Podcast appearances and mentions of Kyle Zimmer

Celebrate with AFT President Randi Weingarten, First Book co-founder and CEO Kyle Zimmer and AFT Massachusetts Secretary-Treasurer Brant Duncan as they recognize the impact of distributing 10 million books to kids and communities and the power of literacy against divisive politics and fear.

On this week's "CBS News Weekend Roundup" with Stacy Lyn, the Biden administration has waived several federal laws in Texas to allow for further border wall construction. CBS's Naomi Ruchim reports. The Pope is meeting with bishops from around the world to discuss the future of the Catholic Church. CBS's Chris Livesay is in Rome. And a new study found students who had classroom libraries of books with diverse characters had significantly higher reading scores. CBS's Stacy Lyn talks with Kyle Zimmer, the president and CEO of First Book on this important study.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The U.S. First Amendment protects freedom of speech in all forms of communication. Yet public-school book bans have increased by 33% according to PEN America. Reading improves a child's language and literacy skills and grade averages. Reading books on a diverse range of topics helps nurture an open mind, a greater connection and a healthy curiosity. Kyle Zimmer, cofounder/CEO of nonprofit First Book, discusses the organization's work distributing books to children in under-resourced communities.Fearless Fabulous You is broadcast live Wednesdays at 12 Noon ET.Fearless Fabulous You Radio Show is broadcast on W4WN Radio - Women 4 Women Network (www.w4wn.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). Fearless Fabulous You Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

Jill Schlesinger on how to navigate the resuming of student loan payments // Casey McNerthney on the uptick of hate crimes against Asian Americans in South Seattle // Paging Dr. Cohen on the natural method to reduce gray hair // Dose of Kindness -- A Baltimore organization spreads messages of love and kindness // Kyle Zimmer on the importance of diversity in fictional books at school libraries // Sam Campbell on the research into artificial intelligence being used to diagnose diseases

Kyle Zimmer, President and CEO of First Book, talks about a new study from First Book Research and Insight that found that students who had classroom libraries with diverse books had significantly higher reading scores. Get more information here.

Kyle Zimmer, President and CEO of First Book, talks about a new study from First Book Research and Insight that found that students who had classroom libraries with diverse books had significantly higher reading scores. Get more information here.

In this latest episode, Libby is joined by Kyle Zimmer, Health and Safety Director with the Operating Engineers at Local 478, who has been passionately working towards improving worker well-being, mental health, and addressing substance abuse issues for over 15 years. Today, Kyle shares his journey of developing a peer program for both construction and general industry to tackle addiction, suicide prevention, and mental health challenges. His conversation with Libby highlights the cultural changes in the industry over the years and the importance of workplace peers who care, show compassion, and provide support to their colleagues. They also discuss the impact of the opioid crisis and how it brought awareness to the need for assistance programs and resources. Emphasizing the importance of breaking the stigma around mental health, Kyle is here today to encourage more peers on the job site to provide support and recommend further care when needed.   Episode Highlights: Kyle Zimmer shares his 20-year journey with Local 478 Operating Engineers and the focus on worker well-being, mental health, and substance abuse issues Cultural changes in the construction and general industry over the years and how they addressed the wearing of personal protective equipment (PPE) The emergence of lifestyle issues, such as addiction, suicide prevention, and mental health, and the industry's response to tackle these challenges The role of workplace peers in supporting colleagues, recognizing struggles, and providing help and resources The three C's and the three R's that define a workplace peer's approach to providing support and care to those in need The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health and the importance of continuing to break the stigma surrounding mental health issues The accessibility of being a workplace peer and the significance of staying with the person, having conversations, and recommending resources for further care Toolbox Talk Discussion Questions: In this episode, Kyle talks about some of the changes in workplace culture he has seen over his career. Have you noticed any of the cultural shifts he spoke about, or any others?   Kyle describes what it means to be a workplace peer. Does anyone have a story about a time where they were supported by their peers, or they gave support to others?   How do you think a formal workplace peer program would work at our site? Would you be interested in participating, why or why not?     Quotes: "The biggest cultural change I was involved in was in the late 70s, early 80s, when we went to shore up the wearing of PPE... That was probably the biggest thing that started changes in both construction and general industry." "The opioid crisis surely played a big part in people reaching out for help... things started happening. People were reaching out for help, both on the labor side and the management side. We realized we had a problem. We couldn't continue this way." "The best way to address this is through workplace peers, people that care about other people." "Being a peer is not rocket science. It's caring, compassion, and concern. And we all have that in us." "Encourage people to be peers, be there for their coworkers and friends, and then help them take that next step in making recommendations for further care." Links: National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association website Mental Health Resources  

Join Carolyn Lyons and Kyle Zimmer to understand this new coalition advocating for literacy equity!

Publishing industry news and insider interviews, and a look at current non-fiction books featured on C-SPAN's BookTV for the week of March 20. In this episode, Kyle Zimmer CEO of First Book. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For a player who has only appeared in 10 games, we spend a lot of time talking about Adalberto Mondesi. But there's always something to say. Royals beat writer Lynn Worthy and columnist Sam Mellinger join host Blair Kerkhoff and talking about the latest setback, another oblique injury. If the Royals can't count on Mondesi, should they consider moving him from shortstop, or trading him? The conversation started on SportsBeat Live and is now a SportsBeat KC podcast. We also discuss the Royals recent decision to start Kyle Zimmer in an “opener” role, and starting pitching options for manager Mike Matheny going forward. You'll also hear from general manager Dayton Moore. Story links: Dayton Moore frustrated with Kansas City Royals. “We just haven't been healthy” The Royals and Adalberto Mondesi have the same problem. It's a tricky one Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full conversation with Royals Pitcher Kyle Zimmer.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adam Howe (@EightyGrade) and 2020 TGFBI Champion Kevin Hasting (@HastingKevin) are joined by Micah Henry (@FantasyCentral1), contributor to New Life Fantasy (@FantasyBallUni1), Roto Ranks (@roto_ranks), and Fantrax (@Fantrax) as well as cohosting the Fantasy Insiders Podcast (@1FantasyInsider) to break down the sixth FAAB period of the 2021 season, as well and to explain how he finished 2nd overall in the 2020 TGFBI even with it being his first ever FAAB style league. Welcome Micah (1:55) Dalton Varsho worth you time? (3:34) Hold Rowdy Tellez? (5:52) Blue Jays' rotation, or lack there of (7:06) Minor League assignments (10:46) Kris Bubic back in Kansas City (14:20) Watching Wilson Contreras and Jesse Winker (15:50) Joey Bart travelling with the Giants (17:23) Cleveland's new rotation piece (19:10) 2020 TGFBI breakdown (22:05) Adjusting back to a full season (27:34) FAAB Suggestions.... Power: Daniel Vogelbach, Tyler O'Neil, Andrew Vaughn (32:26) Speed: Nico Hoerner, Michael A. Taylor, Elvis Andrus, Jon Berti, Tim Locastro (44:44) Opportunity:  Brad Miller, Monte Harrison (52:36) Wins and K’s: Shane McClanahan, J.A. Happ, Carlos Martinez, Robbie Ray, Alex Wood (56:04) Future 2-start options: JT Brubaker, Logan Webb, Madison Bumgarner (1:04:27) Ratios: Garrett Whitlock, Chris Flexen, Kyle Finnegan, Kyle Zimmer (1:12:39) Saves: Blake Treinen, Chris Martin, Josh Staumont, Stefan Crichton (1:16:13) Wild Card: Josh Rojas (1:21:13) Mailbag: How to use extra bench spots when your IL is full (1:22:57) Kevin's parting words (1:26:10) Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | TuneIn | Google Podcasts | Pocket Casts | RSS Connect: Twitter | OnTheWirePod@gmail.com| Join PL+ Please rate and review the pod on your favorite platform and check out the rest of the Pitcher List Podcast Network (@PitcherListPods) Get PL+ and join our community: https://www.pitcherlist.com/plus

Adam Howe (@EightyGrade) and 2020 TGFBI Champion Kevin Hasting (@HastingKevin) are joined by Micah Henry (@FantasyCentral1), contributor to New Life Fantasy (@FantasyBallUni1), Roto Ranks (@roto_ranks), and Fantrax (@Fantrax) as well as cohosting the Fantasy Insiders Podcast (@1FantasyInsider) to break down the sixth FAAB period of the 2021 season, as well and to explain how he finished 2nd overall in the 2020 TGFBI even with it being his first ever FAAB style league. Welcome Micah (1:55) Dalton Varsho worth you time? (3:34) Hold Rowdy Tellez? (5:52) Blue Jays' rotation, or lack there of (7:06) Minor League assignments (10:46) Kris Bubic back in Kansas City (14:20) Watching Wilson Contreras and Jesse Winker (15:50) Joey Bart travelling with the Giants (17:23) Cleveland's new rotation piece (19:10) 2020 TGFBI breakdown (22:05) Adjusting back to a full season (27:34) FAAB Suggestions.... Power: Daniel Vogelbach, Tyler O'Neil, Andrew Vaughn (32:26) Speed: Nico Hoerner, Michael A. Taylor, Elvis Andrus, Jon Berti, Tim Locastro (44:44) Opportunity:  Brad Miller, Monte Harrison (52:36) Wins and K’s: Shane McClanahan, J.A. Happ, Carlos Martinez, Robbie Ray, Alex Wood (56:04) Future 2-start options: JT Brubaker, Logan Webb, Madison Bumgarner (1:04:27) Ratios: Garrett Whitlock, Chris Flexen, Kyle Finnegan, Kyle Zimmer (1:12:39) Saves: Blake Treinen, Chris Martin, Josh Staumont, Stefan Crichton (1:16:13) Wild Card: Josh Rojas (1:21:13) Mailbag: How to use extra bench spots when your IL is full (1:22:57) Kevin's parting words (1:26:10) Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | TuneIn | Google Podcasts | Pocket Casts | RSS Connect: Twitter | OnTheWirePod@gmail.com| Join PL+ Please rate and review the pod on your favorite platform and check out the rest of the Pitcher List Podcast Network (@PitcherListPods) Get PL+ and join our Discord: https://pitcherlist.com/plus

Alec Lewis has covered the Royals for The Athletic since he joined the publication in March of 2019. You can find his work here and follow him on Twitter here. His coverage includes feature stories, profiles, explorations into player development and scouting, analytical breakdowns, Q&As with prominent members of the Royals' front office, and more. In April, Alec wrote about the 1995 Omaha Royals team that was in Oklahoma City for a road series on the day of the Oklahoma City bombing. On this episode of The StormCast, Jake Eisenberg and Tony Boone talk to Alec (3:11) about covering a Major League team in the midst of the pandemic, various prospect thoughts and updates from the Alternate Training Site, his take on the organization's future, and more!On covering baseball during a pandemic and different press protocols (4:14)Getting to know first-year Royals manager Mike Matheny (9:41)Interesting Royals storylines toward the end of the season (12:01)Adalberto Mondesi's potential (14:37)Does Mondesi eventually move to the outfield? (17:09)Bobby Witt Jr's path to the big leagues (19:32)Impact of the Alternate Training Site on player development timelines (22:33)Day-to-day operations at the Alternate Training Site under Storm Chasers manager Brian Poldberg (28:16)Collection of pitching prospects from the 2018 MLB Draft (30:14)Royals future pitching rotation (34:58)Chasers future roster projections (36:30)Impressions of Kris Bubic (39:22)Royals future bullpen with emergence of Josh Staumont and Kyle Zimmer (42:50)Under-the-radar prospects to know (48:31)Following their conversation with Alec, Jake and Tony share the answer to last episode's trivia question and serve up another one. Who was the last member of the Kansas City Royals—before Whit Merrifield in 2017 and 2018—to lead the league in stolen bases? Be sure to stay up to date with the Storm Chasers on social media by following the team on Twitter (@OMAStormChasers), Instagram (@omahastormchasers) and Facebook (Omaha Storm Chasers). Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review the show! Share any comments or questions via email to podcast@omahastormchasers.com. 

Rylan Stiles dives into the best weekend of Kansas City Royals baseball since they won the 2015 World Series, including Brady Singer gem, Brad Keller's shut out, Kyle Zimmer's first career win, Kris Bubic's first career win, Mondesi's hot streak, and Edward's bat.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Rock AutoAmazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you.Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON,” and you'll get $10 off your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rylan Stiles dives into the best weekend of Kansas City Royals baseball since they won the 2015 World Series, including Brady Singer gem, Brad Keller's shut out, Kyle Zimmer's first career win, Kris Bubic's first career win, Mondesi's hot streak, and Edward's bat. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!  Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON,” and you’ll get $10 off your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rylan Stiles talks about the Royals loss to the Indians but Kyle Zimmer being a bright spot Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! PostmatesFor a limited time, Postmates is giving our listeners ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS of free delivery credit for your first SEVEN days. To start your free deliveries, download the app and use code LOCKEDON.IndeedRIGHT NOW, Indeed is offering our listeners a FREE SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLAR CREDIT to boost your job post - which means more quality candidates will see it, fast. Try Indeed out with a FREE SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLAR CREDIT at indeed.com/lockedonmlb. Rock AutoAmazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you.Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON,” and you'll get $10 off your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rylan Stiles talks about the Royals loss to the Indians but Kyle Zimmer being a bright spot Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Postmates For a limited time, Postmates is giving our listeners ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS of free delivery credit for your first SEVEN days. To start your free deliveries, download the app and use code LOCKEDON. Indeed RIGHT NOW, Indeed is offering our listeners a FREE SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLAR CREDIT to boost your job post - which means more quality candidates will see it, fast. Try Indeed out with a FREE SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLAR CREDIT at indeed.com/lockedonmlb.  Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON,” and you’ll get $10 off your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on What's Trending, Royals last night, Big Sky conference cancels football season this fall. FCS looking at the spring, Tiger PGA Championship update, Cardinals game postponed, Deandre Baker and Quinton Dunbar, and Bankruptcy judge approves sale of XFL to group including Dwayne The Rock Johnson. The bright spot for the Royals has been their young pitching and Cody think we're seeing the best version of Kyle Zimmer that we've ever seen. The Royals seem to get a pass that the Chiefs don't. How often do you drive with the windows down? See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

The following is a conversation between Kyle Zimmer, President and CEO, of First Book and Denver Frederick, the host of the Business of Giving. • The Terrible Impact of No Learning For Such a Long Period • First Book Now has Over 8 Million Books • What Donors Can Do to Help Get Them in the Hands of Children

On Today's show Rylan Stiles (@Rylan_Stiles on Twitter) talks about the Kansas City Royals week ahead, Kyle Zimmer getting a fourth year option, and Whit's fantasy outlook! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Today's show Rylan Stiles (@Rylan_Stiles on Twitter) talks about the Kansas City Royals week ahead, Kyle Zimmer getting a fourth year option, and Whit's fantasy outlook! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Since our last episode, the Royals haven't won a game and the bullpen continues to be an issue.The Royals made a number of moves, including sending Kyle Zimmer to Triple-A and calling up Richard Lovelady. But the veterans in the bullpen have struggled while the starting rotation and offense have been mostly okay. We discussed what might be next for this struggling group and how it lines up with the big picture. Of course, it's not all gloom. Lovelady dealt in his debut. Ryan O'Hearn and Hunter Dozier are hitting the ball hard. Adalberto Mondesi has adjusted after a bad road trip, and the big story is Whit Merrifield's hitting streak, which reached a franchise-record 31 games after we went off air. Will the Royals win a game by next week's episode? Let's hope so.Follow us!Twitter: http://twitter.com/KCBaseballVaulthttp://twitter.com/TheJeffReporthttp://twitter.com/michaelengelEmail us!KansasCityBaseballVault@gmail.comAnd remember to rate and subscribe on iTunes or any other podcast app you like.

MLB.com’s Anthony Castrovince (@castrovince) and Royals reporter Jeffrey Flanagan (@FlannyMLB) discuss Whit Merrifield’s new four-year contract and what he has meant to the club. Plus, they spotlight Kyle Zimmer, who hopes for a breakout 2019 season.

MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince (@castrovince) and Royals reporter Jeffrey Flanagan (@FlannyMLB) discuss Whit Merrifield's new four-year contract and what he has meant to the club. Plus, they spotlight Kyle Zimmer, who hopes for a breakout 2019 season.

The Billy Hamilton signing? Eric Skoglund Suspension? A legitimate Kyle Zimmer sighting? How good are these prospects popping up on these lists? Who leads the Royals in HR in 2019? Stolen Bases? Will our hosts ever find true love? These topics and many more on the latest action packed RoyalsBlue.com podcast!!! Getchoo some.

It's been quiet this offseason with a lot of attention in Kansas City going to the Royals' next-door neighbors, but we took time this week to talk about an old friend who'll be back in 2019.And since everyone is looking to the past these days, we looked at the up and down journey of Kyle Zimmer, who's back with the Royals after signing a one-year MLB deal. Speaking of big names who had injury problems...15 years ago this month the Royals signed slugger Juan Gonzalez in hopes of keeping the belief alive and taking the AL Central. It didn't go well, but the look back can be fun!Follow the Vault at @KCBaseballVault. Follow host Jeff Herr at @TheJeffReport, co-host Michael Engel at @michaelengel. You can also email feedback to KansasCityBaseballVault@gmail.com. And remember to rate us and subscribe on iTunes.

We talk about the Kyle Zimmer signing, the possible end of Cheslor Cuthbert's time in Kansas City, and the Royals Hall of Fame candidates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MLB.com's Tim McMaster (@MLB_McMaster) and Royals Reporter Jeffrey Flanagan (@FlannyMLB) are in Las Vegas for the Winter Meetings and discuss the deal with speedster Billy Hamilton and how that will impact the club. Plus, they preview the upcoming Rule 5 Draft and talk about the chances Kyle Zimmer will make it to the bigs.

MLB.com's Tim McMaster (@MLB_McMaster) and Royals reporter Jeffrey Flanagan (@FlannyMLB) are in Las Vegas for the Winter Meetings. They discuss the deal with speedster Billy Hamilton and how that will impact the club. Plus, they preview the upcoming Rule 5 Draft and talk about the chances Kyle Zimmer will make it to the bigs.

The Royals made a couple more moves since our last episode, so we recapped the dearly departed, including some minor league free agents.But with new free agents come new signings, so we discussed the signing of post-hype prospect Michael Ynoa to a minor-league deal. It's low-risk, high-reward, which is right in line with how the Royals should approach the offseason. Once 2019 starts, though, the Royals may show some new flexibility within the pitching staff. Comments from Dayton Moore suggest some openness to experimenting with the bullpen and how some players are used. The Royals might - gasp - go a bit outside the book next season. With a lot of arms available, but no marquee names projected for the big club, we weighed the pros and cons, and speculated about how long the experiments might actually last when all is said and done.Follow the Vault at @KCBaseballVault. Follow host Jeff Herr at @TheJeffReport, co-host Michael Engel at @michaelengel. You can also email feedback to KansasCityBaseballVault@gmail.com.

How do we foster big, creative ideas to solve our most urgent problems? President, CEO and co-founder of First Book Kyle Zimmer and award-winning DC restaurateur Ashok Bajaj join Billy and Debbie Shore to discuss their philosophies on giving back and outlooks on our social and political culture. Zimmer worries that today’s partisan divide is fostering an environment where social problems are outpacing solutions. “In the non-profit world, we all have that white-knuckle death grip on our steering wheels and we’re not given the bandwidth to really think of creative, great big solutions,” she says. As a person dedicated to hospitality in today’s hyper-partisan Washington DC, Bajaj wants his restaurants to be seen as non-partisan sanctuaries and is dismayed by recent news of restaurants refusing service based on politics. “Sharing food, sitting in a social setting, brings us together. How do you know [a person coming into a restaurant] is not trying to change her mind and something good comes out of those two-hour conversations?,” says Bajaj. Bajaj sees the increased need from underserved communities in the sheer number of requests for help that he receives every day. “There’s no set formula, we do as much as we can,” he says. Zimmer - who has been supporting underserved communities through First Book for more than 25 years by getting 175M books to kids in 30 countries - sees the ripple effect these programs create. “The kids get self-confidence. They get employable skills. It’s good for our democracy. When a community solves these fundamental issues, the community is more stable,” she notes. Listen to these guests discuss overcoming partisanship and why their passion for giving back is part of their secret to success.Overcoming Partisanship in Washington, DC How do we foster big, creative ideas to solve our most urgent problems? President, CEO and co-founder of First Book Kyle Zimmer and award-winning DC restaurateur Ashok Bajaj join Billy and Debbie Shore to discuss their philosophies on giving back and outlooks on our social and political culture. Zimmer worries that today’s partisan divide is fostering an environment where social problems are outpacing solutions. “In the non-profit world, we all have that white-knuckle death grip on our steering wheels and we’re not given the bandwidth to really think of creative, great big solutions,” she says. As a person dedicated to hospitality in today’s hyper-partisan Washington DC, Bajaj wants his restaurants to be seen as non-partisan sanctuaries and is dismayed by recent news of restaurants refusing service based on politics. “Sharing food, sitting in a social setting, brings us together. How do you know [a person coming into a restaurant] is not trying to change her mind and something good comes out of those two-hour conversations?,” says Bajaj. Bajaj sees the increased need from underserved communities in the sheer number of requests for help that he receives every day. “There’s no set formula, we do as much as we can,” he says. Zimmer - who has been supporting underserved communities through First Book for more than 25 years by getting 175M books to kids in 30 countries - sees the ripple effect these programs create. “The kids get self-confidence. They get employable skills. It’s good for our democracy. When a community solves these fundamental issues, the community is more stable,” she notes. Listen to these guests discuss overcoming partisanship and why their passion for giving back is part of their secret to success.

Kyle Zimmer, President and Chief Executive Officer of First Book, discusses the organization’s unconventional methods in providing books and a quality education to children in need. This interview was produced in collaboration with WHUT (Howard University Television).

Despite the weather, the Royals actually managed to get a couple games in during the first week of the MLB season. Now, the results? Not that great. We discussed the meaning of early-season stats - that is, that there isn't much meaning yet - and what stood out from four chilly games.We also talked about the roster moves that lead to the opening day roster and since game 1, including the curious DFA and trade of Miguel Almonte, and the DFA waiving of Kyle Zimmer. Finally, we talked about the Royals early approach of increasing defensive shifts and if it's something that's here to stay or if shifts might be actually bad.Follow the Vault at @KCBaseballVault. Follow host Jeff Herr at @TheJeffReport, co-host Michael Engel at @michaelengel. You can also email feedback to KansasCityBaseballVault@gmail.com. Email us a question and if we answer it on the air, we’ll send you a gift certificate to our friends at Kelly’s Westport Inn.

The Royals' big league camp is thinning out this week, as they made their first big cut, sending numerous players to minor league camp. Along with that, others are joining their countrymen for the World Baseball Classic.Jeff and Mike discussed both topics in this episode, including thoughts about the importance of the WBC, the potential of Josh Staumont, and what Kyle Zimmer's move means.We also talked about some defensive position swaps Ned Yost has been testing out this spring and which ones might stick beyond March.Follow the Vault at @KCBaseballVault. Follow host Jeff Herr at @TheJeffReport, co-host Michael Engel at @michaelengel. You can also email feedback to KansasCityBaseballVault@gmail.com. Email us a question and if we answer it on the air, we’ll send you a gift certificate to our friends at Kelly’s Westport Inn.We would also like to invite you to join us on April 3rd at Kelly's for an Opening Day Watch Party. 21 and up, please. Join in the fun of watching the start of a new baseball season with other diehard Royals fans in one of the best venues in KC.

Could Raul Mondesi Jr break from Spring Training camp as the every-day second baseman? MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince and Royals reporter Jeffrey Flanagan discuss how Mondesi has looked so far in the exhibition season and if prospect Kyle Zimmer can find a home in the Kansas City bullpen in 2017.

This week, we looked at the first week of spring training and the early signs regarding some spring training position battles.There aren't many, but second base has a trio (a quartet!?) of players who could see time there in 2017. We discuss Raul Mondesi, Christian Colon, Whit Merrifield, and - hey, it could happen - Cheslor Cuthbert.We also talked about the fifth starter spot. It seems like it's Nathan Karns's job to lose, but Travis Wood has a shot, as does Chris Young, and all three have good numbers after one appearance each.We also covered Kyle Zimmer and what expectations should be going forward. He throws on Saturday and we're very interested to see how he does.And finally, we helped to spread the legend of Peter O'Brien, who felled a thousand trees with one swing, rescued the princess, and ran the villains out of town.Follow the Vault at @KCBaseballVault. Follow host Jeff Herr at @TheJeffReport, co-host Michael Engel at @michaelengel. You can also email feedback to KansasCityBaseballVault@gmail.com. Email us a question and if we answer it on the air, we’ll send you a gift certificate to our friends at Kelly’s Westport Inn.

After two weeks off, we have returned to talk about a slew of signings that add depth and intrigue to the Royals' pitching staff this spring. We discussed Seth Maness and his miracle surgery, Jason Hammel and his value, Travis Wood and Nathan Karns and the starting rotation battle, as well as youngsters Matt Strahm, Josh Staumont, and Kyle Zimmer.We also talked about the rumblings about Eric Hosmer contract extension talks and the difficulty in projecting what the kind of deal might look like.Follow the Vault at @KCBaseballVault. Follow host Jeff Herr at @TheJeffReport, co-host Michael Engel at @michaelengel. You can also email feedback to KansasCityBaseballVault@gmail.com. Email us a question and if we answer it on the air, we’ll send you a gift certificate to our friends at Kelly’s Westport Inn.

February 16th, 2017 Cody Tapp joined the Program live from Surprise with the latest from spring training with the Royals. Hear from Alex Gordon, Nate Karns and Kyle Zimmer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Channing and I helped kick off Disney’s Magic of Storytelling campaign, an ongoing initiative aimed at inspiring imagination and a lifelong love of reading. We went to a special event at our local Disney store to join Elena of Avalor in reading our favorite books! While we were there I got to interview a member of the Royal Guard. Jorge Diaz voices the character of "Gabe" on Elena of Avalor and shared with me what it's like to be a part of such a ground breaking animated series. He also talked about how his own life was inspired by books his mother read to him as a child. Books are so important to fostering the imagination and learning about new ideas and cultures. I can't wait until Chan starts reading on her own. I think she's going to be reading EVERYTHING. Do you have a kid who's really into books?  I think I have one, she just doesn't know it yet. “We are so proud to have donated more than 57 million books through our long-standing collaboration with Disney,” said Kyle Zimmer, president and CEO of First Book. “Each year, the excitement around the Magic of Storytelling campaign grows, inspiring millions of individuals to help us bring much-needed new books to children in need.” Here's how you can participate in Disney's Magic of Storytelling campaign: One for One Book Donation: Disney will donate one book to First Book for every eligible Disney book purchased at a Disney Store or participating retailer during that store’s participation window.  (A list of eligible Disney books and participating retailers are available at magicofstorytelling.com.) Share a Shelfie: Disney will also give one book for every “shelfie” — a selfie photo with a favorite book or in front of a bookshelf — shared on Twitter or Instagram using the hashtag #MagicOfStorytelling. Disney Story Central: Users of Disney’s digital reading platform can download digital books designed for parents and children to read together. Disney will donate one book to First Book for every book read in the app. Magic of Storytelling Sweepstakes: Consumers can enter to win a library of 400 Disney books for their school and a personal library for their home in the Magic of Storytelling Sweepstakes. For every sweepstakes entry, Disney will donate one book to First Book. To enter the sweepstakes and for more rules and information, visit magicofstorytelling.com. In-Store Events: Celebrate Disney Reads Day on February 4 at Disney Store, Barnes & Noble, and participating retailer locations nationwide. Families and fans can enjoy free family-friendly events like story time, coloring and activity sheets, and themed “shelfie” stations. A full list of participating Disney Store and retailer locations is available at magicofstorytelling.com. The program kicked off this month with a PSA narrated by Emma Watson, star of The Walt Disney Studios’ upcoming film “Beauty and the Beast,” coming to theaters on March 17. Over the past 16 years, Disney has donated 57 million books to First Book. Together with First Book, Disney Publishing Worldwide and Disney|ABC Television Group are committed to placing up to one million more books in the hands of children in need across the country.  

The Royals have opened the second half with a stumble, losing two winnable games in Detroit, then getting hammered in two losses back home against Cleveland. They sit at .500 as of this recording and are nine games out of first.There's still time, but the Royals are going to have to find some pitching help. Their regulars are inconsistent, and the fifth spot is a nightmare.Will it come from the minors? Will it come via trade? We argue that the help is more likely to come from a trade and go over some names and approaches.We're hoping the Royals will right the ship, but it's probably going to require a change somewhere. The trade deadline is less than two weeks away...Follow the Vault at @KCBaseballVault. Follow host Jeff Herr at @ TheJeffReport, co-host Michael Engel at @michaelengel. You can also email feedback to KansasCityBaseballVault@gmail.com. Email us a question and if we answer it on the air, we’ll send you a gift certificate to our friends at Kelly’s Westport Inn.

The Royals are on a roll. MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince caught up with Royals reporter Jeffrey Flanagan to spotlight Edinson Volquez and Mike Moustakas as well as give injury updates on Jarrod Dyson and Kyle Zimmer.

As spring training games started up, the Royals started making a little bit of news. And Jeff returned to help host (after his first few weeks adjusting to parenthood).The Royals signed Salvador Perez to a contract extension, so we talked about the money, the risks, and what it means for the organization. We also talked briefly about Jarrod Dyson's oblique injury, Bubba Starling's rising hope, and we shared some thoughts about Kyle Zimmer's solid spring debut.Follow the Vault at @KCBaseballVault. Follow host Jeff Herr at @TheJeffReport, co-host Michael Engel at @michaelengel. You can also email feedback to KansasCityBaseballVault@gmail.com.

Royals pitching prospect Kyle Zimmer joins the show to discuss his time in big league camp and his hopes for the 2016 season. Plus, Benjamin Hill takes a look at the Fresno Grizzlies' Taco Tuesdays promotion, a baseball fan dedicated to covering lost Minor League no-hitters and more in the latest Minor League Baseball podcast.

Is this the season Kyle Zimmer makes his MLB debut? MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince and Royals reporter Jeffrey Flanagan spotlight Zimmer's climb so far with the Royals and whether or not Omar Infante or Christian Colon will start the season at second base.

Can Jarrod Dyson earn an everyday role in Kansas City? MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince checks in with Royals reporter Jeffrey Flanagan to make a case for Dyson and spotlight the future of Kansas City in Raul Mondesi, Ashe Russell, and Kyle Zimmer.

Zimmer discusses his outing.

The Royals finished May with some weak offense, and it's led to a slight downturn, but we started out tonight talking about instant replay in baseball, focusing on the call that impacted the Royals in their loss against Cleveland on Tuesday, but expanded to talk about it generally and how it can improve.But the Royals didn't lose on Tuesday because of the replay call. They lost because they've had trouble scoring runs lately. Jeff and Mike talked about the slide and how worried it might make us, but also identified one opportunity for improvement: swapping Omar Infante with Christian Colon.After break, we talked about some progress from John Lamb and Kyle Zimmer, and a brief guess at the path ahead for rehabbing Kris Medlen. Then we finished up talking about attendance, fan enthusiasm, and the voting for the All-Star Game that has seen Royals doing well at every position on the diamond.

With spring training starting up, we got caught up on the latest news out there, but mostly talked about prospects and minor leaguers. Every team needs depth and the Royals are no different. We discussed which players might get the call this year, which ones might have an impact, and which prospects are the most intriguing for the next season and beyond. The usual suspects were brought up (Kyle Zimmer, Raul A. Mondesi, Sean Manaea) but we picked out some lesser known names too.And then at the end Jeff wanted my take on the Oscars, I talked about an upcoming bet I have in Westport, and general hilarity was had.

A new format to the Pine Tar Podcast after a week off. This week David and Clint talked with JJ Picollo about player development in the Royals system. When does the organization know when a player is ready for the next level and they view a few players within the organization. A few players that were talked about include John Lamb, Kyle Zimmer and Lane Adams. Prior to that J.J. interview Clint spoke with Adams about his season to date and whether he thinks he is ready for the jump to AAA and the major leagues. Also included in this podcast David and Clint discuss the Boston Red Sox series and what they think the upcoming strategy should be for the major league club at the deadline.

After the Royals were swept by the Houston Astros, there wasn't a lot to be happy about on this week's Kansas City Baseball Vault.In the past week, the offense has tanked, Mike Moustakas was demoted, Yordano Ventura got rocked and came out of a game in the middle of an at bat, and Kyle Zimmer was shut down for weeks.So.We tried. We really tried to be upbeat, but sometimes, there's just not much joy to be had.Nonetheless, we powered through it and talked about the rough stretch, then we brought in Kevin Scobee, former pitcher at Park University and pitching instructor at Regal Athletic to talk about the kinetics of pitching and how that relates to what the Royals do in their training and how it may relate to the Ventura and Zimmer injuries.We also discussed resistance to change, the Royals approach to swing paths, and there was even a cameo from Jeff's dog (dogs always make things better).The Kansas City Baseball Vault is brought to you every week by Kelly's Westport Inn.

Will Carroll of Bleacher Report stops by to talk about the injuries to Yordano Ventura and Kyle Zimmer. He also speaks to what the Royals could be doing to prevent these injuries. Also on the show Baseball Prospectus Prospect team member C.J. Wittmann fills us in on the players the Royals have in Wilmington.

Kyle Zimmer is regarded by most as the Royals Top Prospect, and was Kansas City’s #1 pick in the 2012 draft (5th overall) out of the University of San Francisco. Zimmer is currently training for the 2014 season in Arizona, … Continue reading → The post Kyle Zimmer appeared first on Clubhouse Conversation.

We had a lot to cover this week and jumped right into talking about the first cuts of camp, including sending John Lamb, Chris Dwyer, Kyle Zimmer, and others to minor league camp. None of the cuts were that surprising, but some - like Dwyer and perhaps Zimmer - may end up in the majors sooner than later.That led us to dreaming a bit on the pitching prospects in this wave. Buoyed by impressive scouting reports on Sean Manaea, and a strong start for Yordano Ventura, we tried to project a Royals rotation for next year and beyond. Then Troy talked about his trip to Surprise and what he saw from Lane Adams, Jason Adam, and Lorenzo Cain. We shifted gears to talk about Luke Hochevar's UCL tear and resulting decision to undergo Tommy John surgery. As a result of losing Hochevar, Wade Davis shifts to the bullpen, and we talked about his viability there. Speaking of the bullpen, we talked about the strange hate for Kelvin Herrera by a chunk of Royals fans, Kansas City fandom, and David Glass - all the good KC topics.

The Royals are finally hitting the field and after Monday's intrasquad game there was a little bit of information to process. But before we got into that, we talked about the potential problem facing the Royals if Ervin Santana doesn't sign with another team. He's reportedly willing to hold out until after the draft to sign - which would mean the Royals wouldn't get a compensation pick for him. We discussed the implications for the Royals and for MLB and what might be down the line for the next CBA.Back to the intrasquad game. Nobody was terribly worried about any of the performances, nor was anyone raving about anybody's results. Some buzz is developing about Carlos Peguero, so we discussed his status and potential. We also talked about Yordano Ventura "laboring" (as 610's Josh Vernier described it). And then we brought in Kevin Scobee (@scobes15) to talk about the Royals pitching development in light of their plans for Kyle Zimmer's 2014 workload, Ventura's offseason, and prospect Sean Manaea. We finished up dissecting some of the factors Jeffrey Flanagan stated would put the Royals into the playoffs.Bonus: March is coming, and it's one of the best months for, well, anything. The weather starts to change, there's March Madness (and other events), and baseball gets going. So we talked a bit about college hoops and fan expectations. And finished up with some nonsense because we wanted to make sure you knew it was really us. Bonus: March is coming, and it's one of the best months for, well, anything. The weather starts to change, there's March Madness (and other events), and baseball gets going. So we talked a bit about college hoops and fan expectations. And finished up with some nonsense because we wanted to make sure you knew it was really us.

When pitchers and catchers report this Friday, the Royals roster will more or less be set. To prepare, Jeff and Mike discussed comments from Dayton Moore on Monday about the pitching staff and a couple of minor leaguers. But first, we did some transaction cleanup, including Emilio Bonifacio's impending release, the Carlos Peguero trade, and sneaking Everett Teaford back to Omaha.We also talked about baseball finances and reading the pitching market. Dayton Moore has a pattern of jumping out ahead and signing players before the market fully develops and it might hurt in 2014. The Royals will have a record payroll, but they're past their "break-even" point and aren't due to add any more players.That includes Ervin Santana, and we theorized about potential destinations for the former Royal and how the shifting pitching market dictates his decision.Then we talked about making Danny Duffy, Yordano Ventura, and Kyle Zimmer work as starters and the importance of keeping the three out of the bullpen blackhole.We finished up talking about Mike Sweeney's new job and Mike also interviewed Brett Parker, an originator of the grass roots Dressed to the Nines day last season, a concept which the Royals are adopting into an official gameday promotion in 2014. For more info, follow Brett at @TheBrettTParker.

Producers note: Sorry about the lateness. I think I have the problems resolved. We played catch up on the latest Vault. After a break that included a few holidays, a Royalman wedding, and well, not a lot of Royals news, we were back at it.Troy and Mike discussed a couple of minor league signings and sized up the backup catcher spot (which is probably Ramon Hernandez's to lose now that he's signed a minor league deal), and also talked about Jason Donald and some utility infield options.The Royals announced their non-roster invitees, and we covered the group, focusing on the fun prospect names involved. Kyle Zimmer will get some looks, but does he have a shot to make the team? Jorge Bonifacio will be in camp with his brother, but how far away is he from the bigs? And then we talked about Jason Adam and talked about potential career arcs for him. Obviously, he's one of our favorites on the show, but we took a realistic look at what he might offer as a starter once he makes it to the big leagues.And we also talked about the Hall of Fame, the sanctity of the vote, and some names that just missed that really shouldn't have.

The Royals have been unable to develop much starting pitching with Dayton Moore in charge, but that doesn't mean there aren't bright spots. To talk pitching, we brought on Kevin Scobee, former Park University pitcher and former instructor at Regal Athletic, to discuss the evolution of pitcher training and philosophy, specifically focusing on how it relates to the Royals and prospects Kyle Zimmer, Danny Duffy, and others. We also talked about Duffy and Twitter specifically. Duffy's been one of the more active Royals players on Twitter and sometimes it's caused some furor with followers. We got into what his involvement there might mean for expectations from fans and what to expect for him in the future.

While the All-Star Game was starting up, we got to talking about the second half and our frustrations with the way the Royals finished the first half. Most of our time was spent answering some listener questions about the podcast, the Royals, and baseball in general. That led us down the path of talking about the Royals player evaluation approach and the blindspots they run into when looking at players, including Irving Falu, David Lough, Johnny Giavotella and others. We also talked about some roster moves and the Royals use of their minor leagues to keep the bullpen fresh. And we also talked about the promotions of Kyle Zimmer and Lane Adams to Double A. That led us to talk a bit about Bubba Starling as well (who, along with Adams and Jason Adam formed a group called "The Tripod" in spring training before last year).

There were plenty of ideas tossed around on this week’s Vault. We open by talking about Jeff Francoeur, his legacy, his reputation, and his time with the Royals after the team designated him for assignment. We also talked about his replacement on the roster, Johnny Giavotella, and reacted to Sunday’s game. Then, we discussed the rehab progress of Felipe Paulino and what contributions he might make this year. That also led to a discussion of Danny Duffy‘s potential addition this year. Tommy John surgery rehab is tricky and while some pitchers come back within a year, some don’t get fully comfortable until much later. Paulino’s had some setbacks, so we had to consider that in assessing his potential role this year. Of course, the rotation is full right now, so that’s another question. How to get Paulino or Duffy on the roster if there’s nowhere to put them? One way might be to trade Ervin Santana. What would he return? What about James Shields? We weighed the pros and cons. We continued by discussing June for Eric Hosmer and Alex Gordon, as well as what July means for the Royals. Then we finished up by talking about Brooks Pounders‘ no-hitter and a good start from Kyle Zimmer. As always, we’ll take your email questions at kansascitybaseballvault@gmail.com or via Twitter at @KCBaseballVault. I AM STOPPING USING PODOMATIC. LISTEN TO THE EPISODE FOR DETAILS!

The Royals are gathering in Surprise, Arizona right now for spring training and taking stock of their talent as the 2013 season starts. Who better to discuss that talent than one of the men who's helped acquire it? Royals Assistant GM JJ Picollo talked with the Vault about a number of prospects and their expected paths to the big leagues, including John Lamb, Kyle Zimmer, Jason Adam and Yordano Ventura. He explained the organization's approach to advancing Bubba Starling and talked about the input he gave Dayton Moore prior to the Wil Myers/James Shields trade. He also gave us an idea of how things shift from a scouting and development standpoint and adjusting to the circumstances and skills of each player. Prior to talking with Picollo, Troy, Jeff and Mike talked about some of the early news out of spring training including Jeff Francoeur's reaction to criticism, the middle infield and utility player battles, and what to take away from Tuesday's intrasquad game.

Bob Dutton has been covering the Royals to some extent since 1987 and became the primary beat writer covering them for the Kansas City Star in 2003. He's seen his share of bad Royals baseball and, on occasion, some good as well. Dutton took some time out of his schedule to talk with us at the Kansas City Baseball Vault about the Royals in 2013. We made sure to nail down who's going to play right field, asked about the fifth starter spot and sought insight into the 2012 struggles of Eric Hosmer and Mike Moustakas. We also checked on the status of some prospects who might make it to Kansas City in 2013 including Yordano Ventura and Kyle Zimmer. We also talked about the second base battle and factors in the search for a utility infielder. We finished off with some hypotheticals about what might happen if Kansas City is near the playoff hunt later in the year.

The Royals just had a decent road trip but still came away with a loss on Sunday, so the Royalman Report tried to hearken back to better days, then tried to come up with how to bring those good days back. We talked with Kevin Scobee of Kings of Kauffman about the Royals hints about converting some relievers into starters. The conversation led to talking about Luke Hochevar and what's gone wrong, Kyle Zimmer and what's going right and what attributes of some relievers work best if they were asked to become starters. We also talked about Billy Butler's power surge in 2012 and marveled at his consistency even in the middle of a breakout. Then we set our sights on Steve Balboni's record - and wallowed in the fact that we're still Royals fans, left behind while other small market teams challenge for playoff spots. Year Six...

First Book is a not-for-profit organization that provides books to low-income students. In this audio interview, founder Kyle Zimmer discusses with Design for Change host Sheela Sethuraman the evolution of her startup from a mere idea in 1992 to an organization with hundreds of employees and millions of books. She also outlines how she's applied best business practices to create a scalable entrepreneurial model. https://ssir.org/podcasts/entry/kyle_zimmer_-_fearlessly_helping_the_world_to_read