Ep. 93 : Breakout Bats

In our 93rd episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer open by discussing Ronald Acuna Jr.'s return along with the news of latest injuries and roster machinations. Then we review eight young hitters that have performed at an elevated level in 2025 to determine the viability of their sustained production.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!Sign up here to get access to all of the Razzball tools to win your 2025 fantasy leagues!Links to things discussed in the pod:Million Podcasts' listing of the top 20 baseball card podsAlex Bregman suffers major quad injury, Marcelo Mayer promoted in his steadMiguel Amaya out 4-6 weeks with oblique strain, Reese McGuire called upTexas “loses” Joc Pederson to hand fracture, Alejandro Osuna debutsWhite Sox send Andrew Vaughn and Tim Elko down to CharlotteBrewers activate DL Hall, send Logan Henderson back to Triple-AA’s shuffle outfield: promote Denzel Clarke, DFA Seth Brown, option JJ BledaySean Newcomb joins the A’sOrlando Arcia cut in Atlanta, lands in ColoradoRoyals designate Hunter Renfroe for assignment, release Nelson Velazquez Chris Taylor joins the Angels as Kyren Paris is sent downUpcoming baseball card release schedule:6/4: 2025 Topps Sterling6/11: 2025 Topps Series Two6/18: 2024 Topps Inception6/25: 2025 Panini Boys Of SummerCategories Discussion (43:10)Breakout BatsPlayers discussed in detail:Pete Crow-ArmstrongGeraldo PerdomoRiley GreeneHeliot RamosKyle StowersAndy PagesSpencer TorkelsonJordan Beck