10/29/2021

Score a run?


The Milwaukee Brewers were shut out twice by the Atlanta Braves in the National League Division Series. That’s something interesting in October baseball because something unexpected could happen.

10/27/2021

Showtime, show more?


Shohei Ohtani had a great 2021 season. As a hitter, he slashed .257/.372/.592 with 46 home runs, 100 RBI and 26 stolen bases. As a pitcher, he tossed 130.1 innings and posted a 3.18 ERA and a 1.09 WHIP. It’s his first season to throw at least 100 innings in a single season in the MLB.

10/25/2021

World Series Preview


The Braves and the Astros are going to meet in the 2021 World Series. The Braves defeated the Dodgers in the NLCS and the Astros beat the Red Sox in the ALCS. The Braves are back in the World Series for the first time since 1999 and the Astros moved to the American League in 2013. Hence, it’s the first time to see these two teams play in the Fall Classic and the 2021 World Series shall be very entertaining to watch.

10/22/2021

Big surprises in the postseason?


At this moment, the Astros take the series lead in the ALCS and the Braves take the NLCS lead. So many exciting things happened this postseason. Several players’ performances might surprise fans.

10/20/2021

Keys to win the Division Series


The Braves and the Dodgers are meeting again in the NLCS and the Red Sox and the Astros are facing again in the ALCS. Let’s see how these teams advanced.

10/18/2021

To be an All-Star soon?


Topps Chrome is a flagship set for collectors. It comes again in 2021 and it gets more expensive. The price of a hobby pack is much higher than I expected. So, I just bought some packs of the 2021 Topps Chrome this year.

10/15/2021

Topps Allen & Ginter Rookie cards


Topps Allen and Ginter is always an interesting set for collectors. You can find not only baseball players, but also celebrities in this set. Additionally, you can find something “weird” as well.

10/13/2021

Saves in the postseason


Last month, I bought some lucky packs of baseball cards and tried to see whether I could get something really cool. I found a card with a piece of Trevor Hoffman’s game-used jersey. Additionally, Bernie Williams is on the front of the card as well.

10/11/2021

Chase rate


The Dodgers and the Giants meet in the playoffs for the first time in MLB history and this season, they each won more than 100 games. They are the two best teams in the 2021 season and there are some reasons why they are playing so well.

10/08/2021

Starters

We are in October and October baseball is always exciting. But, let’s look back at the 2021 regular season. MLB teams had different ideas of pitcher usage.

10/06/2021

Flame thrower throws slower

2021 Topps Fire is back with colorful designs. Fans can find retired players and current players in this set. Additionally, two autographs are guaranteed per hobby box. However, after reading the checklist, I found that there were no autographs from the Dodgers. This year, I bought some packs in a card store, trying to find some top rookies.

10/04/2021

These rookies got on-base


Rays’ rookie Wander Franco had reached base safely in 43 consecutive games during the regular season. His 43-game on-base streak tied with Frank Robinson in 1956 for the longest in AL/NL history by a player 20 years old or younger. In addition, there are several rookies who had a pretty good 2021 season and they were playing like Wander Franco, who got on-base frequently.

10/01/2021

Hot in September


The 2021 regular season is coming to an end soon. With only one series remaining for each team, the Yankees, the Red Sox, the Mariners and the Blue Jays are fighting hard for  the AL Wild Card spots. Some players have been playing very well in September. Can they make an impact in the final series of the 2021 season?