Cards & Categories

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Cards & Categories

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. 8 HR. AGO

    Ep. 76 : NL West Preview With Taylor Corso

    In our 76th episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer are joined by Taylor Corso of the Dynasty Baseball Pickups podcast and Prospects Live, to discuss the latest MLB moves and preview the NL West teams. For each team in the division, we each pick a player that for fantasy purposes we would buy, sell, and pick to click. 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: Jurickson Profar inks three-year deal with AtlantaRays set to sign Ha-Seong KimCloser chaos:Ryan Pressly dealt to Cubs, likely to closeRoyals bring in Carlos EstevezUpcoming baseball card release schedule: 2/12: 2024 Panini Three and Two2/15: 2025 Topps Series 1TBD: 2024 Topps Heritage High NumberCategories Discussion – NL West Preview (14:40) NFBC ADP link: https://nfc.shgn.com/adp/baseball Arizona DiamondbacksBuy: Alek Thomas, Brandon Pfaadt, Justin Martinez Sell: Jake McCarthy, Corbin Carroll, Josh Naylor “Prospect” Pick to Click: JD Dix, Pavin Smith, Gino Groover  Colorado RockiesBuy: Jordan Beck, Michael Toglia, Hunter Goodman Sell: Michael Toglia, All Pitching, Nolan Jones “Prospect” Pick to Click: Chase Dollander, Cole Carrigg, Yanquiel Fernandez Los Angeles DodgersBuy: Andy Pages, Tommy EdmanSell: Hyeseong Kim, Roki Sasaki, Freddie Freeman “Prospect” Pick to Click: Joendry Vargas, Zyhir Hope, Jackson Ferris  San Diego PadresBuy: Xander Bogaerts, Michael King, Tirso Ornelas Sell: Jake Cronenworth, Luis Arraez, Fernando Tatis Jr. “Prospect” Pick to Click: Cobb Hightower, Leodalis De Vries, Eguy Rosario  San Francisco GiantsBuy: Hayden Birdsong, Ryan Walker, Kyle Harrison Sell: Camilo Doval, Willy Adames“Prospect” Pick to Click: Jhonny Level, Luis Matos, Hayden Birdsong

    2h 22m

  2. JAN 23

    Ep. 75 : AL East Preview With Matt Frank

    In our 75th episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer are joined by Matt Frank aka Marmosdad, Razzball's Top 100 Pitchers writer, to discuss Roki Sasaki joining the Dodgers and preview the AL East teams. For each team in the division, we each pick a player that for fantasy purposes we would buy, sell, and pick to click. 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: Dodgers continue reign of terror:Roki Sasaki joins DodgersTanner Scott inks four-year deal with LAKirby Yates lands with DodgersBlue Jays to sign Anthony SantanderShotaro Morii bypasses NPB, signs with A’s in international free agencyUpcoming baseball card release schedule: 1/22: 2024 Topps Transcendent1/25: 2024 Topps Diamond Icons2/12: 2024 Panini Three and Two2/15: 2025 Topps Series 1TBD: 2024 Topps Black & WhiteTBD: 2024 Topps DefinitiveTBD: 2024 Topps Heritage High NumberCategories Discussion - AL East Preview (27:40) NFBC ADP link: https://nfc.shgn.com/adp/baseball Baltimore OriolesBuy: Tyler O’Neill, Heston Kjerstad, Cedric MullinsSell: Felix Bautista, Adley Rutschman“Prospect” Pick to Click: Jordan Westburg, Dylan BeaversBoston Red SoxBuy: Wilyer Abreu, Trevor Story, Connor WongSell: Garrett Crochet, Nick Pivetta, Ceddanne Rafaela“Prospect” Pick to Click: Kristian Campbell, Nelly TaylorNew York YankeesBuy: Austin Wells, Clarke SchmidtSell: Jazz Chisholm Jr., Devin Williams“Prospect” Pick to Click: Spencer Jones, Ben Rice, Jorbit Vivas Tampa Bay RaysBuy: Yandy Diaz, Taj Bradley, Christopher MorelSell: Taj Bradley, Ryan Pepiot, Shane McClanahan“Prospect” Pick to Click: Junior Caminero, Aidan Smith, Colton LedbetterToronto Blue JaysBuy: Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Will Wagner, Ernie ClementSell: George Springer, Andres...

    2h 35m

  3. JAN 16

    Ep. 74 : Draft-And-Hold Strategies with Derek VanRiper

    In our 74th episode, Mike Couillard is joined by special guest, Derek VanRiper of The Athletic and host of the Rates & Barrels podcast, to discuss the nuances of draft-and-hold leagues like NFBC's 50-round Draft Champions and Gladiator formats. What strategies and players archetypes get a boost in these non-traditional formats that don't have in-season moves? 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: Sign up for Razzball subscriptions using this linkDVR's bluesky profileThe Rates & Barrels YouTube pageTopps 2025 Series 1 design released, pre-orders openThe iconic 1989 Upper Deck #1 Ken Griffey Jr. rookie card1983 Topps set info on TCDBUpcoming baseball card release schedule: 1/15: 2024 Bowman’s Best1/17: 2024 Bowman Draft Sapphire1/22: 2024 Topps Transcendent1/25: 2024 Topps Diamond Icons2/12: 2024 Panini Three and Two2/15: 2025 Topps Series 1TBD: Topps Black & WhiteTBD: Topps DefinitiveCategories Discussion NFBC Draft formats (our discussion focuses on Draft Champions and Gladiator) Players discussed: High-floor pitchers:Tobias MyersSonny GrayFrankie MontasUtility bats:Tyler BlackSpencer HorwitzIsiah Kiner-FalefaHunter Goodman

    57 min

  4. JAN 9

    Ep. 73 : Player Rater Surprises

    In our 73rd episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer open by bantering about the latest and greatest MLB moves and baseball card news. Then we examine the Razzball 2025 Player Rater projections for players with the largest value swings from 2024 and analyze accordingly. 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: Sign up for Razzball subscriptions using this linkHyesong Kim signs with Dodgers Gavin Lux dealt to Reds for prospect and a comp pick Charlie Morton inks one-year deal with O’s Justin Verlander lands with Giants Rangers enlist Chris Martin, a Top 12 AL Pitcher Josh Rojas joins the White Sox 2025 Topps Series 1 hobby box design is out The shirtless autos PCUpcoming baseball card release schedule: 1/8: 2024 Topps Archives1/15: 2024 Bowman’s Best1/17: 2024 Bowman Draft SapphireTBD: Topps Black & WhiteTBD: Topps DefinitiveCategories Discussion (45:54) Razzball 2025 Preseason Player Rater (15-team 5x5 Roto) Razzball 2024 Final Player Rater (15-team, 5x5 Roto) Players discussed: Gainers:Julio RodriguezAustin RileyGarrett CrochetJoe RyanDavid BednarJhoan DuranLosers:Shohei Ohtani & Aaron JudgeJurickson ProfarWilly AdamesBrent RookerMarcell OzunaSeth LugoRonel BlancoTobias MyersLuis Gil

    1h 48m

  5. JAN 2

    Ep. 72 : It’s Rickey Time

    In our 72nd episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer open by memorializing Rickey Henderson and discussing the bevvy of holiday MLB transactions including Corbin Burnes signing with Arizona. Then we pick six of our favorite Rickey cards to induct into the podcast PC. 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: Rickey Henderson passes away at 65Corbin Burnes signs mega-deal with Arizona Teoscar Hernandez returns to LASean Manaea re-joins MetsBuehler to Bean TownAstros bring in Christian WalkerD-backs trade Slade Cecconi for Josh NaylorPaul Goldschmidt heading to the BronxGuardians bring home Carlos SantanaGio Urshela to the A'sNats ship Robert Garcia out for Nathaniel Lowe Josh Bell returns to NationalsTigers land Gleyber Torres on one-year dealPhils add Jesus LuzardoRangers ink Joc PedersonCutch back in 'Burgha...

    1h 31m

  6. 12/19/2024

    Ep. 71 : Ottoneu Omnibus

    In our 71st episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer open by discussing the Kyle Tucker, Devin Williams, and Cody Bellinger trades along with other MLB transactional and baseball card news. Then we analyze offseason trade targets in Ottoneu (a fantasy baseball format hosted by FanGraphs) along with general strategies. 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:Cubs land Kyle Tucker in blockbuster, send Isaac Paredes, Hayden Wesneski, and Cam Smith to HoustonYankees trade for Devin Williams, ship out Nestor Cortes and Caleb DurbinCody Bellinger heading to the Bronx via tradeTomoyuki Sugano signs with OriolesA's acquire Jeffrey Springs via tradeView of the John Elway Bowman cardsLink to the Reggie Jackson retrofractor auto superfractor that was pulledUpcoming baseball card release schedule:12/19: Topps Triple Threads12/20: Panini Prizm12/27: Bowman’s Best1/8: 2024 Topps ArchivesTBD: Topps LuminariesTBD: Topps Black & WhiteCategories Discussion (56:27) Ottoneu OmnibusOttoneu rulesPlayer archetypes discussed along with names considered:1B/OFs - Michael TogliaBullpen targets - Griffin Jax, Edwin Uceta, Jason Foley, Cade SmithMI saviors - Jordan WestburgOF studs - Kerry Carpenter, Trevor Larnach, Pete Crow-ArmstrongAces-in-waiting - Hunter Brown, Bryce MillerConverted relievers - Kris Bubic

    2h 8m

  7. 12/12/2024

    Ep. 70 : Soto Megadeal, Awards And HOF PC

    In our 70th episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer open by discussing Juan Soto's $765 million deal with the Mets along with other recent MLB transactions. Then we make PC (personal collection) additions with some great cards of the 2024 MLB Awards Winners and new Hall-of-Fame inductees, Dick Allen and Dave Parker. 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: Dick Allen and Dave Parker elected to the Hall of FameJuan Soto signs record deal with MetsGarrett Crochet moves to Bean TownGiants land Willy AdamesMax Fried will be a YankeeShane Bieber re-ups with the GuardiansRangers trade for Jake BurgerTyler O'Neill joins the O'sEovaldi returns to TexasSeverino surprisingly signs with the A'sAndres Gimenez dealt to Blue JaysFurther Gimenez fallout - Spencer Horwitz to Pittsburgh and Luis Ortiz to ClevelandDodgers ink Michael Conforto to one-year dealClay Holmes signs as a starter with MetsPhillies add Jordan Romano to closer mixa...

    2h 27m

  8. 12/04/2024

    Ep. 69 : 2024 Bowman Draft Release

    In our 69th episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer open by discussing catching up on the news we've missed over the past few weeks including non-tender decisions, new signings, and the Golden Batter rule proposal. Then we overview the newest baseball card release hitting shelves this week, 2024 Bowman Draft, available on Dec. 4. 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: Qualifying offer decisions have been madeList of non-tendered playersList of players added to 40-man rosters to avoid Rule 5 draftRob Manfred's proposal of the Golden HitterBlake Snell joining the DodgersYusei Kikuchi signs with the AngelsReds and Royals swap Jonathan India and Brady SingerMets ink Frankie Montas to two-year dealMatthew Boyd to the Cubs on two-year pactAroldis Chapman is a Red SoxRangers add Kyle HigashiokaHyeseong Kim to be posted, opening 30-day negotiation windowMLB teams interested in Socrates Brito, who is currently in the KBOTopps MVP Buyback is in full swinga...

    2h 1m
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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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  • Creator
    Mike Couillard
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    76
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright Razzball/Michael Couillard/Jeremy Brewer
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