In our 90th episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer open by chatting about the latest MLB moves and injuries to consider in fantasy leagues. Then we overview the latest and greatest baseball card release from 2025 Bowman, which hit shelves everywhere on May 7.
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:
- Coby Mayo is back
- Hyesong Kim promoted in LA as Tommy Edman lands on IL
- Jazz Chisholm Jr. possibly out 4-to-6 weeks with oblique strain
- Triston Casas out for year with ruptured patellar tendon
- A knee bone bruise sends Mike Trout to IL
- Yordan Alvarez lands on injured list with hand issue
- Hammy injury fells Shota Imanaga
- Alexis Diaz optioned in Cincy
- Rangers demote Jake Burger to Triple-A
- Texas Rangers make a change, bringing in Bret Boone as the hitting coach
Upcoming baseball card release schedule:
- 5/7: 2025 Bowman
- 5/7: 2024 Panini National Treasures
- 5/14: 2024 Panini Flawless
- 5/21: 2025 Panini Donruss Baseball
- June 2025: 2025 Topps Series Two
Cards Discussion (45:00)
2025 Bowman
- Beckett checklist and overview
- Chasing Majors checklist and overview with odds
- Fanatics introduces the Bowman Red Rookie Redemption Program
- List of Bowman Firsts from Just Baseball
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Hi Mike,
1.Would you be patient with Baz and Holmes? Baz’s next start is at Toronto. Holmes’ is home vs Washington.
2. Would you start Baz at Toronto?
4. Thought on picking up Max Scherzer?
Have a good day and Thanks for all your kindness and help!!
1 – Yes to Baz. All of those bad starts have been at home in Tampa, where the Triple-A park is doing him no favors. I’m out on Holmes – the underlying stats have been poor and he’s been a reliever since 2018 now masquerading as a starter. He looks destined to be back in the ‘pen soon.
2 – Yes, much more confident in Baz for road starts.
3 – Max hasn’t been healthy for years now. At his age and skill level, he’s a streaming option at best.
I am both impressed with your detailed on pitchers. very much grateful for all your help!
1. Would you pick up Wacha?
2. If yes, would you start or sit him on the road at Houston?
3. Would you start or sit Wacha at home vs StLouis?
Have a great Friday!
Based on what I know of your team/league from our chats, Wacha would be a streamer-only against CHW, PIT, or COL. All other starts can be ignored unless your pitching staff falls apart.