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Bill joins Rob in the bunker to talk about the various ways that Delaware Democrats are melting down in public, the attempts of ZIP Code Wilmington to transform the city and its education system, and an update on your Wilmington Blue Rocks.Show Notes:Madinah Comedy SpecialWe helped Wilmington baristas become coders. We transformed the city

New manager follows 'championship behaviors' The Hudson Valley Renegades opened their 2025 baseball season with a winning weekend, besting the Jersey Shore BlueClaws in two of three games at Heritage Financial Park (formerly Dutchess Stadium). The 'Gades lost the season opener, 3-1, on April 4 in front of 3,600 fans but bounced back, winning 8-7 on Saturday and 6-2 on Sunday. The team will finish a six-game road series with the Brooklyn Cyclones on Sunday (April 13) then return to Wappingers Falls for a six-game homestand with the Wilmington Blue Rocks beginning Tuesday. The Renegades, the High-A affiliate of the New York Yankees, have a new and an "old" look going into their 132-game season in the South Atlantic League North Division. (The five minor-league levels are Rookie League, Single-A, High-A, Double-A and Triple-A.) The entire coaching staff is new, led by manager James Cooper, 42, who takes over from Nick Ortiz, who left for the Houston Astros organization. Cooper previously managed the Yankees' Single-A affiliate, the Tampa Tarpons, and coached at Grambling State University in Louisiana for 12 seasons. As a player, Cooper was drafted by the Astros in 2004 and played two seasons in the minor leagues and a season in Canada. Although the Renegades players range in age from 18 to their early 20s, this is an experienced team. The opening roster included 21 veterans of the 2023 and 2024 squads along with nine newcomers. Nineteen of the 30 players are pitchers. The squad has six of the Yankees' top 20 prospects, including infielder George Lombard Jr. (No. 2) and pitcher Ben Hess (No. 4). The others are pitchers Bryce Cunningham (No. 6), Elmer Rodriguez-Cruz (No. 8), Carlos Lagrange (No. 19) and Kyle Carr (No. 20). The No. 1 prospect, Jasson Dominguez, is on the Yankees' roster. The 2025 Renegades have a long tradition of winning to live up to. The team won 73 games last season and reached the league championship, where it lost to Bowling Green. It was the Renegades' 12th consecutive winning season. Since 2012 the Renegades have recorded the highest winning percentage in the minor leagues. Asked on April 1 if he feels added pressure coming to a franchise where winning is the default, Cooper said "for me to leave this place better than I found it, we have to win it [the title]. That'll be the mission." Cooper knows many of the players, having coached them in the past on other teams, including Lombard. "You understand what gets a player going if you've had a relationship over the years," he said. "We just want to do everything we can to develop these guys, put them in positions to go out here and dominate and give them a chance to move up." Before receiving a $3.3 million signing bonus in 2023, Lombard, 19, played shortstop at Gulliver Prep in Pinecrest, Florida. In 2024 he played 91 games with the Tampa Tarpons before joining the Renegades for 29 games. This spring Lombard attended the Yankees training camp. "The thing you learn from those guys is their attitude, the mindset and confidence they bring to the game every single day," he said. "It takes a different type of confidence to be successful at the level they are. "It was a good being here last year, getting a little taste of it," he said. "Physically, I'm just trying to get faster and stronger every year, trying to become an all-around better baseball player." Founded in 1994, the Renegades were part of the Texas Rangers' organization until 1996, when they moved to the Tampa Bay Rays. They won league titles in 1999, 2012 and 2017 and division titles three times since 2021. Heritage Financial Park is located at 1500 Route 9D in Wappingers Falls, just north of Beacon. For tickets, which start at $6, see milb.com/hudson-valley.

Renegades host special night for 12 young players The Hudson Valley Renegades, the New York Yankees High-A affiliate, put on a show Tuesday (Aug. 20) by welcoming 12 young baseball and softball players from Bhutan, a small country (pop. 782,000) nestled between China and India in the Himalayan Mountains. The game itself was a blowout as the 'Gades (59-54) overwhelmed the Wilmington Blue Rocks, 10-0, but the real story was in how the Bhutanese players ended up at the game at Heritage Financial Park just north of Beacon. Baseball wasn't even played in Bhutan until 2010, when Matthew DeSantis, an American who lives there, and Karma Dorji, a Bhutan native in Australia, co-founded the Bhutan Baseball and Softball Association (BBSA). Within weeks, some 700 children had begun playing. That has since grown to more than 6,000. Bhutanese baseball caught the eye of the Renegades' general manager, Zach Betkowski, after DeSantis posted a photo on social media of a game being played there on a stone surface before a giant Buddha. Photos by Ross Corsair The result was Tuesday's Bhutan Night, which brought the 12 teenagers from Bhutan to Dutchess County, all expenses paid. On Sunday, the Bhutanese players toured the Hudson Valley and the next day attended a baseball clinic led by Renegades coaches and players. At Tuesday's game, the Bhutanese players each donned a gho, the traditional robe of their country, and took the field where Renegades players wore jerseys that featured the thunder dragon, an important element of Bhutan's flag. They also were invited to throw out a first pitch, saw their nation's flag flowing in centerfield and heard their national anthem echo through the stadium. To support the visit, the Renegades asked local businesses for contributions and auctioned off memorabilia, including a baseball autographed by Yankees pitcher Gerrit Cole and the thunder dragon jerseys. In an on-field ceremony, the BBSA was presented with a check for $62,885. On Wednesday, the Bhutanese ballplayers traveled to New York City to receive a VIP tour of Yankee Stadium, participate in batting practice with the Yankees and attend their first big league game. (New York fell to the Cleveland Guardians, 9-5.) In an interview with Major League Baseball, DeSantis said he could envision a day when a Bhutanese player reaches the professional ranks.

The Nats lost 4-1 to the visiting Giants on Monday night to begin the four game series. Mark & Al point out how the offense has scored less than two runs in 22 of their 62 defeats thus far this season. The Nationals have hit the fewest homers in all of MLB this year, even less than the woeful White Sox. (06:00) CJ Abrams went 0 for 5 in the leadoff spot and his August is off to a slow start. Abrams' OPS was at .857 at the end of June, but it now currently sits at .769. (17:10) Is Hitting Coach Darnell Coles' job on the line in the final few months? We've received many emails and tweets on the topic and this leads to discussion on Victor Robles' recent success in Seattle. (24:00) Patrick Corbin was tagged with the loss as San Francisco quickly took a 4-0 lead vs. the lefty. Corbin's ERA is now up to 5.88 and hopes of it falling below 5.00 seemed to be dashed. (29:25) We shine a spotlight on a pair of pitchers at the Single-A level. Travis Sykora, who recently threw five no-hit innings for the Fred Nats, and also Jarlin Susana of the Wilmington Blue Rocks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The High-A Wilmington Blue Rocks' brand is based on the granite found throughout the state of Delaware—a brand that has expanded to include a moose and a celery stalk.  Guests include: Mark Lavis, Director of Web & Creative Services, Wilmington Blue Rocks Nick Matarese, The Barn Creative Dan Simon, Studio Simon: www.studiosimon.net, Insta @studio_simon Find the Baseball By Design podcast online: Twitter @Count2Baseball Instagram @baseballbydesign linktr.ee/BaseballByDesign Baseball By Design is a member of the Curved Brim Media Network.  

Jon and Vito are excited to bring you another day of updates with big nights from Jett Williams, Luke Ritter, Rhylan Thomas and a deep dive from Jon on DSL superstar Jeffry Rosa! Episode gets a little wacky at the end when the two just take a trip down memory lane with Vito.   Syracuse Mets won 10-3 vs. Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs in rain-shortened game Binghamton Rumble Ponies at Reading Fightin Phils - Game suspended scoreless in the bottom of the 2nd with 1 out (will resume Wednesday before playing regularly scheduled game) Brooklyn Cyclones won 7-5 vs. Wilmington Blue Rocks (back home for first time since July 16) St. Lucie Mets lost 8-5 vs. Bradenton Marauders FCL Mets won 9-5 vs. FCL Nationals DSL Orange lost 7-6 vs. DSL Marlins DSL Blue won 6-4 vs. DSL Cardinals To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ivory Smith, President of the Worcester MD, NAACP describes the activities honoring Hall of Famer Judy Johnson.  Ivory can be reached at ivos4@aol.com. Host Steve Taddei can be reached on Twitter @marathonmax1 and on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/feed/  

Johnny Damon talks his new role as Head of Drink AGAME, Wilmington Blue Rocks and MLB Career

In this snack-sized episode, Patti and Pottymouth hit the road to see some High-A baseball and record on location at Wilmington Brew Works. Yankees fans pelt Guardians outfielders with debris and it may be our fault for not including “Just don't throw shit on the field” in our ballpark rules. Myles Straw climbing the outfield wall to defend Steven Kwan inks him onto Patti's BF list for next year, and former bf Josh Naylor explains how things should have gone in absolutely NCiB terms. Hey Miggy, you're so fine! We can't not salute historic  hit #3000. Kelsie Whitmore of the Staten Island Ferry Hawks pinch runs her way into the history books.In our Police Blotter, Tim Anderson flips off Cleveland fans and we explain the whole Yankee Letter situation. There's energizer Panda Power in the LMB. We saw the pitch clock in action during a highly efficient game between the Wilmington Blue Rocks and the Hickory Crawdads, then backed up our anecdotal findings with actual data.  During its first 132 games in use, the current pitch clock rules have knocked an average of 20 minutes off of game time.We say “Mr. Celery,” “karma bit them in the butt,” and “Nakken rhymes with Kraken.”Get boosted, fight the man, and find us on Twitter @ncibpodcast, on Facebook @nocryinginbball, Instagram @nocryinginbball and on the Interweb at nocryinginbball.com. Please take a moment to subscribe to the show, and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to NCiB. Become a supporter at Patreon to help us keep doing what we do. Say goodnight, Pottymouth.

Take me out to the ballgame... Take me out to the ball... Rex and Greg return to the podcast to discuss America's pastime, and its returning Boys of Summer--We're talking BASEBALL. Topics include Hank Aaron, the St. Louis Browns, and the Designated Hitter. Plus, fun games like I See What You Did There and FMK! Oh, and you're right. It's Bartolo Colon and we said the wrong first name a few times.Check out Zimmie and Rex's flower shop: https://allhailasphodel.com/. They do AMAZING WORK!And read Rethinking Fandom: https://beltpublishing.com/products/rethinking-fandom-how-to-beat-the-sports-industrial-complex-at-its-own-game (I know I will!)

Former DMA baseball star and Wilmington Blue Rocks hero Tyler Hill joins PodCounty for a wide-ranging podcast where we talk about life in the minor leagues, Tyler's journey through professional baseball, his passion for coaching, and Tyler shares his hot takes on everything from proposed changes to baseball's rules to the streaming wars and what to watch on Netflix.

Rob and Zach discuss last week's no-hitter, preview the upcoming series with the Wilmington Blue Rocks, and deep-dive into the intricacies of audio patch boards.

Zach and Rob enjoy the seeing the BlueClaws in the rear view (at least for now) and welcome the Wilmington Blue Rocks to the Dutch. Boy, I wonder if we'll ever play a team without Blue in the title....

Dave Heller, owner of two MiLB teams and a newly independent Pioneer League squad, joins Jesse Goldberg-Strassler and Kevin Reichard to discuss his approach to fun at the ballpark and MiLB’s makeover in this week’s Ballpark Digest Broadcaster Chat.Heller’s first splash in Minor League Baseball came as owner of the Quad Cities River Bandits in the Class A Midwest League, where he implemented annual ballpark upgrades on the fan side, including a scenic Ferris wheel in center field, fan-friendly additions to the Modern Woodmen Ballpark upper level, and other amusements in the 360-degree concourse. The guiding philosophy behind all the moves: to create and enhance the sense of community at the historic venue, which reflects in the current support for the River Bandits. A portion of the proceeds from the amusements go to a local medical foundation providing free flu shots for every child in the Quad Cities.On the flip side, Heller discusses the challenges operating MiLB teams in the last year, whether it’s sitting out the 2020 season due to COVID-19 and losing teams in the MLB reorganization of the sport. Quad Cities and the Wilmington Blue Rocks made the cut to the new 120 (only after Iowa elected officials lobbied to keep Quad Cities in the mix, however), but the Billings Mustangs and the rest of the Pioneer League did not. Instead, the Pioneer League will play this season as an MLB Partner League—the new term for what were formerly independent leagues—and break new ground in the west. All the Pioneer League teams will be operating in 2021 or 2022, joined by the Boise Hawks. While the Pioneer League has been making headlines due to 2021 rule changes, operations will be a challenge due to new, increased payroll, as Heller explains. But with a strong set of owners, Heller likes the chances of the Pioneer League thriving in the future.Jesse Goldberg-Strassler is the Voice of the Lansing Lugnuts and the author of The Baseball Thesaurusand The Football Thesaurus from August Publications.  Kevin Reichard is publisher at August Publications and Ballpark Digest.

Adam Vish is entering his 10th year in professional baseball, and his first season at the Major League level as a Strength & Conditioning Coach with the Pittsburgh Pirates. He has previously spent the last eight seasons in the San Francisco Giants organization, working most recently in Player Development as the Minor League Strength & Conditioning Coordinator for the last two years after serving as the Assistant Minor League Strength & Conditioning Coordinator in 2018. Prior to joining the Giants in 2013, Vish spent time in the Kansas City Royals minor league system as a strength and conditioning coach in 2011 and 2012. He’s a two time PBSCCS Strength & Conditioning Coach of the year recipient, capturing the AA Eastern League in 2015 while working with the Richmond Flying Squirrels; as well as in 2012 while with the Wilmington Blue Rocks of the Carolina League. The 33-year-old Vish is a 2010 graduate from the University of Pittsburgh, where he earned his B.S. in Exercise Science (2009) and his M.S. in Exercise and Human Physiology (2010). Vish also holds his RSCC and CSCS certifications from the NSCA. A native of Sewickley, PA, Vish currently resides in Cranberry, PA, with his wife, Nola, son Grayson and daughter Aryana. Topics covered in this episode: -His upcoming PBSCCS and CPSDA webinar presentation -Working in the Appalachian League -Leadership Quotes: -"I think that we can have an impact not just on how they play, but how they are mentally" (21:47) -"A lot of things come back to the weight room and the training room" (32:06) -"Whether it's something that you haven't thought about in a while or a new idea I think that you can always be learning" (45:57) If you would like to learn more from Adam you can follow him on social media: Instagram: @ajvish13 Twitter: @AdamJVish If you would like to sign-up for the webinar, follow the link below: http://baseballstrength.org/pbsccs-events/

For nearly two decades, Omaha Storm Chasers (and Omaha Royals and Omaha Golden Spikes) fans have heard Mark Nasser's voice on the radio calling the action. Since arriving in Omaha in 2001, he's been behind the mic for the franchise at two different ballparks—Rosenblatt Stadium and Werner Park—and witnessed countless memorable moments, including for four division titles, three PCL championships, two Triple-A crowns, and an All-Star Game.Mark explains why he decided to step away from the radio booth ahead of the 2020 season (3:10) before sharing myriad stories and memories from the last 19 years with hosts Jake Eisenberg and Tony Boone.His stories include:Why the most rewatchable game from 2019 was the first Omaha Runzas night (8:10)The improbable championship run by the 2013 team (13:27)Why the 2012 team was the best team he's seen, even though they didn't win a title (16:18)Witnessing José Martínez's ascent from an unknown player to setting the modern-day PCL record for batting average (18:44)Marveling at Whit Merrifield's perseverance through four seasons in Omaha (20:44)Making his Major League radio debut in 2001 (26:36)His favorite stops in the PCL and travel tips (36:15)What it was like to celebrate the franchise's 50th anniversary in 2018 and put together the 50th anniversary team (42:53)Having a day at the ballpark in his honor (44:45)Transitioning from Rosenblatt Stadium to Werner Park (48:21)Watching Alex Gordon learn how to play left field and what Rusty Kuntz said Gordon looked like in his early outfield days (50:37)Working with Mike Jirschele and Brian Poldberg, dating back to his days as the broadcaster for the Wilmington Blue Rocks (52:56)Following their conversation with Mark, Jake and Tony share the answer to last episode's trivia question and serve up another one. Who was the last manager before Mike Jirshele and Brian Poldberg?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).

Baseball seems far away, but we've got a great episode to keep you focused.Open: Even with the suspension of the start of the season now official, some teams are working to keep everyone feeling positive and looking ahead. Some we mention: Bowling Green Hot Rods, Erie Sea Wolves, Missoula Paddleheads, Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp, Wilmington Blue Rocks, Amarillo Sod Poodles, Hillsboro Hops, Hartford Yard Goats, Visalia Rawhide5:37 Raiders of the Lost Diamond: The Chicago Whales8:26 Who’s On First: The Corpus Christi Hooks Director of Marking JD Davis is back on the show. 23:55 On Deck: Kelsie Heneghan, the Social media and features for MiLB.com joins the show as our interview of the week.33:37 This Just In: Ben Hill writer for MiLB.com stops by for a big announcement for our Let's Get Two person of the year award.47:14 Tearing the Cover Off: Our first edition of our new baseball bookclub. Andrew Nelson presents Chief Bender's Burden by Tom Swift. I present Men at Work: The Craft of Baseball by George Will. 53:18 Closing it Out: We're joined by St. Leo softball player Deanna Falciglia. And Jess and I announce a new edition to our family. Our new granddaughter, Kennedy.

The Director of Broadcasting for the Wilmington Blue Rocks, Cory Nidoh, joined Joel and Alex for a great conversation. They talked about the season that was very heavy on pitching, but ultimately ended in a Carolina League championship. Cory also broke down the call of Jonathan Bowlan's no-hitter, and the championship clinching victory as well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode #23 as the calendar turns to October!James starts the show out reflecting on the loss of summer and looking forward to fall. Nathan Bybee, actors Darien Sills-Evans and James took in two gams in Anaheim.Andy Tomczeszyn breaks down the Astros and the season that was and Scott McEntire is till tasting champagne over the Cardinals win.We're joined by the voice of the Wilmington Blue Rocks, Cory Nidoh to discuss their Carolina League Win.0:00:21 Opening: James Christopher on the end of the season.0:11:27 From the Bleachers (James Christopher, Nathan Bybee, Darien Sills-Evans)0:38:54. Big League Chew0:25:39 Go Go Astros0:57:19 On Deck: Cory Nidoh1:14:43 Closing It Out

Congratulations to the Wilmington Blue Rocks for their championship win in the A-Advanced Carolina League this year! Woo Hoo! Other topics: Beiing panda mascot trippin' balls Bartolo Colon throws a ball through a kid's chest Mike Fiers B/W beard Data B/W beard And the worst Star Trek trading cards ever produced!

This week on Baseball, Mainly with Cory out of town Jess and Ethan are joined in studio by Tom Mazawey and Ed Pevos. The guys discuss the final week of the regular season, postseason outlook and more news. Lastly, we highlight food from both the Frisco RoughRiders and the Wilmington Blue Rocks.

Tyler Hill is a Delaware native who is getting the chance to play for his hometown Wilmington Blue Rocks. KYW Newsradio's Matt Leon traveled out to Frawley Stadium to talk to the outfielder about what it's like to be back home.

Josh Mitchell was selected by the Royals in the 22nd round of the 2017 draft from the University of Pittsburgh, and is currently pitching out of the Wilmington Blue Rocks bullpen with a 2.61 ERA and 1.1 K/IP across 6 … Continue reading → The post Josh Mitchell appeared first on Clubhouse Conversation.

Episode 7 is packed!Jim leads teams struggling at the beginning of the season through a quick meditation. The MINOR LEAGUE SEASON IS HERE!We talk about the history of bobbleheads and what the Round Rock Express, Sugar Land Skeeters, Wilmington Blue Rocks, Rocky Mountain Vibes and the Rumble Ponies are doing this year. Bobblehead Hall of Fame. My dad thinks modern pitchers are big babies. We got a chance to interview Bobby Dynamite! He drives the Astros train at Minute Maid park!We have an AMAZING interview with Frisco RoughRiders GM Andy Milovich. We talk about his career, his favorite promos and the time he got a prostate exam during the seventh inning. Get more information on the RoughRiders here. Thanks a bunch to Grace Uselman and Andy Bertelsen for the tunes. Contribute to SHARE: http://www.guidestar.org/profile/37-1282573?fbclid=IwAR3x-4Va2HAfFMhAmdvZEgg9c13mxXju9OQ-x6xQdYE_b_77oud_bspCTJMEPISODE GUIDE:Opening7:57 - Stuff About Baseball My Dad Hates10:09 - From the Bleachers with Jessica Bybee from the Round Rock Express21:02 - Talking Bobbleheads24:08 - The Astros TrainGuy42:05 - Frisco RoughRiders GM Andy Milovich1:13:07 - Closing

How do you earn a full-time role after an internship or a seasonal role finishes up? Great topic! Listen in.Hi, everybody, I'm Brian Clapp Director of Content for WorkinSports.com and this is the Work in Sports podcast…Before we get into today's topic a few notes…We're running a March Madness bracket on ESPN.com and anyone who plays in the bracket and beats me gets a free month at WorkinSports.com.Well…right now I'm in 219th place. Seriously…my bosses are unhappy with my decisions. The good news for me is I have 12 remaining teams. I did not have Virginia Tech, Oregon, Florida State or Texas Tech – so the rest of my bracket looks pretty OK.Last year I finished 49th out of 400 plus…so I'm gearing up for a late charge.If you are in the Bracket Challenge, we don't have a way to contact you directly – so if you end up beating me you can email us at bracket@workinsports.com with the subject I beat Brian.Now, if you are not in the bracket challenge, or just don't want to wait, you can get a 2-week membership to WorkinSports.com for just $5 right now…this instant.Go to WorkinSports.com/promo/jobmadness  to sign up – 2 weeks $5 a great deal.I have to admit, I'm a little sad today. Rob Gronkowski is by far my favorite player in the NFL. I loved watching him play the game. He's like a superhero out there, bodies bouncing off of him, incredible hands, agility, and ability…and he just had so much fun. You hear him in press conferences and he's trying to be serious, but kind of snickering through the jokes he has in his head…that are eerily reminiscent of 13 year old boys saying poop and laughing that they got away with it.The guy is like the living embodiment of a yellow lab.Always happy and smiling, he bounds around breaking shit in the house like a big ball of uncontrollable energy…but you can stay mad at him, you just want to hug him and roll around on the ground with him.Sometimes he's awkward and clunky – but he's always good hearted and just wants to have some fun.Guy made me laugh, made me cheer, made me envious… I mean who wouldn't want to be a 6'6” 270 lbs wrecking machine who is also the life of the party.Here's the thing about joy. That dude had it in spades – and I'm not sure the rest of us are that good at it. I don't want to go too deep down this tangent today… but he enjoyed his moments. He celebrated his success.I get that it's harder when you are working paycheck to paycheck – trust me, I get that more than you know – but we, as a working class, don't stop to celebrate victories enough. We don't enjoy our success.I ask almost every single one of my industry experts – how do you define success and what does it feel like? Do you celebrate it? Do you enjoy it? Or do you just move on to the next assignment?I tell you, no one has really handled that question all that well. It's like success is a bad word, like admitting it is akin to complacency.That's bull. Celebrate your moments. Laugh more. Enjoy the people around you more. Cherish your hard work, and the steps you are taking to get to your next level.Have a little Gronk in you.Alright – today's question comes in from Joseph McGrath –Joseph asks…“I just completed Week 3 as a merchandise assistant with the Wilmington Blue Rocks.   Our home opener is April 4.  It is a seasonal role and my position runs through September.   When is it appropriate to start asking about a full-time role with the team, and if they don't have opportunities, when can I start asking for a referral to other teams?”Joseph this is a very good question, one that many people deal with as seasonal and temporary roles are popular in the sports industry, especially in the minor leagues as teams try to preserve budget by hiring under seasonal roles which allows them to be more flexible in paying out benefits etc.Not only that, but every one of you who is working an internship or will work an internship, will face the same issue… when can I start asking about next steps?

For this episode I’m doing something a little different…I recently unearthed an interview I did a couple of years ago with Tim Lepard of Team Ghost Riders…or as it’s known in a lot of minor league ballparks,  The Cowboy Monkey Rodeo. This was not an elaborate podcast setup, just a handheld voice recorder so bear with the sound quality at times and the occasional gust of wind. I cleaned it up as best as I could. We discussed how he came to love monkeys, the Wilmington Blue Rocks booking him for the first time for baseball, and life on the road with monkeys, dogs, and sheep. So sit back and enjoy episode thirteen of the Minor Conversations Podcast with my guest Tim Lepard.

In the latest episode of the Kansas City Baseball Vault, we tried to settle on the value of Jeremy Guthrie, the fate of Luke Hochevar and discussed why Wil Myers isn't going to be called up this September. That led to discussion about service time, the Rule 5 draft and Super Two status as well as what to look for this offseason as the Royals figure out their 40 man roster and who to offer arbitration. We also checked in on the playoff status of the Omaha Storm Chasers, Wilmington Blue Rocks and Burlington Royals. Check us out on Youtube. Youtube.com/RoyalmanReport

After a sweep by the Seattle Mariners and a "crap for crap" trade, the Dog Days of the Royals season are definitely here. Making not attempt to put lipstick on this pig, Troy and Chris talked about the doldrums the team is in and then during the second segment, were pleased to talk to a future Royal (we hope) Jason Adam of the Wilmington Blue Rocks. Jason talked to us about being the subject of trade rumors, his favorite parks to play in and even gave us a little impression of his favorite vendor at Blue Rocks stadium. Catch the Royalman Report every Sunday night live at royalmanreport.com and podcasted every Monday at royalmanreport.com and ekohnetwork.com as well as iTunes and Stitcher Radio.

In our third episode of the Kansas City Baseball Vault, we had the pleasure to speak with legendary groundskeeper George Toma. Toma shared stories of working the grounds at Municipal Stadium when the A's were in Kansas City, working with Charlie Finley and an incident with monkeys let loose in the ballpark. No, really. We also got to talk with John Sadak (@johnsadak) the voice of the Wilmington Blue Rocks. Sadak discussed the progress of Jason Adam, Yordano Ventura, Cheslor Cuthbert and gave us his insight into the Royals High A minor league affiliate. This episode also featured a rant from Troy Olsen regarding the reaction to the Will Smith start on Wednesday in Yankee Stadium. Chris Kamler, of course, egged him on. We also covered the plight of Johnny Giavotella, Eric Hosmer's continuing slump and other Royals-related topics.