mike couillard
@mcouill7.bsky.social
baseball, baseball, baseball and more baseball
- writer at Razzball (https://razzball.com/author/couillard/)
- host of Cards & Categories podcast (https://open.spotify.com/show/6QziTsMHF9CetXGxupBFr4?si=341fbc9421f84a01)
- remote MLB writer for Rotowire
- writer at Razzball (https://razzball.com/author/couillard/)
- host of Cards & Categories podcast (https://open.spotify.com/show/6QziTsMHF9CetXGxupBFr4?si=341fbc9421f84a01)
- remote MLB writer for Rotowire
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mike couillard
@mcouill7.bsky.social
· Nov 9
Hello new followers! 👋 I love reading, writing and talking about baseball. Read my fantasy baseball writing @razzball.bsky.social and listen to me on my fantasy/cards/general baseball pod @cardscategories.bsky.social.
I’m always open to colloborating so feel free to contact. Safe space 4 all. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
I’m always open to colloborating so feel free to contact. Safe space 4 all. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Who had some of the best picks during the preseason at @razzball.bsky.social? Pods don't get much more Razzball-y than this... Sonny Gray! Jo Adell! Luis Rengifo! and many more of our favorites are discussed.
📣 New Podcast! "Ep. 117 : Razzball Staff Picks Review" on @Spreaker #baseball #cardinals #cards #collecting #fantasy #mets #mlb #rangers #razzball #redsox #topps
Ep. 117 : Razzball Staff Picks Review
In our 117th episode, https://razzball.com/author/couillard/ and https://razzball.com/author/jeremybrewer/ discuss a couple of major trades before diving into the updated baseball card release calendar and revisiting the Razzball staff's 2025 preseason predictions.
You can find us on bluesky at https://bsky.app/profile/cardscategories.bsky.social, https://bsky.app/profile/mcouill7.bsky.social, and https://bsky.app/profile/jbrewer17.bsky.social. Email the pod at [email protected].
https://my-store-efeb10.creator-spring.com/
Links to things discussed in the pod:
- https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/11/cardinals-trade-sonny-gray-red-sox.html
- https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/11/mets-rangers-finalizing-trade-involving-marcus-semien-brandon-nimmo.html
- https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/11/rangers-non-tender-adolis-garcia.html
- https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/11/cubs-to-sign-phil-maton.html
- https://www.instagram.com/p/DRVF7MMiY2q/?igsh=dnQwNmt6ZTFvNTFn
Upcoming baseball card release schedule:
- 12/3: 2025 Topps Allen & Ginter
- 12/10: 2025 Topps Chrome Update
- 12/14: 2025 Topps Archives
- 12/17: 2025 Topps Cosmic Chrome
- 12/17: 2025 Topps Heritage High Number
- 12/18: 2025 Topps Black & White Baseball
- 2/11: 2025 Topps MLB MVP Collection
- Dec: 2025 Panini Select
- TBD: 2025 Panini Flawless
2025 Razzball Staff Picks Review
- https://razzball.com/razzball-staff-picks-for-2025/
- Discuss personal win and loss
- J Win: Mark Vientos (Bust)
- J Loss: Alan Roden (AL ROY)
- M Win: Shane McClanahan (Bust) & Nathan Eovaldi (MVFP)
- Loss: Luis Rengifo (MVFH)
- Discuss best picks from the staff
- J: Bust - Rudy - Emmanuel Clase, Sleeper - Maks - Ben Rice
- M: MVFP - Cristopher Sanchez (ADHamley & Maks), Infatuation - Jo Adell (MarmosDad)
www.spreaker.com
November 26, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Who had some of the best picks during the preseason at @razzball.bsky.social? Pods don't get much more Razzball-y than this... Sonny Gray! Jo Adell! Luis Rengifo! and many more of our favorites are discussed.
Watching a Bears team with a legit offense is disorienting.
November 23, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Watching a Bears team with a legit offense is disorienting.
Kevin McGonigle's ZiPS comps are the three-headed dragon meme.
November 20, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Kevin McGonigle's ZiPS comps are the three-headed dragon meme.
Thank you, @sammillerbb.bsky.social, for introducing "the mayor of Cincinnati" into my lexicon today.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=AqNr...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=AqNr...
Cincinnati mayor Mark Mallory throws a wild first pitch
YouTube video by MLB
www.youtube.com
November 20, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Thank you, @sammillerbb.bsky.social, for introducing "the mayor of Cincinnati" into my lexicon today.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=AqNr...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=AqNr...
Had a blast chatting about the best performances of the Arizona Fall League with @dynastypickups.bsky.social and @sonny108.bsky.social! We chat about the players that popped and proved their fantasy value for dynasty leagues and are likely to be 2026 debutants.
📣 New Podcast! "Ep. 116 : Arizona Fall League Standouts With Dynasty Baseball Pickups" on @Spreaker #afl #baseball #cards #collecting #dynasty #fantasy #mcgonigle #mlb #prospects #razzball
Ep. 116 : Arizona Fall League Standouts With Dynasty Baseball Pickups
In our 116th episode, https://razzball.com/author/couillard/ is joined by https://x.com/DynastyPickups and https://x.com/sonny_108 of the https://open.spotify.com/show/4k5QZg8dZghxBJ9YXElMat?si=60ea4450f9fc4b20 to discuss the standout performances in the Arizona Fall League.
You can find us on bluesky at https://bsky.app/profile/cardscategories.bsky.social, https://bsky.app/profile/mcouill7.bsky.social, and https://bsky.app/profile/jbrewer17.bsky.social. Email the pod at [email protected].
https://my-store-efeb10.creator-spring.com/
Links to things discussed in the pod:
- https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/11/mariners-finalizing-new-contract-with-josh-naylor.html
- https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/11/orioles-trade-grayson-rodriguez-to-angels-for-taylor-ward.html
- https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/11/braves-re-sign-raisel-iglesias.html
Upcoming baseball card release schedule:
- 11/19: 2025 Panini National Treasures
- 12/3: 2025 Topps Allen & Ginter
- 12/10: 2025 Topps Chrome Update
- 12/14: 2025 Topps Archives
- 12/17: 2025 Topps Cosmic Chrome
- 12/18: 2025 Topps Black & White Baseball
- Dec: 2025 Panini Select
- TBD: 2025 Panini Flawless
2025 Arizona Fall League Standouts & Breakouts
- MVP: Kevin McGonigle, 3B/SS, DET
- Offensive Player: Esmerlyn Valdez, OF, PIT
- Pitcher: James Hicks, HOU
- Breakout Player: Owen Ayers, C/1B, CHC
- DBP Picks:
- Kyle: Max Anderson (2B/3B, DET), Raudi Rodriguez (OF, LAA), Jake Bennett (SP, WSN)
- Taylor: Josh Adamczewski (2B, MIL), Parks Harber (1B/3B, SFG), Anderson Brito (SP, HOU)
www.spreaker.com
November 20, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Had a blast chatting about the best performances of the Arizona Fall League with @dynastypickups.bsky.social and @sonny108.bsky.social! We chat about the players that popped and proved their fantasy value for dynasty leagues and are likely to be 2026 debutants.
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Reposted by mike couillard
Happy There Is A Circulatory System Walking Through The Kitchen Day to all who celebrate.
November 10, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Happy There Is A Circulatory System Walking Through The Kitchen Day to all who celebrate.
Life pro tip: watch Tony Blanco Jr. in a HR derby.
November 9, 2025 at 2:07 AM
Life pro tip: watch Tony Blanco Jr. in a HR derby.
I’m sipping a Modelo while watching AFL dudes rip taters in a HR derby. Life is good.
November 9, 2025 at 1:44 AM
I’m sipping a Modelo while watching AFL dudes rip taters in a HR derby. Life is good.
Less than a week from 2025 Topps Update hitting shelves, check out all the details with our pod this week.
Latest from @jbrewer17.bsky.social and @mcouill7.bsky.social
November 7, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Less than a week from 2025 Topps Update hitting shelves, check out all the details with our pod this week.
This World Series rules.
November 2, 2025 at 3:40 AM
This World Series rules.
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"What the fuck man?"
"Fuck you, motherfucker"
"Fuck you, motherfucker"
November 2, 2025 at 1:30 AM
"What the fuck man?"
"Fuck you, motherfucker"
"Fuck you, motherfucker"
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The Jays and Dodgers is it the best World Series of all time? With @mcouill7.bsky.social and @jbrewer17.bsky.social
October 30, 2025 at 8:00 PM
The Jays and Dodgers is it the best World Series of all time? With @mcouill7.bsky.social and @jbrewer17.bsky.social
Reposted by mike couillard
Reposted by mike couillard
📣 New Podcast! "Ep. 114 : Best World Series Ever?" on @Spreaker #barger #baseball #bluejays #cards #collecting #dodgers #fantasy #giants #guerrero #ohtani #razzball #topps #vitello #yamamoto
Ep. 114 : Best World Series Ever?
In our 114th episode, https://razzball.com/author/couillard/ and https://razzball.com/author/jeremybrewer/ discuss the first four games of the World Series before reviewing the chaotic upcoming baseball card release calendar.
You can find us on bluesky at https://bsky.app/profile/cardscategories.bsky.social, https://bsky.app/profile/mcouill7.bsky.social, and https://bsky.app/profile/jbrewer17.bsky.social. Email the pod at [email protected].
https://my-store-efeb10.creator-spring.com/
Links to things discussed in the pod:
- https://www.espn.com/mlb/recap?gameId=401809297
- https://www.espn.com/mlb/recap?gameId=401809298
- https://www.espn.com/mlb/recap?gameId=401809299
- https://www.espn.com/mlb/recap/_/gameId/401809300
- https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/10/giants-to-hire-tony-vitello-as-manager.html
- https://www.reddit.com/r/baseballcards/comments/1ohyqgs/holiday_back_variation_sp_vs_ss/
Upcoming baseball card release schedule:
- 11/3: 2025 Topps Allen & Ginter
- 11/5: 2025 Panini Select Baseball
- 11/12: 2025 Topps Update
- 11/12: 2025 Topps Pro Debut
- 11/19: 2025 Panini National Treasures
- Nov: 2025 Topps Cosmic Chrome
- TBD: 2025 Topps Chrome Update (Nov. 10 pre-order)
www.spreaker.com
October 30, 2025 at 1:50 PM
it me, modifying the hell out of the taco bell menu to make items vegan
October 29, 2025 at 1:39 PM
it me, modifying the hell out of the taco bell menu to make items vegan
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no one can convince me that baseball isn't a sport for the mentally ill (I say as a mentally ill person)
October 28, 2025 at 4:15 PM
no one can convince me that baseball isn't a sport for the mentally ill (I say as a mentally ill person)
Did Marlins Man just eat a freeze pop?
October 25, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Did Marlins Man just eat a freeze pop?
An S-tier piece of baseball writing. One of the best things I've read this year.
I never saw myself getting all emotional about baseball and writing something like this, but this gosh dang Mariners team made me do it.
I also don't think my experience is unique, so if you're missing someone and baseball helps you miss them a little less, this one's for you.
I also don't think my experience is unique, so if you're missing someone and baseball helps you miss them a little less, this one's for you.
A Loss Only Mariners Baseball Could Cure
And even a season that ends in a loss can still be a salve.
blogs.fangraphs.com
October 24, 2025 at 3:52 PM
An S-tier piece of baseball writing. One of the best things I've read this year.
Happy World Series day, everyone! Had to go all Dodgers and Blue Jays, obviously.
@immaculategrid.com @sports-reference.com
@immaculategrid.com @sports-reference.com
October 24, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Happy World Series day, everyone! Had to go all Dodgers and Blue Jays, obviously.
@immaculategrid.com @sports-reference.com
@immaculategrid.com @sports-reference.com
Want your World Series preview discussion to be an appetizer for dialogue on the zaniest annual baseball card release? Well, look no further than the latest from @jbrewer17.bsky.social and I for @cardscategories.bsky.social on @razzball.bsky.social.
October 24, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Want your World Series preview discussion to be an appetizer for dialogue on the zaniest annual baseball card release? Well, look no further than the latest from @jbrewer17.bsky.social and I for @cardscategories.bsky.social on @razzball.bsky.social.
What I wouldn't do for a day baseball game today.
October 22, 2025 at 4:04 PM
What I wouldn't do for a day baseball game today.
Hear, hear @hannahrkeyser.bsky.social!
in today's bandwagon I went medium-long on how, increasingly, it feels like even postseason heroics are covered through the lens of baseball as a business. But if you don't care what's happening on the field NOW why do you care about the contract implications?
bandwagon.substack.com/p/85-the-mon...
bandwagon.substack.com/p/85-the-mon...
October 20, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Hear, hear @hannahrkeyser.bsky.social!
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KINKS > KINGS
October 18, 2025 at 5:36 PM
KINKS > KINGS