It seems nearly impossible that a 21-year-old former 1st round pick who plays a premium position and made the All-Star game as a rookie is overlooked. That, however, is the case with San Diego Padres center fielder Jackson Merrill. The rookie headlines in the NL are constantly circling around Pittsburgh Pirates phenom Paul Skenes. It's absolutely warranted, as Skenes appears … [Read more...] about A Star is Born: Jackson Merrill Rookie and Prospect Cards
5 Royce Lewis Cards You Should Own
Minnesota Twins third baseman Royce Lewis has quickly catapulted himself into being one of the best players in baseball. The former first overall pick in the 2017 MLB Draft does nothing but rake when he's at the plate. The 25-year-old has a lot of red on his Baseball Savant page, which means he is among the elite in several categories. Lewis is in the top few percentile in … [Read more...] about 5 Royce Lewis Cards You Should Own
5 Top Cards of MVP Candidate William Contreras
The Milwaukee Brewers' knack for developing catchers has been coined the "catching lab" by baseball pundits across the internet. Within the last seven seasons, one-time Brewer backstops Manny Pina, Victor Caratini, Yasmani Grandal and Omar Narvaez have all had significant defensive upticks in areas like pitch framing, blocking and throwing out runners once joining the … [Read more...] about 5 Top Cards of MVP Candidate William Contreras
Jordan Love Rookie Cards: Underrated Issues, Hottest Auctions Featuring Packers’ Rising Star
For years, collectors endlessly speculated on what to do with their Jordan Love cards. Sitting behind then Green Bay Packers starting quarterback Aaron Rodgers after he was drafted during the strange 2020 COVID year, the first round pick threw only 50 combined passes in the 2021 and 2022 NFL seasons--simply not enough of a sample size to truly know what kind of player he was … [Read more...] about Jordan Love Rookie Cards: Underrated Issues, Hottest Auctions Featuring Packers’ Rising Star
Tyrese Haliburton Rookie Card Picks, Most Watched eBay Auctions
Regardless of your opinion on the NBA In-Season Tournament, everyone can agree that Pacers rising star Tyrese Haliburton made himself a household name with his play during the tourney. The 12th overall pick of the Sacramento Kings in 2020, Haliburton was traded in early 2022 for a package that included Domantas Sabonis going to Sacramento. Sabonis has played well, and was a … [Read more...] about Tyrese Haliburton Rookie Card Picks, Most Watched eBay Auctions
Victor Wembanyama Cards Lighting Up Hoops Market
He's putting a jolt into what had become an increasingly wobbly basketball market. Victor Wembanyama cards will come in waves as his promising career plays out but thanks to the recent trend of draft products and print-on-demand issues, the market is establishing itself. A duel between two trading card rivals who've both started pushing them out hasn't … [Read more...] about Victor Wembanyama Cards Lighting Up Hoops Market
Prime Numbers: Interest in Deion Sanders Rookie Cards Rising With Coaching Profile
Deion "Prime Time" Sanders is currently in his second prime as a hot ticket in the sports card world. A popular star in the late 1980s and early 90s as a dual-sport star, he's now the hottest football coach in the country. A 2-0 start at the University of Colorado with his confident nature in tow, Sanders is making headlines once again. The Hall of Fame football player who … [Read more...] about Prime Numbers: Interest in Deion Sanders Rookie Cards Rising With Coaching Profile
Gunnar Henderson Baseball Cards: Top Picks, Most Watched Auctions
As the Baltimore Orioles continue their resurgence, a crop of young talent continues to keep the birds in flight. Gunnar Henderson, a 6'3" third baseman from Alabama, is one of the key components in the team's return to relevance. He may be often overshadowed by 2022 rookie catcher Adley Rutschman (though most of his rookie cards are in 2023 products), but Henderson has really … [Read more...] about Gunnar Henderson Baseball Cards: Top Picks, Most Watched Auctions
2022 Topps Chrome Platinum Anniversary Baseball Preview
Established as a new Topps Chrome set last year, Platinum Anniversary is returning later this year and will celebrate the classic 1953 Topps design. The 500-card base set will showcase that design with the Chrome finish collectors know very well. Last year's product was built around the 1952 Topps design while the second edition of Platinum moves to '53. Unlike the … [Read more...] about 2022 Topps Chrome Platinum Anniversary Baseball Preview
2023 Panini Black Football Preview
Panini Black football has become a yearly staple that boasts sleekly designed cards all themed around a black color palate. The estimated release date for the 2023 product is September 27. Single pack boxes will have five cards with 12 boxes per case. A box break will feature one Rookie Patch Autograph and one additional autograph along with a memorabilia … [Read more...] about 2023 Panini Black Football Preview