When the Houston Astros did not re-sign their star shortstop Carlos Correa during the 2021 offseason, speculation began to spread about who would fill the hole. Correa will be a free agent yet again after opting out of his contract with the Twins. The Astros, however, will most certainly not be interested after the emergence of a young player who appears to be a long-term … [Read more...] about Top Jeremy Pena Prospect and Rookie Cards
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Notes: Judge Sets Topps Now Record; Rare Trout Card; Upper Deck and Czech; Indy Show
Not only did Aaron Judge break the record for most home runs in a season by an American Leaguer – he also broke the record for the biggest selling Topps Now card in the program's seven-year history. The card sold 91,685 prints in 24 hours, topping the record previously held by the viral Bernie Sanders card, which sold 91,169 copies over the course of one … [Read more...] about Notes: Judge Sets Topps Now Record; Rare Trout Card; Upper Deck and Czech; Indy Show
Notes: Big Sales for Pujols Topps Now Card; Bounty for Judge’s Last Homer; Beckett Grading Discount; NY Show
The Topps Now card commemorating Albert Pujols’ 700th home run sold 28,898 copies over the weekend, the highest print run of any card on the platform this year. Available for 24 hours at Topps.com, the card of Pujols reaching the milestone shared only by Barry Bonds, Hank Aaron and Babe Ruth also ranks as the best-selling MLB Topps Now card since Wander Franco’s debut … [Read more...] about Notes: Big Sales for Pujols Topps Now Card; Bounty for Judge’s Last Homer; Beckett Grading Discount; NY Show
Timmy Trumpet Gets a Baseball Card
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
Notes: Ukraine Gymnast Selling Olympic Medal to Aid War Effort
A former gymnast from Ukraine is selling his silver medal from the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, with proceeds going to help the war effort his his country. Ruslan Mezentsev was part of Ukraine's men's artistic team that took second behind the Chinese national team. Mezentsev will be donating all funds to help his town fight the war in Ukraine, and RR … [Read more...] about Notes: Ukraine Gymnast Selling Olympic Medal to Aid War Effort
Notes: MJ’s All-Star Credential; Home Run Ball Kindness; Faster Topps NOW Cards?; Big Morant Sale
You wouldn't think he'd need one, but the all-access pass made for Michael Jordan ahead of his final NBA All-Star Game in 2003 is about to go up for sale through SCP Auctions. The one-of-a-kind item assured Jordan's admittance to the weekend’s festivities from February 7-9, 2003, as noted by the 1-2-3-4 designation on the pass. A week before his 40th birthday, Jordan … [Read more...] about Notes: MJ’s All-Star Credential; Home Run Ball Kindness; Faster Topps NOW Cards?; Big Morant Sale
Notes: Fanatics Mosaic Drop; Topps Now for Greene, Suzuki, Balkovec; LeBron, Mantle Pace Goldin
It looks like “drops” will be a regular part of how Fanatics sells trading cards. On Monday, the company released another product using a 24-hour window in which collectors can commit to buy a certain product. This time, it’s a 2021 Mosaic Football retail box with 32 cards, priced at $29.99. The drop lasts until Tuesday at 2 PM Eastern time with Fanatics … [Read more...] about Notes: Fanatics Mosaic Drop; Topps Now for Greene, Suzuki, Balkovec; LeBron, Mantle Pace Goldin
Overtime Elite Basketball Cards Put Topps Back in Hoops Market
It’s not an NBA license and that doesn't appear to be in works anytime soon, but Topps will once again be producing basketball cards this year after striking a deal with Overtime Elite, a new basketball league for teenage prospects. The first of four Overtime Elite cards launched Thursday on the Topps NOW platform. The group includes Jalen Lewis, Bryce Griggs, TJ Clark … [Read more...] about Overtime Elite Basketball Cards Put Topps Back in Hoops Market
Ohtani’s All-Star Week Turned More Fans Into Collectors
The love fest in Denver is over, the dust has settled, and most of the players have returned to sea level. But not before Major League Baseball hosted a Home Run Derby and All-Star Game that did exactly what the game needed and the hobby was hoping for. In other words, it was a celebration of collecting, a celebration of the best young players in the game, and it was a … [Read more...] about Ohtani’s All-Star Week Turned More Fans Into Collectors
Topps, MLB Network Team Up for On-Demand Set of MLB’s Top 100 Players
Topps is producing an on-demand baseball card set in conjunction with MLB Network’s Top 100 players countdown. Created under the Topps Now brand, the cards are being sold online in packs of ten with all 100 players that are revealed on the network included on the checklist. MLB Network is counting down its top 100 players at a rare of ten per day for ten days, … [Read more...] about Topps, MLB Network Team Up for On-Demand Set of MLB’s Top 100 Players