Cards & Categories

In our 161st episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer discuss the World Series as Game 5 unfolded before diving into the stars of the Arizona Fall League so far.

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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Upcoming baseball card set release calendar:

• Oct 28: 2026 Topps Five Star
• Oct 30: 2026 Topps Team Japan Samurai
• Nov 4: 2026 Topps Cosmic Chrome
• Nov 11: 2026 Topps Museum Collection
• Nov 11: 2026 Topps Allen & Ginter X
• Nov 18: 2026 Topps Pro Debut
• Nov 25: 2026 Topps Gilded
• Dec 11: 2026 Panini Three and Two
• TBD: 2026 Topps Chrome Update (Nov 2 preorder)

AFL Standouts

• AFL Leaderboards
• Outfield shift rules being applied in AFL
• Baseball America on OF shift impact
• Hitters:
  • Tai Peete (OF, STL)
  • Jack O’Dowd (C, COL)
  • Welbyn Francisca (SS, CLE)
  • Aidan Miller (INF, PHI)
  • Dax Kilby (SS, NYY)
  • Teo Banks (OF, WSN)
  • Kyle DeBarge (INF, MIN)
  • Nathan Flewelling (C/1B, TBR)
  • Angeibel Gomez (OF, KCR)
• Pitchers:
  • Jarlin Susana (WSN)
  • Tekoah Roby (STL)
  • Miguel Mendez (SFG)
  • Dominick Reid (CHC)
  • Patrick Reilly (BAL)
  • Luke Holman (CIN)

In our 160th episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer preview the upcoming World Series between the Brewers and Rays before diving into a new baseball card release, 2026 Topps Holiday.

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:

• The Athletic’s predictions
• Link to Sam Miller's World Series preview
• Link to Patrick Dubuque's Brandon Woodruff piece
• Topps product page for 2026 Topps Samurai Japan

Upcoming baseball card set release calendar:

• Oct 21: 2026 Topps Holiday
• Oct 28: 2026 Topps Five Star
• Oct 30: 2026 Topps Team Japan Samurai
• Nov 4: 2026 Topps Cosmic Chrome
• Nov 11: 2026 Topps Museum Collection
• Nov 13: 2026 Panini Three and Two
• Nov 18: 2026 Topps Pro Debut
• TBD: 2026 Topps Gilded (Oct 26 preorder)
• TBD: 2026 Topps Chrome Update (Nov 2 preorder)

2026 Topps Holiday Overview (link to related Razzball post)

• Topps Ripped guide
• Checklist Insider guide

In our 159th episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer cover the latest happenings in the MLB Playoffs before diving into the newest baseball card set release, 2026 Topps Update. 

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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Upcoming baseball card set release calendar:

• Oct 14: 2026 Topps Update
• Oct 16: 2026 Topps Chrome - Team Japan Samurai
• Oct 21: 2026 Topps Holiday
• Nov 4: 2026 Topps Cosmic Chrome
• Nov 11: 2026 Topps Museum Collection
• Nov 13: 2026 Panini Three and Two
• TBD: 2026 Topps Pro Debut (Oct 19 preorder)
• TBD: 2026 Topps Gilded (Oct 26 preorder)
• TBD: 2026 Topps Five Star

2026 Topps Update Overview (link to related Razzball post)

• Topps Ripped guide
• Checklist Insider guide

In our 158th episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer cover the latest happenings in the MLB Playoffs before diving into the newest baseball card set release, 2026 Topps Allen & Ginter. Then we induct new cards into the Pod PC for the September 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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Upcoming baseball card set release calendar:

• Oct 5: 2026 Topps x KAWS 
• Oct 7: 2026 Topps Allen & Ginter
• Oct 7: 2026 Bowman Chrome Sapphire
• Oct 14: 2026 Topps Update (Oct 14 preorder)
• Oct 16: 2026 Topps Chrome - Team Japan Samurai
• Oct 21: 2026 Topps Holiday
• Nov 4: 2026 Topps Cosmic Chrome
• Nov 11: 2026 Topps Museum Collection
• Nov 13: 2026 Panini Three and Two
• TBD: 2026 Topps Pro Debut (Oct 19 preorder)

LINK TO RELATED RAZZBALL POST

2026 Topps Allen & Ginter Overview

• Topps Ripped guide
• Checklist Insider guide

September POTM PC

• MLB article with list of winners
• Link to Pod PC List
• Carter Jensen
  • J: 2026 Topps Chrome #RA-CJ auto 150/150 blue refractor 
  • M: 2026 Topps Series 2 #MLM2-CJ patch auto black #/10
• Elly De La Cruz
  • J: 2026 Topps Chrome Dual Autos #DA-GJC 1/1 
  • M: 2024 Topps Chrome Cosmic #CCA-ED cosmic red flare auto #/5
• Freddy Peralta
  • J: 2019 Topps Stadium Club #SCA-FP auto red #/50  
  • M: 2017 Bowman Chrome #CPA-FP 1st auto refractor #/499
• Jared Jones
  • J: 2025 Topps #MLMDA2-SJO Paul Skenes / Jared Jones Dual Game Used Relic auto black #/10
  • M: 2015 Panini USA Baseball - 14U National Team Jerseys Prime Signatures #17
• Cole Carrigg
  • J: 2023 Bowman Draft Chrome #CDA-CC purple 1st auto #/250 
  • M: 2023 Panini Elite Extra Edition #29 auto

In our 157th episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer talk the conclusion of the 2026 MLB season along with the Wild Card playoff matchups before covering relevant news and notes. Then we dive into some of the best and worst preseason takes we had throughout 2026.

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 Playoffs are underway
• Justin Verlander day in Detroit is a roaring success
• Corbin Burnes ends season on IL
• Mariners working on cleaning house in the dugout

Upcoming baseball card set release calendar:

• Oct 5: 2026 Topps x KAWS 
• Oct 7: 2026 Topps Allen & Ginter
• Oct 7: 2026 Topps Museum Collection
• Oct 7: 2026 Bowman Chrome Sapphire
• Oct 14: 2026 Topps Update
• Oct 16: 2026 Topps Chrome - Team Japan Samurai
• Oct 21: 2026 Topps Holiday
• TBD: 2026 Panini Three and Two
• TBD: 2026 Topps Cosmic Chrome (Oct 5 preorder)

WINS & LOSSES
2026 Razzball Player Rater

• J:
  • Wins
    • Dominic Canzone
    • Braxton Ashcraft
    • Alec Burleson
  • Losses
    • Hunter Goodman 
    • Tatsuya Imai
• M:
  • Wins
    • Our annual Sonny Gray victory lap
    • Rockies (Jake McCarthy & Willi Castro)
    • Carter Jensen
    • Otto Lopez
  • Losses
    • Too aggressive on young, injury-prone pitchers
    • The Nationals (we sold James Wood and CJ Abrams)

In our 156th episode, Mike Couillard is joined by Mr. Razzball himself, Grey Albright, to discuss how disastrous the 2026 first round was and how it might impact preparation and strategy for 2027 drafts.

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:

• Link to 2026 NFBC draft data
  • Final Top 12 in March DCs with current Player Rater rank:
    • 1 - Shohei Ohtani (38)
    • 2 - Aaron Judge (368)
    • 3 - Bobby Witt Jr (29)
    • 4 - Juan Soto (113)
    • 5 - Ronald Acuna Jr (127)
    • 6 - Jose Ramirez (124)
    • 7 - Tarik Skubal (48)
    • 8 - Paul Skenes (102)
    • 9 - Julio Rodriguez (101)
    • 10 - Elly De La Cruz (12)
    • 11 - Garrett Crochet (662)
    • 12 - Kyle Tucker (120)
• YTD Razzball Player Rater
• Link to last week’s mock 2027 draft
  • Results:
    • 1 - Bobby Witt Jr.
    • 2 - Shohei Ohtani
    • 3 - Pete Crow-Armstrong
    • 4 - Elly De La Cruz
    • 5 - James Wood
    • 6 - Aaron Judge
    • 7 - Juan Soto
    • 8 - Yordan Alvarez
    • 9 - Junior Caminero
    • 10 - Fernando Tatis Jr.
    • 11 - CJ Abrams
    • 12 - Jackson Chourio

In our 155th episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer get familiar with the AL's best team before diving into discussion on the Arizona Fall League, recent promotions, injuries (of course), and a pending NPB posting. Then we complete a 12-pick first round mock draft for 2027.

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Links to things discussed in the pod:

• Arizona Fall League rosters announced
• Dodgers call up Josue De Paula as Ohtani placed on IL
• Twins bring up Emmanuel Rodriguez
• Jesus Luzardo to IL with shoulder inflammation
• Rafael Devers set for core surgery
• Kyle Bradish’s season ends on IL
• Braxton Ashcraft sent to IL with elbow discomfort
• Gage Jump lands on IL with shoulder impingement
• Kaima Taira of the Seibu Lions likely to be posted

Upcoming baseball card set release calendar:

• Sept 28: 2026 Topps X KAWS MLB
• Oct 7: 2026 Topps Allen & Ginter
• Oct 7: 2026 Topps Museum Collection
• Oct 14: 2026 Topps Update
• Oct 16: 2026 Topps Chrome - Team Japan Samurai
• Oct 28: 2026 Panini Three and Two
• TBD: 2026 Topps Cosmic Chrome
• TBD: 2026 Topps Holiday (Sept 21 preorder)

2027 Mock First Round Draft

Too Early Meatball Draft results

• 1 - Bobby Witt Jr.
• 2 - Shohei Ohtani
• 3 - Pete Crow-Armstrong
• 4 - Elly De La Cruz
• 5 - James Wood
• 6 - Aaron Judge
• 7 - Juan Soto
• 8 - Yordan Alvarez
• 9 - Junior Caminero
• 10 - Fernando Tatis Jr.
• 11 - CJ Abrams
• 12 - Jackson Chourio

In our 154th episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer discuss a major injury to a big time prospect before diving into an overview of 2026 Bowman Chrome and selecting favorite cards for the August Player of the Month PC.

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:

• Leo De Vries undergoing a labrum repair surgery in right shoulder

Upcoming baseball card set release calendar:

• Sept 9: 2026 Bowman Chrome
• Sept 28: 2026 Topps X KAWS MLB
• Oct 7: 2026 Topps Allen & Ginter
• Oct 7: 2026 Topps Museum Collection
• Oct. 16: 2026 Topps Chrome - Team Japan Samurai
• TBD: 2026 Panini Three and Two
• TBD: 2026 Topps Cosmic Chrome
• TBD: 2026 Topps Update (Sept 14 preorder)
• TBD: 2026 Topps Holiday (Sept 21 preorder)

LINK TO RELATED RAZZBALL POST

2026 Bowman Chrome Overview

• Beckett preview
• Topps Ripped preview
• Checklist Insider guide
• Topps Ripped on top prospects
• Red Rookie Card Redemption Program details
• Bowman 1st Tiers: 
  • Tier 1: Luis Hernandez (SFG), Angiebel Gomez (KCR), Francisco Renteria (PHI), Wandy Asigen (NYM), Johenssy Colome (ATH)
  • Tier 2: Angel Nunez (CIN), Angel De Los Santos (DET), Sebastian Dos Santos (STL), Samil Serrano (WSH), Joniel Hernandez (on SFG, cards are SDP)
  • Finally getting cards: Jurrangelo Cijntje (autos only), Christian Zazueta (LAD), Owen Ayers (CHC), Avery Owusu-Asiedu (ARI), Brandon Clarke (STL)

August POTM PC
August Players of the Month article
Link to Pod PC List

• Jac Caglianone
  • J: 2026 Bowman Chrome Patchwork Superfractor 1/1
  • M: 2025 Bowman Crystallized #BWC-2
• Pete Crow-Armstrong
  • J: 2026 Topps Chrome Logofractor Image Variation #45
  • M: 2024 Bowman Spotlights #BS-13
• Noah Cameron
  • J: 2025 Topps Update True Photo Variation #US65
  • M: 2025 Topps Chrome Update #AC-NC blue wave auto #/150
• Jesus Luzardo
  • J: 2026 Topps Chrome Lightboard Logo SSP #265
  • M: 2025 Topps Stadium Club #SCBA-JLU rainbow foil auto #/25 
• Tristan Peters
  • J: 2026 MLB Topps NOW #47 Black Foil #/10
  • M: 2022 Choice Richmond Flying Squirrels Update
• Sal Stewart
  • J: 2026 Bowman Chrome It Came To The League #IT-16
  • M: 2026 Bowman Chrome #6 Red Rookie Variation

In our 153rd episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer discuss changes that might be resulting of the Angels ownership change before diving into September call-ups and injuries impacting the final weeks of the fantasy 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:

• Angels sold for $4 billion to Stan Kroenke
• Orioles acquire Luis Robert Jr. through waivers
• Hammy strain sends Willson Contreras to IL
• JJ Wetherholt to IL with wrist tendinitis
• Andy Pages likely done for regular season with hand fracture
• Sprained thumb fells Xavier Edwards
• Roki Sasaki placed on IL due to blister
• Emerson Hancock lands on IL with adductor strain
• Byron Buxton’s balky hip could result in offseason surgery
• Willy Adames likely done for season with left UCL sprain
• Jacob Wilson slated for shoulder surgery
• Braves losing both Spencer Schwellenbach and Hurston Waldrep to elbow surgeries
• Call-ups:
  • Listing of call-up by team
  • Walker Jenkins joins Twins
  • Ethan Salas promoted in San Diego
  • Lazaro Montes joins Mariners
  • Luis De Leon called up in Baltimore

Upcoming baseball card set release calendar:

• Sept 4: 2026 Panini Prizm
• Sept 9: 2026 Bowman Chrome
• Sept 28: 2026 Topps X KAWS MLB
• Oct. 16: 2026 Topps Chrome - Team Japan Samurai
• TBD: 2026 Panini Three and Two
• TBD: 2026 Topps Museum Collection (Sept 8 preorder)
• TBD: 2026 Topps Cosmic Chrome
• TBD: 2026 Topps Allen & Ginter (Sept 8 preorder)
• TBD: 2026 Topps Update (Sept 14 preorder)

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