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Domonic Brown Called Up, Strasburg Hits Rookie Wall, and Trade Deadline Rumors

Domonic Brown Called Up, Strasburg Hits Rookie Wall, and Trade Deadline Rumors

Phillies call up Domonic Brown, Stephen Strasburg comments on missed start, Chris Coghlan “pie in the face” will short print the Marlins’ Roster, and the latest trade rumors as the deadline looms just days away.

Cardboard Connection Baseball Card Creation Contest, Win A Box Of 2010 Topps Tribute

Cardboard Connection Baseball Card Creation Contest, Win A Box Of 2010 Topps Tribute

Win a free box of 2010 Topps Tribute by submitting a baseball card you created. Cards can be hand drawn, painted, photo-shopped, all that matters is that it your card is a “tribute” to the game of baseball. It can be a player, manager, moment, or anything you can think of!

Topps Giving Out Kirby Puckett, Tony Gwynn Dual Relic On Facebook

Topps Giving Out Kirby Puckett, Tony Gwynn Dual Relic On Facebook

Topps running one day contest on Facebook for a Topps Tribute Kirby Puckett/Tony Gwynn Dual Relic. All you have to do is leave a comment on the official Topps Facebook page by the stroke of midnight with your answer to the contest question.

Upper Deck Wrapper Redemption Details For Upcoming 31st National Sports Collectors Convention

Upper Deck Wrapper Redemption Details For Upcoming 31st National Sports Collectors Convention

Official Upper Deck Wrapper Redemption schedule and details for the upcoming National Sports Collectors Convention in Baltimore. Michael Jordan, Alexander Ovechkin, Tiger Woods, LeBron James, and other Upper Deck exclusive players part of program.

Top 25 Most Prolific Baseball Players On eBay

Top 25 Most Prolific Baseball Players On eBay

Cal Ripken Jr., Mickey Mantle, Nolan Ryan, Ken Griffey Jr. and several surprising players from the steroid era among the most listed players on eBay. The number of listings for includes every collectible associated with that player in eBay.

First Topps Heritage Stephen Strasburg Hits eBay Auction Block For Juvenile Diabetes

First Topps Heritage Stephen Strasburg Hits eBay Auction Block For Juvenile Diabetes

First 2010 Topps Heritage Stephen Strasburg hits the eBay auction block for a great cause. 100% of the proceeds from the Topps, NSCC auction will go to the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation Of America.

United States Postal Service Commemorates Negro League With New Stamp

United States Postal Service Commemorates Negro League With New Stamp

The USPS recently released a commemorative Negro Leagues stamp featuring the father of the Negro Leagues Andrew “Rube” Foster.

Topps Facebook Contest Asks Collectors Who They Think Belongs In Cooperstown

Topps Facebook Contest Asks Collectors Who They Think Belongs In Cooperstown

Topps running one day contest on Facebook for a 2002 Topps Tribute Willie Mays, Reggie Jackson Dual Bat Relic Baseball Card. All you have to do is leave a comment on the official Topps Facebook page by the stroke of midnight with your answer to the contest question.

Chris Bosh’s First Autographed Card As Member Of Miami Heat Headed To National Convention

Chris Bosh’s First Autographed Card As Member Of Miami Heat Headed To National Convention

Last week Panini announced that they will be bringing a wrapper redemption program to the 2010 National Sports Collectors Convention in Baltimore. Each collector who purchases 5 packs of Basketball or Football cards at Panini’s booth will receive a free pack containing a few cards from a convention exclusive 50-card set.
The 50-card set includes both [...]

Carlos Santana RRO, Prince Fielder Highlight This Week’s 2010 eTopps Releases

Carlos Santana RRO, Prince Fielder Highlight This Week’s 2010 eTopps Releases

Today, Topps announced the latest 3 additions to their 2010 eTopps set. This week’s releases are highlighted by Indians Rookie back-stop Carlos Santana, Cecil Fielder’s alienated son Prince, and the Yankees’ Curtis Granderson!

Sports Artist Dick Perez’s Latest Leather Bound Collection Captures Baseball’s Immortals

Sports Artist Dick Perez’s Latest Leather Bound Collection Captures Baseball’s Immortals

Legendary Sports Artist Dick Perez’s latest work entitled “The Immortals: An Art Collection Of Baseball’s Best” is a tour through baseball history using a combination of brush and pen. In the sports card world, Dick Perez is best known for his Donruss Diamond Kings.

Topps Giving Out 2002 Topps Ten Roy Oswalt Autograph On Facebook

Topps Giving Out 2002 Topps Ten Roy Oswalt Autograph On Facebook

Topps running one day contest on Facebook for a 2002 Topps Ten Roy Oswalt Autographed Card. All you have to do is leave a comment on the official Topps Facebook Page on what you think your team should do at the deadline or comment a deal you team has already made by the stroke of midnight.

PSA Signs With Baseball Hall Of Fame, Free SMR Magazines With Strasburg On Cover

PSA Signs With Baseball Hall Of Fame, Free SMR Magazines With Strasburg On Cover

Professional Sports Authenticator, the world’s largest sports memorabilia and trading card authentication and grading company, is now in the official lineup at the renowned National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown, New York.  Under a new three-year agreement, PSA is a corporate sponsor of the Hall of Fame, and [...]

Tristar Autograph Schedule For 31st Annual National Sports Collectors Convention

Tristar Autograph Schedule For 31st Annual National Sports Collectors Convention

Tristar’s autograph opportunity schedule for the upcoming National Sports Collectors Convention in Baltimore. Joe Montana, Rod Carew, Bo Jackson, Gordie Howe, Cal Ripken, Barry Sanders, and many other hobby favorites fill out the Tristar lineup card.

Contest Gives Kids Chance To Meet Cal Ripken At Baltimore National Convention

Contest Gives Kids Chance To Meet Cal Ripken At Baltimore National Convention

Contest to give lucky group of kids a chance to meet the Orioles’ Iron Man and receive Cal Ripken autographed memorabilia at the upcoming National Sports Collectors Convention in Baltimore.

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