Cards & Categories

In our 148th episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer discuss the latest bout of injuries impacting fantasy rosters everywhere. Then we dive into one of the biggest baseball card releases of the year, Topps Chrome, on shelves everywhere July 22.

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:

• Ohtani dealing with knee issue, preventing him from pitching
• Aaron Judge still recovering from rib injury, no timetable for return
• Ailing back lands Bobby Witt Jr on the IL
• Max Meyer lands on IL with neck issue
• Brandon Woodruff undergoes season-ending surgery
• Brewers deal for Lance McCullers Jr. and Colton Gordon
• Right shoulder strain sends Sal Frelick to IL
• Tommy Tanks debuts for A’s

Upcoming baseball card set release calendar:

• July 22: 2026 Topps Chrome
• July 29: 2026 Topps Tribute
• July 29: 2026 Topps Dynamic Duals
• Aug 12: 2026 Topps Pristine
• Aug 12: 2026 Panini Prizm
• Sept 2: 2026 Panini Three and Two
• Sept 28: 2026 Topps X KAWS MLB

2026 Topps Chrome Overview (link to related Razzball post)

• Beckett checklist and preview
• Checklist Insider guide
• Topps Ripped spotlight
• Topps Ripped collector guide

In our 147th episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer discuss the All-Star game events including the Home Run Derby, Futures Game, and MLB Draft before making PC picks related to said events.

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:

• Jordan Walker surmounts epic comeback to beat Kyle Schwarber in HR Derby
• Top performances from the MLB Futures Game
• 2026 MLB Draft results
• White Sox take Roch Cholowsky first overall in 2026 draft
• White Sox deal Jacob Gonzalez to Pittsburgh for extra pick

Upcoming baseball card set release calendar:

• July 15: 2026 Panini Immaculate Collection
• July 15: 2026 Topps Dynamic Duals
• July 16: 2026 Topps Cactus Jack (only at Fanatics Fest)
• July 22: 2026 Topps Chrome
• July 29: 2026 Topps Tribute
• TBD: 2026 Topps Pristine (preorder July 20)
• TBD: Topps X KAWS MLB (preorder July 20)

All-Star Festivities PC (link to related Razzball post)

Link to pod PC list

• Jordan Walker
  • J: 2023 Topps Dynasty Rookie Patch Auto /5 
  • M: 2023 Topps Holiday #H154 SP santa hat & candy cane bat
• Kyle Schwarber
  • J: 2016 Bowman Chrome Blue Refractor /150 Rookie Auto #CRA-KS 
  • M: 2020 Topps Dynasty #DAP-KS3 #/5 patch auto
• Nathan Flewelling
  • J: 2024 Bowman Draft 1st Bowman Auto /499 Refractor
  • M: 2026 Topps Now #448
• Seth Hernandez
  • J: 2025 1st Bowman Draft Yellow Auto /75
  • M: 2026 Donruss Clearly #124

In our 146th episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer discuss the All-Star rosters before diving into the latest call-ups and rash of injuries impacting fantasy squads everywhere. Then we make pod PC selections for the June MLB 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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Links to things discussed in the pod:

• MLB All-Star rosters are set
• Brewers promote Luis Lara
• Cooper Ingle promoted in Cleveland
• Konnor Griffin dealing with torn tendon in left ring finger
• Julio Rodriguez placed on 7-day IL
• Time is a flat circle, Byron Buxton on the IL
• Brent Rooker has season-ending surgery on cartilage in right knee
• Cole Ragans out for season after UCL surgery
• Carlos Rodon lands on injured list with with elbow issue
• Brandon Woodruff out again with shoulder injury
• Ryan Helsley shelved again due to balky right elbow

Upcoming baseball card set release calendar:

• July 8: 2026 Topps Finest
• July 15: 2026 Panini Immaculate Collection
• July 15: 2026 Topps Dynamic Duals
• July 16: 2026 Topps Cactus Jack (only at Fanatics Fest)
• July 22: 2026 Topps Chrome
• July 29: 2026 Topps Tribute
• TBD: 2026 Topps Pristine (preorder July 20)
• TBD: Topps X KAWS MLB (preorder July 20)

June Players of the Month PC (link to related Razzball post)

Link to related MLB Players of the Month article

• Junior Caminero
  • J: 2024 Topps Five Star Jackie Robinson Patch Auto 1/1 
  • M: 2023 Bowman Chrome Sapphire #BCP61
• Pete Crow-Armstrong
  • J: 2024 Topps Inception Rookie Milestones Patch Auto /5 
  • M: 2025 Topps Series 2 #90B2-PC 35th Anniversary Auto
• Drew Rasmussen
  • J: 2025 Topps Update Series US316 Cyan Printing Plate 1/1
  • M: 2021 Topps Stadium Club #139 Rookie Design Variation auto #/25
• Logan Webb
  • J: 2019 Richmond Flying Squirrels Team Card Autograph
  • M: 2020 Topps Chrome #RALW Rookie Auto orange wave #/25
• Kazuma Okamoto
  • J: 2015 BBM Genesis Authentic Bat Card /80
  • M: 2026 Bowman Chrome #28 Red RC variation
• TJ Rumfield
  • J: 2025 Choice Scranton Wilkes-Barre RailRiders #23
  • M: 2026 Topps Chrome #181

In our 145th episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer navigate the latest batch of injuries along with some demotions before discussing prospects to target in dynasty/keeper during the upcoming trade 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:

• Bobby Witt Jr. dealing with Grade 1 strain of right MCL
• Hand strain shelves Maikel Garcia
• Mike Trout felled by hamstring injury
• Liam Hicks to IL with back issue
• Adley Rutschman out with concussion
• Jack Leiter lands on IL after ankle surgery
• D-backs add both Michael Soroka (glute) and Jordan Lawlar (hammy) to injured list
• Ryne Nelson also out with a partially torn flexor
• Mitch Bratt set to debut for Arizona
• Kyle Teel returns for White Sox, Edgar Quero demoted
• Edward Cabrera strains left hammy, placed on IL
• Ben Brown also lands on IL with neck strain
• Cubs demote Moises Ballesteros
• Phillies send Andrew Painter to Triple-A
• Minions SPs to be included in Topps Chrome

Upcoming baseball card set release calendar:

• June 24: 2026 Topps Tier One
• July 3: 2026 Donruss Elite
• July 8: 2026 Topps Finest
• July 15: 2026 Panini Immaculate Collection
• July 15: 2026 Topps Dynamic Duals
• July 22: 2026 Topps Chrome
• TBD: 2026 Topps Tribute (preorder June 29)

Prospects To Target (46:55)

• Batters
  • Giants infielders (Luis Hernandez, Jhonny Level, Josuar Gonzalez)
  • Theo Gillen
  • Eric Hartman
  • Josiah Hartshorn
  • Juneiker Caceres
• Pitchers
  • Joseph Dzierwa
  • Braylon Doughty
  • Kendry Chourio
  • Caden Scarborough

In our 144th episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer discuss another rash of hamate injuries before discussing a basic how-to guide on initial steps to sell baseball cards.

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:

• Jose Ramirez goes down with left hamate fracture
• Vinnie Pasquantino also out with hamate fracture
• Knee injury sends Brent Rooker to IL
• Will Smith placed on IL with neck injury
• Spencer Strider out at least a month with elbow inflammation
• Daniel Palencia dealing with elbow inflammation, placed on IL
• Chase Dollander slated for UCL surgery
• Trent Grisham out with hamstring injury, Jasson Dominguez returns
• Braden Montgomery joins surprising White Sox squad
• Brewers promote Cooper Pratt
• Blaze Jordan promoted in St. Louis with Nolan Gorman shuttled to minors
• Example of the Through The Years Golden Mirror RC of Derek Jeter
• eBay listings of Diamond Dust cards
• 2026 Topps Series 2 checklist still listing Highlight Reels

Upcoming baseball card set release calendar:

• June 17: 2025 Topps Dynasty
• June 19: 2025 Topps Inception
• June 24: 2026 Topps Tier One
• July 3: 2026 Donruss Elite
• July 8: 2026 Topps Finest
• July 15: 2026 Panini Immaculate Collection
• July 15: 2026 Topps Dynamic Duals
• TBD: 2026 Topps Tribute (preorder June 29)
• TBD: 2026 Topps Chrome (preorder June 22)

An Incomprehensive Guide To Selling Cards (1:04:00)

Topics discussed (roughly in order):

• General selling strategies
• Timing (value-wise) of when to sell cards
• eBay omnibus
• Other internet selling platforms
• Live-streaming selling platforms
• When to consign
• IRL card shows

In our 143rd episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer discuss the impact of losing a fantasy star like Aaron Judge along with other MLB happenings. Then we dive into the latest baseball card release, 2026 Topps Series 2, hitting shelves everywhere on June 10.

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

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Email the pod at [email protected] to things discussed in the pod:

• Aaron Judge dealing with stress fracture in rib, out 4-6 weeks
• Corbin Burnes injured in rehab, out until September
• Ramon Laureano likely to miss rest of 2026
• A’s save situation gets more chaotic with Joel Kuhnel DFA-ed, dealt to Milwaukee
• Thomas White sprains capsular in shoulder, out 3-4 months
• D-backs promote LuJames Groover
• Errors have been appearing in Topps Chrome Platinum with NBA card backs

Upcoming baseball card set release calendar:

• June 10: 2026 Topps Series 2
• June 17: 2025 Topps Dynasty
• June 17: 2026 Donruss Elite
• June 19: 2025 Topps Inception
• June 24: 2026 Topps Tier One
• July 15: 2026 Panini Immaculate Collection
• TBD: 2026 Topps Dynamic Duals (preorder June 15)
• TBD: 2026 Topps Finest (preorder June 8)TBD: 2026 Topps Tribute (preorder June 29)
• TBD: 2026 Bowman Sapphire (preorder June 10)

2026 Topps Series 2 Overview (40:30) (link to related Razzball post)

• Beckett checklist and preview
• Checklist Insider preview
• Topps Ripped history of Series 2

In our 142nd episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer discuss the latest card news including pausing of grading services at PSA before getting into the injuries and call-ups impacting our fantasy squads. Then we make pod PC selections for the May MLB 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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Links to things discussed in the pod:

• PSA pauses all “value” level grading
• Redemption for 1952 Mantle from 2026 Topps Series One has been pulled, listed on Goldin

Upcoming baseball card set release calendar:

• June 5: 2025 Topps Chrome Platinum ‘55
• June 10: 2026 Topps Series 2
• June 17: 2025 Topps Dynasty
• June 17: 2026 Donruss Elite
• June 19: 2025 Topps Inception
• June 24: 2026 Topps Tier One
• July 15: 2026 Panini Immaculate Collection
• TBD: 2026 Topps Dynamic Duals (preorder June 15)
• TBD: 2026 Topps Finest (preorder June 8)
• TBD: 2026 Topps Tribute (preorder June 29)
• TBD: 2026 Bowman Sapphire (preorder June 10)

• Latest and greatest news:
  • Elly De La Cruz hamstring injury opens path for Edwin Arroyo
  • Munetaka Murakami hamstring injury opens path for Jacob Gonzalez
  • Teoscar Hernandez hamstring injury opens path for Ryan Ward
  • Konnor Griffin dealing with right flexor strain
  • Eury Perez strains groin muscle stretching, out eight-ish weeks
  • Aidan Miller set to miss 6-8 weeks after back surgery
  • Ethan Holliday to miss rest of 2026 after surgery for stress fracture in left foot
  • Cardinals promote Jimmy Crooks and Nelson Velazquez

MAY POTM PC (44:40) (link to related Razzball post)

Link to May Award Winners announcement
Pod PC List

• Nick Kurtz
  • J: 2025 Topps Heritage High Number Real One Auto Red Ink /76
  • M: 2026 Bowman ES-22 Electric Sluggers insert green refractor #/99
• JJ Bleday
  • J: 2020 Topps Heritage Minors /50 Quarter Relic
  • M: 2019 Panini Prizm Draft Picks Autographs #23 hyper mojo parallel #/49
• Spencer Arrighetti
  • J: 2025 Topps Heritage #454 Spaghetti Nickname Variation
  • M: 2024 Topps Now #187 RC
• Cristopher Sanchez
  • J: 2025 Topps Series 1 Team Logo #109
  • M: 2022 Panini Prizm Rookie Autograph red donut variation #/35
• Munetaka Murakami
  • J: BBM 2021 Genesis Munetaka Murakami Sato Teruaki Combo Jersey /30
  • M: 2026 Bowman Anime #BA-3 SSP
• TJ Rumfield
  • J: TJ Rumfield Hudson Valley Renegades In Person Auto
  • M: 2026 Bowman #CPA-TR 1st auto purple #/250

In our 140th episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer discuss a wide range of topics including the latest injuries, call-ups, and hot performances.

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:

• A’s promote Gage Jump
• Lourdes Gurriel Jr. injury opens playing time for Tommy Troy
• Ryan Jeffers breaks a hamate, shelved for 6-8 weeks
• Ankle injury derails Mickey Moniak
• Dylan Cease lands on IL with hammy issue
• Back strain fells Logan Henderson
• Robby Snelling gets internal brace surgery on UCL sprain
• Wade Meckler is back in the bigs, smacks first homer
• Link to boxscore daily email

Upcoming baseball card set release calendar:

• May 27: 2026 Panini Donruss
• June 5: 2025 Topps Chrome Platinum ‘55
• June 10: 2026 Topps Series 2
• June 17: 2025 Topps Dynasty
• June 17: 2026 Donruss Elite
• June 19: 2025 Topps Inception
• June 24: 2026 Topps Tier One
• TBD: 2026 Topps Dynamic Duals (preorder June 15)
• TBD: 2026 Topps Finest (preorder June 8)
• TBD: 2026 Topps Tribute (preorder June 1)

The Team Killers (31:30)

• Young OFs:
  • Roman Anthony
  • Wyatt Langford
  • Jackson Merrill
• Weak-hitting MIs:
  • Geraldo Perdomo
  • Bo Bichette
• Punchless power bats:
  • Agustin Ramirez
  • Vinnie Pasquantino
• Struggling sinkerballers:
  • Logan Webb
  • Framber Valdez

In our 140th episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer discuss a wide range of topics including the latest injuries, call-ups, and hot performances.

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:

• Blake Snell to get loose bodies removed
• Max Fried dealing with bruised elbow
• Drake Baldwin down with a right oblique strain
• Cal Raleigh placed on IL for first time with oblique strain
• Brendan Donovan returns to IL, M’s promote Colt Emerson
• Clay Holmes out with fibula fracture inflicted by Spencer Jones
• Jordan Westburg finally gets Tommy John
• Robby Snelling diagnosed with UCL sprain
• Mike Podhorzer’s bat speed risers piece from 2025

Upcoming baseball card set release calendar:

• May 27: 2026 Panini Donruss
• June 4: 2025 Topps Chrome Platinum ‘55
• June 10: 2026 Topps Series 2
• June 17: 2026 Donruss Elite
• June 19: 2025 Topps Inception
• TBD: 2026 Topps Dynamic Duals (preorder June 15)
• TBD: 2026 Topps Tier One (preorder May 26)

In our 139th episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer open by discussing the disastrous Giants along with exciting call-ups and a few injuries impacting fantasy leagues. Then they dive into the 2026 Bowman checklist, the latest card set hitting shelves everywhere on May 13.

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:

• Giants in a tailspin
  • Giants deal Patrick Bailey to the Guardians in exchange for Matt Wilkinson and a 2026 first round pick
  • Logan Webb placed on IL with right knee bursitis, Trevor McDonald replaces him in rotation
  • Ryan Walker and Gregory Santos demoted to Triple-A
  • Tony Vitello fails to select arm from bullpen, creating chaos
  • Alexandra Whitley’s BSB on Giants historic walk rates
• Marlins bring Robby Snelling to the big leagues, release Chris Paddack
• Ryan Waldschmidt call up in Arizona while Alek Thomas is DFA-ed
• Jasson Dominguez sprains shoulder, Yankees bring up Spencer Jones
• Mets promoting A.J. Ewing
• Henry Bolte called up to bigs with A’s
• Carlos Correa undergoes surgery on left ankle, out for season
• Cole Ragans dealing with pitcher’s elbow, lands on IL
• Matthew Boyd tears meniscus while playing with kids, out six weeks

Upcoming baseball card set release calendar:

• May 13: 2026 Bowman
• May 27: 2026 Panini Donruss
• June 4: 2025 Topps Chrome Platinum ‘55
• June 10: 2026 Topps Series 2
• June 17: 2026 Donruss Elite
• TBD: 2025 Topps Inception (preorder May 18)
• TBD: 2025 Topps Dynasty (preorder May 11)
• TBD: 2026 Topps Tier One (preorder May 26)

2026 Bowman Overview (53:00) (link to corresponding Razzball post)

• Beckett checklist
• Baseball America’s Bowman preview
• Checklist Insider guide
• Topps Ripped Collector’s Guide
• Topps Ripped Top Prospects List