In our 105th episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer discuss the latest news and happenings in MLB impacting the fantasy game along with updates on new baseball card releases. Then we overview how to stash prospects for keeper leagues along with some high-impact targets.
You can find us on bluesky at @cardscategories.bsky.social, @mcouill7.bsky.social, and @jbrewer17.bsky.social. Email the pod at [email protected].
Links to things discussed in the pod:
- Kyle Tucker has been battling a hand fracture
- Marcus Semien lands on IL for second time in his career with foot fracture
- Ankle sprain forces Jackson Merrill to the IL
- Jordan Westburg hits IL with ankle issue
- Zack Wheeler set for thoracic outlet syndrome surgery after clearing blood clot
- Nathan Eovaldi’s season likely over with rotator cuff strain
- Shane Bieber returns, looks fantastic
- Yordan Alvarez finally back from hand injury
- Kyle Bradish back on mound for Baltimore
- Bubba Chandler finally promoted in Pittsburgh
- Mets promoting Jonah Tong for his debut
- Rays call up Carson Williams
- Samuel Basallo inks extension with the O’s
Upcoming baseball card release schedule:
- 8/27: 2025 Topps Chrome Logofractor
- 8/27: 2025 Topps Chrome Sapphire
- 8/27: 2025 Panini Boys Of Summer
- 8/29: 2025 Panini Impeccable
- 9/10: 2025 Bowman Chrome
- 9/17: 2025 Topps Tier One
- 9/17: 2025 Panini Three And Two
CATEGORIES DISCUSSION (55:29)
Prospect Stashes
- Edward Florentino, 1B/OF, PIT, Single-A
- Eduardo Quintero, OF, LAD, High-A
- Jhonny Level, SS, SFG, Single-A
- Caleb Bonemer SS, CHW, High-A
- Jojo Parker, SS, TOR, Complex
- Jaxon Wiggins, SP, CHC, Double-A
- Owen Murphy, SP, ATL, High-A
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Florentino or Pena as the first pick in who is available.
I lean Florentino right now. He has the power to make his line translate pretty well in the majors. Just not sure Pena will eclipse 20 homers often.