2017-03-31 21:11
Spooky!Fans will do anything to guarantee a victory. Heck, as evidenced by this thing found on eBay (eBay link), folks will even dabble in the dark arts. Probably the weirdest Dodger i… Read More
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2017-03-31 17:30
Featured here are all of the Dodger base cards found in packs of 2017 Topps Tribute. Go here for a complete checklist. Of the eight Dodgers' cards available only three are curren… Read More
2017-03-31 17:16
Early in spring Clayton Kershaw and family hosted ballplayers from several other teams in Arizona to Spring Training PingPong4Purpose charity event, and was kind enough to share some pics at… Read More
2017-03-30 17:12
Here is a look at all of the Dodger base and variation cards found in packs of Panini America's 2017 Diamond King Baseball card set. Go here for a complete checklist. Base Set#6… Read More
2017-03-30 17:03
Wow! Check out this fantastic group of four photos aligned as a panorama of the Brooklyn Dodgers outfield wall, circa 1943. (eBay Link)Below are more links to check:This Day in D… Read More
2017-03-30 00:00
This is a very busy week for Baseball card collectors. With Opening Day around the corner just about every card manufacturer is using this week to release new card sets. Panini A… Read More
2017-03-29 20:04
On Monday I shared several pics of the Corey Seager Import Dragon MLB figurine. Now I have pics of the Clayton Kershaw figurine to show you. Check it out above and below.It measu… Read More
2017-03-29 17:11
A couple of old pros pass down some knowledge to an eager rookie. Featured above is an April 15, 1956 Associated Press photo featuring a young Drysdale chatting it up with Labine and F… Read More
2017-03-28 21:04
Following up on my post from Saturday featuring previews of some Dodger promos and new stadium foods, I now share highlights from a Dodger Stadium Tour provided by the team on Friday. … Read More
2017-03-28 20:25
Following up on a post from last week that featured two vintage 1884 Brooklyn Atlantics (the Dodger franchise) scorecards, I now share another scorecard from the following season in 1885 (Au… Read More
2017-03-28 16:32
He's on the comeback trail.Yesterday Hyun-Jin Ryu received fantastic news. Although he gave up two homers in his most recent spring start he did prove to the Dodger staff that he belon… Read More
2017-03-27 17:00
Last season saw the the introduction of Imports Dragon MLB figures to the marketplace. They created 26 different Baseball figurines that year, but there were no Dodger players available.&nbs&hell…Read More
2017-03-27 16:04
We are almost there. The season is a week away and both fans and players alike will soon be heading to ballgames back at their teams home fields. There are only a few days left b… Read More
2017-03-25 21:52
There's nothing like spending an afternoon at Dodger Stadium, so when the club was kind enough to invite me to a special luncheon at the Baseline Club on Friday I couldn't say no. They promi… Read More
2017-03-25 19:39
Now this is the way to do it. This Dodger couple decided to get some help from the Dodgers at Camelback Ranch for a special announcement. They were looking for the perfect way to let e… Read More
2017-03-24 17:00
The Dodger franchise didn't start as some expansion team created out of thin dust. Instead, like most ballplayers, the club rose up the ranks. The Brooklyn Grays, as they were kn… Read More
2017-03-24 16:10
Corey Seager is on the cover of this seasons ESPN the Magazine MLB Preview issue. It should be on newsstands soon.Photo above via ESPN on twitter. Below are more links to check o… Read More
2017-03-23 16:38
Last nights WBC Final was the first game this year that I've watch from start to finish, and I must say it was fantastic. What a way to start the Baseball season.As you know, Team USA… Read More
2017-03-22 20:21
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
2017-03-22 17:01
USA! USA! USA! The Finals is tonight. Don't miss it. You can watch it on the MLB network starting at 6:00 PM. I am sure tickets for the game are still available… Read More
2017-03-22 00:22
So who was this guy and how did he earn the nickname that has me more curious than a sloth of bears circling a trash bin? ------------As I was preparing this mornings Blog Kiosk I came… Read More
2017-03-21 17:19
I've been a bit derelict in my duties on this blog due to a cold that just won't go away. It sucks and I'm hoping that spending some time in the office doing some work and putting up t… Read More
2017-03-17 16:58
During the old days ballplayers had to keep various side-gigs during the winter off-season. Yogi Berra and Phil Rizzuto sold suits, John McGraw had a vaudeville show for a short time… Read More
2017-03-16 20:21
Topps 2017 Opening Day Baseball card brand was officially released yesterday, and like in the past it is a rehashed version of the flagship card brand released in early February. The d… Read More
2017-03-16 17:15
Above is a fantastic vintage 1956 photo taken by legendary Dodger photographer Barney Stein. It provides a glimpse of the player pregame procession before one of the games of the Brook… Read More
2017-03-15 20:11
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
2017-03-15 16:26
As you may know, the Great Lakes Loons, a Dodgers Single-A minor league affiliate, won the 2016 MidWest League Championship. Yesterday afternoon the guys got together for a special cha… Read More
2017-03-15 00:44
If you've been paying attention to the Dodgers over the past several months then you've no doubt encountered the name Will Ireton. He is Kenta Maeda's Japanese translator and lovable s… Read More
2017-03-13 17:40
Here is a last look at the Dodger cards found in packs of Panini's 2017 Donruss Baseball cards. Below are the 1983 Retro Variations, Signature Series, Diamond Collection relics, New Br… Read More
2017-03-13 17:08
I think we should nickname the team the "Bridegrooms".Last week we got word that Dodger outfielder Joc Pederson proposed to his then girlfriend (link here). Now we found out that third… Read More
2017-03-10 20:56
Now that you've seen the base cards, here are some of the Dodgers' 2017 Donruss insert cards. Below are the Dominator, Masters of the Game, The Elite Series and The Prospect cards.&nbs&hell…Read More
2017-03-10 18:06
Above is an example of what avid Baseball fans had to do to keep track of the season. Dated September 29, 1946, Dodger fans had just witnessed their team lose the last game of the seas… Read More
2017-03-09 22:50
Could you say no to this face? I certainly couldn't.I've recently discovered the joy of the hunt... And I don't mean the kind of hunting that requires a firearm. Instead, I've be… Read More
2017-03-09 18:01
2017 Donruss, Panini America's flagship Baseball card brand, was release yesterday. It includes all the subsets older collectors like myself recall with fondness. Go here for a complet… Read More
2017-03-09 17:31
Joc Pederson is mashing the ball this spring. Yesterday afternoon he launched his third homer in March. Per Adam McCalvy at MLB.com:"I've been working on my swing, my path to the… Read More
2017-03-08 21:30
As you certainly know, trusted longtime Dodger writer/blogger Jon Weisman recently left his position with the Dodgers as their lead writer and editor of their print and online publications… Read More
2017-03-08 18:21
Along with the Heritage Baseball card brand Topps also released their MLB Stickers to the collecting public. Check out the sticker album featuring Mike Trout above. Go here for a… Read More
2017-03-08 17:57
Clayton Kershaw is so good he even dominates during spring training. So far he has thrown in three games, pitched a total of six innings and has allowed no hits. Sure, I get that… Read More
2017-03-07 20:41
It has been a tough couple of years for LA sports fans. Not only did we lose Vin Scully to retirement last year, but we are poised to lose longtime LA Kings broadcaster Bob Miller, as… Read More
2017-03-07 18:16
Below is a last look at the Dodger cards found in packs of 2017 Tops Heritage. Featured are all of the known base card variations. If any more are discovered I will update this p… Read More
2017-03-07 17:33
Adrian Gonzalez got into his first spring game yesterday and celebrated the occasion by sharing a comic strip featuring himself with Dave Roberts and Justin Turner (see it above). Batt… Read More
2017-03-06 22:45
Why do you do this Leaf?We are already in the mist of spring training for the upcoming 2017 season, and Leaf (for whatever reason) sees fit to release a brand new Baseball card set that they… Read More
2017-03-06 18:01
Here is a look at the last of the Dodgers insert cards found in packs of 2017 Topps Heritage. Featured below are the Bazooka, Mint Relic and #D insert cards. Go here to see my pa… Read More
2017-03-06 17:39
Dave Roberts has taken his position as manager of the Dodgers to new heights. Not only has be got the ear and respect of the clubhouse, but he also takes seriously the role he plays as… Read More
2017-03-03 20:33
Here are more Dodger inserts cards. Featured below are the Real One Autographs, 1968 Discs and Clubhouse collection relics. Go here to see my past post on this set.Real One Autog… Read More
2017-03-03 17:33
Clayton Kershaw was spotless in two innings of work yesterday. It was his second start of spring. Per Ken Gurnick at MLB.com:"Kersh had everything working," said Dodgers manager… Read More
2017-03-02 20:30
Wheelin' and Dealin' is the name of the game.I sometimes get the impression that the Dodger front office just likes doing deals. Any deal, really. As long as they believe they've… Read More
2017-03-02 18:03
After a look at the Dodger base cards, here are pics of some of the inserts that are available in packs of 2017 Topps Heritage. Below are the Dodger cards found in the Then and Now, Ne… Read More
2017-03-02 17:32
Scott Kazmir made his first spring start last night and didn't last two innings. No matter, though. As Scott said later on, via Cary Osborne at Dodger Insider:“It’s a… Read More
2017-03-02 04:23
This pooch you see above might be the luckiest Dodger dog in the world. Not only did his family (err, dad -- as you'll soon find out) have the good judgement to name him Kershaw, but h… Read More
2017-03-01 21:54
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
2017-03-01 17:56
The second Topps Baseball card set of the new year is now available in stores. It is the always popular Heritage brand, and this year it celebrates the 1968 Topps Baseball set. T… Read More
2017-03-01 17:28
Wonderkid Julio Urias made his first spring start yesterday; throwing 14-pitches in one inning of work, giving up two singles, allowing one run and recording two strike outs. He then w… Read More
2017-02-28 21:51
Why am I only now finding out about this card?It has just come to my attention that Clayton's nonprofit foundation, Kershaw's Challenge, has their own exclusive Topps Baseball card.From what… Read More
2017-02-28 18:37
Better late than never, I suppose. As you know, the Dodgers traded relief pitcher Vidal Nuño to the Orioles last week in order to make room for recent free agent signee Franklin… Read More
2017-02-28 17:44
Immediately following yesterdays spring game Dave Roberts, broadcaster Joe Davis and photographer Jon Soohoo flew back to Los Angeles to attend the LA Sports Awards at the Beverly Hilton. Ro… Read More
2017-02-27 23:23
Last week I briefly mentioned the first Topps Now cards of the 2017 season. It is part of a set called "Road to Opening Day" and each team in the league has their own 15-card set avail… Read More
2017-02-27 21:24
As previously promised, here is a quick peek at some of the items from the Claude Osteen collection currently available at Lelands Auctions.Claude Osteen was a workhorse of an starting pitch… Read More
2017-02-27 17:39
Friday was photo day for the Dodgers at Camelback Ranch - when media groups around the country come into town to capture the "Boys in Blue" on film (or bytes, if you will). Above is Ad… Read More
2017-02-24 22:05
You never know what you're going to find on eBay. In fact, if you search long enough you'll no doubt see something weird.The lamp in this post is a good example. Featured is a ci… Read More
2017-02-24 19:35
The Dodgers 2017 yearbook is now available, and it features both Dave Roberts and Corey Seager on the cover. Go here to order online. Also, limited quantities will be available a… Read More
2017-02-24 18:05
Lelands current auction, dubbed the "Steel Curtain" auction due to large number of Pittsburgh Steelers jersey's available, includes several fantastic Dodger items. I'll highlight a c… Read More
2017-02-23 17:33
Training and preparation continues apace at Camelback Ranch for the Dodgers. There are a total of 63 ballplayers now in camp; including 31 pitchers and 32 position players. Kenta… Read More
2017-02-23 01:40
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
2017-02-22 22:11
I came across something at Hake's current auction that was entirely foreign to me. Featured above is a 1" diameter, circa 1940's, Brooklyn Dodgers pin of right-handed hurler Whit Wyatt… Read More
2017-02-22 17:50
The Dodgers held their first full-squad workout yesterday, and I think it's safe to say that everyone in Blue is excited. Per Ron Cervenka at Think Blue LA:“It’s one of the… Read More
2017-02-21 17:39
Clayton faced batters for the first time this Spring as he got on the mound on Monday to throw live batting practice to Dodger hitters. Per Ken Gurnick at MLB.com:"This day is always n… Read More
2017-02-18 00:17
As a lad I remember sitting in the car with my folks and making note of every Union 76 station. When one came into view I'd yelp out, "do we need gas? Let's get some gas." … Read More
2017-02-17 17:32
Spring training is officially underway. There are 32 pitchers and six catchers currently in camp. Additionally, several position players; including Justin Turner, Corey Seager an… Read More
2017-02-16 20:51
As I've said before, I'm not much of a pennant collector, but when something catches my eye I can't help but share it. Case in point, check out the two vintage Brooklyn Dodger pennants… Read More
2017-02-16 17:50
Featured in the above United Press Photo is one of the earliest indicators that the Dodgers would be moving out west. (eBay Auction Link) Per the descriptor on the reverse:"It Ma… Read More
2017-02-15 18:00
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
2017-02-15 17:35
With today being the official start of Dodger Spring Baseball I figured the above Associated Press photo, dated February 27, 1949, would be appropriate to share. Featured are a group o… Read More
2017-02-14 21:57
Last week the Dodgers just released their entire 2017 Spring Training roster, so I thought I would pass that along (see at very bottom). This should be a helpful guide for those of y… Read More
2017-02-14 17:40
Above is a fantastic look at Tommy Lasorda's Dodger office, likely taken in the late 70's. Directly behind him is his Frank Sinatra wall, and directly to his right are a group of 1977… Read More
2017-02-13 22:37
This was something I didn't expect. According to Manolo Hernandez on twitter, veteran outfielder and one-time Dodger prospect Franklin Gutierrez will be signing a one-year free agent c… Read More
2017-02-13 20:56
Some might argue that Adrian Gonzalez, Clayton Kershaw or Justin Turner are the Dodgers' leader in the clubhouse. Given this recent signing, Chase Utley clearly is that person. P… Read More
2017-02-13 17:31
We are days away from the official start of Spring Training. This coming Wednesday Dodger pitchers and catcher must report to Camelback Ranch.BTW, I thought I would also put up a fanta… Read More
2017-02-10 23:22
Here is another vintage sports auction from Heritage Auctions, and it includes several fantastic Dodger memorabilia items. My favorite might be the above 1957 Brooklyn game-used road j… Read More
2017-02-10 17:21
This will soon be a daily activity at Camelback Ranch. Featured above is a vintage UPI press photo of veteran reliever Roger Craig (yes, the former Giants manager) getting some work in… Read More
2017-02-09 17:30
The rosters for the various WBC teams were announced yesterday, and eleven Dodgers' will a part of all the fun. Five players will be a part of Team Mexico: Adrián Gonz&aac&hell…Read More
2017-02-09 01:07
Dodger broadcaster Joe Davis spent this afternoon with the good folks at the Dodgers Reddit. As you may know, he participated in an "AMA" (Ask Me Anything) session with fans. Go… Read More
2017-02-08 21:01
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
2017-02-08 17:56
Here is an up-close look at the famous right field wall at Ebbets Field. The AP wirephoto is dated to August 22, 1955 and features Dodger outfielder Carl Furillo (eBay Auction Link).&n&hell…Read More
2017-02-07 19:20
Here is a final look at Dodger cards found within packs of 2017 Topps Series 1 Baseball. Below are the Cut Signature, In the Name Relics, Jackie Robinson Day, Jackie Robinson Manufactured Lo… Read More
2017-02-07 18:26
Who could forget that weekend last season when several thousand Dodger fans arrived at Yankee Stadium to overtake a demonstrably demure New York fanbase. Angelenos had come to scream… Read More
2017-02-07 01:22
I've been told that they now have a contract in place, pending a physical. As you likely know, over the weekend news spread throughout the web that former Giants closer, free agent rel… Read More
2017-02-06 20:33
Here is a look at even more Dodger insert cards available in packs of 2017 Topps Series 1. Below are the Major League Material Relics, Postseason Performance, Reverence Autograph and S… Read More
2017-02-06 18:29
Above is Jackie Robinson covering third base during a spring training match against the Yankees. Dated 3/19/1955, rookie second baseman Bobby Richardson slides in safely. (eBay Auction… Read More
2017-02-03 20:35
Now that you've seen the Dodger base cards here are the handful of short-printed variations that are available. This time around only Corey Seager and Clayton Kershaw have alternative… Read More
2017-02-03 18:38
The Brooklyn Dodgers and checkers used to go hand-in-hand.Featured above is a vintage 1916 International Film Service press photo of former Dodgers pitcher Ed Appleton, and as you can see he… Read More
2017-02-02 22:40
Since Topps Series 1 is now officially in stores collectors finally have a chance to check out the popular Topps "First Pitch" cards. Over the past three years Dodger Stadium has been… Read More
2017-02-02 19:10
Here is a look at a handful of the Dodger insert cards found in packs of 2017 Topps Series 1. Featured below are the 1987 Topps and the companion autographs, the Bowman Then & Now… Read More
2017-02-02 18:16
Let's hope we see something like this in October. Shown above are outfielder Willie Davis and third baseman John Kennedy in the midst of celebrating the Dodgers 1965 National League pe… Read More
2017-02-02 01:14
For fans like myself today is the official start of the 2017 Baseball season. I say this because fans and Baseball card collectors alike can now go to their favorite store to get packs… Read More
2017-02-02 01:10
Do you need an incentive to purchase packs of 2017 Topps Baseball?I sure don't. In fact, I'm planning on heading to a local retailer to find a blaster box to enjoy this evening.Others… Read More
2017-02-01 17:41
Don Newcombe was a beast in 1955. He finished the Dodgers only championship season in Brooklyn by going 20-5 with 17 complete games, 143 strike outs and a league leading 1.113 WHIP.&nb&hell…Read More
2017-01-31 21:56
I had only one event at the 2017 Dodgers FanFest scheduled for myself. I had missed out on getting any autographs online, so I decided to do the next best thing. I scheduled a gu… Read More
2017-01-31 17:07
Yesterday afternoon the Southern California Sports Broadcasters Association honored Vin Scully during their 26th Annual Awards luncheon. He is their first recipient of the newly renamed Vin… Read More
2017-01-30 21:02
I had thought the day would be cold and windy. Instead, a record crowd of nearly 30,000 fans experienced the FanFest in the best possible way. It was bright and shiny, and hardly… Read More
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