Ep. 42 : Putting The Bee In 2024 Bowman

In our 42nd episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer open with banter on some of the newest "mascots" entering MLB lore before discussing the latest moves and news including significant injuries plus prospect (and Tommy Pham) call-ups. Then we overview the release of 2024 Bowman, hitting shelves on May 8.You can find us on twitter (X) at @cardscategories, @mcouill7, and @jbrewer17 and on bluesky at @mcouill7.bsky.social. Email the pod at [email protected] now have Cards & Categories swag for purchase here!Links to things discussed in the pod:Link to Topps Now cards featuring the Arizona BeekeeperTopps announces that redemptions will be good for 10 yearsArticle on the Twins summer sausageRays City Connect uniforms, including the skateboarding RayMike Trout suffers torn meniscus, Jo Adell SZN continues unimpededCody Bellinger fractures ribs, Pete Crow-Armstrong called upTriston Casas' ribcage will keep him out for awhile, Red Sox lineup scramblingGrayson Rodriguez shelved with shoulder issue, John Means activatedBlake Snell placed on IL with abductor issueJesus Luzardo hits IL with strained flexorMasataka Yoshida placed on IL with hand injuryZack Gelof out with strained obliqueJackson Holliday demotedHeston Kjerstad promotedJordan Walker sent to Triple-AJose Abreu demoted to spring training complex, Joey Loperfido arrivesTommy Pham joins big league clubTyler Black promoted in MilwaukeeJordan Beck receives the call in ColoradoAddison Barger and his girthy quads receive call-upCards DiscussionUpcoming baseball card release schedule:5/1: Topps Heritage Mini5/8: Bowman5/22: 2023 Topps Chrome Platinum Anniversary6/12: Topps Series 22024 Bowman PreviewChecklist and overview of the setChecklist of all Bowman First cardsPlayers highlighted:Yoshinobu YamamotoJung Hoo LeePete Crow-ArmstrongJordan LawlarDylan CrewsBrock WilkenGeorge Lombard Jr.Walker JenkinsAidan MillerArjun NimmalaKyle Teel