Caught 'Em Looking

Jordan and Jaela are back to discuss the current state of baseball as the 2026 season gets underway in an exciting, and surprising way. Many of the top teams are off to a rough start, including the Mets and pod favorites, the Red Sox. Surprisingly, the Pirates and Nationals came out swinging and are giving fans quite a bit of hope for the season. Finally, some teams came out swinging - literally....

The WBC is coming to an end but 2026 baseball is just getting started. Join the Caught Em Looking podcast hosts, Jordan and Jaela, as we recap the semifinals of the World Baseball Classic, including the surprising defeat of Team DR by Team USA. Team Venezuela powered over Team Italy, leading to a face-off between Team USA and Team Venezuela. Jordan and Jaela predict the outcome of the game and dis...

This week we talk about all thing World Baseball Classic! Jordan and Jaela share a recap of what has happened so far, including all the excitement coming from Team Dominican Republic and the lack thereof coming from Team USA. Jaela share about her recent trip to San Juan, Puerto Rico to see some of the WBC in person, including watching Team Cuba, Team Panama, and Team Columbia play at Hiram Bithro...

On this week's episode, we talk about MLBPA's former union Head Tony Clark's cheating scandal, and what that means for the lockout. We update you on the most recent free agent signings and finish with a fun WBC-themed fantasy baseball draft. I saw an article this week on MLB.com that had the writers draft players that were on WBC rosters and form a team, and thought that'd be a fun exercise for us...

After a quick Super Bowl recap, [11:51], we get into an update on the WBC as the rosters were officially announced. Jaela is gearing up for a grand adventure to Puerto Rico to see the WBC in person and will keep the pod updated through the journey. [21:00]. Then we get into a surprising surge of hand injuries in some notable names right ahead of spring training, including Francisco Lindor and Corb...

On this episode of Caught Em' Looking, we discuss the most recent free agent signing including Eugenio Suarez and Luis Arraez. We discuss some big trades, including Brendan Donovan to the Mariners and Jordan Hicks to the White Sox. We also talk WBC insurance debacles and why baseball has a thing for storylines. Tarik Skubal has his arbitration hearing, and we wait to see who will win: the Tigers o...

After a quick preview into the upcoming Super Bowl, [10:00] we dive right into the latest moves in the offseason. Jose Ramirez has extended with the Cleveland Guardians, and Tarik Skubal is still heading to arbitration with the Detroit Tigers. [20:30] We chat about the possible outcomes of this battle, and the value of paying the top pitcher in the league. [28:48] We then get into the Mets quickly...

After a quick recap of the Appraise The Praise most recent podcast lab, Practice Makes Perfect, [16:41] we get into the latest moves in the Hot Stove. Kyle Tucker is heading to the Dodgers, and we talk all about how this impacts the current market, the Dodgers rotation, and the future of MLB overall. After a quick detour to peak into the upcoming Superbowl, [30:47] we get into Cody Bellinger stayi...

This week we discuss the Red Sox losing Alex Bregman to the Cubs but signing Ranger Suarez days later. We also discuss the Yankees trading for Ryan Weathers and how this shapes the Al East. We touch on what Tarik Skubal's arbitration hearing could look like and why teams might lowball a player. It's been an interesting offseason so far and a lot of the top names are still out there. The next few w...

New year, new team - and Caught Em Looking is here to get you caught up! [3:03] We hop right in with an update on the World Baseball Classic roster updates (and all the wild ways one can qualify for a team). Between the stacked rosters for the USA, Dominican Republic, and Japan - the question of how politics will impact the game play lingers in the air. [14:27] We then get into predictions for nex...

[2:45] First we get into some of the major players still on the board, including Bo Bichette and Kyle Tucker. International players are entering the market, and Jordan gets into how the fare in the States and how their offseason might look. [15:50] We then get into the overall sleepiness of some teams, and how this may be setting the Dodgers up for a 3-peat. [21:24] We then hop over to the latest...

The MLB Winter Meetings have set the hot stove on fire. Join Jaela and Jordan this week to recap all the major moves that have happened in the offseason this week. [2:32] Unsurprisingly, Kyle Schwarber resigned with the Phillies for a 5-year extension. [9:49] Pete Alonso however surprised many by taking a deal with the Orioles, and we discuss how this may impact Baltimore's success for the next se...

After a quick Thanksgiving recap, [5:01] Jordan and Jaela jump right in talking about how excited we are for the world baseball classic, and why others should be too. [14:38] Then we get into the offseason trade market, with the Dylan Cease trade being at the top of the list. [18:08] Right after a quick detour about club house leadership across teams, we cover all the major trades that have happen...

7:48 - Start of award season wrap up 25:25 - First important trade of the offseason 27:24 - Josh Naylor resigns with Mariners  37:07 - Pete Alonso to RedSox? 40:59 - Players that signed a qualifying offer 47:17 - World baseball classic  On this episode of Caught Em Looking, we break down the start of the offseason and wrap up the final awards of the season. We also discuss players that s...

MLB Award Season is underway and the Caught Em Looking podcast is talking all about it. [5:50] We start with a quick recap of the already announced awards, including Gold Glove and Platinum Glove. Then we get into the Rookie of the Year awards, which went to Drake Baldwin (NL) and Nick Kurtz (AL), and our thoughts on how the votes shook out. [17:08] Moving on to a rapid fire round of Hot Stove pre...

The World Series is over and the Dodgers prevailed as the champions for the second year in a row! [5:32] This week we recap the amazing Game 7 played between the Dodgers and Blue Jays, including the insane double-plays. While we both agree that the Dodgers are amazing, there are many questions for what's next for the seasoned team. [9:50] Then we review the MLB awards for 2025, and Jordan shares h...

We are in the thick of the World Series and A LOT has happened. [10:28] We recap the historic 18-inning game between the Blue Jays and Dodgers, which ended in a familiar walk-off from Freddie Freeman. [22:12] We then get into all the details for Game 4 (which started less then 24 hours after Game 3 ended). [25:17] We take a moment to appreciate the greatness of the Japanese phenoms, Shohei Ohtani...

It is finally time for the Fall Classic! The World Series starts this week, and the Caught Em Looking podcast is here to talk about it. [1:00] Jordan starts us off recapping the historic performance by Shohei Ohtani in the last game of the NLCS, leading the LA Dodgers back to the World Series for the second year in a row. [10:24] Then we quickly recap the electric seven game series between the Sea...

The MLB Championship series are underway, which means the World Series is right around the corner. [3:07] Starting with the National League Championship Series (NLCS) between the Dodgers and Brewers. The Dodgers starting rotation is looking pretty strong, and we discuss if there is a true ace in LA. [12:45] On the other hand, the bullpen for the Dodgers may be as shaky as it was in previous post-s...

We have moved on to the Division Series, and there have been quite a few surprises. [4:58] The Yankees and the Blue Jays are battling it out, and the Yankees aren't faring too well. [9:00] we recap Trey Yesavage's dominant performance on the mound and Vlady's historic grand slam. [18:40] Then we look ahead to the Tuesday game between the two division rivals, while quickly ranking the Yankees' leag...

We are so very excited for the MLB Postseason, and we have some things to say. [00:34] We hop right in, recapping how Game 162 ended, and laying out the playoff field. With the Mets failing to pull through on Sunday, the Reds were able to sneak into the last spot of the National League Wild Card Series. [4:20] Now that the Wild Card games have officially started, Jordan shares his thoughts for the...

October Baseball is rapidly approaching, and we have a lot to say about it. [1:26] But first, we have to quickly talk about the worst teams in baseball and try to guess why they are just so bad. [7:30] Then we get into the many games this last week of baseball, and how it will make or break the postseason lineup. [10:50] The Detroit Tigers and the Cleveland Guardians are going head-to-head this we...

Jaela and Jordan are back after a brief intermission, and oh so happy to be here. [3:00] This week, we get right into a recap of the current races for the last few Wild Card spots available. The Diamondbacks and the Giants are facing off in Phoenix for a chance at one of the last National League spots, while there is a showdown in Texas happening between the Astros and the Rangers for an American...

We are shaking off the winter blues because baseball is back! Join us as we chat about Spring Training, the upcoming Dodgers vs. Cubs series, and MLB broadcasting rights. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is it baseball season yet?! Join us this week as we chat about the latest offseason moves, our thoughts on the Nats, and the dumpster fire that is this country. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.