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In our 162nd episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer discuss the first moves and setup of the offseason before making Pod PC picks for the 2026 Milwaukee Brewers. 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:Qualifying offers given to eight players2027 options decidedSato, Taira, and Itoh all get postedKBO’s Si Hwan Roh gets postedAstros hire Randy Flores as GMUpcoming baseball card set release calendar:Nov 4: 2026 Topps Cosmic ChromeNov 11: 2026 Topps Museum CollectionNov 11: 2026 Topps Allen & Ginter XNov 18: 2026 Topps Pro DebutNov 25: 2026 Topps GildedDec 9: 2026 Topps Chrome Update (First Day Issue version on Nov 27)Dec 11: 2026 Panini Three and TwoTBD: 2026 Topps T205 (Nov 13 preorder)2026 Milwaukee Brewers Champs PC (link to related Razzball post)William ContrerasJ: 2026 Topps Tribute PPA-WC Prime Patch auto #/5M: 2021 Topps Chrome #51 negative refractorAaron AshbyJ: 2022 Topps Clearly Authentic #CAA-AAS acetate autoM: 2022 Bowman Heritage #14 Image Swap variationFavorite Brewers cardJ: 1976 Topps #564 Kurt BevacquaM: Prince Fielder 2010 Topps #1 gold #/2010

In our 161st episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer discuss the World Series as Game 5 unfolded before diving into the stars of the Arizona Fall League so far. You can find us on bluesky at @cardscategories.bsky.social, @mcouill7.bsky.social, and @jbrewer17.bsky.social. Email the pod at [email protected]. Sign up here to get access to all of the Razzball tools to win your fantasy leagues! Upcoming baseball card set release calendar:Oct 28: 2026 Topps Five StarOct 30: 2026 Topps Team Japan SamuraiNov 4: 2026 Topps Cosmic ChromeNov 11: 2026 Topps Museum CollectionNov 11: 2026 Topps Allen & Ginter XNov 18: 2026 Topps Pro DebutNov 25: 2026 Topps GildedDec 11: 2026 Panini Three and TwoTBD: 2026 Topps Chrome Update (Nov 2 preorder)AFL StandoutsAFL LeaderboardsOutfield shift rules being applied in AFLBaseball America on OF shift impactHitters:Tai Peete (OF, STL)Jack O’Dowd (C, COL)Welbyn Francisca (SS, CLE)Aidan Miller (INF, PHI)Dax Kilby (SS, NYY)Teo Banks (OF, WSN)Kyle DeBarge (INF, MIN)Nathan Flewelling (C/1B, TBR)Angeibel Gomez (OF, KCR)Pitchers:Jarlin Susana (WSN)Tekoah Roby (STL)Miguel Mendez (SFG)Dominick Reid (CHC)Patrick Reilly (BAL)Luke Holman (CIN)

In our 160th episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer preview the upcoming World Series between the Brewers and Rays before diving into a new baseball card release, 2026 Topps Holiday. You can find us on bluesky at @cardscategories.bsky.social, @mcouill7.bsky.social, and @jbrewer17.bsky.social. Email the pod at [email protected]. We have Cards & Categories swag for purchase here! Sign up here to get access to all of the Razzball tools to win your fantasy leagues! Links to things discussed in the pod:The Athletic’s predictionsLink to Sam Miller's World Series previewLink to Patrick Dubuque's Brandon Woodruff pieceTopps product page for 2026 Topps Samurai JapanUpcoming baseball card set release calendar:Oct 21: 2026 Topps HolidayOct 28: 2026 Topps Five StarOct 30: 2026 Topps Team Japan SamuraiNov 4: 2026 Topps Cosmic ChromeNov 11: 2026 Topps Museum CollectionNov 13: 2026 Panini Three and TwoNov 18: 2026 Topps Pro DebutTBD: 2026 Topps Gilded (Oct 26 preorder)TBD: 2026 Topps Chrome Update (Nov 2 preorder)2026 Topps Holiday Overview (link to related Razzball post)Topps Ripped guideChecklist Insider guide

In our 159th episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer cover the latest happenings in the MLB Playoffs before diving into the newest baseball card set release, 2026 Topps Update.  You can find us on bluesky at @cardscategories.bsky.social, @mcouill7.bsky.social, and @jbrewer17.bsky.social. Email the pod at [email protected]. We have Cards & Categories swag for purchase here! Sign up here to get access to all of the Razzball tools to win your fantasy leagues! Upcoming baseball card set release calendar:Oct 14: 2026 Topps UpdateOct 16: 2026 Topps Chrome - Team Japan SamuraiOct 21: 2026 Topps HolidayNov 4: 2026 Topps Cosmic ChromeNov 11: 2026 Topps Museum CollectionNov 13: 2026 Panini Three and TwoTBD: 2026 Topps Pro Debut (Oct 19 preorder)TBD: 2026 Topps Gilded (Oct 26 preorder)TBD: 2026 Topps Five Star2026 Topps Update Overview (link to related Razzball post)Topps Ripped guideChecklist Insider guide

In our 158th episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer cover the latest happenings in the MLB Playoffs before diving into the newest baseball card set release, 2026 Topps Allen & Ginter. Then we induct new cards into the Pod PC for the September Players of the Month. You can find us on bluesky at @cardscategories.bsky.social, @mcouill7.bsky.social, and @jbrewer17.bsky.social. Email the pod at [email protected]. We have Cards & Categories swag for purchase here! Sign up here to get access to all of the Razzball tools to win your fantasy leagues! Upcoming baseball card set release calendar: Oct 5: 2026 Topps x KAWS Oct 7: 2026 Topps Allen & GinterOct 7: 2026 Bowman Chrome SapphireOct 14: 2026 Topps Update (Oct 14 preorder)Oct 16: 2026 Topps Chrome - Team Japan SamuraiOct 21: 2026 Topps HolidayNov 4: 2026 Topps Cosmic ChromeNov 11: 2026 Topps Museum CollectionNov 13: 2026 Panini Three and TwoTBD: 2026 Topps Pro Debut (Oct 19 preorder) LINK TO RELATED RAZZBALL POST 2026 Topps Allen & Ginter Overview Topps Ripped guideChecklist Insider guideSeptember POTM PC MLB article with list of winnersLink to Pod PC ListCarter JensenJ: 2026 Topps Chrome #RA-CJ auto 150/150 blue refractor M: 2026 Topps Series 2 #MLM2-CJ patch auto black #/10Elly De La CruzJ: 2026 Topps Chrome Dual Autos #DA-GJC 1/1 M: 2024 Topps Chrome Cosmic #CCA-ED cosmic red flare auto #/5Freddy PeraltaJ: 2019 Topps Stadium Club #SCA-FP auto red #/50  M: 2017 Bowman Chrome #CPA-FP 1st auto refractor #/499Jared JonesJ: 2025 Topps #MLMDA2-SJO Paul Skenes / Jared Jones Dual Game Used Relic auto black #/10M: 2015 Panini USA Baseball - 14U National Team Jerseys Prime Signatures #17Cole CarriggJ: 2023 Bowman Draft Chrome #CDA-CC purple 1st auto #/250 M: 2023 Panini Elite Extra Edition #29 auto

In our 157th episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer talk the conclusion of the 2026 MLB season along with the Wild Card playoff matchups before covering relevant news and notes. Then we dive into some of the best and worst preseason takes we had throughout 2026. You can find us on bluesky at @cardscategories.bsky.social, @mcouill7.bsky.social, and @jbrewer17.bsky.social. Email the pod at [email protected]. We have Cards & Categories swag for purchase here! Sign up here to get access to all of the Razzball tools to win your fantasy leagues! Links to things discussed in the pod:MLB Playoffs are underwayJustin Verlander day in Detroit is a roaring successCorbin Burnes ends season on ILMariners working on cleaning house in the dugoutUpcoming baseball card set release calendar:Oct 5: 2026 Topps x KAWS Oct 7: 2026 Topps Allen & GinterOct 7: 2026 Topps Museum CollectionOct 7: 2026 Bowman Chrome SapphireOct 14: 2026 Topps UpdateOct 16: 2026 Topps Chrome - Team Japan SamuraiOct 21: 2026 Topps HolidayTBD: 2026 Panini Three and TwoTBD: 2026 Topps Cosmic Chrome (Oct 5 preorder)WINS & LOSSES 2026 Razzball Player RaterJ:WinsDominic CanzoneBraxton AshcraftAlec BurlesonLossesHunter Goodman Tatsuya ImaiM:WinsOur annual Sonny Gray victory lapRockies (Jake McCarthy & Willi Castro)Carter JensenOtto LopezLossesToo aggressive on young, injury-prone pitchersThe Nationals (we sold James Wood and CJ Abrams)

In our 156th episode, Mike Couillard is joined by Mr. Razzball himself, Grey Albright, to discuss how disastrous the 2026 first round was and how it might impact preparation and strategy for 2027 drafts. You can find us on bluesky at @cardscategories.bsky.social, @mcouill7.bsky.social, and @jbrewer17.bsky.social. Email the pod at [email protected]. We have Cards & Categories swag for purchase here! Sign up here to get access to all of the Razzball tools to win your 2026 fantasy leagues! Links to things discussed in the pod:Link to 2026 NFBC draft dataFinal Top 12 in March DCs with current Player Rater rank:1 - Shohei Ohtani (38)2 - Aaron Judge (368)3 - Bobby Witt Jr (29)4 - Juan Soto (113)5 - Ronald Acuna Jr (127)6 - Jose Ramirez (124)7 - Tarik Skubal (48)8 - Paul Skenes (102)9 - Julio Rodriguez (101)10 - Elly De La Cruz (12)11 - Garrett Crochet (662)12 - Kyle Tucker (120)YTD Razzball Player RaterLink to last week’s mock 2027 draftResults:1 - Bobby Witt Jr.2 - Shohei Ohtani3 - Pete Crow-Armstrong4 - Elly De La Cruz5 - James Wood6 - Aaron Judge7 - Juan Soto8 - Yordan Alvarez9 - Junior Caminero10 - Fernando Tatis Jr.11 - CJ Abrams12 - Jackson Chourio

In our 155th episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer get familiar with the AL's best team before diving into discussion on the Arizona Fall League, recent promotions, injuries (of course), and a pending NPB posting. Then we complete a 12-pick first round mock draft for 2027. You can find us on bluesky at @cardscategories.bsky.social, @mcouill7.bsky.social, and @jbrewer17.bsky.social. Email the pod at [email protected]. We have Cards & Categories swag for purchase here! Sign up here to get access to all of the Razzball tools to win your 2026 fantasy leagues! Links to things discussed in the pod: Arizona Fall League rosters announcedDodgers call up Josue De Paula as Ohtani placed on ILTwins bring up Emmanuel RodriguezJesus Luzardo to IL with shoulder inflammationRafael Devers set for core surgeryKyle Bradish’s season ends on ILBraxton Ashcraft sent to IL with elbow discomfortGage Jump lands on IL with shoulder impingementKaima Taira of the Seibu Lions likely to be postedUpcoming baseball card set release calendar: Sept 28: 2026 Topps X KAWS MLBOct 7: 2026 Topps Allen & GinterOct 7: 2026 Topps Museum CollectionOct 14: 2026 Topps UpdateOct 16: 2026 Topps Chrome - Team Japan SamuraiOct 28: 2026 Panini Three and TwoTBD: 2026 Topps Cosmic ChromeTBD: 2026 Topps Holiday (Sept 21 preorder)2027 Mock First Round Draft Too Early Meatball Draft results 1 - Bobby Witt Jr.2 - Shohei Ohtani3 - Pete Crow-Armstrong4 - Elly De La Cruz5 - James Wood6 - Aaron Judge7 - Juan Soto8 - Yordan Alvarez9 - Junior Caminero10 - Fernando Tatis Jr.11 - CJ Abrams12 - Jackson Chourio

In our 154th episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer discuss a major injury to a big time prospect before diving into an overview of 2026 Bowman Chrome and selecting favorite cards for the August Player of the Month PC. You can find us on bluesky at @cardscategories.bsky.social, @mcouill7.bsky.social, and @jbrewer17.bsky.social. Email the pod at [email protected]. We have Cards & Categories swag for purchase here! Sign up here to get access to all of the Razzball tools to win your 2026 fantasy leagues! Links to things discussed in the pod: Leo De Vries undergoing a labrum repair surgery in right shoulderUpcoming baseball card set release calendar: Sept 9: 2026 Bowman ChromeSept 28: 2026 Topps X KAWS MLBOct 7: 2026 Topps Allen & GinterOct 7: 2026 Topps Museum CollectionOct. 16: 2026 Topps Chrome - Team Japan SamuraiTBD: 2026 Panini Three and TwoTBD: 2026 Topps Cosmic ChromeTBD: 2026 Topps Update (Sept 14 preorder)TBD: 2026 Topps Holiday (Sept 21 preorder)LINK TO RELATED RAZZBALL POST 2026 Bowman Chrome Overview Beckett previewTopps Ripped previewChecklist Insider guideTopps Ripped on top prospectsRed Rookie Card Redemption Program detailsBowman 1st Tiers: Tier 1: Luis Hernandez (SFG), Angiebel Gomez (KCR), Francisco Renteria (PHI), Wandy Asigen (NYM), Johenssy Colome (ATH)Tier 2: Angel Nunez (CIN), Angel De Los Santos (DET), Sebastian Dos Santos (STL), Samil Serrano (WSH), Joniel Hernandez (on SFG, cards are SDP)Finally getting cards: Jurrangelo Cijntje (autos only), Christian Zazueta (LAD), Owen Ayers (CHC), Avery Owusu-Asiedu (ARI), Brandon Clarke (STL)August POTM PC August Players of the Month article Link to Pod PC List Jac CaglianoneJ: 2026 Bowman Chrome Patchwork Superfractor 1/1M: 2025 Bowman Crystallized #BWC-2Pete Crow-ArmstrongJ: 2026 Topps Chrome Logofractor Image Variation #45M: 2024 Bowman Spotlights #BS-13Noah CameronJ: 2025 Topps Update True Photo Variation #US65M: 2025 Topps Chrome Update #AC-NC blue wave auto #/150Jesus LuzardoJ: 2026 Topps Chrome Lightboard Logo SSP #265M: 2025 Topps Stadium Club #SCBA-JLU rainbow foil auto #/25 Tristan PetersJ: 2026 MLB Topps NOW #47 Black Foil #/10M: 2022 Choice Richmond Flying Squirrels UpdateSal StewartJ: 2026 Bowman Chrome It Came To The League #IT-16M: 2026 Bowman Chrome #6 Red Rookie Variation

In our 153rd episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer discuss changes that might be resulting of the Angels ownership change before diving into September call-ups and injuries impacting the final weeks of the fantasy season. You can find us on bluesky at @cardscategories.bsky.social, @mcouill7.bsky.social, and @jbrewer17.bsky.social. Email the pod at [email protected]. We have Cards & Categories swag for purchase here! Sign up here to get access to all of the Razzball tools to win your 2026 fantasy leagues! Links to things discussed in the pod:Angels sold for $4 billion to Stan KroenkeOrioles acquire Luis Robert Jr. through waiversHammy strain sends Willson Contreras to ILJJ Wetherholt to IL with wrist tendinitisAndy Pages likely done for regular season with hand fractureSprained thumb fells Xavier EdwardsRoki Sasaki placed on IL due to blisterEmerson Hancock lands on IL with adductor strainByron Buxton’s balky hip could result in offseason surgeryWilly Adames likely done for season with left UCL sprainJacob Wilson slated for shoulder surgeryBraves losing both Spencer Schwellenbach and Hurston Waldrep to elbow surgeriesCall-ups:Listing of call-up by teamWalker Jenkins joins TwinsEthan Salas promoted in San DiegoLazaro Montes joins MarinersLuis De Leon called up in BaltimoreUpcoming baseball card set release calendar:Sept 4: 2026 Panini PrizmSept 9: 2026 Bowman ChromeSept 28: 2026 Topps X KAWS MLBOct. 16: 2026 Topps Chrome - Team Japan SamuraiTBD: 2026 Panini Three and TwoTBD: 2026 Topps Museum Collection (Sept 8 preorder)TBD: 2026 Topps Cosmic ChromeTBD: 2026 Topps Allen & Ginter (Sept 8 preorder)TBD: 2026 Topps Update (Sept 14 preorder)

In our 152nd episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer discuss Joshua Baez's history making debut, the latest round of injuries, and a Japanese star set to come stateside. Then we analyze what players could have an outsized impact on the 2026 Playoffs and are worthy of card purchasing in advance of possible price spikes. You can find us on bluesky at @cardscategories.bsky.social, @mcouill7.bsky.social, and @jbrewer17.bsky.social. Email the pod at [email protected]. We have Cards & Categories swag for purchase here! Sign up here to get access to all of the Razzball tools to win your 2026 fantasy leagues! Links to things discussed in the pod: Joshua Baez called up, swats three homers in debutKetel Marte placed on restricted list after no-showing in BostonVladimir Guerrero Jr. placed on concussion ILMax Fried to IL with elbow bone bruiseEdwin Diaz back on IL with neck issueHunter Goodman dealing with shoulder strain, placed on ILTyler Soderstrom goes down under the knife due to hip injuryDavis Martin has been battling blisters, placed on ILOblique injury sends Dansby Swanson to ILColt Emerson lands on IL with wrist issueEndy Rodriguez derailed by left hip inflammationToot toot, Tugboat is arrivingTerauki Sato offseason market already heating upUpcoming baseball card set release calendar: Aug 19: 2026 Topps Chrome Logofractor (already in MLB NYC store)Aug 26: 2026 Topps Chrome SapphireAug 26: 2026 Topps Chrome - Team Japan Samurai CollectionSept 2: 2026 Panini Three and TwoSept 4: 2026 Panini PrizmSept 9: 2026 Bowman ChromeSept 28: 2026 Topps X KAWS MLBTBD: 2026 Topps Museum Collection (Aug 24 preorder)TBD: 2026 Topps Cosmic ChromePre-Playoff Card Stashes Payton Tolle1st: 2024 Bowman Draft #BDC-63 (autos in product)RC: 2026 Topps Series 1 #15 (autos), 2026 Topps Chrome #177 (autos)Ian Seymour1st: 2020 Bowman Draft #BD-96 (autos in product)RC: 2026 Topps Series 1 #165 (autos), 2026 Topps Chrome retail autosLogan Henderson1st: 2021 Bowman Draft #BD-114 (no autos)RC: 2025 Topps Update #US137 (autos), 2025 Topps Chrome Update #USC65 (autos)Josh Hader1st: 2014 Bowman #BCP69 (autos in product)RC: 2017 Topps Update #US209, 2017 Topps Chrome Update #HMT54 (autos)Tanner Scott1st: 2017 Bowman PA-TS (auto only)RC: 2018 Topps Chrome #RA-TSC (auto only)Gage Wood1st: 2025 Bowman Draft #BD-4 (autos in product)RC: TBDGrant Taylor1st: 2023 Bowman Draft #BD-8 (autos in product)RC: 2026 Topps Series 1 #49 (autos), 2026 Topps Chrome #85 (autos)Chandler Simpson1st: 2022 Bowman Draft #BD-26 (autos in product)RC: 2025 Topps Update #US277 (autos in product), 2025 Topps Chrome Update #USC179 (autos in product, but also in basic Topps Chrome)Sebastian Walcott1st: 2023 Bowman Chrome #BCP-189 (no autos)RC: TBD

In our 151st episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer discuss a the latest rash of injuries along with the latest impactful call-ups. Then we pick some of our favorite cards of the July Player of the Month Award winners to enter the pod PC. You can find us on bluesky at @cardscategories.bsky.social, @mcouill7.bsky.social, and @jbrewer17.bsky.social. Email the pod at [email protected]. We have Cards & Categories swag for purchase here! Sign up here to get access to all of the Razzball tools to win your 2026 fantasy leagues! Links to things discussed in the pod:Hunter Greene set for season-ending elbow surgeryTrey Yesavage has surgery on left meniscusJoe Ryan hits IL with butt strainElbow inflammation sends Nathan Eovaldi to ILGriffin Jax dealing with barking elbowDevin Williams out with shoulder strainNick Kurtz’s thumb injury might be season endingMatt Chapman probably undergoing season-ending surgeryRiley Greene goes down with hamstring strainCooper Pratt lands on IL with hamstring strainHamstring strain shelves Kyle StowersKaelen Culpepper debuts for the TwinsWhite Sox bring up both Tanner McDougal and Hagen SmithNats promote Jackson KentRockies DFA Edouard Julien to make way for Zac VeenUpcoming baseball card set release calendar:Aug 12: 2026 Topps PristineAug 12: 2026 Panini PrizmAug 19: 2026 Topps Chrome Logofractor (already in MLB NYC store)Sept 2: 2026 Panini Three and TwoSept 9: 2026 Bowman ChromeSept 28: 2026 Topps X KAWS MLBTBD: 2026 Topps Museum Collection (Aug 17 preorder)TBD: 2026 Topps Chrome SapphireJuly Players Of The Month PC (link to related Razzball post) Link to article on winners Link to Pod PC ListYordan AlvarezJ: 2022 Topps Tribute 1/1 Game Used Majestic Logo PatchM: 2024 Topps Chrome Update #HX-22 Helix insertCJ AbramsJ: 2022 Topps Gold Label #GPR-CJA Gold Prospect Relic /5M: 2022 Topps Heritage High Number #ROA-CJA Real One red ink autoDylan CeaseJ: 2026 Topps Series 2 #547 Canadian Independence Day /76 M: 2020 Topps Inception #IAHDC jumbo hat patch auto #/5Chris SaleJ: 2026 Topps Series 2 #427 Independence Day /76M: 2011 Topps Triple Threads #112 sepia parallel #/75Chase DeLauterJ: 2025 Leaf MB-19 MiLB Top 100 Ray Wave Die Cut 1/1M: 2022 Bowman Draft #CDACD blue wave auto #/150Esmerlyn ValdezJ: 2026 Bowman #BCP-76 AL/NL League LogoM: 2024 Bowman Chrome Prospects #CPA-EV auto yellow parallel #/75

In our 150th episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer discuss a handful of injuries and callups along with the larger implications of the Dodgers acquiring Tarik Skubal before a mega-overview of the trade deadline impacts on each team (except the Giants, sorry, we mistakenly skipped them). You can find us on bluesky at @cardscategories.bsky.social, @mcouill7.bsky.social, and @jbrewer17.bsky.social. Email the pod at [email protected]. We have Cards & Categories swag for purchase here! Sign up here to get access to all of the Razzball tools to win your 2026 fantasy leagues! Links to things discussed in the pod:Max Clark makes MLB debutYankees promoting George Lombard Jr.Reds add Hector Rodriguez to big league rosterQuinn Mathews joined the Cardinals rotation, subsequently shipped back to minorsJames Wood hits IL with oblique strainNick Kurtz placed on IL due to thumb strainQuad strain set to shelf Ryan O’Hearn for 6-8 weeksShane McClanahan sent to IL with back issueDalton Rushing lands on IL with elbow inflammationUpcoming baseball card set release calendar:Aug 5: 2026 Topps Chrome Logofractor (only in NYC MLB Store, online Aug 19)Aug 12: 2026 Topps PristineAug 12: 2026 Panini PrizmSept 2: 2026 Panini Three and TwoSept 28: 2026 Topps X KAWS MLBTBD: 2026 Bowman Chrome (Aug 10 preorder)TBD: 2026 Topps Museum Collection (Aug 17 preorder)TRADE DEADLINE FALLOUTBig ole roundup by teamPhillies sending Bryce Harper back to outfield

In our 149th episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer discuss the latest bout of injuries impacting fantasy rosters everywhere before analyzing similar prospects in the same system to choose our favorites. You can find us on bluesky at @cardscategories.bsky.social, @mcouill7.bsky.social, and @jbrewer17.bsky.social. Email the pod at [email protected]. We have Cards & Categories swag for purchase here! Sign up here to get access to all of the Razzball tools to win your 2026 fantasy leagues! Links to things discussed in the pod:Red Sox and Nationals swap Connelly Early and Curtis MeadCurtis Mead fractures wrist in Boston debutJuan Soto likely out 4-6 weeks with left calf strainSeth Hernandez placed on IL with oblique strainShea Langeliers likely to miss rest of season with torn meniscusRight shoulder injury sends Samuel Basallo to ILKyle Teel dealing with high ankle sprain, might be out for seasonCasey Schmitt also likely out for rest of season due to meniscus surgeryCody Bellinger suffers Grade 2 left hammy strainCalf strain fells Josh JungElbow surgery ends Addison Barger’s seasonSpencer Steer out with wrist injuryUpcoming baseball card set release calendar:July 29: 2026 Topps TributeJuly 29: 2026 Topps Dynamic DualsAug 12: 2026 Topps PristineAug 12: 2026 Panini PrizmSept 2: 2026 Panini Three and TwoSept 28: 2026 Topps X KAWS MLBTBD: 2026 Bowman Chrome (Aug. 10 preorder)Prospect FACE/OFFTBR 1B - Nathan Flewelling / Taitn GrayTOR SS - Arjun Nimmala / JoJo ParkerATL OF - Eric Hartman / AJ GraciaCIN SS - Steele Hall / Justin LebronKCR OF - Zion Rose / Angeibel GomezMIA SS - Aiva Arquette / Jacob Lombard

In our 148th episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer discuss the latest bout of injuries impacting fantasy rosters everywhere. Then we dive into one of the biggest baseball card releases of the year, Topps Chrome, on shelves everywhere July 22. You can find us on bluesky at @cardscategories.bsky.social, @mcouill7.bsky.social, and @jbrewer17.bsky.social. Email the pod at [email protected]. We have Cards & Categories swag for purchase here! Sign up here to get access to all of the Razzball tools to win your 2026 fantasy leagues! Links to things discussed in the pod:Ohtani dealing with knee issue, preventing him from pitchingAaron Judge still recovering from rib injury, no timetable for returnAiling back lands Bobby Witt Jr on the ILMax Meyer lands on IL with neck issueBrandon Woodruff undergoes season-ending surgeryBrewers deal for Lance McCullers Jr. and Colton GordonRight shoulder strain sends Sal Frelick to ILTommy Tanks debuts for A’sUpcoming baseball card set release calendar:July 22: 2026 Topps ChromeJuly 29: 2026 Topps TributeJuly 29: 2026 Topps Dynamic DualsAug 12: 2026 Topps PristineAug 12: 2026 Panini PrizmSept 2: 2026 Panini Three and TwoSept 28: 2026 Topps X KAWS MLB2026 Topps Chrome Overview (link to related Razzball post)Beckett checklist and previewChecklist Insider guideTopps Ripped spotlightTopps Ripped collector guide