In our 59th episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer open by celebrating Pavin Smith's recent accomplishments before diving into the latest moves and injuries impacting our player pools. Then we discuss and overview the latest baseball card release, 2024 Bowman Chrome, which debuted on Sept. 11.

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Links to things discussed in the pod:

• Justin Verlander's Stuff+ game log
• Jasson Dominguez called up in the Bronx
• Kumar Rocker set to debut with Rangers
• Thomas Saggesse arrives in St. Louis
• Matt Chapman signs six-year extension with Giants
• Jacob deGrom set to return Friday
• Trevor Story activated from shoulder injury
• Rich Hill cut by Boston
• Luis Castillo placed on IL with strained hammy
• Gavin Stone shelved with shoulder inflammation
• Alec Bohm hits IL with hand strain
• Jo Adell's season is over

Upcoming baseball card release schedule:

• 9/10: Topps Chrome Sapphire
• 9/11: Bowman Chrome
• 10/2: Panini Prizm
• 10/2: Bowman Chrome Mega Boxes
• 10/4: Topps Five Star

Cards Discussion (57:22)

2024 Bowman Chrome Overview (link to checklist) (link to related Razzball post)

• Retrofractors are back, featuring Sandy Koufax and Lou Gehrig
• Players signing their first Bowman cards with special auto
• Detailed listing of prospects with a Bowman 1st in the set