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In our 157th episode, Mike Couillard (https://razzball.com/author/couillard/) and Jeremy Brewer (https://razzball.com/author/jeremybrewer/) 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.
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Links to things discussed in the pod:
MLB Playoffs are underway (https://www.mlb.com/postseason)
Justin Verlander day in Detroit is a roaring success (https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/50035748/tigers-emotional-justin-verlander-leaves-final-career-start-hugs)
Corbin Burnes ends season on IL (https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2026/09/diamondbacks-to-place-corbin-burnes-on-injured-list.html)
Mariners working on cleaning house in the dugout (https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2026/09/dan-wilson-wont-return-as-mariners-manager-in-2027.html)
Upcoming baseball card set release calendar:
Oct 5: 2026 Topps x KAWS
Oct 7: 2026 Topps Allen & Ginter
Oct 7: 2026 Topps Museum Collection
Oct 7: 2026 Bowman Chrome Sapphire
Oct 14: 2026 Topps Update
Oct 16: 2026 Topps Chrome - Team Japan Samurai
Oct 21: 2026 Topps Holiday
TBD: 2026 Panini Three and Two
TBD: 2026 Topps Cosmic Chrome (Oct 5 preorder)
WINS & LOSSES
2026 Razzball Player Rater (https://razzball.com/playerrater/)
J:
Wins
Dominic Canzone
Braxton Ashcraft
Alec Burleson
Losses
Hunter Goodman
Tatsuya Imai
M:
Wins
Our annual Sonny Gray victory lap
Rockies (Jake McCarthy & Willi Castro)
Carter Jensen
Otto Lopez
Losses
Too aggressive on young, injury-prone pitchers
The Nationals (we sold James Wood and CJ Abrams)
24 Sept 2026
Ep. 156 : The Fumbling First Round With Grey Albright
In our 156th episode, Mike Couillard (https://razzball.com/author/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 (https://bsky.app/profile/cardscategories.bsky.social), @mcouill7.bsky.social (https://bsky.app/profile/mcouill7.bsky.social), and @jbrewer17.bsky.social (https://bsky.app/profile/jbrewer17.bsky.social). Email the pod at cardscategories@gmail.com.
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Links to things discussed in the pod:
Link to 2026 NFBC draft data (https://nfc.shgn.com/adp/baseball)
Final 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 Rater (https://razzball.com/playerrater/)
Link to last week’s mock 2027 draft (https://razzball.com/cards-categories-ep-155-2027-mock-first-round-draft/)
Results:
1 - Bobby Witt Jr.
2 - Shohei Ohtani
3 - Pete Crow-Armstrong
4 - Elly De La Cruz
5 - James Wood
6 - Aaron Judge
7 - Juan Soto
8 - Yordan Alvarez
9 - Junior Caminero
10 - Fernando Tatis Jr.
11 - CJ Abrams
12 - Jackson Chourio
17 Sept 2026
Ep. 155 : 2027 Mock First Round Draft
In our 155th episode, Mike Couillard (https://razzball.com/author/couillard/) and Jeremy Brewer (https://razzball.com/author/jeremybrewer/) 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 (https://bsky.app/profile/cardscategories.bsky.social), @mcouill7.bsky.social (https://bsky.app/profile/mcouill7.bsky.social), and @jbrewer17.bsky.social (https://bsky.app/profile/jbrewer17.bsky.social). Email the pod at cardscategories@gmail.com.
We have Cards & Categories swag for purchase here (https://my-store-efeb10.creator-spring.com/)! (https://razzball.com/membership-account/subscriptions/?pa=mainmenu)
Sign up here (https://razzball.com/membership-account/subscriptions/?pa=mainmenu) 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 announced (https://www.instagram.com/mlbazfallleague/)
Dodgers call up Josue De Paula as Ohtani placed on IL (https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2026/09/dodgers-to-promote-josue-de-paula.html)
Twins bring up Emmanuel Rodriguez (https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2026/09/twins-promote-emmanuel-rodriguez-for-mlb-debut.html)
Jesus Luzardo to IL with shoulder inflammation (https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2026/09/phillies-to-place-jesus-luzardo-on-injured-list.html)
Rafael Devers set for core surgery (https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2026/09/giants-place-rafael-devers-on-60-day-il-select-scott-bandura.html)
Kyle Bradish’s season ends on IL (https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2026/09/orioles-place-kyle-bradish-on-15-day-injured-list.html)
Braxton Ashcraft sent to IL with elbow discomfort (https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2026/09/pirates-place-braxton-ashcraft-on-15-day-injured-list.html)
Gage Jump lands on IL with shoulder impingement (https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2026/09/athletics-place-gage-jump-on-injured-list.html)
Kaima Taira of the Seibu Lions likely to be posted (https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2026/09/kaima-taira-expected-to-be-posted-for-mlb-teams-this-offseason.html)
Upcoming baseball card set release calendar:
Sept 28: 2026 Topps X KAWS MLB
Oct 7: 2026 Topps Allen & Ginter
Oct 7: 2026 Topps Museum Collection
Oct 14: 2026 Topps Update
Oct 16: 2026 Topps Chrome - Team Japan Samurai
Oct 28: 2026 Panini Three and Two
TBD: 2026 Topps Cosmic Chrome
TBD: 2026 Topps Holiday (Sept 21 preorder)
2027 Mock First Round Draft
Too Early Meatball Draft results (https://x.com/deadpullhitter/status/2090060637816631402)
1 - Bobby Witt Jr.
2 - Shohei Ohtani
3 - Pete Crow-Armstrong
4 - Elly De...
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