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In our 38th episode, Mike Couillard is joined by Keelin Billue to open with discussion of our favorite Opening Day happenings before getting into the latest injury news. Then we dive into our favorite currently injured starting pitchers we are stashing in our fantasy injured reserve spots.

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Links to things discussed in the pod:

• Opening Day performances we loved:
  • Wyatt Langford
  • Jared Jones
  • Garrett Crochet
• Josh Jung fractures wrist and undergoes surgery. Rangers call up Justin Foscue, give more playing time to Ezequiel Duran.
• Royce Lewis strains quad and hits IL.
• Justin Steele strains hammy, Cubs call up Ben Brown.

Categories Discussion (39:29)

Injured pitchers we are stashing:

• Justin Verlander
• Sonny Gray
• Max Scherzer
• Taj Bradley
• Jeffrey Springs
• Alex Cobb
• Gavin Williams
• Luis Medina

One we are avoiding - Clayton Kershaw

In our 37th episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer open with discussion of the latest moves and news including J.D. Martinez and Jordan Montgomery finally finding homes. Then we dive into our 2024 season predictions before highlighting a big release day for Topps with a trio of new sets.

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

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Links to things discussed in the pod:

• Latest update on the situation with Shohei Ohtani and Ippei Mizuhara
• J.D. Martinez joins the Mets
• Jordan Montgomery lands with the Diamondbacks
• Michael Lorenzen rides with the Rangers rotation
• Wyatt Langford breaks camp in Texas
• Jackson Holliday will open season in Triple-A

Categories Discussion 

• Razzball Staff Picks for 2024

Our Picks:

• NL ROY: Yoshinobu Yamamoto (Jeremy), Jackson Merrill (Mike)
• AL ROY: Wyatt Langford (J), Evan Carter (M)
• NL Cy Young: Spencer Strider (both)
• AL Cy Young: Shane Bieber (J), George Kirby (M)
• NL MVP: Mookie Betts (J), Ronald Acuna Jr. (M)
• AL MVP: Adley Rutschman (J), Bobby Witt Jr. (M)

Cards Discussion (59:32)

Sets discussed:

• 2023 Topps Transcendent
• 2024 Topps Big League
• 2024 Topps Tribute

Upcoming baseball card releases:

• 3/27: 2024 Topps Big League
• 3/27: 2024 Topps Tribute
• 3/27: 2023 Topps Transcendent
• 4/10: 2024 Topps Heritage
• 5/8: Bowman

In our 36th episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer open with discussion of the latest moves and news including Blake Snell joining the Giants and Matt McLain's injury woes. Then we dive into Spring Training stats to find standout performances that have altered our fantasy outlooks for some players.

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Links to things discussed in the pod:

• Blake Snell signs two-year deal with the Giants
• Matt McLain's shoulder injury looks worrisome
• Reds trade for Santiago Espinal
• Shohei Ohtani's interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, fired over gambling allegations

Cards Discussion

Upcoming baseball card releases:

• 3/22: 2023 Topps Dynasty
• 3/27: 2024 Topps Big League
• 3/27: 2024 Topps Tribute
• 3/27: 2023 Topps Transcendent
• 4/10: 2024 Topps Heritage
• 5/8: Bowman

Categories Discussion

• Spring Training pitching stats
• Spring Training batting stats

Players discussed for their Spring Training performances:

• Shane Bieber
• Kyle Freeland
• Chase DeLauter
• Daulton Varsho
• Wyatt Langford
• Oneil Cruz
• James Wood
• Jesse Winker

In our 35th episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer open with discussion of the latest moves and news including Dylan Cease being traded to the Dads and Gerrit Cole's ailing elbow. For the main course, we analyze Jeremy's Top 40 Hitters so far by discussing methodology and reviewing the largest variances with current draft data.

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Links to things discussed in the pod:

• Dylan Cease traded to the Padres for a four player package
• Jackson Merrill travelling with the Pads to Korea
• Gerrit Cole undergoes MRI, will miss at least one to two months
• Taj Bradley dealing with strained pectoral 
• Noelvi Marte tests positive for PEDs, suspended for 80 games
• Joey Votto signs minor league deal with the Blue Jays
• Dodgers utilizing Mookie Betts at shortstop

Cards Discussion

• 2024 Topps Heritage pre-sale (sold out since discussion)

Upcoming baseball card releases:

• 3/15: 2023 Bowman Inception
• 3/27: 2024 Topps Big League
• 3/27: 2024 Topps Tribute
• 4/10: 2024 Topps Heritage
• 5/8: Bowman

Categories Discussion

Jeremy's Top Hitters: Part 1, Part 2

Players analyzed (Jeremy's rank vs NFBC Draft Champions rank via average pick):

• Fernando Tatis Jr (10 vs. 7)
• Marcus Semien (17 vs. 26)
• Adolis Garcia (23 vs. 33)
• Michael Harris II (30 vs. 23)
• Corey Seager (33 vs. 24)
• Pete Alonso (35 vs. 22)
• Paul Goldschmidt (37 vs. 49)

In our 34th episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer open with discussion of the latest moves and news including Matt Chapman finding a home and the myriad of pitcher injuries. For the main course, we discuss our prospect "Picks to Click" for dynasty and keeper leagues this coming year division-by-division.

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Links to things discussed in the pod:

• Matt Chapman joins the Giants
• Sonny Gray leaves latest outing with a pulled hamstring
• Justin Verlander will begin the season on the IL
• Lucas Giolito has a UCL tear and flexor strain
• Kevin Gausman is battling a sore shoulder
• Shane Baz tweaks his oblique picking up a weight

Our Prospect Picks to Click (37:45):

• Spencer Jones
• Kyle Teel
• Chase DeLauter
• Wilmer Flores (the pitching one)
• Joey Loperfido
• Spencer Arrighetti
• Hurston Waldrep
• Nacho Alvarez Jr.
• Matt Shaw
• Thomas Saggese
• Robby Snelling & Drew Thorpe
• Yanquiel Fernandez

In our 33rd episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer perform a two-person mock draft of the top ten closers. We open with discussion on the latest roster moves and Spring Training camp news along with some updates regarding 2024 Topps Series 1 before diving deep into the upper tier of fantasy bullpen arms.

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Links to things discussed in the pod:

• Cody Bellinger re-signs with the Cubs
• The Marlins agree to one-year deal with Tim Anderson
• Gio Urshela joins the Tigers
• Brandon Crawford finds a home in St. Louis
• Kodai Senga succumbs to bum shoulder

Cards Discussion

• Topps announcement on the missing "First Card" stamps
• Example of First Card with missing stamp - Joe Musgrove 1/1

Upcoming baseball card releases:

• 3/15: 2023 Bowman Inception
• 5/8: Bowman

Closers drafted in our top ten (44:07):

1. Devin Williams
2. Edwin Diaz
3. Josh Hader
4. Jhoan Duran
5. David Bednar
6. Pete Fairbanks
7. Tanner Scott
8. Evan Phillips
9. Emmanuel Clase
10. Ryan Helsley

Honorable Mentions: Raisel Iglesias, Andres Munoz, Camilo Doval, Craig KimbrelLongshots: Yennier Cano, Robert Stephenson, Gregory Santos

In our 32nd episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer perform a two-man mock draft of the top ten pitchers. We open with discussion on the latest roster moves and Spring Training camp news along with some updates regarding 2024 Topps Series 1 before diving deep into the upper tier of fantasy arms.

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

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Links to things discussed in the pod:

• Jorge Soler joins the Giants
• Phillies bring Whit Merrifield aboard
• Amed Rosario signs with the Rays
• Liam Hendriks finds a new home in Boston
• Aaron Judge and his bum toe
• Kyle Bradish has a sprained UCL in his pitching elbow
• Xander Bogaerts moves to the cornerstone

Cards Discussion

• 2024 Topps Series One checklist and overview
• Kevin Hart photobomb card example
• Previous photobomb parallels:
  • 2007 Topps Derek Jeter with George W. Bush and Mickey Mantle
  • 2010 Topps Series One Chicago Cubs Abe Lincoln parallels:
    • Jeff Samardzija
    • Ryan Dempster
    • Milton Bradley
    • Tyler Colvin
• Misprinted stamps on the silver pack mojo cards

Upcoming baseball card releases:

• 2/21: 2023 Topps Five Star
• 3/15: 2023 Bowman Inception
• 5/8: Bowman

Pitchers drafted in our top ten:

1. Spencer Strider
2. Gerrit Cole
3. Corbin Burnes
4. Zach Wheeler
5. George Kirby
6. Pablo Lopez
7. Kevin Gausman
8. Zac Gallen
9. Yoshinobu Yamamoto
10. Max Fried

In our 31st episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer overview the NL Central to wrap our 2024 divisional preview series. Over the past six weeks weeks, we analyzed our favorite buys and identified sells on each team in a given division. However, before the NL Central preview, we open discussing the biggest baseball card release of the year - 2024 Topps Series 1! The 2024 baseball card products have officially launched so tune in for a deep dive on this release, available for purchase on Feb. 14.

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Links to things discussed in the pod:

Cards Discussion

• 2024 Topps Series One checklist and overview
  • New Gold Mirror SSP design with gold back
  • Odds/cost breakdown of each parallel by product type
  • 2024 production run totals
  • Previous recent year production run totals
  • Fanatics-exclusive value boxes
  • Link to podcast with our previous discussion on 2024 Series One design

Upcoming baseball card releases:

• 2/14: Topps Series 1
• 2/21: 2023 Topps Five Star
• 5/8: Bowman

Players discussed in our NL Central preview:

• Chicago Cubs
  • Buy: Cade Horton, Matt Shaw
  • Sell: Nico Hoerner, Justin Steele
• Cincinnati Reds
  • Buy: Nick Lodolo, Jeimer Candelario
  • Sell: Elly De La Cruz, Spencer Steer
• Milwaukee Brewers
  • Buy: Tyler Black, Robert Gasser
  • Sell: Rhys Hoskins, Sal Frelick
• Pittsburgh Pirates
  • Buy: Ke'Bryan Hayes, Andrew McCutchen
  • Sell: Oneil Cruz, Mitch Keller
• St. Louis Cardinals
  • Buy: Sonny Gray, Lars Nootbaar
  • Sell: Ryan Helsley, Tommy Edman

In our 30th episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer overview the AL West in the fifth part of our 2024 preview series. Over the coming weeks, we will analyze our favorite buys and identify sells on each team in the division. We open with a discussion of the latest and greatest transactions including Corbin Burnes developing a taste for Old Bay and some new Topps releases before the AL West preview.

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Links to things discussed in the pod:

• Brewers trade Corbin Burnes to the Orioles for Joey Ortiz and DL Hall
• Clayton Kershaw returns to the Dodgers
• Gregory Santos traded to the Mariners for package that includes Zach DeLoach

Cards Discussion

• 2023 Topps Luminaries checklist and details
• 2023 Topps Five Star checklist and details

Upcoming baseball card releases:

• 2/7: 2023 Topps Luminaries
• 2/14: Topps Series 1
• 2/21: 2023 Topps Five Star
• 5/8: Bowman

Players discussed in our AL West preview:

• Houston Astros
  • Buy: Hunter Brown, Chas McCormick
  • Sell: Jose Altuve, Cristian Javier
• Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
  • Buy: Mike Trout, Brandon Drury
  • Sell: Carlos Estevez, Robert Stephenson
• Oakland Athletics
  • Buy: Mason Miller, Ross Stripling
  • Sell: Esteury Ruiz, Mason Miller
• Seattle Mariners
  • Buy: Mitch Garver, George Kirby
  • Sell: Bryce Miller, Ty France
• Texas Rangers
  • Buy: Josh Jung, Leody Taveras
  • Sell: Wyatt Langford, Corey Seager

In our 29th episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer are joined by Razzball’s own Matt Frank (MarmosDad) for an overview of the AL East in the fourth part of our 2024 preview series. Over the coming weeks, we will analyze our favorite buys and identify sells on each team in the division. We open with a discussion of the latest and greatest signings including Justin Turner heading north of the border, Rhys Hoskins joining the Brew Crew and Colt Keith's extension with the Tigers before the AL East preview.

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Links to things discussed in the pod:

• Justin Turner joins the Blue Jays
• Rhys Hoskins signs with the Brewers
• Rangers ink David Robertson to deal
• Colt Keith signs extension deal with the Tigers

Players discussed in our AL East preview:

• Baltimore Orioles
  
  • Buy: Grayson Rodriguez, Adley Rutschman, Craig Kimbrel
  • Sell: Ryan Mountcastle, Cedric Mullins, John Means
• Boston Red Sox
  
  • Buy: Triston Casas, Kutter Crawford, Vaughn Grissom
  • Sell: Lucas Giolito, Nick Pivetta
• New York Yankees
  
  • Buy: Juan Soto, No One (Yankees tax making everyone too expensive), Anthony Rizzo
  • Sell: Anthony Rizzo, Giancarlo Stanton, Carlos Rodon
• Tampa Bay Rays
  
  • Buy: Jose Siri, Brandon Lowe, Aaron Civale
  • Sell: Ryan Pepiot, Jose Siri, Yandy Diaz
• Toronto Blue Jays
  
  • Buy: Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Ricky Tiedemann, Yusei Kikuchi
  • Sell: Alejandro Kirk, Bo Bichette, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.