Matt Maldre

Professional scorecard recorder. Lifelong Chicago Cubs fan. Loves well-worn baseball cards. Follow me on twitter: @57hits

Long-term value of digital trading cards

I discovered that Topps has its own NFT baseball cards based on the “WAX” blockchain. Called “TOPPS MLB SERIES 1 NFT COLLECTION”, they were released April 16, 2021. Topps released 50,000 standard packs with six digital collectibles for $4.99 each, along with 25,000 premium packs with 45 collectibles each for $99.99 apiece. The super-high-end cards …

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The best comments on the Javier Baez “rundown” at first base

The Baez “run-down” at first base is so hilarious. Jomboy’s breakdown is very good. He focuses on what happened before and after the play. Marquee Network has some extra views of the circus act. The best Reddit comments on this bizarre play I read through some 2,000 comments on Reddit, and pulled the best ones. …

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Why Anthony Rizzo has a chance to be this generation’s Mr. Cub

The main reason why Rizzo could become Mr. Cub of the 2010s/2020s: He has the best shot to join the elite #5 spot on Cubs all-time home run list. All-time Cubs Home Run list (before 2021 season) Sammy Sosa 545 Ernie Banks 512 Billy Williams 392 Ron Santo 337 Ryne Sandberg 282 Aramis Ramirez 239 …

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