Collecting baseball cards is a hobby nearly as old as the game itself. Collectors differ from casual fans and hobbyists to serious, dedicated collectors. Regardless of which group one falls into, the announcement of a new Hall of Fame class traditional shifts the market of cards for a little while. In the short term, there will be a bump as evidenced with Harold Baines‘ and Lee … [Read more...] about Collecting Baseball Cards – Collecting MLB’s 2019 Hall of Fame Class
Diamondbacks Trade Josh Naylor to Mariners in Three-Player Deal
The Arizona Diamondbacks traded first baseman Josh Naylor to the Seattle Mariners on Thursday, as first reported by ESPN’s Jeff Passan. It is one of the first major deals of the 2025 MLB trade deadline. In exchange, the DBacks will receive left-hander Brandyn Garcia and right-hander Ashton Izzi. The Mariners later announced the deal on their social media. Arizona Diamondbacks … [Read more...] about Diamondbacks Trade Josh Naylor to Mariners in Three-Player Deal
Is Colt Emerson the Mariners’ Next Highlight Infielder?
Following a disappointing end to the 2024 season, in which the Mariners missed the playoffs, they sought to rebound in 2025. So far, at 72-62, they hold the last wildcard slot, leading by 3.5 games over the next team. In addition to this, the Mariners were busy at the deadline, adding offense left and right. This included Josh Naylor and a reunion with Eugenio Suarez to lock … [Read more...] about Is Colt Emerson the Mariners’ Next Highlight Infielder?
How Josh Naylor Improves Mariners Lineup
With less than a week until the trade deadline, things have been pretty quiet. The Mariners broke the seal by getting one of the impact bats they needed in Josh Naylor. Should the Mariners stop here? Absolutely not. Just about every Mariners beat writer has reported the team is interested in continuing. Reports are that the Mariners are still interested in Eugenio Suarez. How … [Read more...] about How Josh Naylor Improves Mariners Lineup
The Mariners New Ben Williamson Dilemma
Ahead of the trade deadline, it was widely reported that the Mariners were looking to add an everyday third baseman. With the lack of meaningful offensive production there over the last couple of seasons, it makes sense. Eugenio Suarez, who has been the ‘bat-to-get’ this deadline, has been the Mariners’ primary target. The power, defensive combo, mixed with the overall vibe, … [Read more...] about The Mariners New Ben Williamson Dilemma