In our 50th episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer open by discussing the latest and greatest transactions and moves including a injuries to Fernando Tatis Jr. and Clayton Kershaw along with some exciting call-ups. Then we analyze prospects that could help your team at specific roto categories in the near future.

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Links to things discussed in the pod:

• Jhonkensy Noel called up in Cleveland
• David Festa set to debut for Twins
• Fernando Tatis Jr. hits IL with stress reaction in leg
• Giancarlo Stanton's hamstring finally gives out
• Jesus Luzardo placed on injured list with back issue
• David Bednar shelved with an oblique injury
• Chris Paddack dealing with shoulder and elbow injuries
• Clayton Kershaw shut down from rehab assignment
• Edwin Diaz busted for using sticky stuff, suspended for 10 games
• Orelvis Martinez suspended 80 games for using PEDs

Upcoming baseball card release schedule:

• 6/28: Leaf Lumber (link to Beckett preview)
• 7/3: Donruss
• 7/3: Topps Tier One
• 7/3: Panini Stars & Stripes USA Baseball (link to Beckett preview)
• 7/17: Topps Chrome
• 7/19: Panini Boys of Summer
• 8/28: Panini Prizm

Categories Discussion (44:44)

Players discussed:

• Jhonkensy Noel
• Deyvison De Los Santos
• Adrian Del Castillo
• Drew Romo
• Cooper Bowman
• Chandler Simpson
• Quinn Mathews
• Richard Fitts
• David Festa
• Carson Whisenhunt