Ep. 105 : Prospect Stashes

Ep. 105 : Prospect Stashes

Author: Mike Couillard August 28, 2025 Duration: 1:25:28
In our 105th episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer discuss the latest news and happenings in MLB impacting the fantasy game along with updates on new baseball card releases. Then we overview how to stash prospects for keeper leagues along with some high-impact targets.

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Links to things discussed in the pod:
Upcoming baseball card release schedule:
  • 8/27: 2025 Topps Chrome Logofractor
  • 8/27: 2025 Topps Chrome Sapphire
  • 8/27: 2025 Panini Boys Of Summer
  • 8/29: 2025 Panini Impeccable
  • 9/10: 2025 Bowman Chrome
  • 9/17: 2025 Topps Tier One
  • 9/17: 2025 Panini Three And Two
CATEGORIES DISCUSSION (55:29)

Prospect Stashes
  • Edward Florentino, 1B/OF, PIT, Single-A
  • Eduardo Quintero, OF, LAD, High-A
  • Jhonny Level, SS, SFG, Single-A
  • Caleb Bonemer SS, CHW, High-A
  • Jojo Parker, SS, TOR, Complex 
  • Jaxon Wiggins, SP, CHC, Double-A
  • Owen Murphy, SP, ATL, High-A

Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer have a shared obsession that branches in two fascinating directions: the strategic depths of fantasy baseball and the nostalgic, tangible world of MLB card collecting. Their Cards & Categories podcast sits right at that unique intersection, creating a space where lineup decisions and auction values are debated with the same passion as rookie card prospecting and vintage set completion. It’s a conversation built for those who find equal joy in analyzing a player’s on-base percentage and the crisp corner of a mint-condition insert. Each episode feels like pulling up a chair at a local card shop or diving into a lively fantasy league chat, blending statistical deep dives with personal stories from the hobby. You’ll hear them break down weekly player performances for fantasy relevance while also discussing the cultural and financial currents within the sports card market. This isn’t just another baseball podcast; it’s a dedicated look at how our fandom manifests, both in digital leagues and in physical collections, all through the informed and often humorous perspective of two genuine enthusiasts. Tune in for a regular dose of actionable advice, collecting trends, and the simple pleasure of talking about the game from these two distinct, yet beautifully connected, angles.
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