In our 71st episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer open by discussing the Kyle Tucker, Devin Williams, and Cody Bellinger trades along with other MLB transactional and baseball card news. Then we analyze offseason trade targets in Ottoneu (a fantasy baseball format hosted by FanGraphs) along with general strategies.

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:

• Cubs land Kyle Tucker in blockbuster, send Isaac Paredes, Hayden Wesneski, and Cam Smith to Houston
• Yankees trade for Devin Williams, ship out Nestor Cortes and Caleb Durbin
• Cody Bellinger heading to the Bronx via trade
• Tomoyuki Sugano signs with Orioles
• A's acquire Jeffrey Springs via trade
• View of the John Elway Bowman cards
• Link to the Reggie Jackson retrofractor auto superfractor that was pulled

Upcoming baseball card release schedule:

• 12/19: Topps Triple Threads
• 12/20: Panini Prizm
• 12/27: Bowman’s Best
• 1/8: 2024 Topps Archives
• TBD: Topps Luminaries
• TBD: Topps Black & White

Categories Discussion (56:27)

Ottoneu Omnibus

• Ottoneu rules
• Player archetypes discussed along with names considered:
  • 1B/OFs - Michael Toglia
  • Bullpen targets - Griffin Jax, Edwin Uceta, Jason Foley, Cade Smith
  • MI saviors - Jordan Westburg
  • OF studs - Kerry Carpenter, Trevor Larnach, Pete Crow-Armstrong
  • Aces-in-waiting - Hunter Brown, Bryce Miller
  • Converted relievers - Kris Bubic

In our 70th episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer open by discussing Juan Soto's $765 million deal with the Mets along with other recent MLB transactions. Then we make PC (personal collection) additions with some great cards of the 2024 MLB Awards Winners and new Hall-of-Fame inductees, Dick Allen and Dave Parker.

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Links to things discussed in the pod:

• Dick Allen and Dave Parker elected to the Hall of Fame
• Juan Soto signs record deal with Mets
• Garrett Crochet moves to Bean Town
• Giants land Willy Adames
• Max Fried will be a Yankee
• Shane Bieber re-ups with the Guardians
• Rangers trade for Jake Burger
• Tyler O'Neill joins the O's
• Eovaldi returns to Texas
• Severino surprisingly signs with the A's
• Andres Gimenez dealt to Blue Jays
• Further Gimenez fallout - Spencer Horwitz to Pittsburgh and Luis Ortiz to Cleveland
• Dodgers ink Michael Conforto to one-year deal
• Clay Holmes signs as a starter with Mets
• Phillies add Jordan Romano to closer mix
• Alex Cobb finds new home in Detroit
• Mike Tauchman stays in Chicago, but with Sox
• Rox ink Thairo Estrada, slated to be starting 2B
• Cooper Bowman moves to Cincy in Rule 5 draft

Cards Discussion (1:29:43)

2024 Awards Winners plus new HOFers PC (link to Razzball post)

• Link to listing of all MLB 2024 Awards Winners

• Aaron Judge
  • M: 2017 Topps Heritage #214 SP solo variation 
  • J: 2020 Topps Dynasty On-Card Autograph Game Used LOGOMAN 1/1 
• Shohei Ohtani
  • M: 2013 BBM Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters #f83 
  • J: 2018 Shohei Ohtani & Mike Trout Bowman’s Best Atomic Auto /10
• Tarik Skubal
  • M: 2020 Bowman Chrome Sapphire #BCP-108 orange #/75
  • J: 2020 Topps Heritage Minors 1971 Black Nickel Relic /99
• Chris Sale
  • M: 2024 Topps Series 2 #484 Golden Mirror SSP
  • J: 2024 Topps Update All Star Game Jumbo Patch Relic 1/1 #ASJP-CS 1/1
• Luis Gil
  • M: 2019 Bowman Chrome #CPA-LGI 1st auto
  • J: 2020 Topps Heritage Minors Blue /99  #145 
• Paul Skenes
  • M: 2024 Topps Now #264 “Big On Big” Showdown card with Ohtani
  • J: 2024 Topps Update Rookie Debut Patch
• Dave Parker
  • M: 1975 Topps #29
  • J: 2022 Leaf Lumber 1/1 Bat Knob
• Dick Allen
  • M: 2023 Topps Heritage 1974 Topps Original Buyback
  • J: 2000 Topps Golden Anniversary

In our 69th episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer open by discussing catching up on the news we've missed over the past few weeks including non-tender decisions, new signings, and the Golden Batter rule proposal. Then we overview the newest baseball card release hitting shelves this week, 2024 Bowman Draft, available on Dec. 4.

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:

• Qualifying offer decisions have been made
• List of non-tendered players
• List of players added to 40-man rosters to avoid Rule 5 draft
• Rob Manfred's proposal of the Golden Hitter
• Blake Snell joining the Dodgers
• Yusei Kikuchi signs with the Angels
• Reds and Royals swap Jonathan India and Brady Singer
• Mets ink Frankie Montas to two-year deal
• Matthew Boyd to the Cubs on two-year pact
• Aroldis Chapman is a Red Sox
• Rangers add Kyle Higashioka
• Hyeseong Kim to be posted, opening 30-day negotiation window
• MLB teams interested in Socrates Brito, who is currently in the KBO
• Topps MVP Buyback is in full swing
• Loads of MLB Debut patches have been pulled from Topps Chrome Update
• Paul Skenes autographed superfractor has been pulled
• Details on the bounty for the Skenes MLB Debut card

Upcoming baseball card release schedule:

• 12/4: Bowman Draft
• 12/6: Allen & Ginter X
• 12/11: Topps Definitive
• 12/13: Panini Prizm
• 12/19: Topps Triple Threads
• 12/27: Bowman’s Best
• TBD: Topps Chrome Sapphire
• TBD: Topps Luminaries

Cards Discussion (1:20:39)

2024 Bowman Draft Overview (link to Razzball post)

• Beckett checklist
• Checklist with details and odds on print runs
• Details on the special "variety packs"

In our 68th episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer open by discussing the Roki Sasaki posting along with awards and Angels news. Then we overview two Topps sets releasing this week, Chrome Update and Holiday, which hit shelves on Nov. 13 and Nov. 15, respectively.

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:

• Roki Sasaki expected to be posted this offseason
• Great piece on the nitty gritty of the Sasaki transaction from Dodgers Digest
• Silver Slugger award winners announced
• Zach Neto undergoes surgery on right shoulder
• Angels ink Travis d'Arnaud to two-year deal

Upcoming baseball card release schedule:

• 11/13: Topps Chrome Update (still some Mega Boxes available as of recording!)
• 11/13: Panini Impeccable
• 11/15: Topps Holiday
• 11/20: Topps Gilded
• 12/4: Bowman Draft
• 12/6: Panini Prizm
• TBD: Bowman Chrome Sapphire

Cards Discussion (42:30) (link to Razzball post)

2024 Topps Chrome Update Overview

• Beckett checklist
• Checklist with details and odds on print runs
• Jackson Holliday/Billy Ripken dual auto
• Triple auto of the Jacksons
• Cam Booser MLB Debut patch auto
• Paul Skenes MLB Debut patch auto
• Base Skenes superfractor already pulled
• First Rickey Henderson Topps Chrome base design auto

2024 Topps Holiday Overview

• Beckett checklist
• Checklist with details and odds on print runs

In our 67th episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer open by recapping the World Series, Gold Glove awards, qualifying offers, and initial offseason moves. Then we overview our favorite annual baseball card release, Topps Stadium Club, which hit shelves everywhere on Nov. 6.

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

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Links to things discussed in the pod:

• Dodgers' "scouting plan" against the Yanks
• Ohtani undergoes surgery on his torn left shoulder labrum
• List of 2024 Gold Glove winners
• List of qualifying offers handed out
• Michael Wacha re-ups with the Royals
• Angels and Braves swap Jorge Soler and Griffin Canning
• Zack Minasian promoted to GM role in San Francisco
• Skip Schumaker joins the Texas front office as Senior Advisor

Upcoming baseball card release schedule:

• 11/6: Topps Stadium Club
• 11/13: Topps Chrome Update
• 11/20: Topps Holiday
• TBD: Bowman Draft (preorder link)

Cards Discussion (51:41)

2024 Topps Stadium Club Overview (link to Razzball post)

• Beckett checklist
• Checklist with details on odds on print runs
• Beam Team leverages '92-'93 basketball design
• Special Forces is back!

In our 66th episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer open by discussing the latest happenings in the World Series (pre-Dodgers victory) and the White Sox hiring a new manager. Then we dive into some of the standout performances and breakouts from the Arizona Fall League.

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

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Links to things discussed in the pod:

• Shohei Ohtani suffers subluxation of left shoulder
• Will Venable tapped to be next manager of the White Sox

Upcoming baseball card release schedule:

• 10/30: Topps Allen & Ginter
• 11/6: Topps Stadium Club
• 11/13: Topps Chrome Update
• TBD – Topps Holiday

Categories Discussion (25:24)

Arizona Fall League Standouts

• Batter stats from AFL
• Pitcher stats from AFL
• Players discussed:
  • Andrew Painter
  • Josh Stephan
  • Josue Briceno
  • Moises Ballesteros
  • Robert Hassell III
  • Zyhir Hope
  • Tre' Morgan
  • Thomas Saggesse
  • Niko Kavadas

In our 65th episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer open by previewing the 2024 World Series to break down the strengths and weaknesses on the Dodgers and Yankees. Then we overview Allen & Ginter, Topps newest baseball card release that hits shelves on Oct. 30.

You can find us on twitter (X) at @cardscategories, @mcouill7, and @jbrewer17 and on bluesky at @cardscategories.bsky.social and @mcouill7.bsky.social.

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Email the pod at [email protected].

Links to things discussed in the pod:

• New York Yankees roster
• Los Angeles Dodgers roster
• Link to related Razzball post with card pics
• 2024 Allen & Ginter checklist
• "Got The Itch" scratch-n-sniff inserts

In our 64th episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer open by discussing the outstanding playoff theatre so far before diving into MLB and baseball card news and notes. Then we overview the hottest baseball card relase of 2024, Topps Update.

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

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Links to things discussed in the pod:

• Clayton Kershaw set to return in 2025
• Jerry Reinsdorf considering selling White Sox

Upcoming baseball card release schedule:

• 10/16: Topps Update
• 10/30: Topps Allen & Ginter
• 11/6: Topps Stadium Club
• 11/13: Topps Chrome Update
• TBD - Topps Holiday

Cards Discussion (28:09)

2024 Topps Update Series (link to related Razzball post)

• Link to checklist from Beckett
• Production run numbers from @toppsbb
• First Paul Skenes Golden Mirror SSP ebay listing (originally posted at $3k during recording)

In our 63rd episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer open by discussing the outstanding playoff theatre so far before diving into MLB and baseball card news and notes. Then we revisit our Razzball staff preseason picks to see what went right, what went wrong, and which fellow writers had some of our favorite calls.

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

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Links to things discussed in the pod:

• Brent Rooker undergoes extensor repair surgery on right arm
• Jeremy's highly scientific search for the next Rooker
• Tomoyuki Sugano to be posted this offseason
• Reds hire Terry Francona
• Bud Black gets one-year extension in Colorado
• Paul Skenes gifts Livvy Dunne a card of their dog for her b-day

Upcoming baseball card release schedule:

• 10/9: Bowman Sterling
• 10/11: Topps Cosmic Chrome
• 10/16: Topps Update
• 10/30: Topps Allen & Ginter
• 11/6: Topps Stadium Club

Categories Discussion (36:23)

Razzball Staff 2024 Preseason Picks (link)
Players discussed in detail:

• Kerry Carpenter
• Leody Taveras
• Nico Hoerner
• Nick Pivetta
• Sonny Gray
• Ezequiel Tovar
• Mitch Haniger
• Anthony Rizzo
• Hunter Brown
• Sean Manaea
• Tommy Pham
• Sean Murphy

In our 62nd episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer open by discussing the opening round of the playoffs and one of the greatest regular season games in recent memory. Then we choose the cards to enter the POTM PC Pantheon for the September award recipients.

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

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Links to things discussed in the pod:

• Sam Miller's piece on Francisco Lindor's cWPA (sub required)
• Cardinals are shaking up the front office
• Farhan out of San Francisco, Buster Posey in
• Skip Schumaker officially becomes a free agent manager
• Topps Ohtani 50/50 set link
• Details on Topps Dynasty Black

Upcoming baseball card release schedule:

• 10/2: Panini Prizm
• 10/2: Bowman Chrome Mega Boxes
• 10/9: Bowman Sterling
• 10/16: Topps Update
• 10/30: Allen & Ginter (preorder: https://www.topps.com/pages/topps-allen-ginter-baseball)

Cards Discussion (46:00)

September POTM PC (link to POTM award winners)

• Link to related Razzball post (link)
• Wyatt Langford
  • J: 2024 Topps Debut #PTDA-SCL Skenes/Crews/Langford Triple Auto #/10 (link)
  • M: 2024 Topps Debut #PDDA-LW red foil #/10 (link)
• Shohei Ohtani
  • J: 2023 Topps Now #455A base relic #/99 (link)
  • M: 2018 Bowman Chrome #1 SSP Carrying Bag variation (link)
• Nick Martinez
  • J: 2014 Topps Supreme Supreme Stylings #SSNM black auto #/5 (link)
  • M: 2014 Topps Update #US-304 red foil (link)
• Corbin Burnes
  • J: 2019 Panini Chronicles #APS-CB patch auto printing plate 1/1 (link)
  • M: 2024 Topps Pristine #193 orange refractor #/25 (link)
• Paul Skenes
  • J: 2023 Bowman Draft #CDA-PS 1st auto (link)
  • M: 2023 Bowman Draft #BDC-14 SSP image variation (link)
• Emmanuel Clase
  • J: 2024 Topps Chrome #166 Frozenfractor #/0 (link)
  • M: 2020 Topps Stadium Club Chrome #391 X-fractor (link)