Episode 22, S2: Spring Awakening | Opening Day 2026 & The Arrival of Baseball Season
About this episode
The episode discusses the upcoming Opening Day 2026, including player predictions and market trends in sports cards.
In this episode, Matthew Ham and Bowman Farmer break down everything you need to know heading into Opening Day 2026—from spring training takeaways and breakout player predictions to how the shifting market is impacting collectors right now. They dive into key prospects to watch, early-season strategies, and where smart money is moving as the new season kicks off. Beyond the market, the conversation also touches on personal experiences in the hobby, mindset, and the importance of staying grounded through the highs and lows. Chapters 00:00 Spring Awakening: The Arrival of Baseball Season 03:27 Navigating Youth Sports 06:12 Mental Health in Sports: Addressing Anxiety 12:07 Finding Certainty: Coping with Anxiety Through Mindfulness 17:32 The Market Pulse: Analyzing Trends in Sports Cards 23:31 Prospects and Predictions: Who to Watch in the Upcoming Season 32:54 Rookie Prospects and Their Futures 37:46 Market Trends for Emerging Players 39:43 Spring Performances and Their Impact 43:05 Underrated Players to Watch 48:32 Investing in Established Players 54:54 Final Thoughts on Market Dynamics ______________________________________________________________________ Email us your questions…
More episodes of The Sports Card CEO Podcast
- Episode 28, S2: Emerging Stars in the MLB | Player Performance and Market Value in Sports Cards
- Episode 26, S2: Navigate the Stagnant Sports Card Market | How To Identify Opportunities
- Episode 25, S2: Special Guest Mat Sposta, CEO of CHCK.AI & Trove | The Future of Collectibles
- Episode 24, S2: The Boys Are Back | Kern Returns to Break Down the MLB & Card Market
- Episode 23, S2: MLB Season Kickoff Special | Who’s Hot & Who’s Not
- Episode 21, S2: Opening Day Prep | Baseball Card Strategy, Market Trends & Selling Tips
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