In our 139th episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer open by discussing the disastrous Giants along with exciting call-ups and a few injuries impacting fantasy leagues. Then they dive into the 2026 Bowman checklist, the latest card set hitting shelves everywhere on May 13.
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:
- Giants in a tailspin
- Giants deal Patrick Bailey to the Guardians in exchange for Matt Wilkinson and a 2026 first round pick
- Logan Webb placed on IL with right knee bursitis, Trevor McDonald replaces him in rotation
- Ryan Walker and Gregory Santos demoted to Triple-A
- Tony Vitello fails to select arm from bullpen, creating chaos
- Alexandra Whitley’s BSB on Giants historic walk rates
- Marlins bring Robby Snelling to the big leagues, release Chris Paddack
- Ryan Waldschmidt call up in Arizona while Alek Thomas is DFA-ed
- Jasson Dominguez sprains shoulder, Yankees bring up Spencer Jones
- Mets promoting A.J. Ewing
- Henry Bolte called up to bigs with A’s
- Carlos Correa undergoes surgery on left ankle, out for season
- Cole Ragans dealing with pitcher’s elbow, lands on IL
- Matthew Boyd tears meniscus while playing with kids, out six weeks
Upcoming baseball card set release calendar:
- May 13: 2026 Bowman
- May 27: 2026 Panini Donruss
- June 4: 2025 Topps Chrome Platinum ‘55
- June 10: 2026 Topps Series 2
- June 17: 2026 Donruss Elite
- TBD: 2025 Topps Inception (preorder May 18)
- TBD: 2025 Topps Dynasty (preorder May 11)
- TBD: 2026 Topps Tier One (preorder May 26)
2026 Bowman Overview (53:00)
- Beckett checklist
- Baseball America’s Bowman preview
- Checklist Insider guide
- Topps Ripped Collector’s Guide
- Topps Ripped Top Prospects List
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