on Marketing which Parada – asked to define it – calls “interesting.” “I tried to put my body in the most athletic position possible,” Parada said “I know that visually it’s not the appealing (stance) for everyone but it’s the most comfortable position for my body going 7-for-8 on steals while also legging out a triple against Florida State He is also close to breaking the school record for homers – he trails only Anthony Maisano (25) and Mark Fisher (24) Parada has played all 49 games for Georgia Tech (28-21) Parada wears glasses – they have become part of his brand he said – and he clearly sees the ball well It’s his defense that pales in comparison to his prowess at the plate After throwing out just 7-for-59 runners attempting to steal last year Parada went through an offseason throwing program that continues to this day who said his catcher’s defense was an issue “I can throw him a tough slider in the dirt,” Maxwell said “and I have full confidence he will corral it.” Parada doesn’t run from questions about his supposed weakness “My defense has always been my downfall in the game,” he said “I’m always going to have to continue to work twice as hard to get as good as I am at hitting But I think I’ve really improved the past couple of years especially at Georgia Tech with guys who throw mid/upper 90s That’s helped me get better at receiving.” Another big moment for Parada came this past summer when he worked with veteran coach Jerry Weinstein of USA Baseball Weinstein taught Parada to catch from one knee “A lot of people had talked to me about (one-knee catching) but I never understood the ins and outs of it (until this past summer),” Parada said “Jerry helped break it down and explain why I should do it and it’s helped me drastically with receiving “It just frees your body up to be able to catch more consistently without having the restrictions you would have with a normal squat especially when guys are throwing as hard as they are with as much movement It gives you more freedom with the glove.” D1Baseball.com is your online home for college baseball scores, schedules, standings, statistics, analysis, features, podcasts and prospect coverage. 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