AJ Retelle and Carson Babbini

The 8th Inning Stretch

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Just a pair of baseball geeks weighing in on the hottest topics in MLB every Monday and Friday. Proudly presented by Printer Doods... your one-stop shop for the coolest 3-D printed toys and collectibles on the interwebs! Use promo code HOMERUN at printerdoods.etsy.com to save 10% off your order! Don't forget to follow us on Twitter @8thInningPod!

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AJ Retelle and Carson Babbini

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Latest episode

Oct 2, 2023

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Episodes

The White Sox and Yankees have a dust-up, Justin Upton lands in Seattle, and MLB Power Rankings 23.05.2022

In this edition of our baseball show: we take a closer look at what Josh Donaldson did to cause the benches to clear at Yankee Stadium, what four-time All-Star Justin Upton could bring to the Mariners, and break down our top 3 MLB teams as of right now. Proudly presented by Printer Doods... your one-stop shop for the coolest 3D-printed collectibles this side of home plate. Check them out at printe...

Johnny Cueto's triumphant return, why Josh Hader is the best closer in baseball, and which big name players could be on the trading block 20.05.2022

In this episode of our baseball show, we look at why Johnny Cueto is just what the doctor ordered for the struggling White Sox, how far Josh Hader can carry the Brewers, and three big-name players who could be moved at the trade deadline. Proudly presented by Printer Doods... your one-stop shop for the coolest 3D-printed collectibles this side of home plate. Check them out at printerdoods.etsy.com...

Bryce Harper's injury woes, shaking things up in Seattle, and breaking down the AL MVP race 16.05.2022

On this episode of our baseball show: we look at what Bryce Harper's elbow injury could mean for the Phillies, what the struggling Mariners are doing to try and get back on track, which American League player is actually most valuable to their team, and lots, lots, MORE! Proudly presented by Printer Doods... your one-stop shop for the coolest 3-D printed collectibles this side of home plate. Check...

Reid Detmers throws a no-no, Josh Naylor goes beast mode, and more umpire drama 13.05.2022

This time out we're talkin about Angels rookie Reid Detmers' impressive (if a bit unconventional) no-hitter, how Josh Naylor singlehandedly helped the Guardians beat the White Sox, yet more umpire drama between Alfonso Marquez and Blue Jays reliever Yimi Garcia, and a closer look at MLB's plan to play in London. Proudly presented by Printer Doods... your one-stop shop for the coolest 3-D printed c...

Dusty Baker and Kelsie Whitmore make history, Dan Bellino tosses MadBum, and a look back at April 06.05.2022

We're baaaaack! In this episode of our baseball show: we celebrate Dusty Baker notching his 2,000th career win and Kelsie Whitmore making history, break down Dan Bellino's spat with Madison Bumgarner, recap the first month of the season, and LOTS MORE! Proudly presented by Printer Doods... your one-stop shop for the best 3-D printed collectibles this side of home plate. Check them out at printerdo...

Miggy gets 3,000, Trashy Yankees fans throw trash on the field (again), and the Dodgers and Padres battle for NL West supremacy 25.04.2022

In this episode: Miguel Cabrera gets his 3000th hit and joins some impressive company, Yankees fans prove (again) why they're the worst in baseball, a closer look at the first Padres-Dodgers series of the year, and MORE. Proudly presented by Printer Doods... your one-stop shop for the coolest 3D-printed collectibles this side of home plate. Head over to printerdoods.etsy.com and use promo code HOM...

Yankees walk Cabrera to avoid giving up his 3,000th hit, the A's reach a new low, and the Red Sox front office screws up (again) 22.04.2022

In this decidedly not unlucky episode: the Yankees walk Miguel Cabrera to deny him hit number 3,000, the A's set the wrong kind of record, why Tommy Pham wants to fight Luke Voit (and why that would go very wrong for Pham), the Red Sox front office takes a Yetta Wallenda-sized misstep, and lots MORE! Proudly presented by Printer Doods... purveyors of the coolest 3D-printed collectibles this side o...

Episode 12: Joe Maddon rolls the dice, Braves-Dodgers rematch, and surprise teams 20.04.2022

In this episode: Joe Maddon rolls the dice with a bases-loaded intentional walk (and it works!), why the Mets (or maybe the Giants) are the season's biggest surprise so far, the Braves and Dodgers square off in an NLCS rematch as Freddie Freeman faces his former team for the first time, and MORE! Proudly presented by Printer Doods...  your home for the coolest 3D-printed collectibles this sid...

Best of The 8th Inning Stretch Vol. 1 18.04.2022

Happy Easter, everyone! To celebrate, we've put together a mash-up of our best segments, funniest moments, and hottest takes. It's all here. From Carson's first episode to AJ's bold World Series pick and lots more. Presented by Printer Doods... your one-stop shop for the coolest 3D-printed collectibles this side of home plate. Check them out at printerdoods.etsy.com and use promo code HOMERUN to s...

Episode 11: Pulling the Plug on Kershaw's Perfect Game 15.04.2022

The weekend's here and we have all kinds of good stuff to talk about. From Dodgers manager Dave Roberts pulling the plug on Clayton Kershaw's perfect game and Giants coach Alyssa Nakken breaking the glass ceiling to AJ's perfect pairing for ESPN's alternate MLB broadcast and a nerdy nickname for a rookie sensation, we've got ya covered. Proudly presented by Printer Doods... your one-stop-shop for...

Episode 10: Opening Weekend Overreactions 13.04.2022

AJ looks at some of the best free agents still available (and potential landing spots for them), why he 100% supports Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm for ripping the worst fans in sports, his top five Opening Weekend overreactions and a lot more! Proudly presented by Printer Doods. From ducks to dinosaurs (and everything in-between)... they've got the coolest and most unique 3D-printed collectibl...

Episode 9: Aaron Judge says "no thanks" to Yankees 11.04.2022

Whole lotta good stuff in this episode. We chat about Rachel Balkovec breakin' barriers and takin' names with the Tampa Tarpons, what Aaron Judge rejecting the Yankees' offer could mean for the rest of MLB, the Blue Jays' epic Opening Day comeback, and lots, lots MORE!  Proudly presented by Printer Doods... your one-stop shop for the coolest 3D-printed collectibles and gifts this side of home...

Episode 8: Happy Opening Day! 08.04.2022

We're celebrating Opening Day in style by talking about Carlos Beltran's comments on the Astros' cheating, all the biggest headlines as the 2022 season kicks off, and MORE! Remember to visit Printer Doods  and use promo code HOMERUN to save 10% off your first order!

Episode 7: More bad news for A's fans 06.04.2022

AJ's flying solo in our first-ever Wednesday show as he takes a look at the battle over Oakland's proposed new stadium, a fun twist to this year's Jackie Robinson Day festivities, ongoing talks between Jose Ramirez and the Guardians... and MORE!  Presented by Printer Doods Visit printerdoods.etsy.com and use promo code HOMERUN to save 10% off your first order of their unique 3D-printed gifts...

Episode 6: Prediction Time! 04.04.2022

AJ and Carson break out the Magic 8-Ball and make their 2022 MLB predictions. The boys pick their division winners, wild card teams, and of course World Series champs. Spoiler alert: you don't wanna miss AJ's way-outta-left-field NL West and World Series picks! 

Episode 5: Brian Cashman plays the blame game 01.04.2022

In this jam-packed episode, AJ and Carson talk about why Brian Cashman's comments about the Yankees' World Series drought are both galling and ridiculous, why the Cubs and their fans should be patient with Seiya Suzuki, and whether or not Albert Pujols has anything left in the tank for his final season. 

Episode 4: Juuuuust a bit outside! 28.03.2022

We're joined by special guest Jordan Leandre from Prime Time Sports Talk to chat about our favorite baseball movies, MLB's new balanced schedule, and more. 

Episode 3: Baseball, Bubbly, and Bold Predictions 25.03.2022

This week is all about free agency winners and losers, my love-hate relationship with the "ghost runner" rule, and I'm joined by the hosts of Bubby and Baseball who have some bold predictions for 2022.

Episode 2: Baseball in the time of COVID 21.03.2022

I'm taking a look at how COVID could seriously mess with the 2022 season PLUS: MLB's big, juicy nothing-burger of a letter about the Red Sox/Yankees sign-stealing, how Trevor Story's deal with the Red Sox could shake up the AL East (and why all that talk about him not being able to hit away from Coors Field is crazy), and whether or not the Padres are out of their minds for shopping Eric Hosmer an...

Episode 1: Play Ball! 18.03.2022

Baseball. Is. Back! This week we're talking the new labor deal, rule changes, and the biggest Hot Stove moves so far. 

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