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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] 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] 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] 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] 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] 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 POST2026 Topps Allen & Ginter OverviewTopps Ripped guideChecklist Insider guideSeptember POTM PCMLB 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] 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 & LOSSES2026 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] 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] 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 DraftToo Early Meatball Draft results1 - 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] 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 POST2026 Bowman Chrome OverviewBeckett 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 PCAugust Players of the Month articleLink to Pod PC ListJac 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] 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)