Cards & Categories

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.

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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.

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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

In our 92nd episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer open by determining how doomed the Baltimore Orioles are before discussing the latest round of MLB injury and call-up news. Then we review seven hitters that required substantial draft capital and have negative values to-date in the Razzball Player Rater to analyze whether they can be cut.

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Links to things discussed in the pod:

• Brandon Hyde out as manager in Baltimore
• Jose Alvarado slapped with 80-game PED suspension
• Royals lose Ragans and Lugo to injuries
• Aaron Nola lands on IL with ankle sprain
• Carlos Correa and Byron Buxton injury each other, both on concussion IL
• Hayden Wesneski slated for TJ surgery
• Tommy John surgery also likely for Jared Jones
• Zebby Time has started, goes poorly in his first start
• Cubs call Matt Shaw back up
• Sahadev Sharma’s piece on Shaw’s plate approach adjustments
• Bye, bye Ballesteros
• Kolten Wong officially retires

Upcoming baseball card release schedule:

• 5/21: 2025 Panini Donruss Baseball
• 5/22: 2025 Topps Dynamic Duals
• 6/4: 2025 Topps Sterling
• 6/11: 2025 Topps Series Two
• 6/18: 2024 Topps Inception

Categories Discussion (44:29)

Time To Drop These Bats?

Players discussed in detail:

• Marcus Semien
• Anthony Santander
• Salvador Perez
• Adley Rutschman
• Brenton Doyle
• Christian Walker
• Jose Altuve

In our 91st episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer open by sending off Bud Black along with chatting about the latest callup and injury news. Then we review the MLB April Players of the Month and pick cards to place into our 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:

• Rockies fire Bud Black
• Dalton Rushing sent to Tinseltown, Austin Barnes DFA’ed
• Moises Ballesteros joining the Cubs
• Cubs promote Cade Horton
• D-backs finally call up Jordan Lawlar
• The Tim Elko era begins
• Jordan Westburg hits snag in rehab from hammy injury
• Bryce Miller hits IL with elbow inflammation
• Roki Sasaki placed on IL with shoulder impingement
• Clayton Kershaw set to return this weekend
• Royals ink Rich Hill to a minor league deal
• Matt Carpenter announces retirement

Upcoming baseball card release schedule:

• 5/14: 2024 Panini Flawless
• 5/21: 2025 Panini Donruss Baseball
• 5/22: 2025 Topps Dynamic Duals
• 6/4: 2025 Topps Sterling
• 6/11: 2025 Topps Series Two (pre-orders now available on topps.com)

Cards Discussion (42:11)

APRIL POTM PC (link to Razzball post)

• April Players of the Month article
• C&C Pod PC list
• Aaron Judge
  • J: 2021 Topps Now #651A Field of Dreams corn stalk relic #/99 (link)
  • M: 2025 Topps #300 Big Head Variation SP (link)
• Pete Alonso
  • J: 2020 Topps Series 1 #350 Polar Bear SSP (link)
  • M: 2016 Bowman Chrome Draft #CDAPA blue wave refractor #/150 (link) 
• Max Fried
  • J: 2024 Topps Triple Threads ASG Jumbo Sleeve Team Patch Book Card 1/1 (link)
  • M: 2012 Bowman Draft Picks & Prospects Chrome Auto #BCA-MF (link)
• Yoshinobu Yamamoto
  • J: 2024 Bowman Chrome International Impact II-OY Yoshinobu Yamamoto / Shohei Ohtani dual auto orange #/25 (link)
  • M: 2017 BBM #157 RC (link)
• Kristian Campbell
  • J: 2023 Bowman Chrome #CDA-KC red refractor auto #/5 (link)
  • M: 2025 Topps Now #11 (link)
• Luisangel Acuna
  • J: 2023 Bowman Inception #IADR-LA Dual Patch Auto Relic Orange #/25 (link)
  • M: 2020 Leaf Flash #BA-LA1 orange sparkle auto #/10 (link)

In our 90th episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer open by chatting about the latest MLB moves and injuries to consider in fantasy leagues. Then we overview the latest and greatest baseball card release from 2025 Bowman, which hit shelves everywhere on May 7.

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:

• Coby Mayo is back
• Hyesong Kim promoted in LA as Tommy Edman lands on IL
• Jazz Chisholm Jr. possibly out 4-to-6 weeks with oblique strain
• Triston Casas out for year with ruptured patellar tendon
• A knee bone bruise sends Mike Trout to IL
• Yordan Alvarez lands on injured list with hand issue
• Hammy injury fells Shota Imanaga
• Alexis Diaz optioned in Cincy
• Rangers demote Jake Burger to Triple-A
• Texas Rangers make a change, bringing in Bret Boone as the hitting coach

Upcoming baseball card release schedule:

• 5/7: 2025 Bowman
• 5/7: 2024 Panini National Treasures
• 5/14: 2024 Panini Flawless
• 5/21: 2025 Panini Donruss Baseball
• June 2025: 2025 Topps Series Two

Cards Discussion (45:00 )

2025 Bowman (link to Razzball post)

• Beckett checklist and overview
• Chasing Majors checklist and overview with odds
• Fanatics introduces the Bowman Red Rookie Redemption Program
• List of Bowman Firsts from Just Baseball

In our 89th episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer open by chatting about a contender for the greatest catch ever along with discussion on the latest MLB moves and injuries, plus a new Bowman card buyback program. Then we dive into what misses we've had from our preseason predictions and picks to determine what we can learn.

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Links to things discussed in the pod:

• The Daulton Varsho catch
• A trio of pitcher callups:
  • AJ Blubaugh to debut for Astros
  • Chase Petty called up in Cincy
  • Noah Cameron arriving in KC
• Logan Gilbert out with flexor strain, Logan Evans fills his rotation spot
• Surprise, surprise, Tyler Glasnow felled with injury
• Jordan Westburg shelved with hammy strain
• Braves sign Eddie Rosario, demote Jarred Kelenic
• Fanatics introduces the Bowman Red Rookie Redemption Program

Upcoming baseball card release schedule:

• 4/30: 2025 Topps Chrome Black 
• 4/30: 2025 Panini Stars & Stripes
• 5/7: 2025 Bowman
• 5/7: 2024 Panini National Treasures
• 5/14: 2024 Panini Flawless
• 5/21: 2025 Panini Donruss Baseball
• June 2025: 2025 Topps Series Two

Categories Discussion (36:44)What We Got Wrong topics:

• Max Meyer
• Nick Pivetta
• Ernie Clement
• James Wood
• White Sox pitching (Sean Burke, Davis Martin, et al)
• Oneil Cruz