Cards & Categories

Ep. 86 : Assessing Hitter Hot/Cold Starts


Listen Later

In our 86th episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer open by talking about major extensions, crushing injuries, and a retirement from the latest MLB news. Then we overview how to evaluate hitters early in the season to determine whether significant changes have been made to their profiles along with a few hot or cold bats out the gate.

You can find us on bluesky at @cardscategories.bsky.social@mcouill7.bsky.social, and @jbrewer17.bsky.social. Email the pod at [email protected].

We have Cards & Categories swag for purchase here!

Sign up here to get access to all of the Razzball tools to win your 2025 fantasy leagues!

Links to things discussed in the pod:
  • Vladimir Guerrero Jr. signs monster extension with the Blue Jays
  • Jackson Merrill set to be a Padre through 2034, lands on IL with hammy injury
  • Kristian Campbell inks eight-year extension with Red Sox
  • Chase Dollander promoted to big leagues in Colorado
  • Reynaldo Lopez out 12 weeks after shoulder surgery
  • Victor Robles dislocates shoulder on amazing catch, out at least 12 weeks, could miss rest of season
  • Justin Steele lands on IL with elbow tendinitis
  • Lance Lynn announces retirement
  • 2025 Bowman pre-order open on Topps
Upcoming baseball card release schedule:
  • 4/16: 2024 Panini National Treasures
  • 4/23 (maybe): 2025 Topps Tribute
  • 4/30 (maybe): 2025 Topps Heritage
  • 4/30 (maybe): 2025 Topps Chrome Black 
  • 4/30: 2025 Panini Stars & Stripes
  • 4/30: 2024 Panini Flawless
  • 5/7: 2025 Bowman
  • 5/21: 2025 Panini Donruss Baseball
  • June 2025: 2025 Topps Series Two
Categories Discussion (39:45)

Evaluating hot/cold starts, players discussed in detail:
  • Rafael Devers
  • Eugenio Suarez
  • Nolan Arenado
  • Tommy Edman
  • Wilyer Abreu
  • Ben Rice
  • Tyler Soderstrom
  • Brice Turang
  • Luis Robert Jr.
...more
View all episodesView all episodes
Download on the App Store

Cards & CategoriesBy Mike Couillard

  • 5
  • 5
  • 5
  • 5
  • 5

5

11 ratings


More shows like Cards & Categories

View all
Mojobreak The Hype - A Sports Card Podcast by mojobreak.com

Mojobreak The Hype - A Sports Card Podcast

121 Listeners

Sports Card Strategy Show by NoOffseason.com Sports Card Network

Sports Card Strategy Show

76 Listeners

Sports Card Investor by Sports Card Investor

Sports Card Investor

351 Listeners

Stacking Slabs by Brett McGrath

Stacking Slabs

153 Listeners

Golden Age of Cardboard | A vintage sports card podcast by Michael Moynihan

Golden Age of Cardboard | A vintage sports card podcast

105 Listeners

Sports Cards Nonsense by The Ringer

Sports Cards Nonsense

1,022 Listeners

Sports Cards Live by Cloud10

Sports Cards Live

43 Listeners

The Toolshed: A Fantasy Baseball Podcast by Eric Cross

The Toolshed: A Fantasy Baseball Podcast

270 Listeners

The Crossover by Card Ladder

The Crossover

38 Listeners

Splendid Sports Cards Podcast by Splendid Sports Cards Podcast

Splendid Sports Cards Podcast

15 Listeners

Cards To The Moon by Five Card Guys

Cards To The Moon

35 Listeners

Sports Card Lessons Podcast by Ken Cairns

Sports Card Lessons Podcast

31 Listeners

Geoff Wilson Show by The Geoff Wilson Show

Geoff Wilson Show

35 Listeners

"Happy Hobby Sports Cards" Podcast! by David Gonos

"Happy Hobby Sports Cards" Podcast!

15 Listeners