27 JUN 2024 · In our 50th episode, https://razzball.com/author/couillard/ and https://razzball.com/author/jeremybrewer/ 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. You can find us on twitter (X) at https://twitter.com/cardscategories, https://twitter.com/mcouill7, and https://twitter.com/jbrewer17 and on bluesky at https://bsky.app/profile/mcouill7.bsky.social. Email the pod at cardscategories@gmail.com. We now have Cards & Categories swag for purchase https://my-store-efeb10.creator-spring.com/! Links to things discussed in the pod: - https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/06/guardians-recall-jhonkensy-noel-for-mlb-debut.html - https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/06/twins-to-select-david-festa.html - https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/06/padres-to-place-fernando-tatis-jr-on-injured-list.html - https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/06/yankees-place-giancarlo-stanton-on-10-day-injured-list-2.html - https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/06/marlins-place-jesus-luzardo-on-15-day-injured-list.html - https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/06/pirates-place-david-bednar-on-15-day-injured-list.html - https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/06/twins-place-chris-paddack-on-injured-list.html - https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/06/dodgers-temporarily-shut-down-clayton-kershaw-with-shoulder-soreness.html - https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/06/edwin-diaz-ejected-after-foreign-substance-check.html - https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/06/orelvis-martinez-receives-80-game-suspension-following-positive-ped-test.html Upcoming baseball card release schedule: - 6/28: Leaf Lumber (https://www.beckett.com/news/2024-leaf-lumber-baseball-cards/) - 7/3: Donruss - 7/3: Topps Tier One - 7/3: Panini Stars & Stripes USA Baseball (https://www.beckett.com/news/2024-panini-stars-stripes-usa-baseball-cards/) - 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

20 JUN 2024 · In our 49th episode, https://razzball.com/author/couillard/ and https://razzball.com/author/jeremybrewer/ open by discussing the latest and greatest transactions and moves including a bevvy of injuries to Mookie Betts, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Michael Harris II and more. Then we analyze players that have been hot in the Razzball Last 30 Days rankings to see what's fueling their performances. You can find us on twitter (X) at https://twitter.com/cardscategories, https://twitter.com/mcouill7, and https://twitter.com/jbrewer17 and on bluesky at https://bsky.app/profile/mcouill7.bsky.social. Email the pod at cardscategories@gmail.com. We now have Cards & Categories swag for purchase https://my-store-efeb10.creator-spring.com/! Links to things discussed in the pod: - https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/06/roberts-dodgers-expect-betts-to-miss-6-8-weeks.html - https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/06/dodgers-place-yoshinobu-yamamoto-michael-grove-on-15-day-il.html - https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/06/astros-place-justin-verlander-on-injured-list.html - https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/06/astros-place-justin-verlander-on-injured-list.html - https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/06/kyle-bradish-to-undergo-testing-on-sore-elbow.html - https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/06/anthony-rizzo-diagnosed-with-arm-fracture.html, https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/06/yankees-to-select-ben-rice.html - https://www.topps.com/pages/topps-chrome-baseball?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=061824%20Topps.com&utm_term=US%20Marketing%20-%20Recent%20Purchasers%20or%20Email%20Openers - https://www.instagram.com/reel/C8UgAemMakr/?hl=en Upcoming baseball card release schedule: - 7/3: Donruss - 7/3: Topps Tier One - 7/19: Panini Boys of Summer - 8/28: Panini Prizm Categories Discussion (1:09) - https://razzball.com/mlbhittingstats-last30days/ - https://razzball.com/mlbpitchingstats-last30days/ - https://blogs.fangraphs.com/one-fastball-isnt-enough/ Players discussed: - Carlos Correa - Heliot Ramos - David Hamilton - Jake Irvin - Tobias Myers - Hunter Brown

13 JUN 2024 · In our 48th episode, https://razzball.com/author/couillard/ and https://razzball.com/author/jeremybrewer/ open by selecting our All-Star ballots before analyzing the impacts of J.T. Realmuto and Kyle Tucker's injuries. Then we overview the newest flagship release, 2024 Topps Series 2, which hit shelves everywhere on June 12. You can find us on twitter (X) at https://twitter.com/cardscategories, https://twitter.com/mcouill7, and https://twitter.com/jbrewer17 and on bluesky at https://bsky.app/profile/mcouill7.bsky.social. Email the pod at cardscategories@gmail.com. We now have Cards & Categories swag for purchase https://my-store-efeb10.creator-spring.com/! Links to things discussed in the pod: - https://www.mlb.com/all-star/ballot (sans Martin Maldonado, sadly) - https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/06/j-t-realmuto-to-undergo-knee-surgery.html - https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/06/astros-place-kyle-tucker-on-injured-list.html - https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/06/rockies-to-promote-adael-amador.html - https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/06/white-sox-to-promote-drew-thorpe-for-mlb-debut-on-tuesday.html - https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/06/braves-to-promote-hurston-waldrep.html - https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/06/blue-jays-trade-cavan-biggio-dodgers.html Upcoming baseball card release schedule: - 6/10: Topps Dynamic Duos - 6/12: Topps Series 2 - 7/3: Donruss - 7/3: Topps Tier One - 7/19: Panini Boys of Summer - 8/28: Panini Prizm Cards Discussion (1:09) 2024 Topps Series 2  - https://www.beckett.com/news/2024-topps-series-2-baseball-cards/ - https://x.com/Topps/status/1800684439636488482 - https://www.beckett.com/news/jackson-holliday-is-in-2024-topps-series-2-and-hes-got-1989-fleer-bill-ripken-vibes/ - https://x.com/CardPurchaser/status/1800804672837411113 - https://www.reddit.com/r/baseballcards/comments/1def0ei/welp/

5 JUN 2024 · In our 47th episode, https://razzball.com/author/couillard/ and https://razzball.com/author/jeremybrewer/ open with banter on the latest moves and news including Spencer Torkelson and Reid Detmers' journeys to Triple-A. Then we select cards to enter the Player of the Month (POTM) PC pantheon from May. You can find us on twitter (X) at https://twitter.com/cardscategories, https://twitter.com/mcouill7, and https://twitter.com/jbrewer17 and on bluesky at https://bsky.app/profile/mcouill7.bsky.social. Email the pod at cardscategories@gmail.com. We now have Cards & Categories swag for purchase https://my-store-efeb10.creator-spring.com/! Links to things discussed in the pod: - https://www.baseballprospectus.com/news/article/91044/the-month-that-was-may/ - https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/06/padres-place-joe-musgrove-on-15-day-injured-list-2.html - https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/06/blake-snell-suffers-groin-injury-likely-headed-to-15-day-il.html - https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/05/yankees-shut-down-clarke-schmidt-for-4-6-weeks.html - https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/05/john-means-tyler-wells-to-undergo-ucl-surgery.html - https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/06/blue-jays-place-jordan-romano-on-15-day-injured-list-2.html, Yimi Garcia to close in interim - https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/06/orioles-to-promote-connor-norby.html - https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/06/tigers-to-option-spencer-torkelson-to-triple-a.html, https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/06/tigers-to-promote-justyn-henry-malloy.html - https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/06/angels-option-reid-detmers-2.html0 - https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/06/twins-option-edouard-julien-activate-royce-lewis-injured-list.html Upcoming baseball card release schedule: - 6/5: 2024 Bowman Sapphire - 6/12: Topps Series 2 - 6/12: Donruss Cards Discussion (38:12) May POTM PC (https://www.mlb.com/news/mlb-monthly-award-winners-for-may-2024) - Aaron Judge - J: 2023 Topps Tier One Autographed Bat Knob relic 1/1 (https://www.ebay.com/itm/395325331426?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=fycpnw2ktri&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=7cPS64WjTjO&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY) - M: 2022 Stadium Club #161 Chrome Refractor (https://www.ebay.com/itm/374936908605?_trkparms=amclksrc%3DITM%26aid%3D1110006%26algo%3DHOMESPLICE.SIM%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D266679%2C265907%2C266799%2C265704%2C266555%26meid%3D5d24c82fda6146d488e1376cbae2bad9%26pid%3D101875%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D4%26sd%3D355719851520%26itm%3D374936908605%26pmt%3D1%26noa%3D0%26pg%3D2332490%26algv%3DSimplAMLv11WebTrimmedV3MskuWithLambda85KnnRecallV1V2V4ItemNrtInQueryAndCassiniVisualRankerAndBertRecallWithVMEV3EmbeddedAuctionsCPCAutoWithCassiniEmbRecallManual%26brand%3DTopps&_trksid=p2332490.c101875.m1851&itmprp=cksum%3A3749369086055d24c82fda6146d488e1376cbae2bad9%7Cenc%3AAQAJAAABsP9d%252BMZSXlztIfYFu3kI%252B7ft0VcQix7rTrUVdiJwc2upzwLfM%252B2UEqu0ZqdXqu2qWe6up6s9MSEY%252BWikIwEh4xLkizL%252BG%252Fyhg6cdW4xfkbb75erVQBYYISNxGN1au%252BE0eJ778JYYSAyLJRupNiZky3B2UHpMsaEp7JRgW9fuueOszPlG9eCPE4mSzJx4EejjZE0v1xx3s4HgKujjhEB3s6neFXZiv9c2O9dxrKzpEEBw6uTR1UVPElrr0RJiW9h2PucitMwDMgY92B0NItcENB%252Bc53kPFxJ15oAM%252BOXd5M9SGUMRzXMWdPSqiQEHOLaAz%252BpAGK%252FuzlTBO3B7V8dPtc3zf%252BiqFvaOBX7GE2cC1q%252FCvy1L9NgF3c1LzBEhFkCE%252FyaQA8%252FxYXklzriQJ9I2TXjLG99RRunJvszG1ayC1thvIYRpmHeUc3Nb%252BJdUB51XXpFeaesJcg9u7dabl2FH3yUj%252FOLllzdqR9T9Bug8UtHU7AvRvKnfbKY%252FvVB7FhyeEEE%252Bxj98HtglJ7zxFgRhSleko9e7p7Fs74DU5kYA47TdbR%252FmDtnv15hCj4DxY0mVAA%253D%253D%7Campid%3APL_CLK%7Cclp%3A2332490&itmmeta=01HZHXS3KQ3XF3M2CK57N68G3D) - Bryce Harper - J: 2012 Topps #661 Base (Screaming) (https://www.sportscardinvestor.com/cards/bryce-harper-baseball/2012-topps-base-screaming-661/raw) - M: 2023 Topps Now #992 Stare Down SP (https://www.ebay.com/itm/196310253120?itmmeta=01HZHX7A30XDW0DN1K936X6KR7&hash=item2db500be40:g:jnsAAOSwklFmAC6Q&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAAA4LLyPKW4dJbgvta111%2Fp%2BONC939rcLSMCAoIJ961UzIUj%2FliMZVUiyccGQusu38hrk7S3P6fr1qxBfqUeunHOpAliv0AX1uankpo5dT93fgFtisGkyg0oHzClxXbfUz9wBaL7g2b0zeutLtFvyxjEia1A8%2FLKDtpYsVqJwawr2he92ba0yqHgMDBE96PF8iXEbZHncDosx5hXt4QFurBFY1QOcDlHGUrAnMyJ2UcNAsoBcj7xKzG51s1CD07TUw0WwkFFTsdxF7%2B4fAtdU73AR8sYno2FN6qN69LoKP3bZNk%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR9ahnb38Yw)  - Luis Gil - J: 2022 National Treasures RPA /25 (https://www.ebay.com/itm/204796011606?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=hedw55ttqfq&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=7cPS64WjTjO&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY) - M: 2022 Topps Inception RPA 1/1 (https://www.ebay.com/itm/326150160411?itmmeta=01HZHY2S21KJ865BNCQ4B4C0E3&hash=item4bf010801b:g:GmkAAOSw6uRmXd7b&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAABAER0XFJqdRu15LSo6SI01XPEeBQxOLTnUYmAFnZyWd8tkXq82WyWrAsyBAxUHoXbLWqhGpw%2BXqSTa3hxHAguNFFmXifX7kLanK0YN2Eoff%2BF6wqRmtzOcijNDrK2qogFPcs2fZACWB1bI2fWYk68GexvhQvOOeG0xt3NjgyyLwtNPLsj%2F6T6yquyoRxUbza8pWf0TKGD5XX3n48LWsVb7H87yWqTJrTjqkJTvxzIzU6VKjl4gqtDU9%2FoHNT5Qr0l921aOCmYXdabFJKBdKowVTsdqvsoTAQBaOFVflTEgOBY%2BIHDpxSNj5mBA3AiiY8KvUBkw34kVKKrY88M7oMmJMw%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR5iRi778Yw)  - Chris Sale - J: 2011 Topps Chrome Rookie Auto Black Refractor (https://www.ebay.com/itm/225724026150?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=IrRfw_T3Sem&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=7cPS64WjTjO&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY)  - M: 2024 Topps Big League #57 black foil /25 (https://www.ebay.com/itm/186448838367?itmmeta=01HZHYCVWWXM6SDQQAS3089E0T&hash=item2b69377edf:g:H7QAAOSw8yxmSMKT&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAABAOJQFY8D5iALStmPup4ryT5I5Z5M9dAd8VAzY1Op3UrDWFg8uxTpkKL3EpGqLWkh8RbAxdBTTlwjDXsfdJovGaKHaKlVfkfybzop9Alo1AUlsni%2Fvg7nuT32hLv5sOnPE9Fnc7Gu1OA8WT67ZTBxgPq%2BgE0HYx7SqOLwUZ5QAeasFo0n70cU3am%2BMYdlfcaIHS3n2fqDzN4xJB7%2FPtSXuDDPdd1cHHtl1WN7NDY8HgDnYVzNdaowwR9eAH5EORkyvodKCTjTnWDwTeIjM0waZ103PIEsG1SDCS7jXHkz75z%2BhB4jsdMl8pVXng6N1yn9wj2GQKpP7un1TdpDwRSS3Fs%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR8C-s778Yw)  - Joey Ortiz - J: 2024 Topps Now #122 (https://www.topps.com/products/joey-ortiz-2024-mlb-topps-now-reg-card-122.html) - M: 2023 Topps Update #US126 Skeleton foil /50 (https://www.ebay.com/itm/296466799508?itmmeta=01HZHYQRV0CCV9R9CQ0C1E925G&hash=item4506cc5b94:g:1xAAAOSwtW9mV9rV&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAAA4CuFoUvlgFr3DhwzDdqGTNNA%2BDqNXdI6yLnGGuKkN7C3mIeSwWkdkTcahkvouRzQEGivgCK3daBBEyQ68mEdtn2qeV3tR8okzFEncOvqaI0xe8b25Va2sbvEMAMpI9G7AvWyRkH32ICkMlnWfqszjutZFwlj53XLD4vmCVX2lEcrPKRJzdhBQSx3Te2X03vYuv2GaQbp%2FvisWrzAOY5xBPb%2B9bdG2FCrhHwFGLMBTFBshPTU%2Bdr%2BjTmHgNx%2FU%2FLQanwV73EE2qyR7KVkVB2Aib0MqgK7EKJrShx8ItS84kuT%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR8iN3778Yw) 

30 MAY 2024 · In our 46th episode, https://razzball.com/author/couillard/ and https://razzball.com/author/jeremybrewer/ open with banter on the latest moves and news including injuries to Ronald Acuna Jr. and Xander Bogaerts along with the Angel Hernandez's retirement and the inclusion of Negro Leagues stats in the MLB record book. Then we discuss minor leaguers that we are burning a reserve roster spot on to stash in on our fantasy teams. You can find us on twitter (X) at https://twitter.com/cardscategories, https://twitter.com/mcouill7, and https://twitter.com/jbrewer17 and on bluesky at https://bsky.app/profile/mcouill7.bsky.social. Email the pod at cardscategories@gmail.com. We now have Cards & Categories swag for purchase https://my-store-efeb10.creator-spring.com/! Links to things discussed in the pod: - https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/05/ronald-acuna-jr-suffers-torn-acl-will-miss-rest-of-2024-season.html, opening playing time for Jarred Kelenic and Adam Duvall - https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/05/xander-bogaerts-to-miss-significant-time-due-to-shoulder-fracture.html - https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/05/rangers-place-evan-carter-on-injured-list-reinstate-wyatt-langford-nathan-eovaldi.html - https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/05/astros-place-cristian-javier-on-il-recall-jose-abreu.html - https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5522819/2024/05/27/astros-jose-abreu-return-jon-singleton-joey-loperfido/ - https://x.com/bnightengale/status/1795261829419348209?s=46&t=9rNGTadISTH70Ar9lTUwaw - https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5525148/2024/05/28/mlb-negro-leagues-records-josh-gibson-ty-cobb/ - Resources on Negro Leagues mentioned: - https://x.com/curlyfro https://t.co/PDWCNYjc1l - https://open.spotify.com/show/4IuNh3DNKpWmBTTERvD87c?si=1676d7d18953421d - https://open.spotify.com/episode/7Iuz184wv8pY6gGm8UwpDV?si=NuxN-4M-SBCpCjQPOW8Zfg - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/728070.Only_the_Ball_Was_White Upcoming baseball card release schedule: - 5/28: 2024 Bowman Sapphire - 6/12: Topps Series 2 - 6/12: Donruss Categories Discussion (37:00) Players discussed: STASH: - Immediate Top 100 Bats (James Wood, Jackson Holliday, Junior Caminero, Coby Mayo) - https://x.com/tbtimes_rays/status/1795926875149103322?s=46&t=FzCck4JOzUYbR04mbWNB-g - https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/nationals-james-wood-lands-on-triple-a-il/ - https://www.baltimoresun.com/2024/05/17/orioles-prospect-coby-mayo-injured/ - Cade Povich - Tyler Black - Hurston Waldrep (also discussed Spencer Schwellenbach's chances of sticking with Atlanta) - Jordan Walker - David Festa - Jackson Jobe - Drew Thorpe AVOID: - Shane Baz - Jordan Lawlar - Orelvis Martinez

22 MAY 2024 · In our 45th episode, https://razzball.com/author/couillard/ and https://razzball.com/author/jeremybrewer/ open with banter on the latest moves and news including new injuries plus Edwin Diaz's demotion from the Mets closer role. Then we discuss the biggest movers (good and bad) in Jeremy's most recent rendition of the https://razzball.com/top-100-hitters-swing-harder/. You can find us on twitter (X) at https://twitter.com/cardscategories, https://twitter.com/mcouill7, and https://twitter.com/jbrewer17 and on bluesky at https://bsky.app/profile/mcouill7.bsky.social. Email the pod at cardscategories@gmail.com. We now have Cards & Categories swag for purchase https://my-store-efeb10.creator-spring.com/! Links to things discussed in the pod: - https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/05/rays-place-zach-eflin-on-injured-list.html - https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/05/dodgers-place-max-muncy-on-injured-list-option-james-outman.html - https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/05/garrett-whitlock-diagnosed-with-ligament-tear-in-elbow.html - https://sports.yahoo.com/edwin-diaz-future-mets-closer-fluid-amid-recent-poor-outings-000718179.html ... Reed Garrett time? - https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/05/white-sox-promote-zach-deloach-mlb-debut-eloy-jimenez-injured-list.html Upcoming baseball card release schedule: - 5/17: 2024 Topps Archives Signature Series Baseball – Retired Edition (https://www.beckett.com/news/2024-topps-archives-signature-series-baseball-retired-edition/) - 5/22: 2023 Topps Chrome Platinum Anniversary (https://www.beckett.com/news/2023-topps-chrome-platinum-anniversary-baseball-cards/) - 6/12: Topps Series 2 - 6/12: Donruss Categories Discussion (29:35) https://razzball.com/top-100-hitters-swing-harder/ Players discussed: RISERS - Brent Rooker - Christian Yelich - Ryan Jeffers - Jurickson Profar - Anthony Volpe FALLERS - Justin Turner - Vladimir Guerrero Jr. - Josh Lowe

16 MAY 2024 · In our 44th episode, https://razzball.com/author/couillard/ and https://razzball.com/author/jeremybrewer/ open with banter on the new Statcast bat tracking metrics (Batcast?) before discussing the latest moves and news including new injuries plus prospect debuts. Then we analyze highly rostered hitters that have been dreadful to start the season. Is it time to move on from them? You can find us on twitter (X) at https://twitter.com/cardscategories, https://twitter.com/mcouill7, and https://twitter.com/jbrewer17 and on bluesky at https://bsky.app/profile/mcouill7.bsky.social. Email the pod at cardscategories@gmail.com. We now have Cards & Categories swag for purchase https://my-store-efeb10.creator-spring.com/! Links to things discussed in the pod: - https://baseballsavant.mlb.com/leaderboard/bat-tracking - https://open.spotify.com/episode/1IwdzTx4fK2KMGAT4jVl5j?si=hzA6OOpdT0C2PQPPl9-jZw - https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/05/cubs-place-dansby-swanson-on-injured-list-reinstate-seiya-suzuki.html - https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/05/pirates-designate-roansy-contreras-place-kebryan-hayes-on-10-day-il.html - https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/05/reds-place-nick-lodolo-on-injured-list.html - https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/05/brewers-place-rhys-hoskins-on-injured-list.html - https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/05/jung-hoo-lee-leaves-game-with-left-shoulder-strain.html - https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/05/ronel-blanco-ejected-after-foreign-substance-check.html - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2E8Dc0yhWA - https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/05/brewers-expected-to-promote-robert-gasser.html Upcoming baseball card release schedule: - 5/17: 2024 Topps Archives Signature Series Baseball – Retired Edition - 5/22: 2023 Topps Chrome Platinum Anniversary - 6/12: Topps Series 2 - 6/12: Donruss Categories Discussion (46:20) Possibly cuttable hitters discussed: - Julio Rodriguez - Corbin Carroll - Bo Bichette - Paul Goldschmidt - Nolan Jones - Xander Bogaerts - Carlos Correa - Jake Burger - Gleyber Torres - George Springer - Spencer Torkelson - Ian Happ - Nick Castellanos - Colton Cowser

9 MAY 2024 · In our 43rd episode, https://razzball.com/author/couillard/ and https://razzball.com/author/jeremybrewer/ open with banter on the dreadful Cardinals season before discussing the latest moves and news including significant injuries plus prospect debuts. Then we select our first cards to enter the pantheon of the Player of the Month (POTM) PC, a new monthly segment we are launching. You can find us on twitter (X) at https://twitter.com/cardscategories, https://twitter.com/mcouill7, and https://twitter.com/jbrewer17 and on bluesky at https://bsky.app/profile/mcouill7.bsky.social. Email the pod at cardscategories@gmail.com. We now have Cards & Categories swag for purchase https://my-store-efeb10.creator-spring.com/! Links to things discussed in the pod: - https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/05/willson-contreras-suffers-arm-fracture.html - https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/05/phillies-place-trea-turner-on-10-day-injured-list.html - https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/05/padres-nearing-deal-for-luis-arraez.html - https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/05/guardians-to-promote-kyle-manzardo-place-steven-kwan-on-10-day-il.html - https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/05/rangers-to-place-wyatt-langford-on-10-day-injured-list.html - https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/05/rays-place-ryan-pepiot-on-injured-list-reinstate-taj-bradley.html - https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/05/padres-place-joe-musgrove-on-15-day-injured-list.html - https://x.com/Pirates/status/1788306462621536666 - https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/05/mets-to-promote-christian-scott.html - https://x.com/slikcards/status/1788246478743605484?s=46&t=FzCck4JOzUYbR04mbWNB-g - https://twitter.com/Topps/status/1787875214761619798 Upcoming baseball card release schedule: - 5/8: Bowman - 5/22: 2023 Topps Chrome Platinum Anniversary - 6/12: Topps Series 2 Cards Discussion (47:00) April POTM PC - https://www.mlb.com/news/mlb-monthly-award-winners-march-april-2024 - Mookie Betts - J: https://www.sportscardinvestor.com/cards/mookie-betts-baseball/2014-topps-update-red-hot-foil-batting-us-26 - M: https://www.reddit.com/r/Dodgers/comments/hhrc38/mookie_betts_sssp_topps_2020_series_2_card/ - Gunnar Henderson - J: https://www.sportscardinvestor.com/cards/gunnar-henderson-baseball/2019-bowman-draft-chrome-dp-auto - M: https://www.ebay.com/itm/196341102778?itmmeta=01HXC8ZDS59ESA2176NEA74762&hash=item2db6d778ba:g:cZIAAOSw1K9mGKTh&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAABAEwJC8ybL2kq5bLwuwZjEGKMcBpFoBxnlnnIvL16G28O0I44McztLvnTJBJ9x%2F5ZmybC414awzZZMSM6H%2BhUN3qptNb4zGAMAoGa3zGl4QcJ%2B5YJIeAaoEFuwmbnx40dkbr2uvpLI2EftOQZ3EXNNQJ2nQi72JkU%2FadSnUIl8YOy54%2FxqC9GZq94O8sLBkhog8loOcurlmX74IvxcixygUdUgP%2BpP6uwTMruErm87Tic2sVdNiH87D0ZGLerHfJ3lP0E2vY0wMaXPVMwUeDXj458MyLZY3czZBbQotmggwY6lZ6Y%2BL%2B34G3afi3wotin9CjN%2FLxnFf67JewGi9fvBB0%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR-Lc_YjrYw - Ranger Suarez - J: https://www.ebay.com/itm/195661901743?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=Zh-t4TtiQwm&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=7cPS64WjTjO&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY - M: https://www.ebay.com/itm/203884979773?itmmeta=01HXC8FZZTT9YWDEZVAE6H6MNT&hash=item2f787de63d:g:f2kAAOSwqW1iQoc1&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAABAKmqW4b2sNuxRQVJ9lu4gKj4%2FyYuePvvzvBbKvUcKZAq3kH%2FO4bHMQlVpnaymRUxWmNxLtbytcUJWQweWwFO129FO0%2Fg8cYtAyQs65CFNxW8tFLiiIWWSIO%2B6KjI1Cab7BdueB2xvdPg%2BVBUmNY%2FlhAwIK6J6MARz1ltWQsWRCBD2neCOsNmT7Ma1VX2Lf18SPxc9bjKNpzjjduRHm2%2BGgV2mQEkq7lGcsOtKRz0mQYWAtQWQ1r5IkxMeW%2FZuAjHj2kxaeBmN0ZEsr6juJRdnfyce8Xw%2Byq3QXxTRqQq835hlOWslejfDUK%2BJGpeR%2BKZenoPs8o0y%2FfAreerb5uKHKs%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR4qAwIjrYw - Jose Berrios - J: https://www.sportscardinvestor.com/cards/jose-berrios-baseball/2024-topps-team-color-border-variation-272 - M: https://www.tcdb.com/ViewCard.cfm/sid/138920/cid/9431299/2016-Bowman-Chrome---Chrome-Rookie-Autographs-Refractor-BCAR-JBE-Jose-Berrios - Shota Imanaga - J: https://www.ebay.com/itm/375243559544?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=p-juufvnthe&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=7cPS64WjTjO&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY - M: https://www.tcdb.com/ViewCard.cfm/sid/418246/cid/24307411/2024-Topps-Now---Blue-27-Shota-Imanaga - Colton Cowser - J: https://www.sportscardinvestor.com/cards/colton-cowser-baseball/2024-topps-golden-mirror-image-variation-257 - M: https://www.ebay.com/itm/355671624859?itmmeta=01HXC9KZNJ1VXPEXR8P9N1T59A&hash=item52cfae4c9b:g:nd0AAOSwo6BmLXAy&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAABAEq8aotSCI20ad7hfxNGkjZKfl%2Bzs9vtDVdU6mWtQ2M4FRxs65CdR5Mfq3gZqFlHVn5GO7W7lPu10e22Yl8hKWW1RcKibu7M4Q5cALGV5Tr89YTbQiXGZyFME1kBFQjTj7Ns6FkCdmY%2B9ON7%2B5hNcVVFOS7SnLC5mHsiRbQ1fLixFjNd43qsVeMrrovAvyGdBIQOYhTP0dGYZ1%2Bgg8zXatluz%2BKv1eGZdKh9DR9DHWnXEqKioTPYwpw55pWyAuEzjUmEUkeMusetST8XcB849XNgMQ0T8zVdSrjJ%2FaBWWjfqddSg0m%2B71iQnlbqGcjDC4zYIGWAQlsIQStgXkqINA0Q%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR4L7z4nrYw

2 MAY 2024 · In our 42nd episode, https://razzball.com/author/couillard/ and https://razzball.com/author/jeremybrewer/ open with banter on some of the newest "mascots" entering MLB lore before discussing the latest moves and news including significant injuries plus prospect (and Tommy Pham) call-ups. Then we overview the release of 2024 Bowman, hitting shelves on May 8. You can find us on twitter (X) at https://twitter.com/cardscategories, https://twitter.com/mcouill7, and https://twitter.com/jbrewer17 and on bluesky at https://bsky.app/profile/mcouill7.bsky.social. Email the pod at cardscategories@gmail.com. We now have Cards & Categories swag for purchase https://my-store-efeb10.creator-spring.com/! Links to things discussed in the pod: - https://www.topps.com/products/matt-hilton-2024-mlb-topps-now-reg-card-145.html - https://x.com/cardssmak/status/1785044107863466315?s=46&t=9rNGTadISTH70Ar9lTUwaw - https://theathletic.com/5459267/2024/04/29/minnesota-twins-summer-sausage-celebration-offense/ - https://uni-watch.com/2024/04/29/tampa-bay-rays-unveil-city-connect-costume/ - https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/04/mike-trout-to-undergo-knee-surgery.html - https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/04/cody-bellinger-to-be-placed-on-injured-list-due-to-fractured-rib.html - https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/04/red-sox-acquire-garrett-cooper.html - https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/05/orioles-place-grayson-rodriguez-on-injured-list.html - https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/04/giants-blake-snell-injured-list-adductor-strain.html - https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/04/jesus-luzardo-diagnosed-with-mild-flexor-muscle-strain.html - https://x.com/bradfo/status/1785739379954090432 - https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/04/zack-gelof-likely-headed-to-il-with-oblique-strain.html - https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/04/orioles-option-jackson-holliday.html - https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/04/orioles-promote-heston-kjerstad-top-prospect.html - https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/04/cardinals-option-jordan-walker.html - https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/04/astros-to-option-jose-abreu.html - https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/04/white-sox-to-select-tommy-pham.html - https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/04/brewers-expected-to-promote-tyler-black.html - https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/04/rockies-promote-jordan-beck-top-prospect-outfield-nolan-jones-injured-list-back.html - https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/04/blue-jays-promote-addison-barger-for-major-league-debut.html Cards Discussion Upcoming baseball card release schedule: - 5/1: Topps Heritage Mini - 5/8: Bowman - 5/22: 2023 Topps Chrome Platinum Anniversary - 6/12: Topps Series 2 2024 Bowman Preview - https://www.beckett.com/news/2024-bowman-baseball-cards/ - https://twitter.com/MaxArterburn/status/1774859098791547385 - Players highlighted: - Yoshinobu Yamamoto - Jung Hoo Lee - Pete Crow-Armstrong - Jordan Lawlar - Dylan Crews - Brock Wilken - George Lombard Jr. - Walker Jenkins - Aidan Miller - Arjun Nimmala - Kyle Teel

24 APR 2024 · In our 41st episode, https://razzball.com/author/couillard/ and https://razzball.com/author/jeremybrewer/ open with discussion of the latest moves and news including significant injuries affecting Francisco Alvarez and Triston Casas. Then we overview players with some of the hottest cards right now in the market to determine whether to sell them now or possibly hold. You can find us on twitter (X) at https://twitter.com/cardscategories, https://twitter.com/mcouill7, and https://twitter.com/jbrewer17 and on bluesky at https://bsky.app/profile/mcouill7.bsky.social. Email the pod at cardscategories@gmail.com. We now have Cards & Categories swag for purchase https://my-store-efeb10.creator-spring.com/! Links to things discussed in the pod: - https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/04/mets-place-francisco-alvarez-on-10-day-injured-list.html - https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/04/triston-casas-undergoing-testing-following-early-exit.html - https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/04/rays-place-pete-fairbanks-on-injured-list.html - https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/04/d-backs-to-recall-tommy-henry-likely-to-place-merrill-kelly-on-il.html - DL Hall and Wade Miley both shelved (https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/04/brewers-place-dl-hall-on-15-day-injured-list.html) (https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/04/brewers-place-wade-miley-on-injured-list-with-elbow-inflammation.html) - https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/brewers-robert-gasser-ready-for-season-debut/ - https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/04/astros-place-cristian-javier-on-15-day-injured-list.html Cards Discussion We relied upon https://www.sportscardinvestor.com/categories/baseball for market data to analyze.Players and cards discussed: - Jackson Holliday - https://www.sportscardinvestor.com/cards/jackson-holliday-baseball/2022-bowman-draft-base-1st-bd-168 - Colton Cowser - https://www.sportscardinvestor.com/cards/colton-cowser-baseball/2021-bowman-draft-chrome-dp-auto-1st-cda-cc - Baltimore Orioles in general (Adley Rutschman, Gunnar Henderson) - https://www.sportscardinvestor.com/cards/gunnar-henderson-baseball/2019-bowman-draft-chrome-refractor-bdc-22 - https://www.sportscardinvestor.com/cards/bill-ripken-baseball/1989-fleer-base-ff-error-616 - Elly De La Cruz - https://www.sportscardinvestor.com/cards/elly-de-la-cruz-baseball/2022-bowman-mega-box-chrome-prospects-mojo-refractor-1st-bcp-50 - https://www.sportscardinvestor.com/cards/elly-de-la-cruz-baseball/2022-bowman-chrome-prospects-1st-bcp-50 - Michael Busch - https://www.sportscardinvestor.com/cards/michael-busch-baseball/2019-bowman-draft-chrome-dp-auto-1st-cda-mb - Blaze Alexander - https://www.sportscardinvestor.com/cards/blaze-alexander-baseball/2019-bowman-chrome-prospect-auto-1st-cpa-ba - Jackson Chourio and Jaison Chourio - https://www.sportscardinvestor.com/cards/jackson-chourio-baseball/2022-bowman-chrome-prospects-1st-bcp-79 - https://www.sportscardinvestor.com/cards/jaison-chourio-baseball/2022-bowman-chrome-prospect-auto-1st-cpa-jco - Mike Trout - https://www.sportscardinvestor.com/cards/mike-trout-baseball/2011-topps-update-base-us175 - Ivan Herrera - https://www.sportscardinvestor.com/cards/ivan-herrera-baseball/2020-bowman-chrome-prospect-auto-1st-cpa-ih - Casey Mize - https://www.sportscardinvestor.com/cards/casey-mize-baseball/2018-bowman-draft-chrome-bdc-1