In our 102nd episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer discuss the how the trade deadline has impacted the fantasy futures of players dealt along with those stepping into new roles before diving into the standard injury and callup news and notes. Then we make select cards to enter the pod PC for the July Players of the Month.

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Links to things discussed in the pod:

TRADE DEADLINE FALLOUT

• All of the trades around the 2025 deadline
• MLBTR’s trade tracker by team
• Biggest trades discussed:
  • Carlos Correa shipped back to Houston
  • Eugenio Suarez rejoins the M’s
  • Padres acquire Mason Miller and JP Sears for package that includes Leo De Vries
  • Padres also add Ramon Laureano and Ryan O’Hearn
  • Rangers acquire Merrill Kelly
  • Blue Jays add Shane Bieber
  • Mets trade for Cedric Mullins
• Risers
  • Jesus Sanchez & Jakob Marsee
  • New closers (Jose Ferrer, JoJo Romero, Randy Rodriguez, Dennis Santana)
  • Kyle Finnegan
  • Freddy Fermin
  • Khal Stephen
  • Dylan Beavers
• Fallers
  • Eugenio Suarez
  • Old closers (David Bednar, Camilo Doval, Ryan Helsley, Mason Miller)
  • Incumbent closers losing role (Will Vest)
  • Former starting-ish bats heading to part-time roles (Willi Castro, Jose Caballero, Will Wagner)
  • Gavin Sheets

News & Notes Discussion (1:02:45)

• A tibia contusion shelves Jacob Misiorowski
• Jackson Chourio heads to IL with hamstring strain
• Jonathan Aranda breaks wrist on collision in the field, possibly done for season
• Grayson Rodriguez undergoing elbow debridement surgery
• Austin Riley returns to IL with same abdominal injury from last month
• Michael Soroka leaves first Cubs start with bum shoulder, lands on IL
• Right ankle sprain sends Tommy Edman to IL
• C.J. Kayfus promoted to the big leagues
• Contentious meeting in Phillies clubhouse between players and Rob Manfred sets stage for labor negotiations
• Topps officially will allow Chrome Update cards for the MVP Buyback program

Upcoming baseball card release schedule:

• 8/6: 2025 Topps Archives Signature Series Active Players Edition
• 8/12: 2025 Topps Finest
• 8/13: 2025 Panini Prizm
• 8/15: 2025 Panini Boys Of Summer
• 8/29: 2025 Panini Impeccable

CARDS DISCUSSION (1:44:10)

July POTM PC (link to Razzball post)

• MLB article on July’s winners
• C&C Pod PC list
• Nick Kurtz
  • J: 2025 Choice Las Vegas Aviators
  • M: 2025 Topps Now #464
• Kyle Stowers
  • J: 2025 Topps Series 2 Golden Mirror Image Variation #399 
  • M: 2025 Topps Now #ODB14 Road To Opening Day Bonus
• Nathan Eovaldi
  • J: 2024 Topps Chrome Sapphire Red /5 #258 
  • M: 2011 Bowman Chrome #BCP165 first auto
• Paul Skenes
  • J: 2023 Bowman Draft Mood Ring #MR-1
  • M: 2024 Bowman Spotlights #BS1 gold refractor #/50
• Isaac Collins
  • J: 2025 Topps Chrome #92 Frozen Fractor -1/0
  • M: 2021 Choice Spokane Indians Isaac Collins

In our 101st episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer discuss the avalanche of latest baseball news and its impacts on the fantasy realm including Emmanuel Clase's suspension, callups, injuries, and trades (up through mid-evening of July 30, aka before the Eugenio Suarez deal) before memorializing Ryne Sandberg.

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Links to things discussed in the pod:

• Emmanuel Clase wrapped up in sports-betting investigation
• Videos of Clase first pitches this season
• Josh Naylor lands in Seattle
• Cards send Ryan Helsley to Mets for package that includes Jesus Baez
• Jhoan Duran joins the Phillies in exchange for Mick Abel
• Ryan McMahon dealt to the Yankees
• Reds deal for Ke’Bryan Hayes
• Rays shuffle catchers, send Danny Jansen to Milwaukee, acquire Nick Fortes
• Dodgers promote shortstop Alex Freeland
• Carson Whisenhunt makes big-league debut
• Aaron Judge lands on IL with flexor strain in right elbow
• Ronald Acua Jr suffers Achilles injury, placed on IL
• Jacob Wilson actually has fracture, hits IL
• Ribcage inflammation sends Byron Buxton to IL
• Kris Bubic shelved for rest of 2025 with rotator cuff strain
• Reese Olson done for season with shoulder strain, Tigers acquire Chris Paddack
• Atlanta adds Erick Fedde, puts Grant Holmes on the IL with elbow issue
• Cubs acquire Michael Soroka for a pair of minor leaguers
• Felix Bautista hits IL with shoulder issue
• Elbow inflammation sends Landen Roupp to IL
• Brandon Walter placed on IL with elbow inflammation
• Hamstring strain fells Jac Caglianone
• Alejandro Kirk placed on the concussion IL
• Travis Sykora slated for TJ surgery
• Ryne Sandberg passes away at the age of 65

Upcoming baseball card release schedule:

• 7/31: 2025 Topps Joy of Baseball
• 8/6: 2025 Topps Archives Signature Series Active Players Edition
• 8/8: 2025 Panini Boys Of Summer
• 8/12: 2025 Topps Finest

In our 100th episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer open by discussing the the latest MLB injuries and transactions impacting fantasy teams. Then we discuss hitters we expect to be in the Top 100 in 2026 before making pod PC selections for our 100th episode.

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:

• Rich Hill notches his 14th team played for, entering Immaculate Grid legendary status
• Isaac Paredes’ hamstring injury is “pretty significant”
• Brandon Lowe activated from IL then returns to it with left ankle tendinitis
• Grayson Rodriguez has new elbow soreness, getting further evaluation
• Alec Bohm suffers fractured rib 
• Jake Bauers hits IL, opening path for Andrew Vaughn in Milwaukee
• Hamstring injury fells Sal Frelick
• White Sox place Shane Smith on IL with ankle injury
• Dodgers place Tanner Scott on IL with elbow inflammation
• Phillies ink 40-year-old David Robertson
• Cardinals finally put Erick Fedde out to pasture, cementing the Michael McGreevy era
• Tigers set to promote Troy Melton for big league debut

Categories Discussion (1:01:00)

Players We Expect to Crack Top 100 in 2026

• Luke Keaschall
• Cam Smith
• Jordan Westburg
• Jasson Dominguez
• Ha-Seong Kim
• Drake Baldwin

Cards Discussion (1:26:15) (link to related Razzball post)

Our Favorite “100” Cards

• Pod PC list
• J: 2011 Topps Platinum Anniversary #100 Albert Pujols
• M: 2022 Topps Update #US100 Bobby Witt Jr. blue parallel
• J: 1949 Bowman #100 Gil Hodges Rookie Card
• M: 1925 Holland Creameries Washington Senators #16 Roger Peckinpaugh

In our 99th episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer open by discussing the All-Star happenings along with the latest MLB injuries and transactions. Then we overview the upcoming release of 2025 Topps Chrome, hitting shelves everywhere on July 23.

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:

• All-Star Game ends in first-ever swing-off, Schwarber launches three long balls to win game and MVP
• Big Dumper takes home the 2025 Home Run Derby crown
• 2025 MLB Draft, Eli Willits taken first overall by the Nationals
• Astros promote Brice Matthews to the big leagues
• Rafael Devers has been battling a lower back disc injury
• Strained abdomen fells Austin Riley
• Brandon Lowe makes annual trip to IL for an oblique injury
• Lars Nootbaar hits IL with intercostal strain
• Michael Lorenzen placed on IL with oblique issue

Upcoming baseball card release schedule:

• 7/16: 2025 Panini Impeccable
• 7/23: 2025 Topps Chrome
• 8/6: 2025 Topps Archives Signature Series Active Players Edition
• 8/8: 2025 Panini Boys Of Summer
• 8/12: 2025 Topps Finest

Cards Discussion (47:58)

2025 Topps Chrome Preview (link to Razzball post)

• Beckett checklist and preview
• Chasing Majors checklist with odds
• Topps Ripped checklist spotlight

In our 98th episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer open by discussing the All-Star rosters along with the latest MLB injuries and transactions. Then we review the June Players of the Month and make selections for each player to induct into the pod 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:

• All-Star teams are announced
• Nationals clean house, fire Mike Rizzo and Dave Martinez
• Clarke Schmidt slated for Tommy John surgery, Cam Schlittler set to debut in his stead
• Rhys Hoskins suffers UCL sprain in thumb, Andrew Vaughn playing first in Milwaukee
• D-backs lose another closer, Shelby Miller shelved with forearm strain
• Blue Jays place Andres Gimenez on IL, promote Joey Loperfido
• Max Muncy injuries knee, set to miss six weeks
• Colson Montgomery joins the White Sox
• Zack Gelof returns for A’s as Luis Urias hits IL

Upcoming baseball card release schedule:

• 7/16: 2025 Panini Impeccable
• 7/23: 2025 Topps Chrome
• 8/6: 2025 Topps Archives Signature Series Active Players Edition
• 8/8: 2025 Panini Boys Of Summer

Cards Discussion (43:00)

JUNE POTM PC (link to post on Razzball)

• Article on June 2025 MLB Players of the Month
• C&C Pod PC list

• Cal Raleigh
  • J: 2022 Panini National Treasures Cut Material Signatures Cal Raleigh “Big Dumper” /49
  • M: 2022 Topps Chrome #RA-CR aqua wave refractor rookie auto #/199
• Juan Soto
  • J: 2020 Topps Stadium Club Chrome Refractor #104 “Soto Shuffle”
  • M: 2025 Topps Heritage #ROA-JSO Real One Autograph
• Hunter Brown
  • J: 2023 Topps Update All Aces Rookie Auto # /25
  • M: 2019 Choice Tri-City ValleyCats #3
• Zack Wheeler
  • J: 2024 Five Star Patch Auto /10
  • M: 2025 Topps Tribute #PPA-ZW Prime Patch auto relic 5/10
• Nick Kurtz
  • J: 2024 Bowman Chrome Sapphire 1st Prospects Green Auto /99
  • M: 2018 Panini Stars & Stripes USA Baseball - USA BB Silhouettes Signatures Jerseys Prime #131
• Jacob Misiorowski
  • J: 2024 Panini Flawless /25 Prominent Swatch Auto On-Card
  • M: 2022 Bowman Draft Chrome Auto #CDA-JMI blue wave refractor #/150

In our 97th episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer open by trying to determine what on earth is happening with the medical staff in Houston along with other transactions, including the call-up of Mike's favorite, Yanquiel Fernandez. Then we discuss players that can help in specific categorical needs for grinding out roto points down the stretch.

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:

• Astros shut down Yordan Alvarez, who suffers setback with hand injury
• Jeremy Pena is the latest in Houston to be initially misdiagnosed, lands on IL with rib fracture
• Spencer Schwellenbach down with broken elbow 
• Tyler Mahle’s shoulder injury keeping him shelved through July
• Griffin Canning ruptures his left Achilles
• Kerry Carpenter shelved with hammy injury
• White Sox place Luis Robert Jr. on IL
• Hamstring injury bites Jordan Lawler, set to miss weeks
• Rockies DFA Sam Hilliard, Yanquiel Fernandez set to debut
• Atlanta cuts Alex Verdugo, adds Jurickson Profar to roster
• Rangers demote Josh Jung, activate Jake Burger
• A’s promote Colby Thomas to big leagues
• Dave Parker passes away at 74

Upcoming baseball card release schedule:

• 7/16: 2025 Panini Impeccable
• 7/23: 2025 Topps Chrome
• 8/8: 2025 Panini Boys Of Summer

Categories Discussion (52:22)

Hitting Category Helpers

• Home runs
  • J: Austin Hays
  • M: Michael Toglia
• RBI
  • J: Alec Burleson
  • M: Brent Rooker
• Steals
  • J: Trevor Story
  • M: Luis Rengifo
• Average
  • J: Bo Bichette
  • M: Jordan Beck

In our 96th episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer open by discussing the latest wave of injuries hitting the player pool, including Corbin Carroll, and freshest callups, including Chase Burnes. Then we discuss prospects that have caught our eyes to acquire in both fantasy leagues and stash away in our card collections.

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:

• Corbin Carroll lands on IL with chip fracture in wrist
• Chris Sale suffers fracture in ribcage
• Adley Rutschman tweaks oblique, hits IL
• Cardinals place Ivan Herrera on IL with hamstring strain
• Oblique strain puts Jake Burger on IL
• Chase Burns makes MLB debut against the Yankees
• Atlanta calls up 20-year-old Didier Fuentes
• Kristian Campbell sent back to Triple-A
• Francisco Alvarez demoted to Triple-A
• Ben Brown optioned back to Iowa
• Reds release Jeimer Candelario
• Topps Chrome pre-orders are live on topps.com

Upcoming baseball card release schedule:

• 6/27: 2024 Topps Dynasty
• 7/16: 2025 Panini Impeccable
• 7/23: 2025 Topps Chrome
• 8/8: 2025 Panini Boys Of Summer

Categories Discussion (46:46)

Prospects We Love

• AL East
  • J: Dylan Beavers
  • M: Cam Schlittler
• AL Central
  • J: Noah Schultz
  • M: Dasan Hill
• AL West
  • J: Colby Thomas
  • M: Ryan Sloan
• NL East
  • J: Travis Sykora
  • M: Jett Williams
• NL Central
  • J: JJ Wetherholt
  • M: Joshua Baez
• NL West
  • J: Jordan Lawler
  • M: Ching-Hsien Ko

In our 95th episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer open by discussing the implications of the deal that sent Rafael Devers to San Francisco along with other news and notes from around MLB and card collecting. Then we review the May Players of the Month and make selections for each player to induct into the pod 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:

• Rafael Devers dealt to the Giants
• Aaron Civale demands trade, swapped for Andrew Vaughn
• Brady House promoted in Washington
• Christian Moore called up
• Cole Ragans seeking second opinion on shoulder
• Roki Sasaki shut down indefinitely
• Kodai Senga felled with hamstring injury
• Tyler Mahle lands on IL, Kumar Rocker fills rotation spot
• Giancarlo Stanton returns
• Cardinals prank with fake cards, turned into 1/1 cards from 2025 Series 2

Upcoming baseball card release schedule:

• 6/18: 2024 Topps Inception
• 6/25: 2024 Topps Dynasty
• 7/16: 2025 Panini Impeccable
• 8/8: 2025 Panini Boys Of Summer

Cards Discussion (54:18)

MAY POTM PC (link to corresponding Razzball post)

• Article on May 2025 MLB Players of the Month
• C&C Pod PC list
• Aaron Judge
  • J: 2024 Topps Chrome Sapphire Image Variation #99 SP New York Yankees
  • M: 2017 Topps Diamond Icons #PR-AJ Primary Pieces cleat relic #/10
• Shohei Ohtani
  • J: 2018 Topps Inception Auto Patch Relic  RC #/99
  • M: 2023 Topps Series 1 #AA-11 All Aces insert
• Kris Bubic
  • J: 2021 Topps Gold Label Framed Rookie Auto #FA-KB
  • M: 2021 Topps Finest Autographs #FA-KB blue refractor #/150
• Robbie Ray
  • J: 2010 Bowman Chrome Refractor USA 1st Prospect Baseball Card #d /777
  • M: 2009 Upper Deck Signature Stars USA Future Watch #UFWA-37 auto relic #/899
• Jacob Wilson
  • J: 2025 Bowman Chrome Rookie Red Logo 
  • M: 2025 Topps Series One #314 True Photo variation
• Drake Baldwin
  • J: 2022 Bowman Chrome Draft Red Lava Refractor Auto /5
  • M: 2024 Bowman’s Best All-Star Futures Game Autograph Relic #FGAA-DB red parallel #/5

In our 94th episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer open by discussing how to navigate the latest devastating wave of injuries in fantasy leagues along with some recent promotions. Then we review the latest baseball card release from Topps, Series 2, which hit shelves everywhere June 11.

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:

• C&C makes Feedspot's top baseball cards pod list
• Normal Community High School baseball bound for Illinois state finals
• Corbin Burnes slated for TJ
• Ryan Weathers lands on 60-day IL
• Pablo Lopez slated for lengthy absence with teres major strain
• Bryce Miller heads back to IL with elbow issue
• Shane Bieber scratched, shut down in elbow rehab process
• Hunter Greene back on IL, Wade Miley time again in Cincy
• Jackson Jobe set for TJ surgery
• Braves lose AJ Smith-Shawver to Tommy John
• Atlanta’s closer role is up for grabs
• Justin Martinez back to IL with elbow sprain, Arizona saves up for grabs again
• Roman Anthony debuts in Boston
• White Sox promote Kyle Teel
• Grant Taylor set to arrive on the Southside
• Jacob Misorowski joins Brew Crew
• Bryce Harper placed on IL, Otto Kemp debuts in Philly
• Bryce Rainer, Detroit’s 2024 first round pick, out for season due to shoulder surgery

Upcoming baseball card release schedule:

• 6/11: 2025 Topps Series Two
• 6/18: 2024 Topps Inception
• 6/25: 2024 Topps Dynasty
• 8/8: 2025 Panini Boys Of Summer

Cards Discussion (42:16)

2025 Topps Series 2 (link to related post on Razzball)

• Chasing Majors checklist
• Topps Ripped article
• Order directly from Topps.com
• Darren Baker's Golden Mirror SSP is him as Giants batboy

In our 93rd episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer open by discussing Ronald Acuna Jr.'s return along with the news of latest injuries and roster machinations. Then we review eight young hitters that have performed at an elevated level in 2025 to determine the viability of their sustained production.

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:

• Million Podcasts' listing of the top 20 baseball card pods
• Alex Bregman suffers major quad injury, Marcelo Mayer promoted in his stead
• Miguel Amaya out 4-6 weeks with oblique strain, Reese McGuire called up
• Texas “loses” Joc Pederson to hand fracture, Alejandro Osuna debuts
• White Sox send Andrew Vaughn and Tim Elko down to Charlotte
• Brewers activate DL Hall, send Logan Henderson back to Triple-A
• A’s shuffle outfield: promote Denzel Clarke, DFA Seth Brown, option JJ Bleday
• Sean Newcomb joins the A’s
• Orlando Arcia cut in Atlanta, lands in Colorado
• Royals designate Hunter Renfroe for assignment, release Nelson Velazquez 
• Chris Taylor joins the Angels as Kyren Paris is sent down

Upcoming baseball card release schedule:

• 6/4: 2025 Topps Sterling
• 6/11: 2025 Topps Series Two
• 6/18: 2024 Topps Inception
• 6/25: 2025 Panini Boys Of Summer

Categories Discussion (43:10)

Breakout Bats

Players discussed in detail:

• Pete Crow-Armstrong
• Geraldo Perdomo
• Riley Greene
• Heliot Ramos
• Kyle Stowers
• Andy Pages
• Spencer Torkelson
• Jordan Beck