Ep. 102 : Deadline Roundup & July POTM PC

In our 102nd episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer discuss the how the trade deadline has impacted the fantasy futures of players dealt along with those stepping into new roles before diving into the standard injury and callup news and notes. Then we make select cards to enter the pod PC for the July 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!Links to things discussed in the pod:TRADE DEADLINE FALLOUTAll of the trades around the 2025 deadlineMLBTR’s trade tracker by teamBiggest trades discussed:Carlos Correa shipped back to HoustonEugenio Suarez rejoins the M’sPadres acquire Mason Miller and JP Sears for package that includes Leo De VriesPadres also add Ramon Laureano and Ryan O’HearnRangers acquire Merrill KellyBlue Jays add Shane BieberMets trade for Cedric MullinsRisersJesus Sanchez & Jakob MarseeNew closers (Jose Ferrer, JoJo Romero, Randy Rodriguez, Dennis Santana)Kyle FinneganFreddy FerminKhal StephenDylan BeaversFallersEugenio SuarezOld closers (David Bednar, Camilo Doval, Ryan Helsley, Mason Miller)Incumbent closers losing role (Will Vest)Former starting-ish bats heading to part-time roles (Willi Castro, Jose Caballero, Will Wagner)Gavin SheetsNews & Notes Discussion (1:02:45)A tibia contusion shelves Jacob MisiorowskiJackson Chourio heads to IL with hamstring strainJonathan Aranda breaks wrist on collision in the field, possibly done for seasonGrayson Rodriguez undergoing elbow debridement surgeryAustin Riley returns to IL with same abdominal injury from last monthMichael Soroka leaves first Cubs start with bum shoulder, lands on ILRight ankle sprain sends Tommy Edman to ILC.J. Kayfus promoted to the big leaguesContentious meeting in Phillies clubhouse between players and Rob Manfred sets stage for labor negotiationsTopps officially will allow Chrome Update cards for the MVP Buyback programUpcoming baseball card release schedule:8/6: 2025 Topps Archives Signature Series Active Players Edition8/12: 2025 Topps Finest8/13: 2025 Panini Prizm8/15: 2025 Panini Boys Of Summer8/29: 2025 Panini ImpeccableCARDS DISCUSSION (1:44:10)July POTM PC (link to Razzball post)MLB article on July’s winnersC&C Pod PC listNick KurtzJ: 2025 Choice Las Vegas AviatorsM: 2025 Topps Now #464Kyle StowersJ: 2025 Topps Series 2 Golden Mirror Image Variation #399 M: 2025 Topps Now #ODB14 Road To Opening Day BonusNathan EovaldiJ: 2024 Topps Chrome Sapphire Red /5 #258 M: 2011 Bowman Chrome #BCP165 first autoPaul SkenesJ: 2023 Bowman Draft Mood Ring #MR-1M: 2024 Bowman Spotlights #BS1 gold refractor #/50Isaac CollinsJ: 2025 Topps Chrome #92 Frozen Fractor -1/0M: 2021 Choice Spokane Indians Isaac Collins