Ep. 124 : AL East Preview With Matt Frank

Ep. 124 : AL East Preview With Matt Frank

Author: Mike Couillard January 29, 2026 Duration: 2:05:53
In our 124th episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer discuss a handful of MLB transactions and latest baseball card news before previewing the AL East with Matt Frank, aka MarmosDad, purveyor of Razzball's Top 100 Pitchers.

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Links to things discussed in the pod:Upcoming baseball card release schedule:
  • 2/4: 2025 Topps Pristine
  • 2/6: 2025 Topps Museum Collection
  • 2/11: 2025 Topps MLB MVP Collection
  • 2/11: 2026 Topps Series 1
  • 2/13: 2025 Topps Gilded
  • 2/18: 2025 Topps Stadium Club
  • TBD: 2025 Bowman’s Best
AL East Preview (27:30)
  • Link to NFBC ADP
  • Baltimore Orioles
    • Buy: Kyle Bradish, Dylan Beavers, Taylor Ward
    • Sell: Colton Cowser, Pete Alonso, Jackson Holliday
  • Boston Red Sox
    • Buy: Ranger Suarez, Sonny Gray
    • Sell: Aroldis Chapman, Payton Tolle, Roman Anthony
  • New York Yankees
    • Buy: Ryan Weathers, Ben Rice, Cody Bellinger
    • Sell: Cam Schlittler, David Bednar
  • Tampa Bay Rays
    • Buy: Chandler Simpson, Griffin Jax, Yandy Diaz
    • Sell: Chandler Simpson, Ryan Pepiot
  • Toronto Blue Jays
    • Buy: Dylan...

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.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

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