10th Inning Talk Hosted by April

October is the best time of the year for Major League Baseball fans because that means that it is time for postseason baseball. The best of the National League and the American League meet up to battle it out to compete in the World Series. In order to get there, teams first must compete in the Wild Card and the Division Series. In this episode, I discuss the Wild Card Rounds, my predictions, and players to watch in the 2025 postseason. Get excited because OCTOBER BASEBALL IS HERE!!!

You cannot talk baseball and softball without discussing the role and significance of the umpire. This week, I got the opportunity to talk to the first woman to umpire a Division 1 baseball game. That woman is THE Natola Hawthorne. She is not just significant from a historical standpoint, but she gives excellent information on the role of the umpire in a way that you may have never considered along with how it all came to be. This episode was historical, moving, and an important point for all of us to see the significance of women in this space AND how we can all benefit from learning, promoting, and being in the moment of the evolution and acceptance of Women in Sports. ENJOY!

We have officially made it to Episode 20 of 10th Inning Talk. A great way to celebrate was to have Just Geefs come on and discuss that fateful 5th inning of the Yankees during the World Series, the greatness of the AUSL's inaugural season, what it means to be a fan of both baseball and softball as a woman, and a bit of "10 to the End". This was a super fun episode that highlighted so many parts of MLB, AUSL, college softball as a woman fan. Be sure to lock in with 10th Inning Talk.

The AUSL officially concluded its season with the All-Star Cup ending on August 31st and crowning its inaugural winner. I discuss who the Top 4 are, from where you may know them, and crown the actual winner. The AUSL also released their top jersey sales, and I definitely wanted to discuss who these players are and how you can purchase them. Finally, MVP talks are ramping up in MLB. Do you have a pick? Tune in as I give stats and an overall stance on the players and who I think should reign as MVP in the MLB. Welcome to the 10th Inning.

Alignment brings happiness and peace to anyone who experiences it. Now, add that to both softball and baseball. In this episode, I discuss how alignment positively affects softball through the AUSL and the Team USA softball team that recently competed in the Team World Games. I also discussed the possibility of alignment and expansion teams to the MLB. What will it look like and what are some questions that still linger? Ultimately, alignment is here and can benefit not just people individually, but also softball and baseball.

Major League Baseball is progressing forward. For the first time ever, a woman served as an umpire during an MLB game. In this episode, I discuss how it made me feel to watch Jen Pawol become MLB's first woman umpire. I also discuss how to continue to serve as an ally for women in this space. The AUSL continues with the All-Star Cup, and Mookie Betts is back in right field? OMG! There's so much to discuss, so welcome to the 10th Inning.

The AUSL concluded its inaugural season and crowned its first champion. Though the season may be over, professional softball fans will have the opportunity to continue to engage with the AUSL through the All-Star Cup that takes place August 2nd-31st. I discuss all about this new competition that the AUSL is bringing to fans that gives us all a new way to engage in softball. I also discuss the new additions to Major League Baseball's Hall of Fame along with the timing. Can't wait to share this episode with you.

Episode 15 is here, and we're officially "halfway there". MLB is in the second half of their season following the All-Star Break, and I'm letting you in on what's on my radar for the 2nd half of the season. Also, the AUSL continues to move forward in such a positive way regarding the teams and their season. As they gear up for the championship, I am ready to prepare you for how to watch them in person OR on TV. Get ready because it's always a great day to be a baseball and a softball fan.

I am back and ready to talk softball and baseball. AUSL went on a brief break and is now back with more games & also additional players (some you may have heard of before...). MLB is also gearing up for the 2025 All-Star festivities, and I am hear to tell you about the starting rosters, Home-Run Derby participants, and why MLB just gets it right for All-Star. Get ready to be All About...An All-Star.

The collegiate baseball season concluded this week with the Men's College World Series and a familiar name as champion. Find out if my prediction for the MCWS was correct and what I thought about this eventful series. I also attended the East-West Classic for MLB at the historic Rickwood Stadium in Birmingham, Alabama. It was such a great moment for me, and I can't wait to share why you should be planning your next visit to Rickwood soon OR for the East-West Classic on next year. Get ready to indulge in the past week's great moments in college and professional baseball.

Major League Baseball has had some interesting things on and off the field. There has been the return of Shohei Ohtani on the mound, civil unrests across the country, a manager expressing their grievances with his team, and a trade that completely shook the MLB world. For AUSL, there are record breaking numbers and sold out crowds to remind us that "everyone watches women's sports". Finally, the Men's College World Series is in full effect delivering some great games for us to tune into and cheer for. Listen as I talk about all that is going on in the collegiate and professional world of softball and baseball.

For baseball and softball fans, this is a prime time to be IN LOVE with the season as you are getting the best of both softball and baseball in the collegiate and professional worlds. For college, the postseason is here leading to the World Series in Oklahoma City for the ladies and Omaha for the fellas. For professional, MLB is in full swing, and we now have the inaugural season of the AUSL (Athletes Unlimited Softball League) for the ladies. This episode covers the greatness occurring in all of these, so lock in and get ready to experience "The Greatest Show on Dirt".

This week, softball and baseball fans were able to witness some great action on the field. The Women's College World Series, NCAA Baseball Regionals, and Major League Baseball all gave us great moments both discuss and reminisce amongst other fans. In this episode, I recap all of the highlights for you. I also give a detailed explanation of the inaugural season of the AUSL (Athletes Unlimited Softball League), which begins on June 7th. Tune in so that you can have the latest information on "The Greatest Show on Dirt".

We are now in one of the most exciting times within sports. It's now time for the Women's College World Series and the Road to Omaha for men beginning with Regionals. Tune in as I discuss the eight teams headed to Oklahoma City, the 16 Regional sites for baseball, and my personal picks for winners and games to watch.

We are well into the MLB season with lots of changes happening at the managerial and player level. Find out who stays and who goes and how I feel about these changes. I also delve into Conference Championships for college baseball, which takes place this week. I also discuss the epic weekend in NCAA Women's Softball Regionals and give predictions on who I believe will move on to Oklahoma City and the Women's College World Series. Tune in to hear my predictions and to also hear about the exciting times in the college world.