In our 152nd episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer discuss Joshua Baez's history making debut, the latest round of injuries, and a Japanese star set to come stateside. Then we analyze what players could have an outsized impact on the 2026 Playoffs and are worthy of card purchasing in advance of possible price spikes.

You can find us on bluesky at @cardscategories.bsky.social, @mcouill7.bsky.social, and @jbrewer17.bsky.social. Email the pod at [email protected].

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Links to things discussed in the pod:

• Joshua Baez called up, swats three homers in debut
• Ketel Marte placed on restricted list after no-showing in Boston
• Vladimir Guerrero Jr. placed on concussion IL
• Max Fried to IL with elbow bone bruise
• Edwin Diaz back on IL with neck issue
• Hunter Goodman dealing with shoulder strain, placed on IL
• Tyler Soderstrom goes down under the knife due to hip injury
• Davis Martin has been battling blisters, placed on IL
• Oblique injury sends Dansby Swanson to IL
• Colt Emerson lands on IL with wrist issue
• Endy Rodriguez derailed by left hip inflammation
• Toot toot, Tugboat is arriving
• Terauki Sato offseason market already heating up

Upcoming baseball card set release calendar:

• Aug 19: 2026 Topps Chrome Logofractor (already in MLB NYC store)
• Aug 26: 2026 Topps Chrome Sapphire
• Aug 26: 2026 Topps Chrome - Team Japan Samurai Collection
• Sept 2: 2026 Panini Three and Two
• Sept 4: 2026 Panini Prizm
• Sept 9: 2026 Bowman Chrome
• Sept 28: 2026 Topps X KAWS MLB
• TBD: 2026 Topps Museum Collection (Aug 24 preorder)
• TBD: 2026 Topps Cosmic Chrome

Pre-Playoff Card Stashes

• Payton Tolle
  • 1st: 2024 Bowman Draft #BDC-63 (autos in product)
  • RC: 2026 Topps Series 1 #15 (autos), 2026 Topps Chrome #177 (autos)
• Ian Seymour
  • 1st: 2020 Bowman Draft #BD-96 (autos in product)
  • RC: 2026 Topps Series 1 #165 (autos), 2026 Topps Chrome retail autos
• Logan Henderson
  • 1st: 2021 Bowman Draft #BD-114 (no autos)
  • RC: 2025 Topps Update #US137 (autos), 2025 Topps Chrome Update #USC65 (autos)
• Josh Hader
  • 1st: 2014 Bowman #BCP69 (autos in product)
  • RC: 2017 Topps Update #US209, 2017 Topps Chrome Update #HMT54 (autos)
• Tanner Scott
  • 1st: 2017 Bowman PA-TS (auto only)
  • RC: 2018 Topps Chrome #RA-TSC (auto only)
• Gage Wood
  • 1st: 2025 Bowman Draft #BD-4 (autos in product)
  • RC: TBD
• Grant Taylor
  • 1st: 2023 Bowman Draft #BD-8 (autos in product)
  • RC: 2026 Topps Series 1 #49 (autos), 2026 Topps Chrome #85 (autos)
• Chandler Simpson
  • 1st: 2022 Bowman Draft #BD-26 (autos in product)
  • RC: 2025 Topps Update #US277 (autos in product), 2025 Topps Chrome Update #USC179 (autos in product, but also in basic Topps Chrome)
• Sebastian Walcott
  • 1st: 2023 Bowman Chrome #BCP-189 (no autos)
  • RC: TBD

In our 151st episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer discuss a the latest rash of injuries along with the latest impactful call-ups. Then we pick some of our favorite cards of the July Player of the Month Award winners to enter the pod PC.

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Links to things discussed in the pod:

• Hunter Greene set for season-ending elbow surgery
• Trey Yesavage has surgery on left meniscus
• Joe Ryan hits IL with butt strain
• Elbow inflammation sends Nathan Eovaldi to IL
• Griffin Jax dealing with barking elbow
• Devin Williams out with shoulder strain
• Nick Kurtz’s thumb injury might be season ending
• Matt Chapman probably undergoing season-ending surgery
• Riley Greene goes down with hamstring strain
• Cooper Pratt lands on IL with hamstring strain
• Hamstring strain shelves Kyle Stowers
• Kaelen Culpepper debuts for the Twins
• White Sox bring up both Tanner McDougal and Hagen Smith
• Nats promote Jackson Kent
• Rockies DFA Edouard Julien to make way for Zac Veen

Upcoming baseball card set release calendar:

• Aug 12: 2026 Topps Pristine
• Aug 12: 2026 Panini Prizm
• Aug 19: 2026 Topps Chrome Logofractor (already in MLB NYC store)
• Sept 2: 2026 Panini Three and Two
• Sept 9: 2026 Bowman Chrome
• Sept 28: 2026 Topps X KAWS MLB
• TBD: 2026 Topps Museum Collection (Aug 17 preorder)
• TBD: 2026 Topps Chrome Sapphire

July Players Of The Month PC (link to related Razzball post)

Link to article on winners
Link to Pod PC List

• Yordan Alvarez
  • J: 2022 Topps Tribute 1/1 Game Used Majestic Logo Patch
  • M: 2024 Topps Chrome Update #HX-22 Helix insert
• CJ Abrams
  • J: 2022 Topps Gold Label #GPR-CJA Gold Prospect Relic /5
  • M: 2022 Topps Heritage High Number #ROA-CJA Real One red ink auto
• Dylan Cease
  • J: 2026 Topps Series 2 #547 Canadian Independence Day /76 
  • M: 2020 Topps Inception #IAHDC jumbo hat patch auto #/5
• Chris Sale
  • J: 2026 Topps Series 2 #427 Independence Day /76
  • M: 2011 Topps Triple Threads #112 sepia parallel #/75
• Chase DeLauter
  • J: 2025 Leaf MB-19 MiLB Top 100 Ray Wave Die Cut 1/1
  • M: 2022 Bowman Draft #CDACD blue wave auto #/150
• Esmerlyn Valdez
  • J: 2026 Bowman #BCP-76 AL/NL League Logo
  • M: 2024 Bowman Chrome Prospects #CPA-EV auto yellow parallel #/75

In our 150th episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer discuss a handful of injuries and callups along with the larger implications of the Dodgers acquiring Tarik Skubal before a mega-overview of the trade deadline impacts on each team (except the Giants, sorry, we mistakenly skipped them).

You can find us on bluesky at @cardscategories.bsky.social, @mcouill7.bsky.social, and @jbrewer17.bsky.social. Email the pod at [email protected].

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Links to things discussed in the pod:

• Max Clark makes MLB debut
• Yankees promoting George Lombard Jr.
• Reds add Hector Rodriguez to big league roster
• Quinn Mathews joined the Cardinals rotation, subsequently shipped back to minors
• James Wood hits IL with oblique strain
• Nick Kurtz placed on IL due to thumb strain
• Quad strain set to shelf Ryan O’Hearn for 6-8 weeks
• Shane McClanahan sent to IL with back issue
• Dalton Rushing lands on IL with elbow inflammation

Upcoming baseball card set release calendar:

• Aug 5: 2026 Topps Chrome Logofractor (only in NYC MLB Store, online Aug 19)
• Aug 12: 2026 Topps Pristine
• Aug 12: 2026 Panini Prizm
• Sept 2: 2026 Panini Three and Two
• Sept 28: 2026 Topps X KAWS MLB
• TBD: 2026 Bowman Chrome (Aug 10 preorder)
• TBD: 2026 Topps Museum Collection (Aug 17 preorder)

TRADE DEADLINE FALLOUT

• Big ole roundup by team
• Phillies sending Bryce Harper back to outfield

In our 149th episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer discuss the latest bout of injuries impacting fantasy rosters everywhere before analyzing similar prospects in the same system to choose our favorites.

You can find us on bluesky at @cardscategories.bsky.social, @mcouill7.bsky.social, and @jbrewer17.bsky.social. Email the pod at [email protected].

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Links to things discussed in the pod:

• Red Sox and Nationals swap Connelly Early and Curtis Mead
• Curtis Mead fractures wrist in Boston debut
• Juan Soto likely out 4-6 weeks with left calf strain
• Seth Hernandez placed on IL with oblique strain
• Shea Langeliers likely to miss rest of season with torn meniscus
• Right shoulder injury sends Samuel Basallo to IL
• Kyle Teel dealing with high ankle sprain, might be out for season
• Casey Schmitt also likely out for rest of season due to meniscus surgery
• Cody Bellinger suffers Grade 2 left hammy strain
• Calf strain fells Josh Jung
• Elbow surgery ends Addison Barger’s season
• Spencer Steer out with wrist injury

Upcoming baseball card set release calendar:

• July 29: 2026 Topps Tribute
• July 29: 2026 Topps Dynamic Duals
• Aug 12: 2026 Topps Pristine
• Aug 12: 2026 Panini Prizm
• Sept 2: 2026 Panini Three and Two
• Sept 28: 2026 Topps X KAWS MLB
• TBD: 2026 Bowman Chrome (Aug. 10 preorder)

Prospect FACE/OFF

• TBR 1B - Nathan Flewelling / Taitn Gray
• TOR SS - Arjun Nimmala / JoJo Parker
• ATL OF - Eric Hartman / AJ Gracia
• CIN SS - Steele Hall / Justin Lebron
• KCR OF - Zion Rose / Angeibel Gomez
• MIA SS - Aiva Arquette / Jacob Lombard

In our 148th episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer discuss the latest bout of injuries impacting fantasy rosters everywhere. Then we dive into one of the biggest baseball card releases of the year, Topps Chrome, on shelves everywhere July 22.

You can find us on bluesky at @cardscategories.bsky.social, @mcouill7.bsky.social, and @jbrewer17.bsky.social. Email the pod at [email protected].

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Links to things discussed in the pod:

• Ohtani dealing with knee issue, preventing him from pitching
• Aaron Judge still recovering from rib injury, no timetable for return
• Ailing back lands Bobby Witt Jr on the IL
• Max Meyer lands on IL with neck issue
• Brandon Woodruff undergoes season-ending surgery
• Brewers deal for Lance McCullers Jr. and Colton Gordon
• Right shoulder strain sends Sal Frelick to IL
• Tommy Tanks debuts for A’s

Upcoming baseball card set release calendar:

• July 22: 2026 Topps Chrome
• July 29: 2026 Topps Tribute
• July 29: 2026 Topps Dynamic Duals
• Aug 12: 2026 Topps Pristine
• Aug 12: 2026 Panini Prizm
• Sept 2: 2026 Panini Three and Two
• Sept 28: 2026 Topps X KAWS MLB

2026 Topps Chrome Overview (link to related Razzball post)

• Beckett checklist and preview
• Checklist Insider guide
• Topps Ripped spotlight
• Topps Ripped collector guide

In our 147th episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer discuss the All-Star game events including the Home Run Derby, Futures Game, and MLB Draft before making PC picks related to said events.

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Links to things discussed in the pod:

• Jordan Walker surmounts epic comeback to beat Kyle Schwarber in HR Derby
• Top performances from the MLB Futures Game
• 2026 MLB Draft results
• White Sox take Roch Cholowsky first overall in 2026 draft
• White Sox deal Jacob Gonzalez to Pittsburgh for extra pick

Upcoming baseball card set release calendar:

• July 15: 2026 Panini Immaculate Collection
• July 15: 2026 Topps Dynamic Duals
• July 16: 2026 Topps Cactus Jack (only at Fanatics Fest)
• July 22: 2026 Topps Chrome
• July 29: 2026 Topps Tribute
• TBD: 2026 Topps Pristine (preorder July 20)
• TBD: Topps X KAWS MLB (preorder July 20)

All-Star Festivities PC (link to related Razzball post)

Link to pod PC list

• Jordan Walker
  • J: 2023 Topps Dynasty Rookie Patch Auto /5 
  • M: 2023 Topps Holiday #H154 SP santa hat & candy cane bat
• Kyle Schwarber
  • J: 2016 Bowman Chrome Blue Refractor /150 Rookie Auto #CRA-KS 
  • M: 2020 Topps Dynasty #DAP-KS3 #/5 patch auto
• Nathan Flewelling
  • J: 2024 Bowman Draft 1st Bowman Auto /499 Refractor
  • M: 2026 Topps Now #448
• Seth Hernandez
  • J: 2025 1st Bowman Draft Yellow Auto /75
  • M: 2026 Donruss Clearly #124

In our 146th episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer discuss the All-Star rosters before diving into the latest call-ups and rash of injuries impacting fantasy squads everywhere. Then we make pod PC selections for the June MLB Players of the Month.

You can find us on bluesky at @cardscategories.bsky.social, @mcouill7.bsky.social, and @jbrewer17.bsky.social. Email the pod at [email protected].

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Links to things discussed in the pod:

• MLB All-Star rosters are set
• Brewers promote Luis Lara
• Cooper Ingle promoted in Cleveland
• Konnor Griffin dealing with torn tendon in left ring finger
• Julio Rodriguez placed on 7-day IL
• Time is a flat circle, Byron Buxton on the IL
• Brent Rooker has season-ending surgery on cartilage in right knee
• Cole Ragans out for season after UCL surgery
• Carlos Rodon lands on injured list with with elbow issue
• Brandon Woodruff out again with shoulder injury
• Ryan Helsley shelved again due to balky right elbow

Upcoming baseball card set release calendar:

• July 8: 2026 Topps Finest
• July 15: 2026 Panini Immaculate Collection
• July 15: 2026 Topps Dynamic Duals
• July 16: 2026 Topps Cactus Jack (only at Fanatics Fest)
• July 22: 2026 Topps Chrome
• July 29: 2026 Topps Tribute
• TBD: 2026 Topps Pristine (preorder July 20)
• TBD: Topps X KAWS MLB (preorder July 20)

June Players of the Month PC (link to related Razzball post)

Link to related MLB Players of the Month article

• Junior Caminero
  • J: 2024 Topps Five Star Jackie Robinson Patch Auto 1/1 
  • M: 2023 Bowman Chrome Sapphire #BCP61
• Pete Crow-Armstrong
  • J: 2024 Topps Inception Rookie Milestones Patch Auto /5 
  • M: 2025 Topps Series 2 #90B2-PC 35th Anniversary Auto
• Drew Rasmussen
  • J: 2025 Topps Update Series US316 Cyan Printing Plate 1/1
  • M: 2021 Topps Stadium Club #139 Rookie Design Variation auto #/25
• Logan Webb
  • J: 2019 Richmond Flying Squirrels Team Card Autograph
  • M: 2020 Topps Chrome #RALW Rookie Auto orange wave #/25
• Kazuma Okamoto
  • J: 2015 BBM Genesis Authentic Bat Card /80
  • M: 2026 Bowman Chrome #28 Red RC variation
• TJ Rumfield
  • J: 2025 Choice Scranton Wilkes-Barre RailRiders #23
  • M: 2026 Topps Chrome #181

In our 145th episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer navigate the latest batch of injuries along with some demotions before discussing prospects to target in dynasty/keeper during the upcoming trade season.

You can find us on bluesky at @cardscategories.bsky.social, @mcouill7.bsky.social, and @jbrewer17.bsky.social. Email the pod at [email protected].

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Links to things discussed in the pod:

• Bobby Witt Jr. dealing with Grade 1 strain of right MCL
• Hand strain shelves Maikel Garcia
• Mike Trout felled by hamstring injury
• Liam Hicks to IL with back issue
• Adley Rutschman out with concussion
• Jack Leiter lands on IL after ankle surgery
• D-backs add both Michael Soroka (glute) and Jordan Lawlar (hammy) to injured list
• Ryne Nelson also out with a partially torn flexor
• Mitch Bratt set to debut for Arizona
• Kyle Teel returns for White Sox, Edgar Quero demoted
• Edward Cabrera strains left hammy, placed on IL
• Ben Brown also lands on IL with neck strain
• Cubs demote Moises Ballesteros
• Phillies send Andrew Painter to Triple-A
• Minions SPs to be included in Topps Chrome

Upcoming baseball card set release calendar:

• June 24: 2026 Topps Tier One
• July 3: 2026 Donruss Elite
• July 8: 2026 Topps Finest
• July 15: 2026 Panini Immaculate Collection
• July 15: 2026 Topps Dynamic Duals
• July 22: 2026 Topps Chrome
• TBD: 2026 Topps Tribute (preorder June 29)

Prospects To Target (46:55)

• Batters
  • Giants infielders (Luis Hernandez, Jhonny Level, Josuar Gonzalez)
  • Theo Gillen
  • Eric Hartman
  • Josiah Hartshorn
  • Juneiker Caceres
• Pitchers
  • Joseph Dzierwa
  • Braylon Doughty
  • Kendry Chourio
  • Caden Scarborough

In our 144th episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer discuss another rash of hamate injuries before discussing a basic how-to guide on initial steps to sell baseball cards.

You can find us on bluesky at @cardscategories.bsky.social, @mcouill7.bsky.social, and @jbrewer17.bsky.social. Email the pod at [email protected].

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Links to things discussed in the pod:

• Jose Ramirez goes down with left hamate fracture
• Vinnie Pasquantino also out with hamate fracture
• Knee injury sends Brent Rooker to IL
• Will Smith placed on IL with neck injury
• Spencer Strider out at least a month with elbow inflammation
• Daniel Palencia dealing with elbow inflammation, placed on IL
• Chase Dollander slated for UCL surgery
• Trent Grisham out with hamstring injury, Jasson Dominguez returns
• Braden Montgomery joins surprising White Sox squad
• Brewers promote Cooper Pratt
• Blaze Jordan promoted in St. Louis with Nolan Gorman shuttled to minors
• Example of the Through The Years Golden Mirror RC of Derek Jeter
• eBay listings of Diamond Dust cards
• 2026 Topps Series 2 checklist still listing Highlight Reels

Upcoming baseball card set release calendar:

• June 17: 2025 Topps Dynasty
• June 19: 2025 Topps Inception
• June 24: 2026 Topps Tier One
• July 3: 2026 Donruss Elite
• July 8: 2026 Topps Finest
• July 15: 2026 Panini Immaculate Collection
• July 15: 2026 Topps Dynamic Duals
• TBD: 2026 Topps Tribute (preorder June 29)
• TBD: 2026 Topps Chrome (preorder June 22)

An Incomprehensive Guide To Selling Cards (1:04:00)

Topics discussed (roughly in order):

• General selling strategies
• Timing (value-wise) of when to sell cards
• eBay omnibus
• Other internet selling platforms
• Live-streaming selling platforms
• When to consign
• IRL card shows

In our 143rd episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer discuss the impact of losing a fantasy star like Aaron Judge along with other MLB happenings. Then we dive into the latest baseball card release, 2026 Topps Series 2, hitting shelves everywhere on June 10.

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Email the pod at [email protected] to things discussed in the pod:

• Aaron Judge dealing with stress fracture in rib, out 4-6 weeks
• Corbin Burnes injured in rehab, out until September
• Ramon Laureano likely to miss rest of 2026
• A’s save situation gets more chaotic with Joel Kuhnel DFA-ed, dealt to Milwaukee
• Thomas White sprains capsular in shoulder, out 3-4 months
• D-backs promote LuJames Groover
• Errors have been appearing in Topps Chrome Platinum with NBA card backs

Upcoming baseball card set release calendar:

• June 10: 2026 Topps Series 2
• June 17: 2025 Topps Dynasty
• June 17: 2026 Donruss Elite
• June 19: 2025 Topps Inception
• June 24: 2026 Topps Tier One
• July 15: 2026 Panini Immaculate Collection
• TBD: 2026 Topps Dynamic Duals (preorder June 15)
• TBD: 2026 Topps Finest (preorder June 8)TBD: 2026 Topps Tribute (preorder June 29)
• TBD: 2026 Bowman Sapphire (preorder June 10)

2026 Topps Series 2 Overview (40:30) (link to related Razzball post)

• Beckett checklist and preview
• Checklist Insider preview
• Topps Ripped history of Series 2