Cards & Categories

In our eighth episode, we open with discussion on Shohei Ohtani's injury and the Angels waiver wire bonanza along with the recent updates on the White Sox shooting and (once again) Julio being Julio. We then talk about three new Topps product releases - 2023 Pristine, 2023 Cosmic Chrome, and 2023 Chrome Logofractor Edition (29:30). Finally, we close out with reviewing six surprising Top 100 fantasy hitters (1:00:09).

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

Subscribe and listen to the pod on Spotify and Apple.Links to things discussed in the pod:

• All of the Angels on waivers
• Story on shooting at the White Sox game
• Story on denial of the shooting from the victim
• New Topps releases:
  • 2023 Topps Pristine
    • Different fronts/backs video from Cheap Fun Breaks
    • Oh Snap insert example
  • 2023 Topps Cosmic Chrome
    • Topps Production BB print run information
    • 1997 Fleer Metal Universe
    • Julio Rodriguez Planetary Pursuit Uranus insert
  • 2023 Topps Chrome Logofractor Edition
• Top 100 hitters reviewed (link to the Razzball Top 100 Hitters):
  • Lane Thomas
  • Justin Turner
  • Josh Lowe
  • Isaac Paredes
  • Chas McCormick
  • Jake Burger

In our seventh episode, we open with discussion on the White Sox front office shake up and Julio being Julio. We then have a mock fantasy draft for the first round of 2024 (15:01) followed by picking our personal favorite cards for each of our draft picks (1:08:01).You can find us on twitter (X) at @cardscategories, @mcouill7, and @jbrewer17. Email the pod at [email protected].

Links to things discussed in the pod:

• Jerry being Jerry and threatening to move the Sox
• Julio being Julio and setting record for hits in four games
• The players we drafted and with links to our favorite cards:

1. Ronald Acuna Jr (2018 Topps #698 SP, bat down variation)
2. Shohei Ohtani (2018 Bowman Chrome Blue Refractor Kanji auto)
3. Mookie Betts (2014 Topps Update #US-26 red foil parallel)
4. Bobby Witt Jr. (2020 Bowman Chrome Prospect Blue Refractor auto)
5. Freddie Freeman (2007 Bowman Draft Picks & Prospects #BDPP12 gold)
6. Julio Rodriguez (2022 Topps Update #US44 SSP variation)
7. Fernando Tatis Jr. (2016 Bowman Family Tree #FT-T)
8. Kyle Tucker (2019 Topps Stadium Club #SCC-74 chrome parallel)
9. Aaron Judge (2017 Topps Chrome #169 negative refractor)
10. Spencer Strider (2022 Topps #509 SP variation)
11. Corbin Carroll (2019 Bowman Draft Sapphire Edition #BDC-125)
12. Trea Turner (2023 Topps Now #WBC-60B Game-Used Base Relic)

In our sixth episode, we open with discussion on Luke Raley's unlikely homer in Oracle Park, Cedric Mullins' fantastic Sunday in Seattle, and whether we should start stashing other players for the NL MVP Topps Chrome buyback. We also rant on our frustrations with Bowman Chrome (26:24) through the lens of Topps' latest release strategies and cover the latest card release – 2023 Topps Archives Signature Series, Retired Player Edition. Then we talk about players to target in dynasty/keeper leagues as their stocks have risen and should hold or go up (50:03).

You can find us on twitter (X) at @cardscategories, @mcouill7, and @jbrewer17. Email the pod at [email protected] and listen to the pod on Spotify and Apple.
Links to things discussed in the pod:

• Luke Raley inside-the-park homer
• Luis Medina's mental gaffe
• Javy Baez/Will Craig play from 2021
• Cedric Mullins' incredible day
• 2023 Bowman Chrome
• Babe Ruth and Roberto Clemente "First" Bowmans
• The real Babe Ruth Bowman First
• 2023 Topps Signature Series - Retired Player Edition
• Players discussed in our fantasy overview:
  • Joe Ryan
  • Zach Eflin
    • Coolwhip's Zach Eflin piece
  • Hunter Brown
  • Yusei Kikuchi
    • Michael Baumann's piece on Kikuchi at Fangraphs
  • Spencer Torkelson
  • Ezequiel Tovar
    • Nathaniel Stoltz piece: “Quantifying Age Relative to Level”
  • Kerry Carpenter
  • Triston Casas

In our fifth episode, we open with discussion on the messes in the White Sox clubhouse and Orioles broadcast booth along with Julio Rodriguez's rise to stardom. We also cover the latest card release - 2022 Topps Chrome Platinum Anniversary. Then we talk about hitting prospects we expect to still debut this season and how their card market will shape up (30:24).

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

Links to things discussed in the pod:

• Kenyan Middleton's comments on the White Sox culture
• Meg Rowley's perfect tweet about the Orioles
• Julio Rodriguez's fake out robbery of Fernando Tatis Jr.
• Julio's catch earlier in the season against the Orioles
• 2022 Topps Chrome Platinum Anniversary checklist
• Toile parallel autos from Platinum Anniversary
• Players discussed in our fantasy/cards overview:
  • Masyn Winn
    • Winn's 2020 Bowman Draft Chrome 1st
  • Xavier Edwards
    • Edwards' 2020 Bowman Chrome Prospects 1st Auto
  • Pete Crow-Armstrong
    • PCA's 2020 Bowman Draft Chrome 1st
  • Heston Kjerstad
    • Kjerstad's 2020 Bowman Draft Chrome 1st Auto
  • Colt Keith
    • Keith's 2020 Bowman Draft Chrome 1st
  • Ronny Mauricio
    • Mauricio's 2019 Bowman Chrome Prospects 1st Auto

Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer have launched a pod, Cards & Categories, to discuss baseball from card collecting and fantasy angles! In our fourth episode, we open with discussion on the trade deadline results. Then we talk about how to store prospect rookie cards and ride the market waves, especially in relation to the prospects traded this deadline (18:30). Lastly, we close out by analyzing the fantasy impacts of some of the biggest deadline trades (50:36). You can find us on twitter (X) at @cardscategories, @mcouill7, and @jbrewer17. Email the pod at [email protected]. Subscribe and listen to the pod on Spotify and Apple. Links to things discussed in the pod: Every MLB trade completed this deadline Prospect cards discussed: Luisangel Acuna 2020 First Bowman  Edgar Quero 2022 First Bowman Jake Eder 2021 First Bowman Kyle Manzardo 2021 First Bowman Kahlil Watson 2022 First Bowman 2023 Topps Cosmic Chrome Mike Petrielo's top 23 trades Players discussed in our fantasy overview: Max Scherzer Luisangel Acuna Justin Verlander Ryan Clifford Lucas Giolito Gregory Santos Jordan Hicks Ryan Helsley Giovanny Gallegos Aaron Civale Jordan Montgomery Thomas Saggese Tekoah Roby C.J. Cron Randal Grichuk Jeimer Candelario Jake Burger Josh Rojas Paul Sewald Andres Munoz Lance Lynn Drew Rom Jack Flaherty Rich Hill Ji-Man Choi David Robertson Carlos Hernandez Scott Barlow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In our third episode, we open with discussion on Felix Bautista's Cy Young chances, 2023 Topps Chrome tacofractors, and the Braves' triple play against the Red Sox. Then we talk about our favorite card show strategies in anticipation of this weekend's National (19:38). Lastly, we close out by analyzing players that could lose value due to the trade deadline (43:52). You can find us on twitter (X) at @cardscategories, @mcouill7, and @jbrewer17. Email the pod at [email protected].  Links to things discussed in the pod: Effectively Wild Shohei Ohtani trading game pod 2023 AL Pitcher WAR Leaderboard 2023 Topps Chrome tacofractors Masataka Yoshida 2023 Topps Chrome tacofractor Ziplocs of spaghetti in Camden Yards Atlanta Braves 8-3-5 triple play The National Sports Collectors Convention Tink Hence 2020 Bowman Draft Sky Blue foil Players discussed in our fantasy overview: Jack Flaherty Michael Lorenzen Alek Manoah Eduardo Rodriguez C.J. Cron Jonathan India Adam Duvall Tommy Pham Jordan Hicks Jorge Lopez Kevin Ginkel Trevor May Kendall Graveman Scott Barlow Alex Lange Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In our second episode, we open with fawning over Shoehei Ohtani and comparing his bat flip to Max Kepler's bat kick. Then we overview Topps Chrome 2023 (13:47), slated to be released on July 26. Lastly, we close out by analyzing our favorite players in line for more production post-MLB trade deadline to pick up on the cheap now (34:53). You can find us on twitter at @cardscategories, @mcouill7, and @jbrewer17. Links to things discussed in the pod: Blaze Jordan 1st Bowman card Shohei's giant 35th home run and bat flip Max Kick-ler 2023 Topps Chrome checklist Players discussed in our fantasy overview: Logan Allen Noelvi Marte Masyn Winn Lawrence Butler Ronny Mauricio Ben Brown Alexander Canario Robert Suarez Nick Martinez Gregory Santos Giovanny Gallegos Shintaro Fujinami Lucas Erceg Dany Jimenez Jason Foley Carlos Hernandez Brooks Raley Drew Smith Ryan Tepera MVP vote story Liam Hendriks' ESPY speech Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer have launched a new pod, Cards & Categories, to discuss baseball from card collecting and fantasy angles! In this first episode, we cover our thoughts on the exciting 2023 All-Star Game from Seattle including the Home Run Derby and MLB Draft. Then we discuss our favorite baseball card sets of all-time and what design elements. Lastly, we close out by drafting our favorite pitching prospects remaining in the minors awaiting their first callups. You can find us on twitter at @cardscategories, @mcouill7, and @jbrewer17. You can read weekly articles from Mike and Jeremy on Razzball.com. Links to things discussed in the pod: Adolis Garcia and Randy Arozarena catches in the ASG Russell Carleton's piece on the shift (subscription required) 1993 Leaf Studio 1993 Studio #96 Ken Griffey Jr. 1993 Studio #52 Jay Buhner 1993 Upper Deck 1993 Upper Deck #56 George Brett 1993 Upper Deck #565 Kirby Puckett 1993 Upper Deck #196 Rickey Henderson 1993 Upper Deck #95 Mark Leiter 1993 Upper Deck #204 Mike Perez 1993 Upper Deck #773 Trevor Hoffman 1999 Upper Deck SP Signature Edition 2020 Topps Stadium Club Chrome 2020 Topps Stadium Club Chrome #145 Shohei Ohtani x-fractor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices