Couple Of Catches

~I'm still alive but i'm barely breathin'~ SIKE! We're thriving hunny. Down half of the duo, but we're here to do Sass proud. A WHOLE LOT has happened since the completion of season three, so it's time for a little word vomit. Speaking of puke, the MLB trade deadline has come and gone, and some of the deal made my stomach churn. I break down the good, the bad, and the flippin' confusing.(???) Get locked and loaded (maybe grab a puke bag), it is finally time for Avery J to talk baseball, baby. (Thank ya Jesus!)

Finally, the HUGE Season 3 finale, it's here, and it's buck wild. We wrap it up with a special guest, the MVP of hair, Flow God himself…oh and pretty good athlete, we guess *wink wink*, Mr. Ryan Fitzgerald of the Boston Red Sox Organization. This guy does NOT believe in “what ifs”, has beaten the odds, and flown through the minor leagues. What makes him *extra* special besides his hair, his big volunteering heart, and his finance degree (can't forget it, shout out to Mom & Dad Fitzgerald!)...Is his wild journey from being undrafted, to independent ball, to the Red Sox taking a chance on him. Tune in to hear RyRyThisGuy unintentionally roast Sass and maybe have a few laughs along the way! Our guest: @ryrythisguy (on Instagram and TikTok!) FOLLOW US! INSTA: @averyjnichols / @katelyn_sass TWITTER: @CoupleOfCatches --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/couple-of-catches/message

I'm sorry, but isn't the NFL's My Cause My Cleats the most interesting fundraising event of the year? I mean, supporting organizations to STOMP out bullying, educating on ocean conservation, and providing financial assistance to families that can't afford to provide medical care to their pets with critical health diagnoses…come on now, we freaking LOVE it. Not all can be sweet in the NFL this week, it was down right messy in a handful of games. Apparently everyone was playing in Interception City this week, because, WHAT? Are we in agreement that anything over two INTs in a game is a trashy hot mess pile of garbage? (That was a VERY rhetorical question, obvi.) FOLLOW US! INSTA: @averyjnichols / @katelyn_sass TWITTER: @CoupleOfCatches --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/couple-of-catches/message

December One, December Uno, December 1st, whatever you want to call it, it's a big day in MLB, and this year there are two main reasons instead of one. We just might experience something that hasn't happened since the mid-90's...and it is pretty wild, almost as wild as the insane contracts we've seen come through. Baez, Scherzer, Seager, all with some fat a$$ money coming their way. When we think about contracts, we think about the obvious dollar signs, and the man BK Lounge aka: Brian Kelly did not miss that train, the big man is headed down to the bayou at LSU to fill the massive Coach O shoes. FOLLOW US! INSTA: @averyjnichols / @katelyn_sass TWITTER: @CoupleOfCatches --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/couple-of-catches/message

HAPPY TURKEY DAY Y'ALL! We hope you've survived Blackout Wednesday and are rolling into Thanksgiving with nothing but smiles and good vibes! Speaking of good vibes, we're SO happy to see that the NFL is taking steps in the right direction with the topic of mental health. You always have bad apples that are just turds, but at the very least the good guys are speaking out and talking about their struggles. On top of the talking, there are a ton of professional athletes and organizations out there walking the walk and donating their time and energy to better the community during the holidays. Let the good vibes roll! FOLLOW US! Instagram: @averyjnichols / @katelyn_sass Twitter: @CoupleOfCatches --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/couple-of-catches/message

More NFL upsets...and CFB confusion...and MLB ROY concerns? Packers selling out? Cam back in the league? Crapping on Baker? Big Ben is dead? It has been a BIG week in sports, lots of tea, plenty of shade. Join in with us on the rollercoaster! FOLLOW US! Insta: @averyjnichols / @katelyn_sass Twitter: @CoupleOfCatches --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/couple-of-catches/message

Odell Beckham Jr. is here, he's there, he's everywhere? In theory, where should he sign? According to “analysts” there's what feels like 20 options. What do WE think is the best spot for him? Did OBJ just magically give everyone on the Browns COVID before his departure? The Browns are getting knocked down by the ol' “OUT due to COVID” on the “injury list”. But, what changes have the NFL, MLB, NHL, and NBA made to their COVID protocols to make it more “with the times”...a whole lot actually. But does it make sense? You tell us! FOLLOW US INSTA: @averyjnichols / @katelyn_sass TWITTER: @CoupleOfCatches --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/couple-of-catches/message

Well, guys, we're not going to lie, it gets a little *emotional* this week. But, worth it, and v necessary. Avery reminisces on the exciting and wonderful life of Jerry Remy, a Boston legend. While Sass dives into the twisted and backwards sexual assault scandal that is ravaging the Chicago Blackhawks organization. FOLLOW US INSTA: @averyjnichols / @katelyn_sass TWITTER: @CoupleOfCatches --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/couple-of-catches/message

Oh sweet heavens, finally, finally, Minor League Baseball players are getting a little respect put on their names, and Avery J lets the world hear her *true* feelings. They've spent decades below the poverty line and are *just* now getting some financial boosts. There was even a major development in their housing ~thank u advocacy groups~. They deserve the world (in our opinion)! You know who runs the football world in our eyes? TIGHT ENDS. They do it all, block, catch, and run like Forrest Gump! We've got the best tight ends of the season *so far* listed, with maybe a surprise or two mixed in. FOLLOW US INSTA: @averyjnichols / @katelyn_sass TWITTER: @CoupleOfCatches --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/couple-of-catches/message

Is it scummy boy season in Tennessee right now? I mean, what in the Lane Kiffin chaos happened at Neyland Stadium? Is UT trashy or what? *pun intended* Plenty of drama in the college football world with upsets all over the place. What else is upsetting is Spencer Rattler falling in the draft stock. But, we're 100% sure he should NOT declare for the draft after this season. We have the *perfect* reasons and *perfect* school for him to transfer to. FOLLOW US INSTA: @averyjnichols / @katelyn_sass TWITTER: @CoupleOfCatches --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/couple-of-catches/message

Why do MLB starting pitchers have it so hard and relievers just *don't* when it comes to stats? Someone out there please explain why starters aren't seen as real people? Is that too dramatic? Well, someone has to stick up for them! Aaaand we sure as heck aren't going to stand up for scummy boy John Gruden. It just keeps getting worse for the now *former* Raiders coach. OH BOY! FOLLOW US INSTA: @averyjnichols / @katelyn_sass TWITTER: @CoupleOfCatches --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/couple-of-catches/message

What in the world happened in the world of sports this week? Did y'all get a creepy shiver down your spine too? I'm sorry but there were WAY too many uncomfy moments in sports. (Someone come get ya boy Urban Meyer...) The NFL has to stop being soft and letting teams "get away" with penalties, they are professional athletes after all, right? Let's change it up, Goodell! FOLLOW US INSTA: @averyjnichols / @katelyn_sass TWITTER: @CoupleOfCatches --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/couple-of-catches/message

In Sass's perfect world, the White Sox meet WHO in the World Series? The White Sox bullpen is down right nasty…and starting pitchers…and the infield…and outfield…! But, what team in the AL should everyone be scared of advancing? Could there even be a 3-way tie to win the AL Wildcard? Thats the beauty of October baseball. Who else is trending to be *hot hot hot* in October? Carolina Panthers' very own Sam freaking Darnold. Just imagine saying that to yourself last year at this time…the world would be laughing. He's found his new home and family, thank goodness, the Jets almost murdered him! FOLLOW US Insta: @averyjnichols / @katelyn_sass Twitter: @CoupleOfCatches --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/couple-of-catches/message

Hi to every MLB pitcher named Robbie Ray and Robbie Ray's pants, sup? At least he's not a part of some of the worst divisions in baseball. But what actually are they? What teams will make the playoffs but don't deserve it? Is there a division that *in theory* every team should make the playoffs? What about a restructure of divisions? Speaking of a restructure, is Aaron Rodgers still relevant? One of us *might* have been wrong about a HUGE A-Rodg prediction, uh oh! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/couple-of-catches/message

LETS GET MESSY! Sounds like a crazy, fun, college frat party, right? Wellll, not so much in this situation. Messy + Mets = NO GOOD. What is happening in New York? Why does it feel like they're imploding? There are scandals, drama, and plenty of injuries in Queens. Speaking of a mess, why are there SO many inconsistencies in college football and NFL rules? From the toe tap to knee down, each level is not on the same page. We rip it apart and break it all down this week for episode 3! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/couple-of-catches/message

What's your biggest fantasy? Never having to wait in traffic again? Free flights for life? Well ours is simple, and beautiful...how about a perfect fantasy football season? Yup, that's it. Who happens to be the best on our squads? What about which team is going to be “most improved” this year? Do we have a champion already picked out? We answer all these questions plus a handful more. Football is back, baby! FOLLOW US! Insta: @averyjnichols / @katelyn_sass Twitter: @CoupleOfCatches --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/couple-of-catches/message

WE READY FOR Y'ALL! We're here, we're thriving, and we're back in action. It's season three and it is time to continue our good vibes. Hey, you know what, this season will be a *tinge* more scandalous. Y'all get the real us, buuuuut, we decided, what's the point of stifling our full-on ridiculous selves? Season tres starts y'all off with us giving life updates, shamelessly cancelling someone *eye roll*, the tea on the no-no's disappearing, fantasy football drama, in-game baseball fashion, Ohtani the GOAT, and how every sports-loving female's ovaries fell out of their bodies when they saw the Tatis Jr. walk-up at Petco Park. LET'S GO! FOLLOW US Insta: @averyjnichols / @katelyn_sass Twitter: @CoupleOfCatches --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/couple-of-catches/message

Smell ya later people! It's the very last episode of season two, finishing it off at lucky number 19! We close out this season talking about our favorite stories we covered, best moments of the season, and even our biggest regrets *oops*. Listen in before you're stuck without hearing our *endearing* voices for a couple months. Thank you ALL for your continued support! See ya for season three! Follow us! Instagram: @averyjnichols / @katelyn_sass Twitter: @CoupleOfCatches --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/couple-of-catches/message

Whoa baby there are many MANY names Avery J and K Sass would just die to see play live/meet in person - some obvious and some historic GOATS. And move out of the way for these *masters of their craft* as the girls reveal their all-time favorite broadcasters. What better way to wind down season two with the second to last episode being all about the hosts - go figure! Follow us! Instagram: @averyjnichols / @katelyn_sass Twitter: @CoupleOfCatches --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/couple-of-catches/message

God bless the drip! I mean, how many times have you seen a uniform that just stops you dead in your tracks and you *basically* fell in love? Well, we've got quite the list for y'all. Oh, hey, you ever watch a baseball game, football game, or any game for that matter, see an athlete and think they belong in a completely different sport? US TOO! We've created a list of athletes that 100% could and should play a second professional sport. Listen in to see if you agree! Follow us! Instagram: @averyjnichols / @katelyn_sass Twitter: @CoupleOfCatches --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/couple-of-catches/message

Respect me, I respect you, me, you, me, you…right? Well, of course, that’s not the way it has be going in the Southside of Chicago with ol’ Tony La Russa. But, we’re praying they keep it together, for the sake of the game. (We need more Yermin bombs plz!) Uhm, hello, we’ve covered so many no-hitters already this season, but at this pace we’ll have EIGHTEEN by the end of the season? WHAT! How and why is this happening? Guess you’ll have to see what we think! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/couple-of-catches/message

*SOUND THE ALARM* Sass is back, baby! Boy, does she come back strong. She shares her positive thoughts on the Barstool Sports Let Them Play Classic and what they’ve done for the sports world (and of course Avery J agreed)! Biiiig Barstool lovers over here. Sports tend to make us forget about our problems, but the truth is, there’s a lot of difficult times in the lives of athletes and fans alike. Avery J gives you the run down on the Drew Robinson story and why taking care of your mental health is so important! (CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL DREW ROBINSON STORY) Follow us! Instagram: @averyjnichols / @katelyn_sass Twitter: @CoupleOfCatches --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/couple-of-catches/message

*~All byyyy myyyseeeelf~* Avery J is all alone, stranded, scared, confused because Sass ditched her this week...sike! She has grown up business to attend to in DC, which means you get just Avery J front and center. She gives you the rundown on this week’s crazy transactions, but the crowning jewel is all the *dramatic* team dynamic talk...the wonderful, the annoying, and the trash. The Steelers and Yankees are the same, and the Seahawks and Red Sox are the same...Where could she possibly be going with this? Buckle up! Follow us! Instagram: @averyjnichols / @katelyn_sass Twitter: @CoupleOfCatches --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/couple-of-catches/message

The 2021 NFL Draft is done, donezo, finito, and it was a wild one with a whole bunch of twists and turns. Y'all already know we couldn't pass up talking all about it. Last week we chatted about retirements and what quarterbacks we were psyched about. We did *NOT* see a few moves coming, but we sure do have some favorites of round one. Who could they be?! Follow us! Instagram: @averyjnichols / @katelyn_sass Twitter: @CoupleOfCatches --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/couple-of-catches/message

HAPPY NFL DRAFT DAY! Would you believe that BOTH of us didn’t have a baseball topic this week? It is SO hard not to when everywhere we turn someone is throwing a no hitter or Tatis is taking a ball to the moon. Sass shares all of the unfortunate forced medical retirements coming out of the woodwork while Avery J hits us with her “excitement scale” for NFL draft quarterbacks, and where they’d fit best. #draftexpertduh Follow us! Instagram: @averyjnichols / @katelyn_sass Twitter: @CoupleOfCatches --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/couple-of-catches/message

Did we pull chaotic energy into this episode from the Castellanos suspension episode? Or was it the Jake Paul fight that has us all wound up? Whatever it is, we have got fire under our butts this week. Your COC gals take a head first dive into the White Sox @ Red Sox series matchup from last weekend. Oh boy, getting White Sox and Red Sox crazed and passionate fans in the same room just means you're in for a real show. Pretty sure you can feel Avery J's heart beating out of her chest and the burning embarrassment on Sass's face in this one. But hey, we just might be more on the same page than you'd like to think...shocking! Follow us! Instagram: @averyjnichols / @katelyn_sass Twitter: @CoupleOfCatches --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/couple-of-catches/message

Edelman retires & Bauer in hot water? Avery J and K Sass are not big fans of that news, but, wait! All that was easily overlooked with Sass’s three good things that came out of this week AND the huge accomplishment out of San Diego. Big Joe, Java Joe slapped the Rangers with a big fat NO-NO. We all know by now Avery J is all in on the Padres, but what about the other California teams? How do they rank? We just might see a lot of a back and forth power struggle out west this year...time will tell! Follow us! Insta: @averyjnichols / @katelyn_sass Twitter: @CoupleOfCatches --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/couple-of-catches/message

What’s it like visiting one of the most historic ballparks in all of baseball? Well, Sass FINALLY got her taste of the North Side (sorry White Sox). What did she think about it? Was her highlight that she saw some ding dongs OR had a ballpark hot dog for the FIRST TIME? WHAT? Uhm, did y’all see the Castellanos hit by pitch/stealing home/so called *brawl*/suspension?! Lets just say water isn’t the only thing that boils...Avery J’s blood does too. Follow us! Insta: @averyjnichols / @katelyn_sass Twitter: @CoupleOfCatches --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/couple-of-catches/message

So, we have no more baseball-less Mondays for SEVEN WHOLE MONTHS!!! #blessed What opening day starters are we fond of and what guys make us say "Who? What? Huh?" On the other hand, we all know who Jimmy G is.  But the real question is, will he stay in San Fran for long or take his talented booty to a different city? We don't think a soul knows. Follow us! Instagram: @averyjnichols / @katelyn_sass Twitter: @CoupleOfCatches --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/couple-of-catches/message

So, Bron Bron is out here taking over the city of Boston, and it isn’t even on the court? He’s making *Cardi B voice* mooooney moves and joining the Fenway Sports Group, by dipping his toes in baseball, soccer, and NASCAR. Can’t describe it as anything other than KING tings. Also, holy bracket busters! In the first week of March Madness everyone’s brackets were tanked and people are officially confused...because Oral Roberts may or may not be a fake school with NBA G-League players in uniform? Regardless, bury us in Oral Bobs gear, ASAP. Follow us! Instagram: @averyjnichols / @katelyn_sass Twitter: @CoupleOfCatches --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/couple-of-catches/message

You know what? In America, in sports, we like excitement, we like constant action, it gets our blood pumping; we love to be fired up. A 15-minute at-bat doesn’t exactly scream “wild and crazy”, but guess what? It is. It's exhilarating! Building some anticipation, some anxiety, does the mind good. How about fouling off 16 balls when you thought the guy was gonna strike out 13 pitches ago? We go over some of the biggest and baddest in baseball history. Sass and Avery J are here for it, we’re living for it, and we’re loving it. Follow us! Instagram: @averyjnichols / @katelyn_sass Twitter: @CoupleOfCatches --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/couple-of-catches/message

Do we have a second generation Michael Jordan on our hands? It kinda, definitely, for sure looks life Luka Garza is following his footsteps to a T. Oh, and they're retiring his jersey before he's even gone? Are you kidding me? Speaking of wild things, don't we all seem to "forget" a few MLB teams? Are they really forgotten or just undervalued? We don't think the list will surprise anyone! Follow us! Instagram: @averyjnichols / @katelyn_sass Twitter: @CoupleOfCatches --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/couple-of-catches/message

What are the girls fired up about this week? Well, Sass goes off on the most obnoxious fan bases in all of sports [and she claims those opinions as her own of course], while Avery J stays relatively calm, cool, and collected while explaining the changes to Major League Baseball’s Spring Training rules. Honestly, all we want is some sunshine, warm weather, and good baseball. Bring it on! Follow us! Instagram: @averyjnichols / @katelyn_sass Twitter: @CoupleOfCatches --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/couple-of-catches/message

Everyone loves a good ranking, right? Well, you’ve got it this week on the podcast. We get all types of fired up listing our top NBA rookies and *part* of the MLB top 100! Listen in and find out what teams dominate the highest number of the players on the list! You might just be surprised! We close it out with some female empowerment for our MVP, very much a *go off sis* moment! Follow us! Instagram: @averyjnichols / @katelyn_sass Twitter: @CoupleOfCatches --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/couple-of-catches/message

#COMEBACKSZN Is it time for #comebackszn in Major League Baseball? Everyone and their mom seemed to be injured or sick in 2020, let's not let that happen again, okay? Speaking of comebacks, where will JJ Watt end up next season? DAL? PITT? GB? Who knows! We're on our knees prayin' that sports save us from this freezing cold midwest winter. Listen in and join us in celebrating "Random Acts of Kindness" this week! Follow us! Instagram: @averyjnichols / @katelyn_sass Twitter: @CoupleOfCatches --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/couple-of-catches/message

WE’RE BACK IN ACTION, Y’ALL! Season two is here, it's happening, and it’s electric. In episode one, we update everyone on our personal lives, highlight some of the biggest MLB transactions, NWHL season suspension, and EA Sports NCAA Football is making a comeback! *finally takes a breath* Welcome back into the stands everybody, let's get after it! Follow us! Instagram: @averyjnichols / @katelyn_sass Twitter: @CoupleOfCatches --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/couple-of-catches/message

OH MY GOD IT'S HAPPENING. Get ready for the craziness that is the Couple of Catches Podcast with your girls Avery and Katelyn. This intro episode should definitely get you in the mood to chat all things sports. You're already here, so step into the batter's box with us and look alive because we have a lot of good things coming your way! Give us a follow on Instagram or Twitter for updates and teasers! Instagram: @averyjnichols / @katelyn_sass Twitter: @CoupleOfCatches --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/couple-of-catches/message

Hold on, wait a minute, we’re mopping up our tears because this is the LAST EPISODE of SEASON ONE! *insert bawling my eyes out emoji here* We can’t believe it is actually here. A huge shout out and "thank you" to you all for sticking around through the first season of our experiment. In this finale, we relive our favorite sports moments of 2020 along with our favorite athletes of the year...some surprising, some totally obvious, duh. Listen in and help us go out with a bang! We’ll be back in early 2021 with fresh energy, good vibes, and lots of laughs ready to kick off season two! SEE YA! Follow us! Instagram: @averyjnichols / @katelyn_sass Twitter: @CoupleOfCatches --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/couple-of-catches/message

Everyone has a bucket list right? Well this week Avery J and K Sass share their sport venue bucket lists with you all. From the most recognizable golf course in America, to the house that Kobe built, we list the places that we just HAVE to see before we kick the bucket! Follow us! Instagram: @averyjnichols / @katelyn_sass Twitter: @CoupleOfCatches --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/couple-of-catches/message

Oh buddy...the theme of this year is: Life is weird and COVID sucks. What will the fate of the Tennessee Titans be after their COVID scandal?? Only the NFL execs know and we can't wait to find out just how big of a slap on the wrist they'll be getting. Calling all social media managers! We break down the most popular social media platforms that sports entities are messing around with lately. Follow us Instagram: @averyjnichols / @katelyn_sass Twitter: @CoupleOfCatches --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/couple-of-catches/message

OH BOY! Want to hear some attitude? This week, we’ve definitely got you covered. How are tie games in the NFL a thing? This is AMERICA, you either win or lose, right? WRONG. But hey, at the very least, we’ve got some pretty memorable trolling moments across all levels of sport this year. We laugh, we get angry, we get emotional...just a big episode, people! Instagram: @averyjnichols / @katelyn_sass Twitter: @CoupleOfCatches --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/couple-of-catches/message

Turn back time! We're back in our feels this week giving you guys another insight to our world of sports nostalgia! Avery gushes over the '04 Red Sox Cinderella story and Katelyn falls in love with the history of the traditional Dallas Cowboys Thanksgiving game all over again. P.S. we talk about our love for food a lot this episode - what a shocker! Insta: @averyjnichols / @katelyn_sass Twitter: @CoupleOfCatches --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/couple-of-catches/message

Oh, you think you’re ready for post-season baseball, huh? Tell you what, you will be after this episode! We’ve officially got a Cinderella story brewing with the Miami Marlins. Can they take it all the way? And holy Slam Diego, we're excited to keep watching those Padres play and have an absolute blast doing what they love. What about that post-season set up? Will we have fans…no fans? We have so many questions, but we’re here this week to at least share our thoughts! RED OCTOBER IS HERE! Instagram: @averyjnichols / @katelyn_sass Twitter: @CoupleOfCatches --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/couple-of-catches/message

Hold up a minute...we need to catch our breath! Are you kidding me with all the injuries in the sports world this week?? (R.I.P. to our fantasy seasons?} We collect our thoughts about the NFL Week 2 madness and break down the Pats/Seahawks and Niners/Jets games. And it's not just the football world shook by injuries, the MLB, NHL, and NBA all have a few to contribute to the injury update this week. PLUS, our BLBS this week goes to a true man of honor! Tune in to find out who it is! Instagram: @averyjnichols / @katelyn_sass Twitter: @CoupleOfCatches --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/couple-of-catches/message

It's a whole new world in the NFL (Week 1)! We've got Brady to the Bucs, Hopkins to the Cards, and a ton of other pick ups and trades...it feels a little weird, we can't lie. Skip Bayless had some pretty insensitive things to say about Dak Prescott's announcement, but don't worry Dak, we've got your back! Cheers to episode 12, you won't be disappointed (per usual)! Instagram: @averyjnichols / @katelyn_sass Twitter: @CoupleOfCatches --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/couple-of-catches/message

It has finally happened, y'all! Couple Of Catches are joined this week by our first ever guest on the podcast, Tampa Bay Rays catcher, Erik Ostberg! Erik takes us to school to teach us all about independent summer baseball, changes in his catching stance, and swing decisions.  This hot-shot MVP shares his passions for the grind and giving back to the baseball community (AWWW!). He’s a serious triple threat as he dominates in offense, defense, AND fantasy football! Seriously, our most *prolific* episode to date - you don't wanna miss this puppy! Instagram: @averyjnichols / @katelyn_sass  Twitter: @CoupleOfCatches You can follow Erik on Instagram at @erikostberg21 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/couple-of-catches/message

What a selfish S.O.B.! This week we vent about college football coaches giving their athletes crap about opting out (c’mon man)! Post season NHL and NBA play is really long, right? Like, really long. Can we not tell who the better team is in less than 7 games? But hey, the “bubbles” are pretty darn fancy. Listen in this week for the good good, peeps! Insta: @averyjnichols / @katelyn_sass Twitter: @CoupleOfCatches --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/couple-of-catches/message

OH BOY! You’re telling me if a pitcher throws a ball in a sweet spot the batter can’t swing because of some fake rule? Huh? This week we dive in to baseball’s unwritten rules and what we think is bogus. We also chat about the potty words coming out of the booth. Have you heard all the messed up things broadcasters have been saying lately? Don’t be a trash human maybe? Come listen to Avery J and KSass get HEATED! Follow us: Insta: @averyjnichols / @katelyn_sass Twitter: @CoupleOfCatches --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/couple-of-catches/message

GIRLS GIRLS GIRLS! That get your attention?! This week is all about the ladies, y'all. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach, Bruce Arians, gets a HUGE award honoring women and the amount of well-educated and informed women in sports is GROWING! So buckle up, we're going to Lady Town! Instagram: @averyjnichols / @katelyn_sass Twitter: @CoupleOfCatches --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/couple-of-catches/message

***DISCLAIMER: New announcements have been made since the recording of this episode*** The MLB testosterone is flying high, meanwhile the big boys upstairs are acting like children (SMH)! Take a step down, and the NCAA is hitting hard with some jaw-dropping decisions. We praise a SAINT of a man for this week's Big League Birthday Shoutout and try to control Avery J's laughter (ha ha ha). Instagram: @averyjnichols / @katelyn_sass Twitter: @CoupleOfCatches --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/couple-of-catches/message

In this special edition of Couple Of Catches, we dive into our personal lists of all-time favorite pro sports athletes. We also open up about what sports from our hometown cities meant to us growing up. Wrapping up the episode we throw our Big League Birthday Shoutout to a well-known young buck turning 23 this week! Instagram: @averyjnichols / @katelyn_sass Twitter: @CoupleOfCatches --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/couple-of-catches/message