In our 116th episode, Mike Couillard is joined by Taylor Corso and Kyle Sonntag of the Dynasty Baseball Pickups podcast to discuss the standout performances in the Arizona Fall League.

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Links to things discussed in the pod:

• Josh Naylor re-signs with M’s
• Angels and O’s swap Taylor Ward and Grayson Rodriguez
• Raisel Iglesias returns to previous role with Atlanta

Upcoming baseball card release schedule:

• 11/19: 2025 Panini National Treasures
• 12/3: 2025 Topps Allen & Ginter
• 12/10: 2025 Topps Chrome Update
• 12/14: 2025 Topps Archives
• 12/17: 2025 Topps Cosmic Chrome
• 12/18: 2025 Topps Black & White Baseball
• Dec: 2025 Panini Select
• TBD: 2025 Panini Flawless

2025 Arizona Fall League Standouts & Breakouts

• MVP: Kevin McGonigle, 3B/SS, DET
• Offensive Player: Esmerlyn Valdez, OF, PIT
• Pitcher: James Hicks, HOU
• Breakout Player: Owen Ayers, C/1B, CHC
• DBP Picks:
  • Kyle: Max Anderson (2B/3B, DET), Raudi Rodriguez (OF, LAA), Jake Bennett (SP, WSN)
  • Taylor: Josh Adamczewski (2B, MIL), Parks Harber (1B/3B, SFG), Anderson Brito (SP, HOU)