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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

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A photo of 2021 Topps Stadium Club #144 Wil Myers baseball card. Features Myers perfectly centered up with a Mastercard logo behind him.

A photo of 2021 Topps Stadium Club #144 Wil Myers baseball card. Features Myers perfectly centered up with a Mastercard logo behind him.

2021 Topps Stadium Club #144 Wil Myers.

Such a perfect photo.

11.08.2025 15:57 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

When analyzing X game/day stretches this year, I've been checking to see if it includes a series with the Rockies.

11.08.2025 13:59 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

A reminder for those with FAAB processes in their fantasy leagues tonight or tomorrow morning... the next wave of minor leaguers are coming soon. Samuel Basallo, Dylan Beavers and many more are likely just around the corner from promotion.
@razzball.bsky.social

10.08.2025 16:34 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Kinda bummed Jim Leyland doesn’t have a cig in his mouth during this appearance on the Tigers broadcast.

08.08.2025 23:33 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A screencap of the intro for today's The Morning newsletter, the phrase "laying pipe" is used. Text is as follows:

Making a home
By Lisa Miller

I ate homemade zucchini bread at The Bird’s Nest.

When I drove through the electric gate and into The Bird’s Nest, a retirement community in East Texas, I felt as if I had entered a fairy village. One of the tiny homes was pink with white polka dots. Another was surrounded by towering sunflowers. Nine dogs roamed freely.

Eleven women, most of them single, live there. They tend the grounds themselves, planting gardens and laying pipe. They’re trying to create what so many people seem to want in their later years: privacy and autonomy, caring and mutual support, friendship and laughs.

A screencap of the intro for today's The Morning newsletter, the phrase "laying pipe" is used. Text is as follows: Making a home By Lisa Miller I ate homemade zucchini bread at The Bird’s Nest. When I drove through the electric gate and into The Bird’s Nest, a retirement community in East Texas, I felt as if I had entered a fairy village. One of the tiny homes was pink with white polka dots. Another was surrounded by towering sunflowers. Nine dogs roamed freely. Eleven women, most of them single, live there. They tend the grounds themselves, planting gardens and laying pipe. They’re trying to create what so many people seem to want in their later years: privacy and autonomy, caring and mutual support, friendship and laughs.

Oh my god. There had to be other things going on that could have subbed for this activity, right?

08.08.2025 21:33 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Marathon pods are back, baby!

Need a one-stop pod to catch up on the trade deadline, latest injuries, and the July Player of the Month news? Well, I have a solution for you! Had a blast recording this week with @jbrewer17.bsky.social. @razzball.bsky.social

07.08.2025 15:08 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

One Kolsch please

02.08.2025 21:06 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Preview
FAAB Week 19: Piecing Together The Trade Deadline Impacts Analysis on pickups for fantasy baseball leagues of all sizes with bid suggestions. Players detailed include Jakob Marsee, new closers, and many more.

So many trades to unpack this weekend. Welcome to the Great Saves Scramble of 2025, good luck on the wires this weekend! @razzball.bsky.social

razzball.com/faab-week-19...

02.08.2025 19:14 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Picture of baseball card - 1991 Upper Deck #666 Mickey Hatcher - in which he has the from brim of his hat turned up while carrying a giant fielding glove over this shoulder.

Picture of baseball card - 1991 Upper Deck #666 Mickey Hatcher - in which he has the from brim of his hat turned up while carrying a giant fielding glove over this shoulder.

1991 Upper Deck #666 Mickey Hatcher

01.08.2025 17:36 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Fantastic piece from @euqubud.baseballprospectus.com on Ryne Sandberg's legacy. I, too, will always remember how great Ryno looked on a baseball card along with his elite power/speed/defensive skills.

(Plus, Jack Glasscock, hehe, reference within)

30.07.2025 19:28 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
My results for Immaculate Grid #848

My results for Immaculate Grid #848

My top players used for Immaculate Grid.

My top players used for Immaculate Grid.

I officially passed the 1,000 players used mark today on @immaculategrid.com with a 5 on Grid #848.

28.07.2025 15:18 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Oh, no. I hexed Michael McGreevy.

27.07.2025 18:21 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Has been delightful seeing the pod jinx working its magic in this episode as I listen today.

Discussed: NYY OF is solid, where will Spencer Jones play?
Subsequently: Aaron Judge elbow injury, IL placement

Discussed: Rookies suck
Subsequently: Historic Nick Kurtz 4-HR game

27.07.2025 17:57 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Preview
Effectively Wild Episode 2353: Wouldn’t Trade Him for the World Ben Lindbergh, Meg Rowley, and Ben Clemens banter about the FanGraphs crowdsourced trade value tool, the Josh Naylor, Ryan McMahon, and Gregory Soto trades, the outlook for Eugenio SuΓ‘rez, the fascinating...

Effectively Wild Episode 2353: Wouldn’t Trade Him for the World blogs.fangraphs.com/effectively-...

26.07.2025 12:08 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
Meme template of Marc in Empire Records when he's running around exclaiming, "It's Rex Manning Day," except it says, "It's Michael McGreevy Day."

Meme template of Marc in Empire Records when he's running around exclaiming, "It's Rex Manning Day," except it says, "It's Michael McGreevy Day."

19.06.2025 14:58 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Hey hobby fam! Time for another Sunday #giveaway thread!

If you could receive one card from another #thehobbyβ€―fam member, what would it be?

Keep requested cards under $30 in value. Please post cards you can give, & RT to share with others. #cardsky #generosity #cards4free

27.07.2025 01:52 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 15    πŸ“Œ 0

Been waiting all year for the Michael McGreevy feature, here it is along with lots of other surprisingly good names available to add this weekend. @razzball.bsky.social

26.07.2025 19:40 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Can't believe @jbrewer17.bsky.social and I reached this milestone. We had a blast recording it and hope you enjoy it!

Big thank you to all out there that have helped launch the pod @razzball.bsky.social along with the guests we've had over the years.

24.07.2025 14:26 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Andres Munoz?

23.07.2025 22:05 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ†β›°οΈ

22.07.2025 21:14 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Never too early to start stashing those about to benefit from the coming trade deadline. Check out a few names and strategies in my piece this week @razzball.bsky.social.

19.07.2025 21:25 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Shoutout to @spreaker.com for hooking up the automatic feed when publishing a new pod. Now you will all get to see our social media wizardry (derogatory) with all the hashtags cooked up for each episode.

17.07.2025 13:15 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

After 350 clicks on this sucker today, here's where I stand. Only one I don't feel great about not having in the top ten is Skenes. Slick tool though, @fangraphs.com. Thanks for curing some of the no-baseball blues today.

16.07.2025 21:57 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Glenallen Hill

15.07.2025 19:13 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Nice

15.07.2025 02:05 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Just registered for FPAZ. Can't wait to see old friends and meet new ones at this wonderful event put on by @baseballhq.com.

If you've been on the fence about attending, don't hesitate. I went for the first time in 2024 and didn't regret it for a second!

14.07.2025 19:34 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

β€ͺPat McAfee, Dave Roberts went full company men when faced with a tough question by @jenramose.online‬ about why the MLB All-Star Game was back in Atlanta despite no change to Georgia's disenfranchising voting laws.

14.07.2025 18:47 β€” πŸ‘ 1003    πŸ” 275    πŸ’¬ 65    πŸ“Œ 201
A screencap of the MLB daily schedule showing Monday July 14 - "There are no games scheduled for this date."

A screencap of the MLB daily schedule showing Monday July 14 - "There are no games scheduled for this date."

Hello, darkness, my old friend
I've come to talk with you again

14.07.2025 12:55 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Couldn’t do my writing without your site - I greatly appreciate your work!

13.07.2025 18:46 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Whoops, our bad, all. Forgot to post the latest pods on this feed. Get ready for a deluge to get you caught up.

But hey, with the lack of non-exhibition baseball games approaching, it's a great time to catch up on our pod as we rapidly approach the triple-digit mark for total episodes.

13.07.2025 14:56 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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