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Even after decades away from the game, Joe Montana's presence in the football card market hasn’t faded. His 1981 Topps rookie card, long considered a staple in the hobby, continues to draw interest from collectors—especially in higher grades. Montana, often celebrated as the original "GOAT" of...

Collectors have a new reason to rip open Topps packs—and this time, it's all about softball. As the Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL) enters its second weekend, Topps has released its first AUSL trading card set: the Rookie Showcase. The debut collection features several of the league’s...

Panini America and USA Baseball have announced a new chapter in their long-standing collaboration, marking the third extension of their exclusive agreement that first began in 2012. The latest deal expands Panini’s rights to produce trading cards for all USA Baseball teams, while introducing...

Fanatics Fest is headed back to New York City this summer, taking over the Javits Center from June 20–22 with a packed schedule of appearances, collectibles, and one-of-a-kind sports memorabilia. The second edition of the event is expected to build on last year’s debut, drawing tens of thousands...

Angel Reese might still be finding her rhythm in her second WNBA season, but she’s already left a mark in league history. During a recent matchup against the New York Liberty, the Chicago Sky forward became the fastest player to notch 30 career double-doubles — reaching the milestone in just 42...

WWE star and lifelong Cleveland sports fan Mike "The Miz" Mizanin just made his unexpected debut in Major League Baseball — well, sort of. The multi-time wrestling champion and reality TV personality has been featured in the new 2025 Topps Series 2 baseball card set, commemorating his ceremonial...

Topps is back with the second installment of its flagship 2025 baseball card series, and this time there’s an exclusive twist for Fanatics customers. The retailer is offering a special version of the Series 2 value box with more content and the chance to pull autographed memorabilia redemptions...

The wait for 2025 Topps Series 2 Baseball is almost over. The latest installment of Topps’ flagship product is slated for release on June 11, and it’s bringing new players, fresh inserts, exclusive parallels, and more. Collectors will have their pick of Hobby, Jumbo, and Value Boxes on day one...

A month after Major League Baseball stunned fans by removing Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson from its permanently ineligible list, the card market is already showing the ripple effects—especially when it comes to Rose’s coveted rookie card. The league’s announcement on May 13, 2025, doesn’t...

Sometimes the best baseball cards aren’t just about the stats or the autograph — they’re about the story they tell. Enter the 2025 Topps Sterling Baseball set, which just dropped one of the most jaw-dropping patch cards collectors have seen in a while: a Bobby Witt Jr. game-worn patch, complete...

If you’re a sports card collector with a taste for the classics, mark your calendar for June 22nd. Miller & Miller Auctions is rolling out their Pre-1980 Sports Cards & Memorabilia auction, and it’s shaping up to be a lineup straight out of a Hall of Fame induction ceremony. This online-only...

It’s no secret that Mike Trout’s loyalty to the Philadelphia Eagles runs deep. The Los Angeles Angels outfielder might be one of baseball’s modern legends, but his heart has always belonged to the Birds. After the Eagles’ big win over the Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX this February — a 40-22 final...

Breathing new life into a century-old hobby is no small feat, but Fanatics has been working overtime to do just that. From the MLB Debut Patch to those quirky Social Media Followback redemptions, they’ve made some moves that even diehard collectors are tipping their caps to. Now, they’re...

If you’re a baseball fan or an art lover—or both—there’s a new documentary that’s bound to hit home. The Diamond King, a film celebrating the life and work of legendary baseball artist Dick Perez, is now available for streaming on Apple TV, Prime Video, Google TV, and Kinema. Produced by The...

Turns out an old cigar box tucked away in a Northeast Ohio attic wasn’t just a place to store keepsakes — it was a hidden treasure chest. A massive collection of vintage baseball cards, featuring none other than Babe Ruth, sold for a whopping $120,000 during a recent online auction hosted by...