Grey Flannel Auctions is selling one of only two known 1891 John H. Ryder Cy Young Cabinet cards, a newly uncovered example that represents possibly the first image ever produced of the Hall of Fame pitcher in a big league uniform. From the description: “This hobby fresh discovery was unearthed recently from an original album that was found in a factory almost 65 years ago. … [Read more...]
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Juan Soto Signed Rookie Cards Coming Soon
Topps has signed Washington Nationals rookie Juan Soto to an autograph deal. Starting with 2018 Topps Heritage High Number Baseball, set for release on September 14, Soto signed cards will appear in Topps packs. The company says he’ll be included in several other products before the end of the year including Five Star, Triple Threads and Update. Soto’s first … [Read more...]
Rush is on for Juan Soto Baseball Cards
He’d only had 31 at-bats above the Class A level before joining the Washington Nationals but Juan Soto baseball cards have been around for a few years. Despite his youth (19 years and 208 days upon his big league arrival), the Dominican born Soto has cards dating back to 2016, a year after he signed with the Washington Nationals for a reported $1.5 million. In … [Read more...]
A Look at Max Scherzer Rookie Cards as Nats Pitcher Makes More History
Max Scherzer did something Sunday no pitcher had ever done: strike out 15 batters in an outing of 6 1/3 innings or less. That's right--of the 19 outs he recorded against the Phillies, all but four came by way of punch out. Of course, big strikeout totals are nothing new to the player Sports Illustrated ranked as one of the top five players in all of baseball … [Read more...]
Hottest Trea Turner Rookie Cards
Trea Turner is considered one of the fastest runners in Major League Baseball with a recorded speed of 22.7 mph. Turner was a much heralded college star for the NC State Wolfpack, which resulted in him being selected by the San Diego Padres with the thirteenth pick of the first round of the 2014 MLB Draft. Later in 2014 he was traded to the Washington Nationals for whom he … [Read more...]
Topps Will Offer 2010 Heritage Strasburg at NSCC
Topps will unveil its latest Stephen Strasburg rookie card at this year's National Sports Collectors Convention. Collectors opening 10 packs of 2010 Topps/Bowman branded baseball cards (except Topps Attax, Topps Opening Day and the .99 cent Topps Cello Pack) at the Topps booth will receive a 2010 Topps Heritage Strasburg card numbered NCC1. The card, which will be … [Read more...]
No 2010 Topps T206 Strasburg…Unless
The recently-released 2010 Topps 206 Baseball selling material included what the company is calling "a piece of inaccurate information". Although Stephen Strasburg’s card appears in the sales pamphlet, he is not on the checklist. Since he's yet to play a Major League game, Strasburg is currently ineligible to appear as a Rookie Card in products. "If Strasburg is … [Read more...]
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...]
