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 […]
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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 [email protected]. Links […]
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Cards & Categories Ep. 72: It’s Rickey Time
January 2, 2025 | All Podcasts, Cards and Categories | 3 Commentsby: Mike Couillard
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 [email protected]. Links to […]
Please, blog, may I have some more? Cards & Categories Ep. 71: Ottoneu Omnibus
December 19, 2024 | All Podcasts, Cards and Categories | Leave a commentby: Mike Couillard
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. […]
Please, blog, may I have some more? Cards & Categories Ep. 70: Soto Megadeal, Awards And HOF PC
December 12, 2024 | All Podcasts, Cards and Categories | Leave a commentby: Mike Couillard
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 […]
Please, blog, may I have some more? Cards & Categories Ep. 69: 2024 Bowman Draft Release
December 5, 2024 | All Podcasts, Cards and Categories | Leave a commentby: Mike Couillard
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 […]
Please, blog, may I have some more? Cards & Categories Ep. 68: Sasaki Posting And Two Topps Releases
November 14, 2024 | All Podcasts, Cards and Categories |by: Mike Couillard
In our 68th episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer open by discussing the Roki Sasaki posting along with awards and Angels news. Then we overview two Topps sets releasing this week, Chrome Update and Holiday, which hit shelves on Nov. 13 and Nov. 15, respectively. You can find us on bluesky at @cardscategories.bsky.social, @mcouill7.bsky.social, and @jbrewer17.bsky.social. Email […]
Please, blog, may I have some more? Cards & Categories Ep. 67: Topps Stadium Club Release
November 7, 2024 | All Podcasts, Cards and Categories |by: Mike Couillard
In our 67th episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer open by discussing the World Series, Gold Glove awards, qualifying offers, and initial offseason moves. Then we overview our favorite annual baseball card release, Topps Stadium Club, which hit shelves everywhere on Nov. 6. You can find us on twitter (X) at @cardscategories, @mcouill7, and @jbrewer17 and on bluesky at @cardscategories.bsky.social and @mcouill7.bsky.social. Email the […]
Please, blog, may I have some more? Cards & Categories Ep. 66: Arizona Fall League Standouts
October 31, 2024 | All Podcasts, Cards and Categories |by: Mike Couillard
In our 66th episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer open by discussing the latest happenings in the World Series (pre-Dodgers victory) and the White Sox hiring a new manager. Then we dive into some of the standout performances and breakouts from the Arizona Fall League. You can find us on twitter (X) at @cardscategories, @mcouill7, and @jbrewer17 and on bluesky at @cardscategories.bsky.social and @mcouill7.bsky.social. […]
Please, blog, may I have some more? Cards & Categories Ep. 65: World Series And Allen & Ginter Previews
October 24, 2024 | All Podcasts, Cards and Categories |by: Mike Couillard
In our 65th episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer open by previewing the 2024 World Series to break down the strengths and weaknesses on the Dodgers and Yankees. Then we overview Allen & Ginter, Topps newest baseball card release that hits shelves on Oct. 30. You can find us on twitter (X) at @cardscategories, @mcouill7, and @jbrewer17 and on bluesky at […]
Please, blog, may I have some more? Cards & Categories Ep. 64: Topps Update Release
October 17, 2024 | All Podcasts, Cards and Categories |by: Mike Couillard
In our 64th episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer open by discussing the outstanding playoff theatre so far before diving into MLB and baseball card news and notes. Then we revisit our Razzball staff preseason picks to see what went right, what went wrong, and which fellow writers had some of our favorite calls. You can find us […]
Please, blog, may I have some more? Cards & Categories Ep. 63: Revisiting Preseason Picks
October 10, 2024 | All Podcasts, Cards and Categories |by: Mike Couillard
In our 63rd episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer open by discussing the outstanding playoff theatre so far before diving into MLB and baseball card news and notes. Then we revisit our Razzball staff preseason picks to see what went right, what went wrong, and which fellow writers had some of our favorite calls. You can find […]
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