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Mike Couillard

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.

  1. 15H AGO

    Ep. 128 : AL Central Preview With Marty Tallman

    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

    1h 46m
  2. FEB 12

    Ep. 127 : NL Central Preview With Derek VanRiper

    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

    1h 46m
  3. JAN 29

    Ep. 124 : AL East Preview With Matt Frank

    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

    2h 6m
  4. JAN 22

    Ep. 123 : NL East Preview With Chris Towers

    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

    2h 56m
  5. 12/24/2025

    Ep. 121 : 2025 Awards Winners PC

    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

    1h 48m
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