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In 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

In 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)

In 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

In 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

In 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

In 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

In 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

In our 127th episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer discuss the latest MLB transactions and baseball card news before previewing the NL Central with Derek VanRiper of The Athletic and the Rates & Barrels podcast.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 and Brewers link up for six-player swap including Caleb Durbin and Kyle HarrisonJustin Verlander re-joins the TigersOrioles add Chris BassittPirates ink Marcell Ozuna to one-year pactYankees re-sign Paul GoldschmidtMiguel Andujar joins the PadresInjuries galore from reporting to camp:Corbin Carroll undergoing surgery on right hamate boneFrancisco Lindor having hamate surgeryJackson Holliday suffers broken right hamate, also set for surgeryBanged up Blue Jays (Santander out 5-6 months with shoulder surgery, Bowden Francis out for season with UCL reconstruction, Bieber has forearm fatigue)Spencer Schwellenbach to open season on 60-day IL with elbow inflammationReese Olson out for season with shoulder surgeryRedemption for a 1952 Mantle is buried in Series 1Upcoming baseball card release schedule:2/11: 2025 Topps MLB MVP Collection2/11: 2026 Topps Series 12/12: 2025 Topps Pristine2/18: 2025 Panini Prospect Edition2/18: 2025 Topps Stadium Club2/20: 2025 Topps GildedTBD: 2025 Bowman’s BestTBD: 2025 Topps Chrome Platinum ‘55NL Central Preview (33:00)Chicago CubsBuy: Ian Happ, Alex BregmanSell: Pete Crow-Armstrong, Nico Hoerner, Cade HortonCincinnati RedsBuy: Matt McLain, Will Benson, Elly De La CruzSell: Emilio Pagan, Noelvi MarteMilwaukee BrewersBuy: Jacob Misiorowski, Logan Henderson, Andrew VaughnSell: Abner Uribe, Trevor MegillPittsburgh PiratesBuy: Braxton Ashcraft, Bryan ReynoldsSell: Dennis Santana, Konnor GriffinSt. Louis CardinalsBuy: Jordan Walker, Alec Burleson, Kyle LeahySell: Victor Scott II, Riley O’Brien

In our 126th episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer host a special pod to discuss the release of 2026 Topps Series 1, which hits shelves everywhere on Feb. 11.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:2/11: 2025 Topps MLB MVP Collection2/11: 2026 Topps Series 12/12: 2025 Topps Pristine2/18: 2025 Panini Prospect Edition2/18: 2025 Topps Stadium Club2/20: 2025 Topps GildedTBD: 2025 Bowman’s BestTBD: 2025 Topps Chrome Platinum ‘552026 Topps Series One Overview (link to related post on Razzball)Beckett checklist and previewChecklist Insider checklist and preview

In our 125th episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer discuss the latest MLB transactions and baseball card news before previewing the AL West with  Sam Wirsching of the Pallazzo Podcast and The Dynasty Guru.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:2/6: 2025 Topps Museum Collection2/11: 2025 Topps MLB MVP Collection2/11: 2026 Topps Series 12/12: 2025 Topps Pristine2/13: 2025 Topps Gilded2/18: 2025 Topps Stadium ClubTBD: 2025 Bowman’s BestTBD: 2025 Topps Chrome Platinum ‘55AL East Preview (21:30)Link to NFBC ADPHouston AstrosBuy: Tatsuya Imai, Jesus SanchezSell: Jose Altuve, Jeremy Pena, Christian WalkerLos Angeles AngelsBuy: Grayson Rodriguez, Robert Stephenson, Jose SorianoSell: Everyone else, Logan O’HoppeSacramento AthleticsBuy: Tyler Soderstrom, Jack Perkins, Brent RookerSell: Nick Kurtz, Lawrence Butler, Jacob WilsonSeattle MarinersBuy: Bryce Miller, Dominic Canzone, Cal RaleighSell: None, Luis Castillo, Dominic CanzoneTexas RangersBuy: Brandon Nimmo, Corey Seager, Jake BurgerSell: Corey Seager, Brandon Nimmo, Josh Jung

In our 124th episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer discuss a handful of MLB transactions and latest baseball card news before previewing the AL East with Matt Frank, aka MarmosDad, purveyor of Razzball's Top 100 Pitchers.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:Rangers pony up to acquire MacKenzie GoreHarrison Bader signs with GiantsWhite Sox spend Luis Robert savings on Seranthony DominguezEdouard Julien & Pierson Ohl dealt to ColoradoStadium Club cuts chrome parallelsWade Meckler in DFA limbo againUpcoming baseball card release schedule:2/4: 2025 Topps Pristine2/6: 2025 Topps Museum Collection2/11: 2025 Topps MLB MVP Collection2/11: 2026 Topps Series 12/13: 2025 Topps Gilded2/18: 2025 Topps Stadium ClubTBD: 2025 Bowman’s BestAL East Preview (27:30)Link to NFBC ADPBaltimore OriolesBuy: Kyle Bradish, Dylan Beavers, Taylor WardSell: Colton Cowser, Pete Alonso, Jackson HollidayBoston Red SoxBuy: Ranger Suarez, Sonny GraySell: Aroldis Chapman, Payton Tolle, Roman AnthonyNew York YankeesBuy: Ryan Weathers, Ben Rice, Cody BellingerSell: Cam Schlittler, David BednarTampa Bay RaysBuy: Chandler Simpson, Griffin Jax, Yandy DiazSell: Chandler Simpson, Ryan PepiotToronto Blue JaysBuy: Dylan Cease, Addison Barger, allSell: Dylan Cease, George Springer?, none

In our 123rd episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer discuss the boiling-over hot stove of MLB transactions and latest baseball card news before previewing the NL East with Chris Towers of CBS Sports and the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast.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:Dodgers add Kyle Tucker on bonkers dealMets sign Bo Bichette to handle the hot cornerAlex Bregman signs five-year pact with CubsRed Sox ink Ranger Suarez to five-year dealCody Bellinger returns to the YankeesJT Realmuto re-ups with PhiladelphiaWilli Castro finds home in ColoradoCardinals add Ryne Stanek to bullpen mixVictor Caratini joins the TwinsYoan Moncada back with the AngelsMets send Jett Williams and Brandon Sproat to Milwaukee for Freddy Peralta and Tobias MyersMets acquire Luis Robert Jr. from White Sox for Luisangel AcunaCardinals ship Nolan Arenado to ArizonaThree-way trade between Angels, Rays and Reds shuffles Josh Lowe and Gavin LuxMarlins & Yankees link up for trade: Ryan Weathers for four prospectsJake McCarthy dealt to RockiesHa-Seong Kim suffers finger injury on ice, out 4-5 monthsRoyals pull in Kauffman Stadium outfield wallsHall of Fame voters elect Carlos Beltran and Andruw JonesDesign for 2026 Topps Flagship cards has arrived2026 Topps Series 1 jumbos will have one auto and one relic, down one hitVolume in megas and blasters also reduced for 2026 Topps Series 1Pre-order for 2026 Topps Series 1 is liveUpcoming baseball card release schedule:2/4: 2025 Topps Pristine2/11: 2025 Topps MLB MVP Collection2/11: 2026 Topps Series 12/13: 2025 Topps Gilded2/18: 2025 Topps Stadium ClubTBD: 2025 Topps Museum CollectionNL East Preview (1:11:40)Link to NFBC ADPAtlanta BravesBuy: Ronald Acuna Jr., Mike Yastrzemski, Hurston WaldrepSell: Spencer Strider, Michael Harris II, Spencer SchwellenbachMiami MarlinsBuy: Sandy Alcantara, Kyle Stowers, Otto LopezSell: Xavier EdwardsNew York MetsBuy: Francisco Alvarez, Jonah Tong, David PetersonSell: Nolan McLean, Jorge Polanco, Luis Robert Jr.Philadelphia PhilliesBuy: Justin Crawford, Otto Kemp, Bryce HarperSell: Kyle Schwarber, Jesus LuzardoWashington NationalsBuy: MacKenzie Gore, Harry Ford, Brady HouseSell: Dylan Crews, James Wood, CJ Abrams

In our 122nd episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer discuss the latest MLB transactions before diving into the newest baseball card release, 2025 Bowman Draft, hitting shelves on Jan. 14.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:Cubs deal for Edward Cabrera, ship out Owen CaissiePrevious pod discussing NPB importsAstros land Tatsuya ImaiKazuma Okamoto to the Blue JaysGiants ink Tyler Mahle to one-year dealO’s re-sign Zach EflinPete Fairbanks stays in Florida, signs with MarlinsKirby Yates joins the Angels bullpen pictureCubs add Hunter HarveyLogan Henderson's friends gift him Topps Now card for the hardest-hit ball that he gave upDesign for 2026 Topps Series 1 hobby box releasedUpcoming baseball card release schedule:1/6: 2025 Panini Select1/7: 2025 Topps Allen & Ginter X1/7: 2025 Topps Chrome Update Sapphire Edition1/14: 2025 Bowman Draft1/16: 2025 Topps Museum Collection2/11: 2025 Topps MLB MVP Collection2025 Bowman Draft (44:30) (link to related Razzball post)Beckett checklistChecklist Insider previewTopps Ripped coverage

In our 121st episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer cover a handful of MLB transactions, including a three-team deal, before selecting cards to place in the pod PC for the 2025 MLB Awards 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!Links to things discussed in the pod:Cardinals ship Willson Contreras up to BostonRays, Pirates, and Astros link up on a three-team swap involving Brandon Lowe, Jake Mangum, Mike Burrows, and Jacob MeltonShane Baz dealt to BaltimoreMets continue overhaul, send Jeff McNeil to A’sMichael King re-joins the PadresMunetaka Murakami lands with White SoxWhite Sox also sign Sean NewcombSung-Mun Song inks deal with PadresPirates bring aboard Ryan O’HearnBaseball card legend Wade Meckler designated for assignmentUpcoming baseball card release schedule:12/23: 2025 Topps Black & White Baseball12/23: 2025 Panini Flawless12/29: 2025 Topps Five Star1/14: 2025 Panini Select1/16: 2025 Topps Museum CollectionJan: 2025 Topps Chrome Update Sapphire Edition2/11: 2025 Topps MLB MVP CollectionTBD: 2025 Bowman Draft2025 Awards Winners PC (55:40) (link to related Razzball post)Link to full listing of all 2025 MLB Award WinnersLink to the Cards & Categories pod PCAaron JudgeJ: 2015 Leaf Trinity Patch Auto /25 M: 2023 Topps Chrome Titans #CT11 gold refractor #/50Shohei OhtaniJ: 2013 BBM 1st Version #183 PSA 10M: 2025 Topps Chrome Gold Logoman Patch Auto #GOLDA-SOTarik SkubalJ: 2021 Immaculate Auto /10 Game Used Glove AutoM: 2021 Topps Stadium Club Chrome #SCCABA-TS on-card autoPaul SkenesJ: 2023 Sports Illustrated for Kids PSA 10 (Pop 1)  M: 2025 Topps Allen & Gitner #MA-LDU Livvy Dunne framed mini autoNick KurtzJ: 2025 Topps Chrome Sapphire Rookie Auto Green Refractor /99M: 2025 Topps Archives Stand Up #64SU-25Drake BaldwinJ: 2025 Topps Chrome Update Red Refractor #USC96 /5M: 2025 Topps Heritage High Number #561 rookie image variationJeff KentJ: Jeff Kent 2004 Donruss Limited Threads Game Worn Patch 1/1 M: 2000 MLB Showdown #379 1st Edition

In our 120th episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer discuss a myriad of MLB transactions before diving into the latest baseball card release, 2025 Topps Heritage High Number, hitting shelves on Dec. 17.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!Links to things discussed in the pod:Merrill Kelly rejoins the D-backsDetroit is the latest club to contract Kenley Jansen to closeRobert Suarez signs three-year deal with AtlantaReliever roundup:Luke Weaver to MetsBrad Keller to the PhilliesChris Martin returns to the RangersAlexis Diaz to the RangersJordan Romano to the AngelsDrew Pomeranz to the AngelsJason Foley to the GiantsGregory Soto signs with PiratesTyler Rogers to the JaysMets ink Jorge Polanco to two-year dealAdolis Garcia lands in Philly on one-year contractHa-Seong Kim, Atlanta link up for another yearMinnesota become the next stop on the Josh Bell career tourLane Thomas joins the Royals outfield mixCardinals sign Dustin MayNational sign NPB arm, Foster GriffinGiants bolster midrotation with Adrian Houser on two-year pactBrewers ship Isaac Collins and Nick Mears to KC for Angel ZerpaRed Sox and Nationals trade pitching prospects, Luis Perales and Jake BennettUpcoming baseball card release schedule:12/17: 2025 Topps Cosmic Chrome12/17: 2025 Topps Heritage High Number12/17: 2025 Panini Flawless12/23: 2025 Topps Black & White Baseball12/29: 2025 Topps Five Star2/11: 2025 Topps MLB MVP CollectionDec: 2025 Panini SelectTBD: 2025 Bowman DraftTBD: 2025 Topps Museum Collection2025 Topps Chrome Update Overview (55:30) (link to related Razzball post)Beckett checklistChasing Majors checklistTopps Ripped spotlight

In our 119th episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer discuss the draft lottery, a new Hall-of-Famer, and the fallout of the Winter Meetings transactions before diving into the latest baseball card release, 2025 Topps Chrome Update, hitting shelves on Dec. 10.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!Links to things discussed in the pod:White Sox secure first pick in 2026 draftJeff Kent makes it into the Hall of FamePete Alonso heading to Baltimore on a five-year dealDodgers to sign Edwin DiazSchwarber to return to Philly on five-year pactReds bring back Emilio PaganKyle Finnegan re-ups with the TigersAnthony Kay returns from NPB, links up with White SoxCedric Mullins inks one-year deal with RaysPirates send Johan Oviedo to Boston for Jhostynxon GarciaNats deal Jose Ferrer to M’s in exchange for package including Harry FordUpcoming baseball card release schedule:12/10: 2025 Topps Chrome Update12/14: 2025 Topps Archives12/17: 2025 Topps Cosmic Chrome12/17: 2025 Topps Heritage High Number12/18: 2025 Topps Black & White Baseball2/11: 2025 Topps MLB MVP CollectionDec: 2025 Panini SelectTBD: 2025 Bowman DraftTBD: 2025 Topps Five StarTBD: 2025 Panini Flawless2025 Topps Chrome Update Overview (54:45) (link to related post on Razzball)Beckett checklistChasing Majors checklistTopps Ripped set detailsLink to the Shohei Ohtani Alter Ego insert eBay listing, while available

In our 118th episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer discuss a collection of pitcher signings surely to impact the fantasy landscape before diving into the latest baseball card release from Topps, 2025 Allen & Ginter, hitting shelves on Dec. 3.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!Links to things discussed in the pod:Jays bolster rotation with Dylan CeaseKBO MVP Cody Ponce stays in foreign land, signs with TorontoO’s bring in Ryan Helsley as a closerMets ink Devin Williams to three-year pact, does not preclude a reunion with Edwin DiazUpcoming baseball card release schedule:12/3: 2025 Topps Allen & Ginter12/10: 2025 Topps Chrome Update12/14: 2025 Topps Archives12/17: 2025 Topps Cosmic Chrome12/17: 2025 Topps Heritage High Number12/18: 2025 Topps Black & White Baseball2/11: 2025 Topps MLB MVP CollectionDec: 2025 Panini SelectTBD: 2025 Panini Flawless2025 Allen & Ginter Overview (25:40) (link to related Razzball post)Beckett checklistChasing Majors checklistDJ Khaled autos included

In our 117th episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer discuss a couple of major trades before diving into the updated baseball card release calendar and revisiting the Razzball staff's 2025 preseason predictions.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!Links to things discussed in the pod:Sonny Gray dealt to Boston for Richard Fitts and Brandon ClarkeMets and Rangers swap Brandon Nimmo and Marcus SemienRangers non-tender Adolis GarciaCubs ink Phil Maton to two-year pactMix-up of the Paul autosUpcoming baseball card release schedule:12/3: 2025 Topps Allen & Ginter12/10: 2025 Topps Chrome Update12/14: 2025 Topps Archives12/17: 2025 Topps Cosmic Chrome12/17: 2025 Topps Heritage High Number12/18: 2025 Topps Black & White Baseball2/11: 2025 Topps MLB MVP CollectionDec: 2025 Panini SelectTBD: 2025 Panini Flawless2025 Razzball Staff Picks ReviewLink to original list of picksDiscuss personal win and lossJ Win: Mark Vientos (Bust)J Loss: Alan Roden (AL ROY)M Win: Shane McClanahan (Bust) & Nathan Eovaldi (MVFP)Loss: Luis Rengifo (MVFH)Discuss best picks from the staffJ: Bust - Rudy - Emmanuel Clase, Sleeper - Maks - Ben RiceM: MVFP - Cristopher Sanchez (ADHamley & Maks), Infatuation - Jo Adell (MarmosDad)

In our 116th episode, Mike Couillard is joined by Taylor Corso and Kyle Sonntag of the Dynasty Baseball Pickups podcast to discuss the standout performances in the Arizona Fall League.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!Links to things discussed in the pod:Josh Naylor re-signs with M’sAngels and O’s swap Taylor Ward and Grayson RodriguezRaisel Iglesias returns to previous role with AtlantaUpcoming baseball card release schedule:11/19: 2025 Panini National Treasures12/3: 2025 Topps Allen & Ginter12/10: 2025 Topps Chrome Update12/14: 2025 Topps Archives12/17: 2025 Topps Cosmic Chrome12/18: 2025 Topps Black & White BaseballDec: 2025 Panini SelectTBD: 2025 Panini Flawless2025 Arizona Fall League Standouts & BreakoutsMVP: Kevin McGonigle, 3B/SS, DETOffensive Player: Esmerlyn Valdez, OF, PITPitcher: James Hicks, HOUBreakout Player: Owen Ayers, C/1B, CHCDBP Picks:Kyle: Max Anderson (2B/3B, DET), Raudi Rodriguez (OF, LAA), Jake Bennett (SP, WSN)Taylor: Josh Adamczewski (2B, MIL), Parks Harber (1B/3B, SFG), Anderson Brito (SP, HOU)

In our 115th episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer discuss the conclusion of the World Series before diving into the newest major baseball card release, 2025 Topps Update Series, scheduled to hit shelves everywhere on Nov. 12.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!Links to things discussed in the pod:World Series Game 5 recapWorld Series Game 6 recapWorld Series Game 7 recapCubs to let Shota Imanaga hit free agencyShane Bieber exercises player option to stay in TorontoUpcoming baseball card release schedule:11/5: 2025 Panini Select Baseball11/12: 2025 Topps Update11/12: 2025 Topps Pro Debut11/19: 2025 Panini National TreasuresNov: 2025 Topps Cosmic ChromeTBD: 2025 Topps Allen & GinterTBD: 2025 Topps Chrome Update (Nov. 10 pre-order)2025 Topps Update Series Overview (35:15) (link to related post on Razzball)Chasing Majors checklistBeckett checklistChecklist InsiderPod on ‘24 Topps Update, Ep. 64Scant details on the Golden Mirror autos