Red, white and blue jerseys worn by the Washington Nationals on Tuesday in honor of the victims of the Navy Yard shootings are being autographed and sold to raise money for the victims’ families. The Nats wore the patriotic blue button down jerseys during Game 1 of their doubleheader with the Atlanta Braves. The two teams had been scheduled to play on Monday but it was … [Read more...] about Nationals to Auction Signed, Game Worn Jerseys for Navy Yard Victims
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Complete 2012 Topps Baseball Series One Checklist
Snowy where you are today? Spring training seem like a long way away? Fear not. Baseball--and the season's first cards--will be arriving in just three weeks. But you don't have to open any packs to know who's in them. We've got the complete 2012 Topps Baseball Series One checklist straight from the company. You might want to grab a little bottle of 5-Hour Energy or a … [Read more...] about Complete 2012 Topps Baseball Series One Checklist
2011 Bowman Frenzy Underway
Topps may not have realized the monster it was creating when it decided to bring back the 1950s-era Bowman line in 1989. More than two decades later, today's current issue collector circles the date of the annual Bowman-branded release on his calendar as the first cards of what they hope will be tomorrow's stars are revealed. 2011 Bowman has arrived--and in some cases … [Read more...] about 2011 Bowman Frenzy Underway
Yes, There Are 2010 Topps T206 Cap Variations
The all-new 2010 Topps 206 series hit store shelves this week and features a base set made up completely of players who are not wearing caps. The idea, according to Topps, was a tribute to the original 1909-1911 T206 cards which featured the classic images of players like Ty Cobb, Christy Mathewson, Cy Young and, of course, Honus Wagner. Each base card in the 2010 set … [Read more...] about Yes, There Are 2010 Topps T206 Cap Variations
Topps Issues Strasburg’s First Rookie Card
Washington Nationals rookie Stephen Strasburg makes his Major League debut Tuesday and Topps will be at the ballpark ready to serve up a special Strasburg rookie card as soon as he fires his firsst pitch. The card will be made available exclusively online via www.toppsmillion.com immediately following his first pitch against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Strasburg, the 2009 … [Read more...] about Topps Issues Strasburg’s First Rookie Card
Strasburg Rookie Card Sells for $16,403
The 2010 Bowman Chrome Superfractor rookie card of Stephen Strasburg, the 'holy grail' of the 2010 Bowman set, closed Saturday night with a winning bid of $16,403. The card received significant national publicity as its debut coincided with the buzz surrounding the Washington Nationals' top prospect, expected to soon make his Major League debut. Yahoo Sports, the … [Read more...] about Strasburg Rookie Card Sells for $16,403
Lacrosse Trading Cards are Upper Deck’s New Venture
Upper Deck has signed an exclusive, multi-year deal to produce trading card sets featuring the top players in Major League Lacrosse (MLL). “Major League Lacrosse is thrilled to be partnering with the elite trading card company, Upper Deck, to offer our fans the opportunity to collect trading cards of their favorite MLL players of today as well our league legends from the … [Read more...] about Lacrosse Trading Cards are Upper Deck’s New Venture
Blog: Syracuse Will Put Strasburg in Card Set
Stephen Strasburg's fast-paced journey through the minor leagues is expected to continue this week when he's promoted from AA Harrisburg to AAA Syracuse. The Washington Nationals' top draft pick is the most heralded pitching phenom in years and if you were wondering whether the Chiefs are shy about turning Strasburg as a big time cash cow, wonder no more. The team has … [Read more...] about Blog: Syracuse Will Put Strasburg in Card Set