10th Inning Talk Hosted by April

The NCAA Softball Tournament (2026) is down to the Super Regionals, and the stakes couldn't be higher amongst the 16 remaining teams. Dzifa and I (April) break down every matchup, star players to watch, upset potential, and the teams who are best positioned to punch their tickets to Oklahoma City again OR for the very first time for the Women's College World Series. We also make predictions for th...

Sports Agent Lee Johnson of the Lee Johnson Agency recently joined 10th Inning Talk to discuss her life as an agent, how she balances it all, what she recommends to her clients, and how to remain steadfast in this space, especially as a woman. It is an engaging conversation with many lessons. We focus on the athletes, but this episode gives us a great chance to learn how the person behind the tale...

If you're on TikTok, then you've most likely seen Baseball Creator Miche discuss all things baseball, including games, players, World Baseball Classic, and even items that add to a personal experience on and away from the ballpark. Find out all about Miche and her love of the game of baseball as she joins the 10th Inning to share not only her love of the game, but why there is absolutely a space f...

College softball and baseball are currently in the full swing while in conference play. Major League Baseball is about to have its Opening Day for the 2026 season, BUT I am ready to share my experience with you in attending the 2026 World Baseball Classic here in Houston, TX. I love all things baseball and softball, and this World Baseball Classic ranks very high as one of my favorite sporting eve...

Baseball and softball are sports that continue to attract new viewers both professionally and collegiately. This past weekend, I had the opportunity to talk to the VP of Bruce Bolt and the GM of the Atlanta Smoke (Professional Softball League-PSL), Eric Mays. Bruce Bolt recently sponsored a college, baseball classic (tournament) in Houston, TX at Daikin Park. With athletic gear that assists player...

The time is almost here...THE 2026 WORLD BASEBALL CLASSIC! This is one of the most exciting times that baseball fans will experience, and I want to make sure that you are covered in knowing which teams will be playing in which pools, who is projected to win the pools and be runner-ups, and who will ultimately take home the title of the World Baseball Classic Champion. 2026 is set to be even more e...

Last year at the HBCU Classic, I had the pleasure of meeting two people who were happily cheering on their sons. I had a great conversation with them while also meeting their two sons, Paxton and Peyton, who played on opposing teams during the classic tournament. As they continue their collegiate journey as student-athletes, I had a discussion with both about their journey in college, what motivat...

We are all familiar with College Baseball, Major League Baseball, the Winter Leagues, and even the upcoming World Baseball Classic. However, there are some people who take their baseball talents and play overseas. Troy Justice joins the 10th Inning to discuss how he learned about overseas ball, how he's adapted, and how others can join in on this incredible experience in different parts of the wor...

The 10th Inning is BACK and ready to talk all things baseball and softball for the 2026 year. This year, I am incorporating new leagues (WPBL and PSL). I am also elaborating more on the AUSL. Where will they be playing this year as they now have home cities? What is the PSL (Professional Softball League) and where exactly are these teams located? I cannot leave out MLB and the free agency period a...

Micaela Minner joined the 10th Inning to discuss her collegiate journey, her life and career after college, how she has remained ready for her moment with the WPBL, and what a Women's Professional Baseball League ultimately means to her, young girls, and the rest of the world. This was so refreshing and enlightening. I am so excited to share this episode with you, so prepare for a great moment in...

Recently, Mo'ne Davis was drafted by the Women's Professional Baseball League (WPBL)-Los Angeles team. She joins the 10th Inning to discuss what led to her deciding to pursue this historical opportunity, what she has done since her infamous time in Little League World Series, what we can expect from her moving forward, who is Mo'ne presently. Lock in and learn more about Mo'ne in the 10th Inning....

On Thursday, November 20th, history was officially made with the inaugural WPBL (Women's Professional Baseball League) Draft. Join the 10th Inning as I discuss some of the ladies who are drafted, the first four teams of the league, and the location the first year of the WPBL. The AUSL will also be having their Expansion Draft VERY soon. Learn when that is, how the draft is going to go, who the new...

On Thursday, November 20th, history will be made as the WPBL (Women's Professional Baseball League) will hold its inaugural draft. Dreams to play in a baseball league will come true for many, including 2nd base player Amira Hondras of Chicago, Illinois. Join Amira and I as we discuss how she prepares for the draft, her journey, and the history that she will ultimately be a part of. A League of Her...

The 2025 MLB season is officially over and a new World Series winner has been crowned. This has been one of the most exciting postseasons that I have personally witnessed, but the ending, the World Series, also delivered such high moments. Join the 10th Inning as I TALK all about the highs, some lows, and most importantly, why you should always be ready when your number is called so that you can "...

Fans of Major League Baseball have experienced some excellent postseason games in the NLCS and the ALCS. We've also witnessed historical moments and star play from Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Vlad Guerrero Jr, and Julio Rodriguez to name a few. Still, one of the largest stories has been people online discussing if the Dodgers are ruining baseball. In this episode, I address this concern abo...

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...

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 alon...

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...

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 p...

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 ques...

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...

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...

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 pe...

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...

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...