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Cards & Categories
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Cards & Categories has you covered whether you're a fantasy baseball fan, an MLB card collector, or just like baseball podcasts. Join hosts Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer and tap into Razzball's newest podcast.
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Ep. 137 : Under The Radar Prospects
2w ago01:44:48Tap to summarizeIn our 137th episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer discuss the omnibus of MLB firings, promotions, and injuries over the last week before analyzing some prospects outside of The Itch's preseason Top 100 that are off to booming starts.You can find us on bluesky at @cardscategories.bsky.social, @mcouill7.bsky.social, and @jbrewer17.bsky.social. Email the pod at cardscategories@gmail.com.We have Cards & Categories swag for purchase here!Sign up here to get access to all of the Razzball tools to win your 2026 fantasy leagues!Links to things discussed in the pod:Red Sox clear house, fire majority of coaching staffRob Thomson relieved of duties in PhiladelphiaGuardians promote Travis BazzanaPayton Tolle rejoins the big league rotationJR Ritchie makes MLB debutTwins bring up Connor Prielipp from Triple-AYankees recall Elmer RodriguezYankees shelve Giancarlo Stanton with calf strain, recall Jasson DominguezGarrett Crochet placed on IL with shoulder inflammationFrancisco Lindor sent to IL with calf strain, to miss “decent amount” of timeWyatt Langford nursing flexor strain on ILOblique strain fells Eugenio SuarezPhillies place J.T. Realmuto on ILAngels DFA Jordan RomanoUpcoming baseball card release schedule:April 29: 2026 Topps Chrome Black April 29: 2025 Topps DefinitiveMay 13: 2026 BowmanMay 27: 2026 Panini DonrussJune 17: 2026 Donruss EliteTBD: 2025 Topps Chrome Platinum ‘55 (preorder May 5)TBD: 2026 Topps Series 2 (preorder May 11)TBD: 2026 Topps Dynasty (preorder May 4)Under The Radar Prospects (1:01:11)HittersPedro Ramirez, 2B/3B, CHCLuis Lara, OF, MILJames Tibbs III, 1B/OF, LADTheo Gillian, OF, TBPitchersAnthony Eyanson, BOSPatrick Copen, LADWei-En Lin, ATH
Transcribe →Ep. 136 : Are These Poor Starts Real?
3w ago01:22:37Tap to summarizeIn our 136th episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer discuss some callups and injury returnees before diving into a new batch of banged up players. Then we analyze slow starters to determine if the players in question can turn around their seasons.You can find us on bluesky at @cardscategories.bsky.social, @mcouill7.bsky.social, and @jbrewer17.bsky.social. Email the pod at cardscategories@gmail.com.We have Cards & Categories swag for purchase here!Sign up here to get access to all of the Razzball tools to win your 2026 fantasy leagues!Links to things discussed in the pod:It’s Didier Fuentes timeZack Wheeler scheduled to return this weekendEdwin Diaz set to miss multiple months with surgery to remove loose bodies in elbowJhoan Duran dealing with “minor” oblique strain, placed on ILShoulder injury sends Raisel Iglesias to ILMick Abel batting elbow sorenessMike's piece on Mick Abel and ratios implosionsSonny Gray strains hammy in Patriots’ Day tiltGroin strain fells Brendan DonovanJorge Polanco to IL with wrist issuePadres ink Lucas Giolito to one-year dealUpcoming baseball card release schedule:April 29: 2026 Topps Chrome Black April 29: 2025 Topps DefinitiveMay 13: 2026 BowmanMay 27: 2026 Panini DonrussJune 17: 2026 Donruss EliteTBD: 2025 Topps Chrome Platinum ‘55Are These Poor Starts Real? (43:10)Razzball YTD Player RaterHittersJosh Naylor (SEA)Michael Busch (CHC)Caleb Durbin (BOS)Jac Caglianone (KCR)Vinnie Pasquantuno (KCR)PitchersJesus Luzardo (PHI)Devin Williams (NYM)Shane Baz (BAL)
Transcribe →Ep. 135 : Are These Player Rater Surprises Real?
4w ago01:37:09Tap to summarizeIn our 135th episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer cover the plethora of new MLB injuries along with a few promotions before analyzing players off to hot starts to determine if the production is sustainable.You can find us on bluesky at @cardscategories.bsky.social, @mcouill7.bsky.social, and @jbrewer17.bsky.social. Email the pod at cardscategories@gmail.com.We have Cards & Categories swag for purchase here!Sign up here to get access to all of the Razzball tools to win your 2026 fantasy leagues!Links to things discussed in the pod:Noah Schultz promotion and Tuesday debutWhite Sox call up Sam AntonacciChristian Yelich likely out a month due to groin injuryBrent Rooker felled by oblique strainNick Pivetta put on IL with elbow stiffnessBradley Woodrum’s piece pitcher velocity trendsAstros going through it - Jeremy Pena, Tatsuya Imai, Jake Meyers, and Cristian Javier all placed on ILGeorge Springer breaks left big toe, Toronto calls upon Eloy JimenezLenyn Sosa dealt to the ailing Blue JaysAdley Rutschman finds way to IL with left ankle issueRyan Mountcastle lands on 60-day IL with broken footO’s add Christian Encarnacion-Strand after he was DFA-ed by RedsNoelvi Marte jettisoned to Triple-AParker Meadows injured in outfield collision, lands on 60-day IL, Tigers add Yonel Curet with extra roster spotGabriel Moreno’s oblique issue sends him to ILIn a shocker, Royce Lewis finds way to IL with left knee sprainTOMMY PHAM TOMMY PHAM TOMMY PHAMUpcoming baseball card release schedule:April 29: 2026 Topps Chrome Black May 13: 2026 BowmanMay 27: 2026 Panini DonrussTBD: 2025 Topps Chrome Platinum ‘55Are These Players Real? (52:30)Razzball YTD Player RaterHittersJordan Walker (STL)Oneil Cruz (PIT)Mauricio Dubon (ATL)Dominic Smith (ATL)PitchersJose Soriano (LAA)Taj Bradley (MIN)Emerson Hancock (SEA)
Transcribe →Ep. 134 : Ambulance Chasin’ With Keelin Billue
Apr 900:58:10Tap to summarizeIn our 134th episode, Mike Couillard is joined by resident doctor (but not really a doctor) Keelin Billue to discuss how to navigate the rash of injuries facing our fantasy squads plus some requisite White Sox chat.You can find us on bluesky at @cardscategories.bsky.social, @mcouill7.bsky.social, and @jbrewer17.bsky.social. Email the pod at cardscategories@gmail.com.We have Cards & Categories swag for purchase here!Sign up here to get access to all of the Razzball tools to win your 2026 fantasy leagues!Links to things discussed in the pod:Link to Keelin’s work on RazzballShane Smith optioned to Triple-AAustin Hays strains hammy, Dustin Harris promotedBrooks Baldwin out for season due to internal brace surgery on elbowCalf strain forces Juan Soto to ILHunter Brown shelved with shoulder injuryMookie Betts strains oblique, hits ILAlejandro Kirk breaks thumb, has surgery, out six-ish weeksCade Horton slated for season-ending UCL surgeryZach Eflin succumbs to elbow discomfortJohan Oviedo dealing with flexor strainUpcoming baseball card release schedule:April 1: 2025 Topps TranscendentApril 3: 2026 Panini USA BaseballApril 29: 2026 Panini DonrussTBD: 2025 Topps Chrome Platinum ‘55TBD: 2026 Bowman
Transcribe →Ep. 133 : Investment Targets For 2026
Apr 301:32:19Tap to summarizeIn our 133rd episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer cover the latest happenings in MLB impacting fantasy teams before diving into players to invest in for both card collecting and dynasty formats.You can find us on bluesky at @cardscategories.bsky.social, @mcouill7.bsky.social, and @jbrewer17.bsky.social. Email the pod at cardscategories@gmail.com.We have Cards & Categories swag for purchase here!Sign up here to get access to all of the Razzball tools to win your 2026 fantasy leagues!Links to things discussed in the pod:C.B. Bucknor’s tumultuous first week of 2026MLB’s shrinking playersIt’s Konnor Griffin time, baby!BP’s The Call-Up: Konnor GriffinMariners ink Colt Emerson to a record dealBrewers ink Cooper Pratt to extensionJarrett Seidler’s piece on PrattJackson Chourio hits IL with hairline fracture in handAndrew Vaughn becomes latest victim of hamate injury, Jefferson Quero called upCody Ponce injures knee in first return startMike Tauchman down with meniscus surgery tear, clearing way for Carson BengeCarlos Estevez completely unravels in 2026 debut, out as closerUpcoming baseball card release schedule:April 1: 2025 Topps TranscendentApril 3: 2026 Panini USA BaseballApril 29: 2026 Panini DonrussTBD: 2025 Topps Chrome Platinum ‘55TBD: 2026 BowmanInvestment Targets (49:00)HittersBryce Rainer (DET)Eduardo Quintero (LAD)Josue Briceno (DET)Kaelen Culpepper (MIN)Mike Sirota (LAD)Teruaki Sato (Japan)Shota Morishita (Japan)PitchersCaden Scarborough (TEX)Noah Schultz (CHW)Adam Serwinowski (LAD)Jack Wenninger (NYM)Didier Fuentes (ATL)Mick Abel (MIN)Bishop Letson (MIL)
Transcribe →Ep. 132 : 2026 Topps Heritage Overview
Mar 1901:28:42Tap to summarizeIn our 132nd episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer cover the latest happenings in the MLB and baseball card worlds before diving into the release of 2026 Topps Heritage, which hits shelves everywhere on March 18.You can find us on bluesky at @cardscategories.bsky.social, @mcouill7.bsky.social, and @jbrewer17.bsky.social. Email the pod at cardscategories@gmail.com.We have Cards & Categories swag for purchase here!Sign up here to get access to all of the Razzball tools to win your 2026 fantasy leagues!Upcoming baseball card release schedule:Francisco Lindor appears headed towards being on field for Opening DayCorbin Carroll switching bat handle to alleviate hamate discomfortSeiya Suzuki dealing with PCL strain in right knee following WBC exitPadres pump the brakes on Joe Musgrove’s returnQuinn Priester’s wrist pain is actually a nerve issue from shoulderRobert Stephenson dealing with possible UCL damageHiromi Itoh and Teruaki Sato likely to be posted this upcoming offseasonAaron Judge first Bowman auto superfractor breaks modern baseball card sale record, goes for $5.2 millionLawsuit brought forth in California on Whatnot being an “unregulated gambling” platformUpcoming baseball card release schedule:March 18: 2026 Topps HeritageApril 1: 2025 Topps TranscendentApril 3: 2026 Panini USA BaseballApril 29: 2026 Panini DonrussTBD: 2025 Topps Chrome Platinum ‘552026 Topps Heritage Overview (48:30) (link to related Razzball post)Beckett checklist and previewChecklist Insider checklist and previewTopps Ripped history of HeritageReddit deep dive on print runs from CellDoodFull list of 2026 Topps Heritage SPs
Transcribe →Ep. 131 : NL West Preview With Taylor Corso
Mar 1201:46:58Tap to summarizeIn our 131st episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer discuss the latest MLB transactions and baseball card news before previewing the NL West with Taylor Corso of the Dynasty Baseball Pickups podcast and Prospects Live.You can find us on bluesky at @cardscategories.bsky.social, @mcouill7.bsky.social, and @jbrewer17.bsky.social. Email the pod at cardscategories@gmail.com.We have Cards & Categories swag for purchase here!Sign up here to get access to all of the Razzball tools to win your 2026 fantasy leagues!Links to things discussed in the pod:Jurickson Profar suspended for season due to second PED violationHunter Greene out through July due to surgery to remove bone chips in elbowJosh Hader to begin season on ILKyle Teel blows out hammy in WBC, out 4-6 weeksBlue Jays re-unite with Max ScherzerStarling Marte signs deal with RoyalsZack Littell joins the NationalsUpcoming baseball card release schedule:March 11: 2025 Bowman’s BestMarch 18: 2026 Topps HeritageApril 1: 2025 Topps TranscendentApril 3: 2026 Panini USA BaseballApril 29: 2026 Panini DonrussTBD: 2025 Topps Chrome Platinum ‘55NL West Preview (30:20)Arizona DiamondbacksBuy: Jordan Lawlar, Ryan WaldschmidtSell: Geraldo Perdomo, Corbin CarrollColorado RockiesBuy: Brenton Doyle, Zac Veen, Willi Castro, Jake McCarthySell: All Pitching, Hunter GoodmanLos Angeles DodgersBuy: Teoscar Hernandez, Max Muncy, Mookie BettsSell: Roki Sasaki, Andy PagesSan Diego PadresBuy: Jackson Merrill, Gavin Sheets, Xander BogaertsSell: Nick Castellanos, Mason Miller, Michael KingSan Francisco GiantsBuy: Bryce Eldridge, Rafael Devers, Harrison BaderSell: Logan Webb, Luis Arraez, Ryan Walker
Transcribe →Ep. 130 : World Baseball Classic Preview With Kiri Oler
Mar 200:50:20Tap to summarizeIn our 130th episode, Mike Couillard is joined by Kiri Oler of FanGraphs to preview the World Baseball Classic - jerseys, vibes, players, and picks are abound.You can find us on bluesky at @cardscategories.bsky.social, @mcouill7.bsky.social, and @jbrewer17.bsky.social. Email the pod at cardscategories@gmail.com.We have Cards & Categories swag for purchase here!Sign up here to get access to all of the Razzball tools to win your 2026 fantasy leagues!Links to things discussed in the pod:Links to Kiri’s WBC Pool Previews:Pool APool BPool CPool DPlayers discussed as highlights:Alexei RamirezOtto LopezDenzel ClarkeOwen CaissieJac CaliagnoneJakob MarseeHyun Jin RyuKensuke KondoWei-En LinJunior CamineroGeraldo PerdomoStiven CruzMLB's landing page for all things WBCWBC Bracket ChallengeLink to story on eight members of Cuban WBC party being denied entry to the United StatesTarik Skubal pitching only one WBC game
Transcribe →Ep. 129 : Zen And The Art Of Fantasy Baseball With ADHamley
Feb 2601:11:06Tap to summarizeIn our 129th episode, Mike Couillard is joined by Anthony Hamley (aka ADHamley) of Razzball and BaseballHQ to discuss the insights from his Zen And The Art Of Fantasy Baseball columns before diving into some of the latest MLB news and notes affecting the fantasy realm.You can find us on bluesky at @cardscategories.bsky.social, @mcouill7.bsky.social, and @jbrewer17.bsky.social. Email the pod at cardscategories@gmail.com.We have Cards & Categories swag for purchase here!Sign up here to get access to all of the Razzball tools to win your 2026 fantasy leagues!Links to things discussed in the pod:Link to Anthony’s Razzball workPlayers discussed:Buys: Brenton Doyle, Kyle Tucker, Paul Sewald, the Giants bullpen non-Ryan Walker divisionSells: Cal Raleigh, Nick Kurtz, Kenley JansenCubs bring aboard Michael ConfortoRhys Hoskins signs with GuardiansJordan Westburg dealing with partial UCL tearUpcoming baseball card release schedule:March 11: 2025 Bowman’s BestMarch 18: 2026 Topps HeritageTBD: 2025 Topps MLB MVP CollectionTBD: 2025 Topps Chrome Platinum ‘55
Transcribe →Ep. 128 : AL Central Preview With Marty Tallman
Feb 1901:45:46Tap to summarizeIn our 128th episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer discuss the latest MLB transactions and baseball card news before previewing the AL Central with Marty Tallman of Rotoballer.You can find us on bluesky at @cardscategories.bsky.social, @mcouill7.bsky.social, and @jbrewer17.bsky.social. Email the pod at cardscategories@gmail.com.We have Cards & Categories swag for purchase here!Sign up here to get access to all of the Razzball tools to win your 2026 fantasy leagues!Links to things discussed in the pod:Zac Gallen returns to D-backsAstros and Blue Jays link up to trade Jesus Sanchez and Joey LoperfidoNick Castellanos released by Phillies, lands with PadresGerman Marquez joins PadresSan Diego also signs Griffin CanningPadres round out rotation with Walker BuehlerBrewers ink Luis Rengifo to dealPablo Lopez has torn right UCLUpcoming baseball card release schedule:2/18: 2025 Panini Prospect Edition2/18: 2025 Topps Stadium Club2/20: 2025 Topps GildedTBD: 2025 Topps MLB MVP CollectionTBD: 2025 Bowman’s BestTBD: 2025 Topps Chrome Platinum ‘55AL Central Preview (24:00)Chicago White SoxBuy: Seranthony Dominguez, Munetaka Murakami, Chase MeidrothSell: Colson Montgomery, Miguel Vargas, Lenyn SosaCleveland GuardiansBuy: Joey Cantillo, Kyle Manzardo, Brayan RocchioSell: Cade Smith, Tanner BibeeDetroit TigersBuy: Gleyber Torres, Dillon DinglerSell: Dillon Dingler, Kenley JansenKansas City RoyalsBuy: Salvador Perez, Kris Bubic, Carter JensenSell: Cole Ragans, Carlos EstevezMinnesota TwinsBuy: Matt Wallner, Luke Keaschall, Walker JenkinsSell: Byron Buxton
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