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

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• 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