2016-05-28 18:14
That didn't go as planned.Julio Urias was thrown to the wolves and got bit. He lasted just 2.2 innings against the Mets; giving up three runs, five hits and striking out three. H… Read More
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2016-05-27 19:03
Since Julio Urias is on everyone's mind I thought I would take a moment to put together a checklist of Baseball cards for the left-handed phenom. Below are pics (of the front and rever… Read More
2016-05-27 16:53
I've got that #JulioFever. So much so, I decided to make a few more Urias fantasy cards last night. Check them out above. The photo used on the left is from SportsCenter on… Read More
2016-05-27 00:01
As you no doubt know by now Julio Urias is coming to "The Show" tomorrow. On the mound he'll be sporting Los Angeles Dodger Blue in that evenings game against the New York Mets, and I… Read More
2016-05-26 21:07
As you no doubt know by now Julio Urias is coming to "The Show" tomorrow. On the mound he'll be sporting Los Angeles Dodger Blue in that evenings game against the New York Mets, and I… Read More
2016-05-26 18:00
Following up on pics of all the Dodgers base cards found in packs of Topps 2016 Pro Debut set, here is a look at the insert cards. Unfortunately, there are no Dodgers autograph cards a… Read More
2016-05-26 16:26
"If you have a sombrero, throw it to the sky!"As a part of Adrian Gonzalez's bobblehead night Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuellarcame out to perform the national anthem before the game. &hell…Read More
2016-05-25 20:35
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 found on the… Read More
2016-05-25 20:01
Certainly related to the wealth of talent currently within the farm system, the Dodgers have eight base cards within the recently release 2016 Topps Pro Debut Baseball card set. As you… Read More
2016-05-25 17:18
Last nights game was a mixed bag.It started out with a fantastic ceremony in honor of the men and women in the armed forces, and included an enlistment ceremony for all four branches. … Read More
2016-05-24 19:08
When Clayton Kershaw does something magnificent on the mound you want to release a Topps Now card featuring him pitching.I get it. That makes perfect sense.But come on now! Can't… Read More
2016-05-24 17:02
This is a tradition that I'm sure many are going to miss. Featured above, via a pic by Jon SooHoo, are the umpires from last nights game tipping their caps to the Vin Scully.For years… Read More
2016-05-23 23:31
The Dodgers shuffle both the starting rotation and relief staff this afternoon. They have recalled right-handed starting pitcher Mike Bolsinger and left-handed reliever Luis Avilan.&nb&hell…Read More
2016-05-23 16:52
In honor of his 128th birthday, check out the above vintage image of Brooklyn Hall of Famer Zach Wheat in a spiffy 1916 home white "checkerboard-style" Dodgers uniform. He was born on… Read More
2016-05-21 19:08
The next homestand starts on Monday evening against the Cincinnati Reds. Below are the scheduled autograph opportunities and other odds and ends for this upcoming homestand.The Cinc… Read More
2016-05-21 18:50
Although the Dodgers got beat in the late innings last night it was nice to see a couple Dodgers briefly break out of their hitting slumps. Justin Turner and Yasiel Puig, both of whom… Read More
2016-05-21 00:33
I was window shopping on eBay this afternoon when I came across a series of photographs that I thought I'd share here. These aren't exactly vintage in nature, but they do elicit some o… Read More
2016-05-20 18:43
Earlier this week I wrote a bit about a Brooklyn Dodger themed prayer/mass card that Lelands Auctions has available for sale (link here). Now I take a look at some other notable Dodger… Read More
2016-05-20 16:33
Forget about the game. Let's talk about the Angels (Los Angeles South?) class act. Yesterday, several players and coach's - many of whom are former Dodgers - payed tribute to Vin… Read More
2016-05-19 22:42
I get the feeling that the retooling of the Dodgers relief staff is just beginning. The Dodgers announced this afternoon that they are bringing back right-handed reliever Chin-Hui Tsao… Read More
2016-05-19 19:13
Now that you've seen the base cards, here is everything else. Unfortunately, the Kenta Maeda autographed card is available only through a redemption card.Finest Autographs #FA-KMA Kent… Read More
2016-05-19 17:03
Mike Bolsinger returned to the Dodgers rotation and did the best he could. He scattered six hits and gave up only a lone home run to Mike Trout before the dreaded fifth inning came aro… Read More
2016-05-18 19:01
Topps decided to change things up with the 24th edition of their Finest Baseball card brand. For the first time ever collectors could order boxes/cases directly from Topps online. &hell…Read More
2016-05-18 18:03
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 found on the… Read More
2016-05-18 17:49
At this rate he'll finish with over twenty Topps Now cards this year.Clayton Kershaw has just been awarded his third 2016 Topps Now card - joining Trevor Story, Bryce Harper and David Ortiz… Read More
2016-05-18 16:37
Kenta Maeda finally got a look at the promotional bobblehead the Dodgers are giving out on Tuesday, July 26th against the Tampa Bay Rays. As you can see, in the photo tweeted out by th… Read More
2016-05-17 20:01
Here's something you don't see everyday.Featured at Lelands Auction is the above 1956 prayer/mass card extolling its adherents to pray for the Brooklyn Dodgers. As you can see, on the… Read More
2016-05-17 16:47
Dodgers outfielder Trayce Thompson has been fantastic. He's been so good, in fact, that many are beginning to demand that he start everyday. Per Jack Baer and Alden Gonzalez at M… Read More
2016-05-16 20:26
Topps Now had gained a fair margin of success recently. They sold a boatload of Bartolo Colon home run cards a couple of weeks back (8,826 to be exact), and you had to figure that yest… Read More
2016-05-16 16:25
This guy showed up at Dodger Stadium on both Saturday and Sunday to the delight of players and fans alike. We first noticed him when Ziggy Marley shared a pic of him signing this fans… Read More
2016-05-15 19:06
The next homestand starts Monday evening against the Anaheim Angels. Below are some odds and ends for this upcoming homestand. The Freeway Series Wrap will be available for this hom… Read More
2016-05-14 18:44
Ballplayers will go to just about any length to get their bats going right.Case in point, check out the photo above tweeted by Yasiel Puig. It features a reverent Kiké Hern&aacu&hell…Read More
2016-05-13 20:22
These were fighting words. No doubt! Featured above is an October 27, 1953 letter written by Dodgers President Walter O'Malley to Collinsville Herald columnist Elmer Hazzard that… Read More
2016-05-13 17:44
You just knew this was going to happen.Clayton Kershaw was otherworldly last night. He yielded three hits, struck out thirteen batters and walked just one in a complete game shutout ag… Read More
2016-05-13 16:32
Preparation.Clayton Kershaw not only warms up then studies the lineup for an upcoming game, but he also takes a moment to sit in the dugout, look out onto the field and mentally prepare for… Read More
2016-05-13 04:56
The next homestand starts on Friday against the St. Louis Cardinals, and several former Dodgers are scheduled for an autograph session with fans as a part of Viva Los Dodgers. Below… Read More
2016-05-12 21:00
Some anniversaries are heartfelt. Others denote an important benchmark. This anniversary is neither of those things. Instead, the anniversary I speak of today should hopefu… Read More
2016-05-12 16:34
It was a hard luck night for Kenta Maeda. He pitched well, and if not for the extraordinary exploits of the Noah Syndergaard at the plate Maeda and the Dodgers would likely have walked… Read More
2016-05-11 19:00
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 found on the… Read More
2016-05-11 19:00
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 found on the… Read More
2016-05-11 17:07
Another great Dodger moment gets a 2016 Topps Now Baseball card. Go here to check it out and order. BTW, this is the fifth card featuring a Dodger so far this season. You c… Read More
2016-05-11 16:31
Exciting! Thrilling! The crowd jumped out of their seats and roared.Locked into a tie, Dodgers outfielder Trayce Thompson, the youngest son of former Laker star Mychal Thomp… Read More
2016-05-10 21:32
I guess this is better late than never.This afternoon I had some spare time, so I decided to make a handful of Dodgers Mother's Day fantasy Baseball cards. There aren't a whole bunch o… Read More
2016-05-10 19:15
I've never seen anything like this before. Featured here is a 1950 Brooklyn Dodgers metal cigarette case complete with logo and home schedule emblazoned in it. It is on auction a… Read More
2016-05-10 16:28
It's all about the accent.After sixteen years in the big league, Adrián González announced on twitter, all he was missing was an accent on his name. So, last night he cam… Read More
2016-05-09 17:02
The Dodgers made a move over the weekend to bolster a relief staff that has been lees than good. They claimed right-hander Casey Fien off the waiver wire on Saturday from the Minnesota… Read More
2016-05-09 16:37
There was nothing but pink all day. Featured above are Clayton Kershaw and Yasiel Puig in their Dodgers pink Mother's Day uniforms prior to the start of yesterdays game. Pic abov… Read More
2016-05-07 16:12
The next homestand starts on Monday against the New York Mets. Below are some odds and ends for this upcoming homestand. The New York Dog will be available for this homestand o… Read More
2016-05-07 15:48
Yasiel Puig has been having an amazing adventure this season, and I don't mean his exploits on the field. Rather, he's taken every opportunity to soak in the sights and sounds of every… Read More
2016-05-06 18:38
Grey Flannel has their summer auction up and I couldn't help but notice a few items. In fact, one is quite a gem. Featured above is an original sports editorial cartoon drawn by… Read More
2016-05-06 17:00
Slowly but surely Hyun Jin Ryu is getting back. Yesterday afternoon he heading to Dodger Stadium to throw off the mound as a part of his rehab.Photo above via @Dodgers on twitter. &nbs&hell…Read More
2016-05-05 21:19
Dick Williams had manned the helm of six different clubs over a 21 year career, and won two World Series championships for his efforts. So it's easy to forget that the Hall of Fame man… Read More
2016-05-05 17:06
What's a ballplayer to do when you've got a day off in Toronto?You go fishing, of course.Early this morning, after what was a late night red-eye flight to the Great White North, both Adrian… Read More
2016-05-05 16:19
What's a ballplayer to do when you've got a day off in Toronto?You go fishing, of course.Early this morning, after what was a late night red-eye flight to the Great White North, both Adrian… Read More
2016-05-04 19:05
Why do card companies do this?This brand new set, just released a few days ago, has been designated as a 2015 brand - even though we're five months into the year. It is called 2015 Lea… Read More
2016-05-04 18:01
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 found on the… Read More
2016-05-04 17:42
As the saying goes, "may the 4th be with you."Today is a Star Wars holiday. So what better way to celebrate it then to release a special edition of Star Wars themed cards featuring you… Read More
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2016-05-04 16:19
Sometimes you need a little help from your friends.Starting pitcher Scott Kazmir was far from perfect last night. He threw 111 pitches in 6.2 innings of work; allowing seven hits, two… Read More
2016-05-03 20:17
Yesterday I featured a fun letter written by Walt Disney to former Dodgers GM Buzzie Bavasi (link here). Today, I take a look at a couple other Dodgers related collectibles currently o… Read More
2016-05-03 16:48
Wow! There's nuthin' 'round the ol' joint.Shown above, via a tweet by Old Baseball Photos, is Ebbets Field just prior to its opening in 1913. You can see the grandstands and the… Read More
2016-05-02 21:46
This is the "Big Daddy" of all Kenta Maeda Baseball cards.Over the weekend, thanks to a post at Blowout Buzz, I found out that the redemption for the Chrome Prospect Autograph Superfractor p… Read More
2016-05-02 20:11
Once a upon a time, Walt Disney visited Dodger Stadium and tried to orchestrate a trade. Don't believe me?Check out this letter written by Walt to Dodgers GM Buzzie Bavasi that is found… Read More
2016-05-02 18:32
The fourth 2016 Topps Now Dodgers' card is now available for order, and it highlights Clayton Kershaw's gem from last night. Go here to check it out.Considering the importance of the g… Read More
2016-05-02 16:42
Sometimes you have to take matters into your own hands.Clayton Kershaw, having witnessed six straight losses, decided to put the team on his back. He carried the club through nine mast… Read More
2016-04-30 18:13
Matt Kemp gained some measure of revenge as he belted a go-ahead three-run home run to propel the Padres over the Dodgers last night. Unfortunately, the Dodgers 5-1 loss came at the ex… Read More
2016-04-29 18:02
Now that you've seen the base cards, here is everything else. Shown below are the various Dodgers inserts and autograph cards that are available. Note that the Kenta Maeda auto'd… Read More
2016-04-29 16:44
Here's a great pic of two old Dodgers, Don Newcombe and Manny Mota. Photo via @Dodgers on twitter.As for the game... Well, I don't really wanna talk about it. Maeda was good unti… Read More
2016-04-29 01:34
Take a look at the #1 pick of the 2016 NFL Draft and presumed quarterback for the Los Angeles Rams.Yeah, the guy's a Giants fan.Don't believe me?Check out some of the stuff he's tweeted in t… Read More
2016-04-29 00:00
The next homestand starts tomorrow against the San Diego Padres, and several former Dodgers are scheduled for an autograph session with fans. Below are the scheduled autograph oppo… Read More
2016-04-28 23:41
This seems like fun.... So, I figured... Why not post it here.I received an email just a bit ago, and now I'm sharing it with you.Liz Lewis Casting is looking for a fanatic Dodger fan for so… Read More
2016-04-28 20:02
Bowman Baseball cards are now official on the market. This is a prospect driven set, and as you might expect it's filled with some of the best and brightest the Dodgers have in their m… Read More
2016-04-28 16:35
The Dodgers have just provided an early peak at the 1981 World Series Tri-MVP bobblehead that they'll be giving out on Saturday, July 2nd. It features Pedro Guerrero, Steve Yeager and… Read More
2016-04-27 21:31
There's really no rhyme or reason for this post other than to share some information tweeted out by Dodgers organist Dieter Ruehle yesterday afternoon. It was the 75th anniversary of t… Read More
2016-04-27 18:01
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 found on the… Read More
2016-04-27 16:39
With the Kings now out of the playoffs (boo!) several of them made their way to Dodger Stadium yesterday afternoon for some batting practice. Photo above via @Dodgers on twitter: from… Read More
2016-04-26 22:24
Onyx is back with another prospect laden offering. It is called Onyx Authenticated Platinum Elite and it includes 21 different high-flyers from throughout the game. The lone Dodg… Read More
2016-04-26 19:10
Continuing with my current obsession with cataloging and sharing pics of cards featuring noteworthy Dodger players, below is a Tommy Lasorda listing of collectibles from his playing days.&nb&hell…Read More
2016-04-26 16:18
Yesterday's pregame activities included a ceremony celebrating Rick Monday's fantastic save of an American flag on that date in 1976. Listen to Vin Scully talk about it here. You… Read More
2016-04-26 01:04
I'm not much of an pennant collector, but this particular item I saw on eBay over the weekend is just too great to overlook. Featured here is a unique vintage pennant, measuring just 1… Read More
2016-04-25 21:08
A major hurdle to the merger between Charter and Time Warner has now been crossed. Per Diane Bartz at Reuters, "Justice Dept approves Charter’s acquisition of Time Warner Cable… Read More
2016-04-25 16:17
No doubt Yasiel Puig is having fun again after a tumultuous season last year. After Saturdays victory against the Rockies he somehow found himself standing among a throng of teens in f… Read More
2016-04-24 21:56
Once upon a time it was illegal to have any fun on Sundays. It was the day of prayer and reverence, and folks throughout America were required to abstain from leisurely activity. … Read More
2016-04-24 21:05
What else can be said that already hasn't about Kenta Maeda? So, instead of words Topps decided to offer another 2016 Topps Now card to highlight his achievements so far. A couple weeks… Read More
2016-04-24 11:01
Once upon a time it was illegal to have any fun on Sundays. It was the day of prayer and reverence, and folks throughout America were required to abstain from leisurely activity. … Read More
2016-04-23 18:00
The next homestand starts on Monday against the Miami Marlins. Below are some odds and ends for this upcoming homestand. The Miami Cuban Dog will be available for this ho… Read More
2016-04-23 17:47
Yasiel Puig's throw to nail Trevor Story at third base yesterday was so shocking these fans forgot how to spell his name, (watch it here if you haven't seen it yet) but the Cuban sensation h… Read More
2016-04-22 19:34
Once upon a time it was illegal to have any fun on Sunday's. It was the day of prayer and reverence, and folks throughout America were required to abstain from leisurely activity. &hell…Read More
2016-04-22 19:16
This is gorgeous.Painted by noted sports artist Arthur K. Miller, featured above is a Duke Snider "Card that Never Was" showing him on a 1948 Leaf Baseball card design. It is currently… Read More
2016-04-22 15:44
Yasmani Grandal is smokin' hot... Like, he's hittin' with the kind of magnificence we expect of a Roy Hobbs. Yesterday afternoon Grandal came off the bench and proved to be a difference make… Read More
2016-04-22 00:49
I don't normally make note of an autograph signing that is over month away, but I figured it'd be prudent to point this out.Dodgers rookie Corey Seager is scheduled to have his first public… Read More
2016-04-21 19:13
After retiring from the game in 1964 Duke Snider rejoined the Dodgers franchise as a scout and manager in the minor leagues. Tasked with leading the Class-A Tri-City Atoms of Pasco (bu… Read More
2016-04-21 18:15
Here's a final look at Topps 2016 Museum Baseball card set. Below are most of the Dodgers autographed cards; with exception of many of the scarcer issues. Go here to check out all of m… Read More
2016-04-21 16:15
The old man can still play.At 37 years of age, Chase Utley is proving that this dog still has some jump in his step. He sparked a Dodger team by making key plays on the field and scori… Read More
2016-04-20 20:11
The 1987 Topps Baseball card design has always elicited mixed emotions with me. When I first saw the set as a teen I hated the design. It reminded me of the family wood-sided sta… Read More
2016-04-20 18:33
I should have pics of most of the Dodgers autographed cards found in packs of 2016 Topps Museum tomorrow. In the meantime, check out some of the rare "1 of 1" Dodgers cards that are av… Read More
2016-04-20 18:10
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 found on the… Read More
2016-04-20 16:37
Holy Moly! Look at all those boxes.Jose De Leon, a Dodgers top pitching prospect, shared a pic on Twitter last night about that evenings activities.Fun night signing some @BowmanCards… Read More
2016-04-19 20:29
I've seen Campy in a Brooklyn, Montreal and various other Negro League uniforms, but this is the first time I've seen him wearing the uniform of the American Association Saint Paul Saints.&n&hell…Read More
2016-04-19 19:26
After sharing pics of both the base and the various Dodgers relic cards available in 2016 Topps Museum, I thought I would take a step back to focus on just one card. Featured directly… Read More
2016-04-19 16:44
To hammer the message home, Yasiel Puig shared a pic on Twitter of him standing alone on a plane with the caption,"I'm early, already on the plane, ready to fly, where are my teammates? Let'… Read More
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