The entrance music that’s giving Enter Sandman a brassy run for its money has spawned a baseball card—and one of the more creative autographs you’ll see. Topps commemorated Timmy Trumpet’s live appearance at the Mets-Dodgers game Wednesday night with a baseball card issued through its on-demand NOW platform. The cards are available until midday Friday via … [Read more...] about Timmy Trumpet Gets a Baseball Card
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Hair We Go: Jacob deGrom Rookie Card Roundup and Hottest Auctions
He already has two Cy Young Awards and it's almost a lock he'll wind up with more than that before his career eventually comes to a close. "Dominant" usually precedes his name in articles. While pitchers aren't always exceedingly popular with collectors, Jacob deGrom rookie cards are an exception. The New York Mets' ace could wind up being one of the … [Read more...] about Hair We Go: Jacob deGrom Rookie Card Roundup and Hottest Auctions
Pete Alonso Rookie Cards Heat Up as Records Fall
It wasn’t the dream start to the season that New York Mets fans were hoping for but the start of one rookie’s career has offered an oasis of hope amid all of the angst. Pete Alsonso rookie cards have been among the hottest in the hobby as he topples records and seems destined for a long, productive career. The Alonso File Taken with the 64th pick in the 2016 draft after … [Read more...] about Pete Alonso Rookie Cards Heat Up as Records Fall
1969 Citgo Portraits Set Captures Youthful Enthusiasm Of Miracle Mets
It has been 50 years since the New York Mets stunned the baseball world by winning the 1969 World Series. This week marks a big anniversary for the franchise: On Sept. 10, 1969, the Mets took over first place in the National League East for good. It was part of an amazing month for the Amazin’s. During a 25-game stretch from Sept. 6 through Sept. 28, their pitching staff … [Read more...] about 1969 Citgo Portraits Set Captures Youthful Enthusiasm Of Miracle Mets
Mets, Alonso Partner on Game-Used Deal
The New York Mets are keeping Pete Alonso’s game-worn gear in house. The team announced what it called an “historic” agreement with the National League Rookie of the Year favorite on Tuesday. It’s the first such partnership in Major League Baseball between a player and his team for autographed, game-used items. The team’s Amazin’ Memorabilia store will now be the … [Read more...] about Mets, Alonso Partner on Game-Used Deal
Notes: ’48 Tribe Ball at Appraisal Fair; Seinfeld Card Giveaway; Pilots Throwbacks Auction
The appraisal fair continues in Cleveland as Hunt Auctions takes a look at some of the items brought in by fans interested in finding out what their baseball memorabilia is worth. Some of it isn’t worth much but every once in a while, a gem comes through. Among the items that showed up on Saturday was a high quality 1948 Cleveland Indians team signed baseball that … [Read more...] about Notes: ’48 Tribe Ball at Appraisal Fair; Seinfeld Card Giveaway; Pilots Throwbacks Auction
Former Mets Star Ed Kranepool Selling Memorabilia To Help Pay Off Medical Bills
“Steady Eddie” is ready to sell more memorabilia. Ed Kranepool joined the expansion New York Mets as a 17-year-old in 1962 and played for the franchise for 18 seasons. He was part of the 1969 Miracle Mets squad, but his biggest miracle came last month when the 74-year-old former first baseman received a kidney transplant. The life-saving surgery was made sweeter … [Read more...] about Former Mets Star Ed Kranepool Selling Memorabilia To Help Pay Off Medical Bills
Pete Alonso Autographs Now a Fanatics Exclusive
New York Mets rookie Pete Alonso has signed an autograph deal with Fanatics. The multi-year deal was announced Tuesday. Alonso will join its roster of athletes housed under the company’s memorabilia division, Fanatics Authentic. Fanatics will become the exclusive distributor of Alonso’s autographs and collectibles including signed bats, balls, jerseys, photos and … [Read more...] about Pete Alonso Autographs Now a Fanatics Exclusive
Hottest Amed Rosario Baseball Cards
A glimmer of hope in a long and frustrating season has come in the form of a player the New York Mets hope will be one of the building blocks in their future. Amed Rosario baseball cards may be relatively few but his call to the majors created even more interest in one of the game's newest potential stars. Rosario, who was the Mets No. 1 prospect according to Baseball … [Read more...] about Hottest Amed Rosario Baseball Cards
David Wright Signs Autograph Deal with Steiner Sports
Steiner Sports has signed New York Mets captain David Wright to an exclusive autograph contract. The third baseman from Norfolk, Virginia is playing in his 13th season for the team he grew up following as a kid. “David Wright has been the cornerstone of the New York Mets franchise for over a decade and has led the team’s talented young core into a new era of success,” … [Read more...] about David Wright Signs Autograph Deal with Steiner Sports