2020-09-15 17:49
I missed this recent release from Topps yesterday. Featured here is a Topps 2020 Turn Back the Clock online exclusive card made available yesterday, and it celebrates Clayton Kershaw's compl… Read More
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2020-09-09 21:46
Is this the turning point to Gavin's season?Lux has had a poor start to 2020 -- first, not making the teams roster and batting below the Mendoza Line when he finally came up to Los Angeles… Read More
2020-09-03 17:17
The Sandy Koufax Grotesk Project 2020 card is now available through Topps and it follows a similar minimalist design he used for the Jackie Robinson card released just a couple of weeks back… Read More
2020-09-01 18:02
I think we all knew this day was going to come.Yesterday afternoon came word that the Dodgers had dealt right-handed pitcher Ross Stripling to the Toronto Blue Jays for two players to be nam… Read More
2020-08-31 21:28
You knew this card was coming.On Sunday the Dodgers set a new National League record for home runs as a team for the month of August, so Topps issued a new Topps Now card to celebrate the ac… Read More
2020-08-31 18:09
It was Jackie Robinson weekend. As you know, ballplayers throughout the league wore #42 to honor the great Dodger. Take a look at the cap the Dodgers wore on the right, via Chris Creamer at… Read More
2020-08-28 23:07
The twelfth Jackie Robinson Project 2020 cards is now here and it was created by Chicago streetwear designer Don C. He is an active collaborator with Kanye West -- having been his manager an… Read More
2020-08-28 22:19
I am playing catch-up with some recently released Topps Now cards. First, there are two Dodger cards available right now, following their sweep of the Giants yesterday. After that, three add… Read More
2020-08-28 17:58
As you surely know by now, Vin Scully has consigned a whole bunch of his personal memorabilia to Hunt Auctions, and frankly it's overwhelming. There's a ton of stuff, and bids are starting t… Read More
2020-08-24 18:45
On Sunday the Dodgers honored the memories of Gianna and Kobe Bryant on what would have been his 42nd birthday. In addition to the pregame ceremony, Gianna and Kobe’s uniform numbers w… Read More
2020-08-21 17:35
Just another Dodger victory.Last nights win was brought to you by Clayton Kershaw. He went seven strong innings, struck out a season high eleven batters and allowed just one run to lead… Read More
2020-08-20 20:17
Here is a look at all of the Dodgers found in packs of Topps 2020 Bowman Sterling brand. Go here for a complete checklist.Many of the Dodgers top prospects are a part of this set; including… Read More
2020-08-20 18:19
Grotesk, AKA Kimou Meyer, is a Swiss-born graphic designer who burst onto the New York art scene in 1999. A decade later he would help start a creative art agency, Doubleday &… Read More
2020-08-19 18:39
A couple of weeks back Topps released their Topps Chrome brand of Baseball cards, and I now have pics of all the Dodgers available in packs. Check them all out below. Go here for a complete… Read More
2020-08-19 17:42
Seven in-a-row, Baby!Last night Tony Gonsolin not only extended his scoreless innings streak (14.2), he also helped the Dodgers win their seventh consecutive game. Per Rowan Kavner at Dodger… Read More
2020-08-18 21:32
I really hate Leaf sometimes, and this set is an example of why. Featured here are cards from their recently released Trinity brand of baseball cards -- except it's not designated as a set f… Read More
2020-08-18 21:18
Last night the Seager brothers trotted out on the field to play each other for the first time in their careers, and their play didn't disappoint. They both had multiple hits, including home… Read More
2020-08-18 20:36
A couple of weekends back was Topps annual National Baseball Card Day, and as you know free packs of an exclusive set were handed out to collectors at local card shops. The set consist of a… Read More
2020-08-18 17:56
As you surely know by now, the Seagers -- Corey and Kyle -- played against each other for the first time in their career last night. Better yet, they both homered in the game -- becomin… Read More
2020-08-17 20:00
Is Keibert Ruiz the future at catcher for the Dodgers?Only time will tell, but for the moment he is the cat's meow. Yesterday afternoon he collecting his first career hit by whacking a solo… Read More
2020-08-17 18:19
We are in the midst of experiencing a Dodgers' catching renaissance. First, we saw Will Smith wow the fans. Now, it's Keibert Ruiz's turn. In his first career at-bat yesterday afternoon he s… Read More
2020-08-14 21:46
The newest Sandy Koufax Topps Project 2020 card was created by Queens artist Sophia Chang. Per Nick Diunte at Forbes:“Working on these cards, you're really seeing a piece of American c… Read More
2020-08-14 21:06
You knew this card was coming.Featured here is Mookie's 2020 Topps Now card celebrating his record tying feat last night. As you know, he hit three crushing home runs against the burgeoning… Read More
2020-08-14 17:39
Look who got their awards last night -- Mookie Betts and Cody Bellinger. Unfortunately, Cody has been struggling at the plate this season. Mookie, on the other hand, is heating up... big tim… Read More
2020-08-12 23:39
Welcome to the 1,000 hit club, Justin!As you surely know by now, Justin Turner reached 1,000 hits for his career last night. It came off a double in the second inning of the game. Unfortunat… Read More
2020-08-11 17:51
Here is a fantastic 1956 Spring Training pic of 1955 World Series hero Sandy Amoros re-creating his series winning catch at Dodgertown in Vero Beach. As you can see, he is in front of the ou… Read More
2020-08-10 17:13
I've been buried of late, so I apologize for this very late post regarding the newest Project 2020 Topps card of Jackie Robinson. It was made available over the weekend, but is now closed to… Read More
2020-07-15 21:38
After a couple of weeks waffling around I finally have pics of most of the Dodger inserts found in packs of Topps flagship Series 2 cards. Check them out below. Go here for a complete checkl… Read More
2020-07-08 19:01
I don't know why Leaf does this. Once again they release a new card set (just last week), but claim it is a 2019 product. Why? I dunno. Nevertheless, here's a gander at the Dodgers' included… Read More
2020-07-06 18:42
This Koufax card is wild.The eighth Sandy Koufax Project 2020 card is now available and it was created by Paris based graffiti artist and graphic designer Ermsy. His work often re-imagi… Read More
2020-06-26 22:07
Several months back Panini released their Stars & Stripes USA Baseball card brand. As you know, this is a set that focuses solely on Team USA Baseball and it's players. It includes every… Read More
2020-06-26 21:48
Topps Finest is now here and pics of all the Dodgers' to share. Check them all out below. Go here for a complete checklist.Base#19 Brusdar Graterol … Read More
2020-06-26 18:14
Do you love Dodger prospects? Well, if you do then this set is for you.Featured below are all the Dodgers' found in packs of Topps 2020 Pro Debut Baseball card brand. It includes everyone fr… Read More
2020-06-26 17:36
Wow! What a fantastic photo.The base-runner is coming in hard with a hook-slide, while sticking his arms out like Spitfire in attack mode. Best yet, Ted Cieslak of the Phillies has his tongu… Read More
2020-06-25 21:15
It wasn't too long ago when Baseball fans were spending their days glued to the online play of a bunch of Major Leaguers. As you'll recall, a Players League was formed -- one ballplayer from… Read More
2020-06-25 20:30
The fourth exclusive 2019-20 Topps 582 Montgomery Club set is now out and it features the design from the 1961 Topps Dice Game -- one of the rarest test issues ever produced. As pr… Read More
2020-06-25 20:11
Last week saw the release of Panini America's Prizm Baseball card brand. Fetured below are most of the Dodgers' available. Go here to check out a complete checklist.Base#27 Tony Gonsolin&nbs&hell…Read More
2020-06-25 17:20
Featured is 1951 ACME press telephoto showing a bunch of fanatic Dodger fans lining up for tickets (eBay auction link). Below is what's written on the reverse:10/1 - Brooklyn, NY, Brooklyn's… Read More
2020-06-12 23:13
Today we have the release of the sixth Jackie Robinson card made for the Topps Project 2020 set. It was created by Brooklyn-based artist/muralist Eric Friedensohn -- better known as Efd… Read More
2020-06-10 22:07
Officially arriving in stores today is Panini's 2020 Diamond Kings Baseball cards, and I've got pics of all the base cards to share with you right now. Check them out below. Go here for a co… Read More
2020-06-01 19:11
This days Turn Back the Clock Topps online exclusive card makes note of Duke Snider's outstanding day at the plate in 1955. Against the Milwaukee Braves he pummeled the club to the tune of t… Read More
2020-05-29 18:10
I have no idea what's going on in the photo above, and neither does the seller on eBay (auction link). It is unmarked and undated. Featured is a vintage B&W photograph, possibly a press… Read More
2020-05-27 17:24
A hopeful and elated Charley Dressen is seen above in a 1953 AP press photo, from October 3, 1953 (eBay auction link). Per a descriptor on the reverse:Two's a magic number for manager Charle… Read More
2020-05-26 17:06
On Sunday the Dodger, in partnership with Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS), created a Fallen Heroes Lights display at Dodger Stadium in honor of Memorial Day. Each individual… Read More
2020-04-29 19:00
I too wish it was still 2019.As you may know, Leaf Trading Cards has this penchant for turning back the clock on their products. For instance, check out this new card set that just arrived o… Read More
2020-04-28 18:24
A $20,000 box of cards was just released by Topps. It's their Transcendent Collection brand and it is the Hall of Fame edition and is limited to only 50 boxes.Each box consist of a 50 card H… Read More
2020-04-28 17:56
Here is a fantastic International News press photo from Game 4 of the 1955 World Series. It features Sandy Amoros scoring the Dodgers first run of the evening in the third inning. As you kno… Read More
2020-04-27 17:22
Here's a vintage World Wide Photo print featuring Dodgers ace Sandy Koufax with Jay North - aka, Dennis the Menace. They appeared together in an episode of Dennis the Menace in May 1962 -- d… Read More
2020-04-14 17:17
Check out this fantastic vintage photo featuring Brooklyn's Ebbets Field, along with a trolley car in the foreground. Photo via BaseballHistoryNut on twitter.below are more links to check ou… Read More
2020-04-02 17:29
Dated to Opening Day, April 17, 1934, here's a AP press photo featuring Dodger manager Casey Stengel shaking hands with Boston Braves skipper Bill McKechnie (eBay auction link).BTW, the… Read More
2020-03-20 17:00
This is just charming. Featured here is a vintage press photograpgh (P&A Photos) of former Dodger owner Charles Ebbets with his wife Grace (eBay auction link). Per the descriptor on the… Read More
2020-03-12 21:29
With the postponement of Opening Day I figured the best thing for me to do is share more Dodger cards from Topps 2020 Opening Day Baseball card brand. This time, though I thought I would slo… Read More
2020-03-09 17:47
Just some Dodgers' having some fun at Camelback Ranch, pics via @Dodgers on twitter.Below are more links to check out:This Day in Dodgers History: In 1943 the Brooklyn Dodgers rece… Read More
2020-02-26 18:27
Check out this vintage, likely 1950's era, photograph featuring former Dodger and Negro League star Dan Bankhead, available via eBay (link here). As you may know, he was acquired by the… Read More
2020-02-19 23:00
Check out this fantastic hand-written letter by retired Brooklyn Robins/Dodgers manager Wilbert "Uncle Robbie" Robinson to old friend Casey Stengel that is currently on auction at Heritage (… Read More
2020-02-13 18:35
Welcome!Per Sarah Wexler at MLB.com:"To be able to jump on to a team like the Dodgers, a team that has had the amount of success they've had the last couple years, and then add a player like… Read More
2020-02-12 18:00
I know a consolation prize like a pennant winning championship ring is not what you want to see, but I'm going to show you it anyway.Featured here is a closer look at the Dodgers 2018 Nation… Read More
2020-02-12 17:40
Check out the above 2020 Topps "Decades' Best" insert card featuring the Dodgers celebrating their 1963 World Series sweep of the Yankees. Do you notice something weird about it?It should ju… Read More
2020-02-11 17:35
In May of 1941 the Dodgers made a big trade with the Cubs that brought veteran second baseman Billy Herman to Brooklyn. He provided stability to a position that was sorely lacking -- slashin… Read More
2020-01-24 17:20
Here's a sneak peek at the Dodgers 2020 Spring Training cap. As you can see, it includes a jazzy Arizona spring patch on the reverse - likely a plastic patch. The front has a Dodgers logo pa… Read More
2019-12-12 00:52
As they say, "we are now on the board."After watching several topflight free agents get signed, it's nice to finally have a deal under our belt. Sure... It ain't the signing we were hoping f… Read More
2019-11-13 18:07
I still believe that we'll get to witness something like this. Per the descriptor on the reverse:Los Angeles Dodgers star southpaw pitcher Sandy Koufax hoist a champagne toast in dressing ro… Read More
2019-09-30 23:30
This is likely the last Dodgers' 2019 Topps Now card of the regular season, and it highlights yesterday afternoons win over the Giants. As you surely know by now, that victory was the clubs… Read More
2019-09-27 22:26
Earlier this month Onyx and a company named Futura (who is totally new to me) released a card collaboration non-licensed Baseball card set that features both prospects and some living legend… Read More
2019-09-24 20:02
As you know, fans are the worst. We are a demanding bunch of miscreants, often insisting that we know more than any of those idiots in the front office. Heck, if you'd only listen to me the… Read More
2019-09-23 19:57
Hyun-Jin Ryu his his first career homer yesterday, and the inevitable happened. Per Ken Gurnick at MLB.com:“There were chants from the dugout -- Babe Ryuth,” said Roberts. &ldquo&hell…Read More
2019-09-20 17:35
Here is an undated, probably circa 1950's, press photo featuring several Dodger players celebrating at Ebbets Field (eBay auction link). As you can see, the players are surrounded by several… Read More
2019-09-20 16:27
The next homestand starts on Friday against the Colorado Rockies. This is the last home series of the season Below are some odds and ends for this upcoming homestand. I will update this shou… Read More
2019-09-10 22:14
I didn't expect Topps to make this card. Featured here is the ninth Dodger to be included into Topps online exclusive set, 150 Years of Baseball. It highlights Cody Bellinger's fantasti… Read More
2019-09-09 22:40
The sixth wave of 2019 Topps Total cards are now available. Go here for a complete checklist. Once again there are three Dodgers' available in this 100-card set -- Rookie catcher Will Smith… Read More
2019-09-03 18:12
As you all know by now, the Dodgers called up one of their top prospects yesterday. Gavin Lux, who has absolutely decimated minor league pitching this year, is now wearing Dodger Blue in Los… Read More
2019-09-03 17:46
The Dodgers decided to take out their anger against the Rockies last night after having lost six over the past ten games. Per Ken Gurnick at MLB.com:“It was a Coors Field game tonight… Read More
2019-08-20 21:32
Last week Topps released their 2019 Topps Heritage High Number brand, and I've got pics of most of the Dodger cards to share below. Go here for a complete checklist.Several players receive a… Read More
2019-08-19 21:09
As you surely know, the Dodgers set a new MLB record on Friday when Will Smith hit an eighth inning home run off of Atlanta pitcher Jerry Blevins. With that homer the team collectively… Read More
2019-08-19 20:47
After a five year hiatus Topps has brought their Bowman Sterling brand for collectors to chase after. They officially arrived in stores last week, and like always it's filled with some of th… Read More
2019-08-15 18:25
Last week Topps released their Tribute Baseball brand, and I've got pics of many of the Dodgers' found within packs. Unfortunately, I have yet to find any of the autographed Dodger cards tha… Read More
2019-08-15 17:53
Kershaw was gold last night. He pitched seven shutout innings, allowed just two hits, walked none and recorded ten strikeouts. Best yet, he started the game by fanning seven consecutive Marl… Read More
2019-08-14 17:23
“It was as good of a night as we’ve had all year,” said manager Dave Roberts.When you've got the best pitching coach in the game and some of the best youngsters the league… Read More
2019-08-13 17:40
Here's a fantastic Associated Press news photograph (with exceptional clarity) featuring the top-end of the 1941 Dodgers rotation, dated June 30th -- found at Hake's Auctions. Per the d… Read More
2019-08-12 17:36
Here's a fun fact: If not for Hyun-Jin Ryu's terrible June 28th start in Colorado, he would currently be sporting an 1.04 ERA. Per Ken Gurnick at MLB.com:“It’s an absolute displa… Read More
2019-08-09 21:30
Here's my newest post featuring vintage Dodgers memorabilia currently available on auction. This time I take a look through the 'Love of the Game Auction' summer premier catalog, and it fort… Read More
2019-08-09 17:40
I think I preferred Kershaw's 1980's retro outfit from last year (see pic on the right).As you surely know, Clayton's annual Ping Pong4Purpose event was held last night at Dodger Stadium, an… Read More
2019-08-08 20:06
Old man, Russell Martin, was last night's hero.In the ninth inning he came to the plate with two men on and the Dodgers trailing St. Louis, 1-0, and proceeded to slap a ground ball seeing-ey… Read More
2019-08-07 20:56
Here are this weekends autograph opportunities and events throughout the Southland. As always, be sure to check the Blue Heaven Calendar for other events (a link can always be foun… Read More
2019-08-07 20:09
Now that the National Sports Collectors Convention (NSCC) has concluded I figured it would be a good time to share pics of the handful of Dodgers' promo and redemption cards made available t… Read More
2019-08-06 18:31
Later this month (Aug. 23-25) MLB will once again host a Players' Weekend that will feature sleek new uniforms for all, more social media presence than ever before, player nicknames, an… Read More
2019-08-05 22:57
You know you've had a fantastic weekend when four different Topps Now cards are issued to celebrate and memorialize your games. Unfortunately, I had failed to write about any of them, so I'l… Read More
2019-08-05 17:25
No truer words have ever been sent. Per Rowan Kavner at Dodger Insider:“We’re never out of it,” said Alex Verdugo, who scored one of two runs on Max Muncy’s walk-off… Read More
2019-08-02 19:00
The newest Dodgers' 2019 Topps Now card makes note of Clayton Kerashaw's recent strikeout feat. Last night he recorded his 2,397th strikeout to surpass Dodger legend Sandy Koufax on the Dodg… Read More
2019-08-02 18:32
When your prospects are too good to trade there's only one reasonable solution.You call them up!As you surely know by now, the power righty at Triple-A Oklahoma City, often bandied about as… Read More
2019-08-02 17:28
Will Smith! Per Rowan Kavner at Dodger Insider:“Everyone wants to be in that situation,” Smith said. “I’ve been in that quite a bit lately, and I’ve made the mo… Read More
2019-08-01 19:22
Here's a look at most of the Dodger cards found in packs of 2019 Topps Chrome. Go here for a complete checklist. As always, this brand is a super-shiny (chromium) version of their flagship b… Read More
2019-08-01 17:48
Ryu was masterful again. Although he didn't come away with a victory, he did pitch six scoreless innings to reduce his league-leading ERA down to 1.66. His efforts also lead to Dodger victor… Read More
2019-07-31 21:40
We got a new reliever!Unfortunately, he's not named Shane Greene (he went to Atlanta), Edwin Diaz, Will Smith or Felipe Vazquez. Instead, the Dodgers grabbed lefty bullpen arm Adam… Read More
2019-07-31 20:47
The Dodgers made a trade this morning, but it's not one we had hoped for. It has been announced, via a tweet from Ken Rosenthal, that the Dodgers have picked up infielder Jedd Gyorko from th… Read More
2019-07-31 19:34
The newest 2019 Topps 150 Years of Baseball cards made available this week includes a second card of Jackie Robinson in the set. As you'll recall, card #17 featured Jackie breaking the color… Read More
2019-07-31 18:11
Premier sports collectibles auction house REA has just opened up their 2019 Summer offering, so I thought I would take a little bit of time this afternoon to highlight some of my favorite it… Read More
2019-07-31 17:42
Tony Gonsolin was fire last night. He recorded his first career save by pitching four innings to close out the game -- allowing just three hits, one earned run and recording three strike out… Read More
2019-07-30 20:02
Last week saw the release of Panini Immaculate brand, and I've got pics of most of the Dodger cards to share below. Go here for complete checklist. As always, all Panini cards lack team logo… Read More
2019-07-30 17:55
Here's an up-close look at a Dodger stealing home. Featured above is a INP press photo, dated May 16, 1946, of Dodger great Pete Reiser (eBay auction link). Per the descriptor on the reverse… Read More
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