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In our 45th episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer 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 Top 100 Hitters.

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Links to things discussed in the pod:
Zach Eflin lands on the IL with a back issueMax Muncy hits IL with oblique injury, Miguel Vargas called up, James Outman sent to Triple-AGarrett Whitlock dealing with damage to UCL in right elbowEdwin Diaz demoted from closer's role, Mets saves situation is "fluid" ... Reed Garrett time?Eloy Jimenez injured againUpcoming baseball card release schedule:
5/17: 2024 Topps Archives Signature Series Baseball – Retired Edition (checklist and overview)5/22: 2023 Topps Chrome Platinum Anniversary (checklist and overview)6/12: Topps Series 26/12: DonrussCategories Discussion (29:35)

Link to Jeremy's most recent Top 100 Hitters

Players discussed:

RISERS
Brent RookerChristian YelichRyan JeffersJurickson ProfarAnthony VolpeFALLERS
Justin TurnerVladimir Guerrero Jr.Josh Lowe

In our 44th episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer 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?

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Links to things discussed in the pod:
Statcast's new bat tracking metricsEffectively Wild pod episode with Mike Petriello Dansby Swanson shelved with sprained kneeKe'Bryan Hayes lands on IL with back issueNick Lodolo hits IL with left groin injuryRhys Hoskins out 2-4 weeks with strain hamstringJung Hoo Lee suffers significant shoulder injury, Heliot Ramos and Luis Matos get see plenty of time in Giants outfieldRonel Blanco ejected for sticky stuff, to serve 10 game suspensionPaul Skenes' debut highlightsRobert Gasser called up for major league debutUpcoming baseball card release schedule:
5/17: 2024 Topps Archives Signature Series Baseball – Retired Edition5/22: 2023 Topps Chrome Platinum Anniversary6/12: Topps Series 26/12: DonrussCategories Discussion (46:20)

Possibly cuttable hitters discussed:
Julio RodriguezCorbin CarrollBo BichettePaul GoldschmidtNolan JonesXander BogaertsCarlos CorreaJake BurgerGleyber TorresGeorge SpringerSpencer TorkelsonIan HappNick CastellanosColton Cowser

In our 43rd episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer 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 @cardscategories, @mcouill7, and @jbrewer17 and on bluesky at @mcouill7.bsky.social. Email the pod at cardscategories@gmail.com.

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Links to things discussed in the pod:Willson Contreras suffers fractured forearm, out until All-Star BreakTrea Turner out around six weeks due to strained hamstringLuis Arraez traded to the Padres, opening opportunity for Vidal Brujan in MiamiSteven Kwan shelved with hamstring strain, Kyle Manzardo called upWyatt Langford also strains hammy, out three to four weeksRyan Pepiot placed on IL, Taj Bradley activatedJoe Musgrove lands on IL with right elbow inflammationPaul Skenes set to make his major league debut this SaturdayChristian Scott debuts for the MetsDylan Crews Bowman non-auto superfractor pulledVarious Bowman Firsts 1/150 blue refractors will have "My 1st Bowman Auto" inscriptionsUpcoming baseball card release schedule:5/8: Bowman5/22: 2023 Topps Chrome Platinum Anniversary6/12: Topps Series 2Cards Discussion (47:00)

April POTM PCList of April 2024 Players of the MonthMookie...

In our 42nd episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer 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 @cardscategories, @mcouill7, and @jbrewer17 and on bluesky at @mcouill7.bsky.social. Email the pod at cardscategories@gmail.com.

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Links to things discussed in the pod:
Link to Topps Now cards featuring the Arizona BeekeeperTopps announces that redemptions will be good for 10 yearsArticle on the Twins summer sausageRays City Connect uniforms, including the skateboarding RayMike Trout suffers torn meniscus, Jo Adell SZN continues unimpededCody Bellinger fractures ribs, Pete Crow-Armstrong called upTriston Casas' ribcage will keep him out for awhile, Red Sox lineup scramblingGrayson Rodriguez shelved with shoulder issue, John Means activatedBlake Snell placed on IL with abductor issueJesus Luzardo hits IL with strained flexorMasataka Yoshida placed on IL with hand injuryZack Gelof out with strained obliqueJackson Holliday demoteda href="https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/04/orioles-promote-heston-kjerstad-top-prospect.html"...

In our 41st episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer 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.

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Links to things discussed in the pod:
Francisco Alvarez tears thumb UCL, undergoes surgeryTriston Casas felled with broken ribPete Fairbanks succumbs to nerve injuryMerrill Kelly hits IL with a shoulder injuryDL Hall and Wade Miley both shelved (Hall) (Miley)Robert Gasser making his way back from elbow injuryCristian Javier down with neck injury, Spencer Arrighetti returnsCards Discussion

We relied upon Sports Card Investor for market data to analyze.Players and cards discussed:
Jackson Holliday2022 Bowman Draft #BD-168Colton Cowser2021 Bowman Draft #CDA-CC AutoBaltimore Orioles in general (Adley Rutschman, Gunnar Henderson)Gunnar Henderson 2019 Bowman Draft #BDC-22 chrome refractora...

In our 40th episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer open with discussion of the latest moves and news including call ups for Andy Pages and Jonathan Clase plus another avalanche of new injuries. Then we analyze hot starts from Triple-A and Double-A bats that are changing our fantasy outlooks for some blue chip prospects plus a few under the radar.

You can find us on twitter (X) at @cardscategories, @mcouill7, and @jbrewer17 and on bluesky at @mcouill7.bsky.social. Email the pod at cardscategories@gmail.com.

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Links to things discussed in the pod:
Andy Pages called up to the big leaguesJonathan Clase joins the MarinersJack Leiter set to make MLB debutLandon Knack steps into Dodgers rotationNick Nastrini debuts for the White SoxBlue Jays call upon Yariel RodriguezTommy Pham joins the White Sox on a minor league dealSpencer Strider undergoes UCL brace surgery, out for yearBobby Miller hits IL for shoulder injuryOzzie Albies breaks toe, placed on ILTrevor Story suffers shoulder injury, out for yearCarlos Correa strains obliqueBrandon Lowe strains obliquea...