Episode Details

In our 116th episode, Mike Couillard is joined by Taylor Corso and Kyle Sonntag of the Dynasty Baseball Pickups podcast to discuss the standout performances in the Arizona Fall League.

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Links to things discussed in the pod:

• Josh Naylor re-signs with M’s
• Angels and O’s swap Taylor Ward and Grayson Rodriguez
• Raisel Iglesias returns to previous role with Atlanta

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
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• 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)