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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. 145 : Prospects To Target
Yesterday01:32:48Tap to summarizeIn our 145th episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer navigate the latest batch of injuries along with some demotions before discussing prospects to target in dynasty/keeper during the upcoming trade season.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:Bobby Witt Jr. dealing with Grade 1 strain of right MCLHand strain shelves Maikel GarciaMike Trout felled by hamstring injuryLiam Hicks to IL with back issueAdley Rutschman out with concussionJack Leiter lands on IL after ankle surgeryD-backs add both Michael Soroka (glute) and Jordan Lawlar (hammy) to injured listRyne Nelson also out with a partially torn flexorMitch Bratt set to debut for ArizonaKyle Teel returns for White Sox, Edgar Quero demotedEdward Cabrera strains left hammy, placed on ILBen Brown also lands on IL with neck strainCubs demote Moises BallesterosPhillies send Andrew Painter to Triple-AMinions SPs to be included in Topps ChromeUpcoming baseball card set release calendar:June 24: 2026 Topps Tier OneJuly 3: 2026 Donruss EliteJuly 8: 2026 Topps FinestJuly 15: 2026 Panini Immaculate CollectionJuly 15: 2026 Topps Dynamic DualsJuly 22: 2026 Topps ChromeTBD: 2026 Topps Tribute (preorder June 29)Prospects To Target (46:55)BattersGiants infielders (Luis Hernandez, Jhonny Level, Josuar Gonzalez)Theo GillenEric HartmanJosiah HartshornJuneiker CaceresPitchersJoseph DzierwaBraylon DoughtyKendry ChourioCaden Scarborough
Transcribe →Ep. 144 : An Incomprehensive Guide To Selling Cards
1w ago02:24:03Tap to summarizeIn our 144th episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer discuss another rash of hamate injuries before discussing a basic how-to guide on initial steps to sell baseball cards.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:Jose Ramirez goes down with left hamate fractureVinnie Pasquantino also out with hamate fractureKnee injury sends Brent Rooker to ILWill Smith placed on IL with neck injurySpencer Strider out at least a month with elbow inflammationDaniel Palencia dealing with elbow inflammation, placed on ILChase Dollander slated for UCL surgeryTrent Grisham out with hamstring injury, Jasson Dominguez returnsBraden Montgomery joins surprising White Sox squadBrewers promote Cooper PrattBlaze Jordan promoted in St. Louis with Nolan Gorman shuttled to minorsExample of the Through The Years Golden Mirror RC of Derek JetereBay listings of Diamond Dust cards2026 Topps Series 2 checklist still listing Highlight ReelsUpcoming baseball card set release calendar:June 17: 2025 Topps DynastyJune 19: 2025 Topps InceptionJune 24: 2026 Topps Tier OneJuly 3: 2026 Donruss EliteJuly 8: 2026 Topps FinestJuly 15: 2026 Panini Immaculate CollectionJuly 15: 2026 Topps Dynamic DualsTBD: 2026 Topps Tribute (preorder June 29)TBD: 2026 Topps Chrome (preorder June 22)An Incomprehensive Guide To Selling Cards (1:04:00)Topics discussed (roughly in order):General selling strategiesTiming (value-wise) of when to sell cardseBay omnibusOther internet selling platformsLive-streaming selling platformsWhen to consignIRL card shows
Transcribe →Ep. 143 : 2026 Topps Series 2 Overview
2w ago01:31:10Tap to summarizeIn our 143rd episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer discuss the impact of losing a fantasy star like Aaron Judge along with other MLB happenings. Then we dive into the latest baseball card release, 2026 Topps Series 2, hitting shelves everywhere on June 10.You can find us on bluesky at @cardscategories.bsky.social, @mcouill7.bsky.social, and @jbrewer17.bsky.social.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!Email the pod at cardscategories@gmail.com.Links to things discussed in the pod:Aaron Judge dealing with stress fracture in rib, out 4-6 weeksCorbin Burnes injured in rehab, out until SeptemberRamon Laureano likely to miss rest of 2026A’s save situation gets more chaotic with Joel Kuhnel DFA-ed, dealt to MilwaukeeThomas White sprains capsular in shoulder, out 3-4 monthsD-backs promote LuJames GrooverErrors have been appearing in Topps Chrome Platinum with NBA card backsUpcoming baseball card set release calendar:June 10: 2026 Topps Series 2June 17: 2025 Topps DynastyJune 17: 2026 Donruss EliteJune 19: 2025 Topps InceptionJune 24: 2026 Topps Tier OneJuly 15: 2026 Panini Immaculate CollectionTBD: 2026 Topps Dynamic Duals (preorder June 15)TBD: 2026 Topps Finest (preorder June 8)TBD: 2026 Topps Tribute (preorder June 29)TBD: 2026 Bowman Sapphire (preorder June 10)2026 Topps Series 2 Overview (40:30) (link to related Razzball post)Beckett checklist and previewChecklist Insider previewTopps Ripped history of Series 2
Transcribe →Ep. 142 : May Player Of The Month PC
3w ago01:21:09Tap to summarizeIn our 142nd episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer discuss the latest card news including pausing of grading services at PSA before getting into the injuries and call-ups impacting our fantasy squads. Then we make pod PC selections for the May MLB Players of the Month.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:PSA pauses all “value” level gradingRedemption for 1952 Mantle from 2026 Topps Series One has been pulled, listed on GoldinUpcoming baseball card set release calendar:June 5: 2025 Topps Chrome Platinum ‘55June 10: 2026 Topps Series 2June 17: 2025 Topps DynastyJune 17: 2026 Donruss EliteJune 19: 2025 Topps InceptionJune 24: 2026 Topps Tier OneJuly 15: 2026 Panini Immaculate CollectionTBD: 2026 Topps Dynamic Duals (preorder June 15)TBD: 2026 Topps Finest (preorder June 8)TBD: 2026 Topps Tribute (preorder June 29)TBD: 2026 Bowman Sapphire (preorder June 10)Latest and greatest news:Elly De La Cruz hamstring injury opens path for Edwin ArroyoMunetaka Murakami hamstring injury opens path for Jacob GonzalezTeoscar Hernandez hamstring injury opens path for Ryan WardKonnor Griffin dealing with right flexor strainEury Perez strains groin muscle stretching, out eight-ish weeksAidan Miller set to miss 6-8 weeks after back surgeryEthan Holliday to miss rest of 2026 after surgery for stress fracture in left footCardinals promote Jimmy Crooks and Nelson VelazquezMAY POTM PC (44:40) (link to related Razzball post)Link to May Award Winners announcementPod PC ListNick KurtzJ: 2025 Topps Heritage High Number Real One Auto Red Ink /76M: 2026 Bowman ES-22 Electric Sluggers insert green refractor #/99JJ BledayJ: 2020 Topps Heritage Minors /50 Quarter RelicM: 2019 Panini Prizm Draft Picks Autographs #23 hyper mojo parallel #/49Spencer ArrighettiJ: 2025 Topps Heritage #454 Spaghetti Nickname VariationM: 2024 Topps Now #187 RCCristopher SanchezJ: 2025 Topps Series 1 Team Logo #109M: 2022 Panini Prizm Rookie Autograph red donut variation #/35Munetaka MurakamiJ: BBM 2021 Genesis Munetaka Murakami Sato Teruaki Combo Jersey /30M: 2026 Bowman Anime #BA-3 SSPTJ RumfieldJ: TJ Rumfield Hudson Valley Renegades In Person AutoM: 2026 Bowman #CPA-TR 1st auto purple #/250
Transcribe →Ep. 141 : The Team Killers
4w ago01:03:30Tap to summarizeIn our 140th episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer discuss a wide range of topics including the latest injuries, call-ups, and hot performances.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:A’s promote Gage JumpLourdes Gurriel Jr. injury opens playing time for Tommy TroyRyan Jeffers breaks a hamate, shelved for 6-8 weeksAnkle injury derails Mickey MoniakDylan Cease lands on IL with hammy issueBack strain fells Logan HendersonRobby Snelling gets internal brace surgery on UCL sprainWade Meckler is back in the bigs, smacks first homerLink to boxscore daily emailUpcoming baseball card set release calendar:May 27: 2026 Panini DonrussJune 5: 2025 Topps Chrome Platinum ‘55June 10: 2026 Topps Series 2June 17: 2025 Topps DynastyJune 17: 2026 Donruss EliteJune 19: 2025 Topps InceptionJune 24: 2026 Topps Tier OneTBD: 2026 Topps Dynamic Duals (preorder June 15)TBD: 2026 Topps Finest (preorder June 8)TBD: 2026 Topps Tribute (preorder June 1)The Team Killers (31:30)Young OFs:Roman AnthonyWyatt LangfordJackson MerrillWeak-hitting MIs:Geraldo PerdomoBo BichettePunchless power bats:Agustin RamirezVinnie PasquantinoStruggling sinkerballers:Logan WebbFramber Valdez
Transcribe →Ep. 140 : Feeling Loose
May 2001:05:47Tap to summarizeIn our 140th episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer discuss a wide range of topics including the latest injuries, call-ups, and hot performances.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:Blake Snell to get loose bodies removedMax Fried dealing with bruised elbowDrake Baldwin down with a right oblique strainCal Raleigh placed on IL for first time with oblique strainBrendan Donovan returns to IL, M’s promote Colt EmersonClay Holmes out with fibula fracture inflicted by Spencer JonesJordan Westburg finally gets Tommy JohnRobby Snelling diagnosed with UCL sprainMike Podhorzer’s bat speed risers piece from 2025Upcoming baseball card set release calendar:May 27: 2026 Panini DonrussJune 4: 2025 Topps Chrome Platinum ‘55June 10: 2026 Topps Series 2June 17: 2026 Donruss EliteJune 19: 2025 Topps InceptionTBD: 2026 Topps Dynamic Duals (preorder June 15)TBD: 2026 Topps Tier One (preorder May 26)
Transcribe →Ep. 139 : 2026 Bowman Overview
May 1301:40:54Tap to summarizeIn our 139th episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer open by discussing the disastrous Giants along with exciting call-ups and a few injuries impacting fantasy leagues. Then they dive into the 2026 Bowman checklist, the latest card set hitting shelves everywhere on May 13.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:Giants in a tailspinGiants deal Patrick Bailey to the Guardians in exchange for Matt Wilkinson and a 2026 first round pickLogan Webb placed on IL with right knee bursitis, Trevor McDonald replaces him in rotationRyan Walker and Gregory Santos demoted to Triple-ATony Vitello fails to select arm from bullpen, creating chaosAlexandra Whitley’s BSB on Giants historic walk ratesMarlins bring Robby Snelling to the big leagues, release Chris PaddackRyan Waldschmidt call up in Arizona while Alek Thomas is DFA-edJasson Dominguez sprains shoulder, Yankees bring up Spencer JonesMets promoting A.J. EwingHenry Bolte called up to bigs with A’sCarlos Correa undergoes surgery on left ankle, out for seasonCole Ragans dealing with pitcher’s elbow, lands on ILMatthew Boyd tears meniscus while playing with kids, out six weeksUpcoming baseball card set release calendar:May 13: 2026 BowmanMay 27: 2026 Panini DonrussJune 4: 2025 Topps Chrome Platinum ‘55June 10: 2026 Topps Series 2June 17: 2026 Donruss EliteTBD: 2025 Topps Inception (preorder May 18)TBD: 2025 Topps Dynasty (preorder May 11)TBD: 2026 Topps Tier One (preorder May 26)2026 Bowman Overview (53:00) (link to corresponding Razzball post)Beckett checklistBaseball America’s Bowman previewChecklist Insider guideTopps Ripped Collector’s GuideTopps Ripped Top Prospects List
Transcribe →Ep. 138 : April Players Of The Month PC
May 601:31:34Tap to summarizeIn our 138th episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer discuss the latest bout of injuries and callups impacting our fantasy teams before discussing cards to place in the pod PC for the April 2026 Players of the Month Award Winners.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:Tarik Skubal has loose bodies removed from pitching elbowBraves re-add Spencer Strider, send Ronald Acuna Jr to IL with hammy strainLumbar disc herniation fells Luis Robert JrJoe Ryan departs latest start with elbow issueBrandon Woodruff departs with diminished velo, lands on IL with shoulder inflammationElbow inflammation sends Ryan Helsley to ILRyan Pepiot undergoes season-ending surgery on hipAnthony Volpe completes rehab, sent to Triple-AGiants bringing Bryce Eldridge and Jesus Rodriguez to big leaguesTrey Gibson makes MLB debut with O’sRed Sox promote Jake BennettJoe Mack promoted in Miami, Agustin Ramirez sent downUpcoming baseball card release schedule:May 13: 2026 BowmanMay 27: 2026 Panini DonrussJune 4: 2025 Topps Chrome Platinum ‘55June 17: 2026 Donruss EliteTBD: 2026 Topps Series 2 (preorder May 11)TBD: 2025 Topps Inception (preorder May 18)TBD: 2026 Topps Dynasty (preorder May 11)APRIL POTM PC (48:35) (link to related Razzball post)April Players of the MonthPod PC ListYordan AlvarezM: 2020 Topps Stadium Club Chrome #69 refractorJ: 2020 Topps Dynasty Rookie Patch Auto /10Ildemaro VargasM: 2018 Topps Gallery #81 autoJ: 2018 Topps Update Clear Acetate /10 #US114Jose SorianoM: 2024 Topps Big League #74J: 2023 Choice Rocket City Trash Pandas #20 Shohei OhtaniM: 2026 Topps Series 1 #T91-100 blue parallel #/150J: 2018 Topps Series 2 SSP - Hand On Helmet Rookie #700Kevin McGonigleM: 2025 Topps Pro Debut #STAR-8 Stars of MILB insertJ: 2025 1st Bowman Sapphire Auto Orange/25 Sal StewartM: 2024 Choice Dayton Dragons #26J: 2022 Leaf Trinity Jumbo Patch Auto /99
Transcribe →Ep. 137 : Under The Radar Prospects
Apr 3001:44:48Tap 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?
Apr 2301:22:37Tap 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)
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