The well traveled road of sports card prospects hit another big pothole with the lengthy suspension of one of the most famous players in the modern card market. Fernando Tatis Jr., so close to returning to the San Diego Padres lineup after missing the first four months due to an off season motorcycle accident, won’t play again until the 2023 season is more than a … [Read more...] about Millions Spent on Fernando Tatis Jr. Cards Serve as Cautionary Tale
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New Hampshire Collector Making Dreams Come True For Kids In Dominican Republic
Diamonds are forever in the Dominican Republic. That’s baseball diamonds. And a New Hampshire man is helping to foster more love of the game for kids in the Dominican Republic through an ambitious baseball card giveaway program. Since December 2020, Darren Garnick has been mailing cards of Dominican players to youngsters on the island via Sosua75, a nonprofit … [Read more...] about New Hampshire Collector Making Dreams Come True For Kids In Dominican Republic
Fernando Tatis’ First MLB Jersey Up for Auction
At age 22, he’s already the face of the franchise. Despite a shortened second season due to COVID and some more time missed with injuries, he’s already hit 81 homers. Now, the jersey Fernando Tatis wore in his Major League Baseball debut is on the block in the Fanatics Holiday Auction. As rookie gamers go, it’s a tough one to beat. Not only is the home white … [Read more...] about Fernando Tatis’ First MLB Jersey Up for Auction
Tatis Rookie Gamer, Jordan Cards and Autos, Key Kobe RC Headline Heritage Sale
You might own the card. Now you can own the jersey. Heritage Auctions is offering the camo style shirt worn by Fernando Tatis Jr. on the day he recorded the first four hit game of his career as a member of the San Diego Padres in its monthly Sports Showcase Auction. The moment was commemorated on a Topps Now card the next day. Worn during his rookie … [Read more...] about Tatis Rookie Gamer, Jordan Cards and Autos, Key Kobe RC Headline Heritage Sale
Q&A with Matt Strahm: Autograph Stalkers, Topps Chrome and Being Tatis, Jr. Teammate
San Diego Padres pitcher Matt Strahm attended West Fargo High School in West Fargo, North Dakota but didn't even consider himself the best pitcher on his high school staff.He enrolled at Neosho County Community College and in 2012 he compiled a 9-3 record with the miniscule 1.48 ERA helping the Panthers reach the 2012 National Junior College Athletic Association World … [Read more...] about Q&A with Matt Strahm: Autograph Stalkers, Topps Chrome and Being Tatis, Jr. Teammate
Shop Talk: The Future (of Baseball) is Bright
The premise of doing the weekly Shop Talk piece is to allow our readers who aren't at a sports card shop on a daily basis some insight as to what's going on within our four walls. With baseball season at the midway point, it's a good time to share some observations on which players are among the most requested at our shop. If you follow baseball even on a … [Read more...] about Shop Talk: The Future (of Baseball) is Bright
Shop Talk: Still Buying, Kaboom Hits and New Releases
Another week at the shop has passed and the cards are still coming in by the hundreds. Each day has offered more opportunities to buy from collectors or those who've finally gotten around to liquidating that box of stuff in the closet. Prices have dipped for some issues and summer's arrival means there's a need for cash.As I've mentioned in some recent Shop Talk pieces, … [Read more...] about Shop Talk: Still Buying, Kaboom Hits and New Releases
Goldin Set Company Record With 2-Day Elite Auction
Bidders spent $14 million at Goldin Auctions over the weekend, snapping up everything from Babe Ruth memorabilia to Zion Williamson's shoes. The record-setting two-part “Elite Auction” concluded on Sunday night, grossing about $14 million in sales for just 359 lots. The 2009 Bowman Chrome Draft Prospects Mike Trout Superfractor was responsible for a large … [Read more...] about Goldin Set Company Record With 2-Day Elite Auction
Hot Fernando Tatis Jr. Rookie and Prospect Card Auctions as New Year Unfolds
Fernando Tatis, Jr. had been one of baseball's top minor league prospects for three years and didn't disappoint when he reached the major leagues in 2019. Tatis, Jr. launched 22 dingers and hit .317 as a 21-year-old rookie during an abbreviated stint with San Diego. That's just one reason collectors excited about the future of Fernando Tatis, Jr. rookie cards. Baseball … [Read more...] about Hot Fernando Tatis Jr. Rookie and Prospect Card Auctions as New Year Unfolds
2019 Topps Rookie Review Set Chronicles First Year Stars
This year’s impressive class of first year MLB players is the focus of Topps’ latest on-demand set. Topps 2019 Rookie Review highlights the top rookie cards of the year with an offering that includes a complete set along with two autographs and two chase cards. A full checklist is below. Rookie Review packages will include the entire 50-card base set made up of 2019 … [Read more...] about 2019 Topps Rookie Review Set Chronicles First Year Stars