It’s hard to believe that it was only a year ago that the Pittsburgh Pirates selected Paul Skenes first overall in the 2023 MLB Draft. The speculation was that he had the potential to be a generational talent. We heard that from scouts, from baseball insiders, and from the media at every level. But did anyone think that exactly one year later he would be the starting … [Read more...] about Paul Skenes Cards Heat Up as Pirates Young Ace Keeps Cooking
Mark Fidrych
Vintage Set of the Week: 1977 Topps Baseball
When frigid collectors were finally able to shed their heavy coats and stroll to the corner store to pick up a few wax packs of Topps baseball cards 38 years ago this spring, they must have been even more rabid in their enthusiasm than normal. Not only did the arrival of 1977 Topps baseball mean the end of an especially brutal winter, but the new set also featured the rookie … [Read more...] about Vintage Set of the Week: 1977 Topps Baseball
Sweet Memories Keep The Bird Flying High
Which rookie pitcher had the biggest impact in baseball history? Some people would say Fernando Valenzuela for how he inspired “Fernandomania” and also helped to bring a new group of fans to attend baseball games. Going to a game during his 1981 rookie season was more of an event then it even was a game. While he was a good pitcher for the rest of his career, he never … [Read more...] about Sweet Memories Keep The Bird Flying High