In our 48th episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer open by selecting our All-Star ballots before analyzing the impacts of J.T. Realmuto and Kyle Tucker's injuries. Then we overview the newest flagship release, 2024 Topps Series 2, which hit shelves everywhere on June 12.

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Links to things discussed in the pod:

• 2024 MLB All-Star Ballot (sans Martin Maldonado, sadly)
• J.T. Realmuto undergoes meniscus surgery
• Kyle Tucker placed on IL with bone bruise
• Adael Amador joins Rockies as Brendan Rodgers hits IL
• Drew Thorpe makes his MLB debut
• Hurston Waldrep debuts for Atlanta
• Cavan Biggio added to the Dodgers roster

Upcoming baseball card release schedule:

• 6/10: Topps Dynamic Duos
• 6/12: Topps Series 2
• 7/3: Donruss
• 7/3: Topps Tier One
• 7/19: Panini Boys of Summer
• 8/28: Panini Prizm

Cards Discussion (1:09)

2024 Topps Series 2 

• Product overview and checklist
• Product breakdown from Topps
• Jackson Holliday FF SP information
• Holliday variations
• Example of CJ Stroud card missing auto sticker