In our 107th episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer discuss the latest news and happenings in MLB impacting the fantasy game. Then we do a too-early mock draft the first 12 picks for 2026 to see what insights might be gained on how the fantasy landscape is shaping up.
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 finally lands on IL with calf issue
- Cubs also put Daniel Palencia on IL due to shoulder
- Phillies lose Trea Turner and Alec Bohm to injuries
- Bo Bichette placed on IL with knee sprain
- Red Sox shelf Dustin May, promote Connelly Early, who dazzles in debut
- Sean Murphy set for hip labrum surgery
- Seth Lugo down with back issue
- Detroit adds Kyle Finnegan to IL with abductor strain
Upcoming baseball card release schedule:
- 9/10: 2025 Topps Tier One
- 9/12: 2025 Panini Prizm
- 9/17: 2025 Panini Three And Two
- 9/24: 2025 Bowman Chrome
CATEGORIES DISCUSSION (35:30)
Mock 2026 First Round Draft
- 1 – Shohei Ohtani
- 2 – Bobby Witt Jr
- 3 – Aaron Judge
- 4 – Juan Soto
- 5 – Elly De La Cruz
- 6 – Jose Ramirez
- 7 – Corbin Carroll
- 8 – Julio Rodriguez
- 9 – Kyle Tucker
- 10 – Tarik Skubal
- 11 – Cal Raleigh
- 12 – Francisco Lindor
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