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Cards & Categories Mike Couillard
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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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Ep. 43 : April Players Of The Month PC
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... -
Ep. 42 : Putting The Bee In 2024 Bowman
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.
We now have Cards & Categories swag for purchase here!
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"... -
Ep. 41 : Movers In The Card Market
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.
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:
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... -
Ep. 40 : Hot Minor League Starts
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.
We now have Cards & Categories swag for purchase here!
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... -
Ep. 39 : An Elbow Epidemic And Topps Heritage Release
In our 39th episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer open with discussion of the latest moves and news including Jackson Holliday's call-up and the mountain of new injuries. Then we overview the release of 2024 Topps Heritage, one of the most popular releases annually.
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.
We now have Cards & Categories swag for purchase here!
Links to things discussed in the pod:
Jackson Holliday called up to the big leaguesBuster Olney's tweet about Holliday from 2013Spencer Strider has damaged UCLShane Bieber slated for Tommy John surgeryEury Perez undergoes Tommy John surgeryElbow inflammation sidelines Framber ValdezLuis Robert Jr. out with hip flexor strainSonny Gray looks sharp in first start with CardinalsMagic box from 2024 Topps Big LeagueCards Discussion (59:44)
2024 Topps Heritage
Set information and checklistPrint run information:Totals versus prior yearsTotal base cards and some variationsAdditional variation print runsErrors noted in our discussion:a... -
Ep. 38 : Navigating The Injured Pitcher Pool
In our 38th episode, Mike Couillard is joined by Keelin Billue to open with discussion of our favorite Opening Day happenings before getting into the latest injury news. Then we dive into our favorite currently injured starting pitchers we are stashing in our fantasy injured reserve spots.
You can find us on twitter (X) at @cardscategories, @mcouill7, and @jbrewer17 and on bluesky at @mcouill7.bsky.social. You can find Keelin on twitter (X) at @Wh1sk3r_B1scu1t and on bluesky at @keelin12ft.bsky.social. Email the pod at cardscategories@gmail.com.
We now have Cards & Categories swag for purchase here!
Links to things discussed in the pod:
Opening Day performances we loved:Wyatt LangfordJared JonesGarrett CrochetJosh Jung fractures wrist and undergoes surgery. Rangers call up Justin Foscue, give more playing time to Ezequiel Duran.Royce Lewis strains quad and hits IL.Justin Steele strains hammy, Cubs call up Ben Brown.Categories Discussion (39:29)
Injured pitchers we are stashing:
Justin VerlanderSonny GrayMax ScherzerTaj BradleyJeffrey SpringsAlex CobbGavin WilliamsLuis MedinaOne we are avoiding - Clayton Kershaw
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