Blyleven announces last game in the booth is tonight

It’s 2020 and things are changing or just flat-out wild. Today, an announcement was made and the time has come.

Bert Blyleven is leaving the broadcast booth.

Tonight is the final night that you and yours can sit down on the couch, watch the game, and listen to “Dick and Bert” on FOX Sports North. Blyleven has provided analysis during Minnesota Twins television broadcasts since 1996 - an astounding 25 years. Many will remember him for such things as Circle Me Bert (which was axed years ago), “downward plane”, and dropping that f-bomb live during a pre-game show - twice (obviously some strong language in this link).

In past years, Bert’s time on the broadcasts have dwindled significantly and many have wondered if this will be his last season to join long-time play-by-play announcer Dick Bremer. His role has been filled with more former Twins players such as Justin Morneau, LaTroy Hawkins, and Roy Smalley, just to name a few.

Don’t fret, though. Blyleven will continue to be with the organization to transition to being a special assistant. The full announcement from the club can be found in the below tweet from Brandon Warne of Zone Coverage:

And not to worry if you were never circled by Bert. He’s officially circled us all.

Bert will certainly be missed by many Twins fans who have spent time watching the team through thick and thin with Blyleven in the booth.

What is your favorite Bert memory?