Don’t like to swing?

Around 2 or 3 weeks ago, I listened to a podcast show. In the show, an analyst mentioned a player’s numbers this season. A key change is that the player doesn’t swing as much as he did last season.

2026 Topps series 1 celebration

A few weeks ago, I went to a sports card shop. There were a lot of people in the shop. At the same time, a lot of sports cards are there as well. So, the space looked a bit crowded. When I entered the shop, surprisingly, I saw some packs of the 2026 Topps series 1 celebration.

Throwing fewer four-seamers?

Around 2 or 3 weeks ago, I read a post on Facebook. It was about fastball usage in the majors. It indicated there might be some trends about different pitches in the majors. After reading the post, I was just thinking about one thing.

Good trades?

I listened to a podcast show a few weeks ago. In the show, the host mentioned the Tulowitzki trade. It was a trade between the Rockies and the Blue Jays in 2015. Well, it was a while ago, indeed. However, after listening to the podcast show, I was just wondering if the Blue Jays and the Rockies have agreed on more trades since then.

3-0, green light?

A couple of days ago, we reviewed some teams’ performance while swinging on a 3-0 count. In particular, some teams swung more on a 3-0 count. This time, let’s look at the players to which one frequently swung on a 3-0 count over the last several seasons.

3-0 swing?

Around 3 weeks ago, I watched a game on TV. In that game, I saw 2 players swung at a pitch on a 3-0 count. Of course, it’s not a bad idea to swing at a pitch on a 3-0 count. However, I saw it twice in one game and those 2 players play for the same team. That makes me wonder one thing.

2025 Topps Holiday Mega box 3rd round

Previously, I already opened 2 mega boxes of the 2025 Topps Holiday. The results were beyond my expectation. Hence, I would like to have another try.

2017 ROY

A friend shared a photo in a chat group. In the group, we were talking about baseball cards. That friend indicated that he had an Aaron Judge autograph rookie card. At the same time, another friend shared a Cody Bellinger autograph rookie card and mentioned the differences in value.

Finished 1st?

Around 2 or 3 weeks ago, I listened to a podcast show. In the show, a host replied to a comment from a listener. That listener is a die-hard Padres fan and mentioned the rivalry between the Dodgers and the Padres. Meanwhile, the listener emphasized one thing, which is that he would like to see the Padres win the division title.

Best 3B?

I listened to a podcast show around 4 weeks ago, in which the host interviewed Manny Machado, third baseman of the San Diego Padres. Machado shared his experience with the Padres.

So many whiffs

A few weeks ago, I watched highlights on the MLB website. A pitcher generated 20+ swings and misses in a game. 20+ whiffs in a single game, that’s a lot. After watching highlights, I was just wondering one thing.

The strikeout leaders?

A few days ago, Jacob Misiorowski became the first pitcher to reach 80 strikeouts in the majors. While reading the post about his performance so far this season, I’m just wondering if there are any Brewers pitchers who used to lead the majors with most strikeouts in a single season.

Best choice in 2020?

A few weeks ago, I read an article about some players who were drafted in 2020. It indicated that some players who were selected in the first round of the 2020 draft haven’t been called up.

100 runs?

Around a month ago, I watched an interview on YouTube. A player who used to win an MVP award shared the experience of his career. In the interview, he mentioned his goals in some seasons. Interestingly, he indicated that he would like to score 100 runs in a season. That’s something unusual. We usually hear a player’s goal about hitting 30+ home runs, collecting 100+ RBI and so on. However, scoring 100 runs in a season, that sounds quite interesting.

Home sweet home?

It’s been more than a month since the 2026 season started. Several teams are off to a good start and have played well so far. Well, it might be too early. However, there are some discussions about the World Series title. While reading news and articles about discussions, I found that there were discussions about home field advantage.

Top rookies on the mound

A few days ago, we saw several rookie players who have hit well so far in the 2026 season. Now, let’s shift our focus to the mound. Let’s look at which rookie pitchers have done a good job thus far.

Jon Lester

Around a month ago, I watched a show on YouTube. In the show, Jon Lester was the guest and he shared the story of his career. Lester played 16 seasons in the majors. He made 451 starts and 1 relief appearance. In his career, he tossed 2740 innings and got 200 wins with a 3.66 ERA and a 1.28 WHIP. Moreover, he struck out 2488 batters.

Ryan Howard

I chatted with some friends while watching a game. A friend mentioned some Phillies players who used to win an MVP award. Of course, there are several players from the Phillies. However, I don’t know why. We talked about Ryan Howard.

2025 Topps Holiday Mega box, round 2

A while ago, I shared my experience about opening a mega box of 2025 Topps Holiday. The result wasn’t bad. So, I decided to buy another one to see what I can get.

The future is bright?

It’s been more than a month since the 2026 season started. So far this season, there are several rookies who have played very well. This time, let’s take a look at position players to see who has done a good job thus far.

The final one

A few weeks ago, I listened to a podcast show. In the show, the hosts and guests were talking about the 2016 World Series. The Cubs defeated the Indians (Guardians) to end the 108-year drought. I watched that game on TV, so I certainly remember the final out. Mike Montgomery threw the last pitch and recorded the last out of the World Series.

Similar?

A few days ago, I watched some games on TV. There was a game that the Diamondbacks were playing. I saw that Geraldo Perdomo was hitting. While seeing him playing, I was just thinking about the other player who used to play for the D-backs.

Not in the strike zone, but

It’s been almost a month since the 2026 season officially kicked off. I believe many fans have watched several games thus far this season. A few days ago, I watched some highlights, in a highlight, a star player crushed a home run. However, an interesting thing is that that pitch wasn’t in the strike zone.

9 hobby packs of 2026 heritage

Previously, I bought a mega box of the 2026 Topps Heritage and I’ve shared what I got. A couple of weeks ago, I was exploring an online sports card shop and found there were some lucky bags. One lucky bag contains 3 hobby packs of the 2026 Topps Heritage. I was just thinking about what I could find in hobby packs. Hence, I ordered some lucky bags to see if I could find something interesting.

Long time ago?

In the opening week, I watched several baseball games. At the same time, I browsed X and found something interesting. The Angels won the first 2 games of the regular season and the last time that they started the season with 2-0 was in 2007.

2026 Heritage

The 2026 Topps Heritage arrived in mid-March. Just 1 or 2 days after this product was released, I went to a sporting goods store to see if there were some products available. I saw one blaster box and one mega box. Well, I decided to buy a mega box because I didn’t buy a mega box of this product before.

The final out(s) the WBC

In March, I spent some time watching World Baseball Classic games. I enjoyed watching several games at Tokyo Dome and I also like to watch some games on TV. In the end, team Venezuela won their first-ever World Baseball Classic title. While watching the highlights of the tournament, I was just thinking about one thing.

10 years after the first opening day

It’s been 2 weeks since the 2026 season officially began. I believe that many fans have already watched several games so far. I watched several games as well. In particular, I didn’t miss the opening day.

Top arms from Venezuela

A couple of days ago, we reviewed the hitting stats among players who were born in Venezuela. This time, let’s take a look at which players from Venezuela have done a great job on the mound.

​​10 years ago

A month ago, I was browsing amazon and found something interesting. Some blaster boxes of the 2016 Topps Series 1 were available. 2016, wow, the product was from 10 years ago. I didn’t collect many baseball cards then. After 10 years, so many things have changed. I only bought 1 or 2 hobby packs of the 2016 Topps Series 1 a few years ago. When I saw that this product was available on Amazon, I was just thinking about buying it.

Best from Venezuela

My friends and I were watching World Baseball Classic games on TV a few weeks ago. My friend suddenly mentioned Miguel Cabrera because he saw him in the dugout. Miguel Cabrera was the hitting coach for team Venezuela. He’s certainly a future Hall of Famer. While seeing him in the Venezuela uniform, I’m just thinking about the great baseball players from Venezuela.

Pitch count

Last month, I went to Tokyo with some friends. An important thing for us was to watch World Baseball Classic games at Tokyo Dome. Indeed, watching baseball games was fantastic. We saw fans from different continents.

2025 Topps Chrome Update Blaster box

Around 4 or 5 weeks ago, I was exploring on Amazon because I had some balance on my gift card. After checking for a few minutes, I decided to order a value box of the 2025 Topps Chrome Update because a vendor sold it at a price that looked reasonable for me. I never bought a value box of this product before. So, I decided to have a try and see if I could find something interesting.

2024 silver pack

About 2 weeks ago, I went to a sports card shop in Tokyo. In the shop, they were selling mystery boxes. In the boxes, you might find a hit and there are several hobby packs. I bought 2 mystery boxes, trying to see if I could find something interesting.

Tough opponents? II

A couple of days ago, we took a look at a few teams that caused some troubles for Clayton Kershaw. Well, only a few. This time, let’s look at some hitters who actually hit well against Kershaw.

Good start?

The 2026 season will begin soon. On Opening Night, the Giants will host the Yankees. Logan Webb will take the mound for the Giants. At the same time, Max Fried will start for the Yankees. While looking at the matchup, I’m just wondering about their opening day starters over the last several seasons. Did those starters do a good job on the first day of the regular season?

Good German?

Around 3 or 4 weeks ago, I read a post on X. It’s a post about German Marquez, who spent 10 years with the Rockies. Marquez was the ace of the Rockies. However, this year, he’s going to pitch for the Padres. Marquez inked a one-year deal with the Padres in February. It will be surely interesting to see how well he will pitch in the 2026 season after leaving Coors Field.

Tough opponents?

In a week, the 2026 regular season will start. Well, things have become a little bit different because Clayton Kershaw is not on the Dodgers roster. For me, it’s been a bit weird that we won’t see Kershaw in the Dodgers uniform this year. A couple of days ago, I was watching some videos on YouTube. A video was the highlights of Clayton Kershaw’s performance in 2025.

2025 Stadium Club

The 2025 Topps Stadium Club was released in February 2026. Well, I don’t know if we can call it a delay or if it has become normal. The high quality photos help us capture key baseball moments again. However, this time, there are some changes in this brand.

The 2014 draft

I went to a sports card shop and said hello to the owner. He was going to take a trip soon. We chatted a little bit about life and sports cards. While chatting, I saw that there were some old hobby packs available.

​​Massive extension?

In mid-February, the Dodgers and Max Muncy agreed to a 1-year contract extension. Muncy’s extension is guaranteed to run through the next season and it will be his 10th season as a major leaguer with the Dodgers.

2026 Topps Series 1 Mega box

The 2026 Topps Series 1 arrived in mid-February. Around a week after this product was released, I went to a sports card shop to see if this product was still available there. Well, the only choice there was some mega boxes. I didn’t have many options. Hence, I chose a mega box of the 2026 Topps Series 1.

Will this happen?

A few weeks ago, I listened to a podcast show. In the show, the host and guests talked about Shohei Ohtani and his achievements. Without a doubt, Ohtani has done so many great things thus far in his career. He’s a 5-time All-Star, Rookie of the year award winner, 4-time Silver Slugger award winner and 4-time MVP award winner.

OK OK, not a blast

A few weeks ago, I went to a sports card shop that I used to go to. I hadn’t been there for quite a while, perhaps more than 1 year. I looked around and was thinking what to buy this time. Well, I didn’t see something so attractive. A key reason is that the prices of some hobby packs aren’t what I expected. But let the market decide. In the end, I decided to buy a blaster box of the 2025 Topps Archives.

Coming home and?

Before the spring training began, the Detroit Tigers announced that they signed Justin Verlander on a 1-year deal. This is a huge reunion. Verlander was drafted by the Tigers in the first round of the 2004 draft. Very soon, he made his MLB debut in 2005. In 2017, he was traded to the Astros. After playing for the Astros, the Mets and the Giants, this year, he returned to Detroit.

Boston and Brewers, deal?

Last month, the Boston Red Sox and the Milwaukee Brewers agreed to a huge deal. In the trade, the Brewers sent Caleb Durbin, Andruw Monasterio, Anthony Seigler and future considerations to Boston. In the meantime, the Red Sox traded Kyle Harrison, Shane Drohan and David Hamilton to the Brewers.

Top arms from Cuba

Not so long ago, I was on the way to a friend’s office. A sports card shop is near my friend’s office, so I decided to stop by that store and see what was available there. There are truly a lot of sports cards. However, some hobby packs of the 2020 Topps Fire truly drew my attention.

New ace for the coming seasons?

Earlier this month, the Detroit Tigers and left-handed pitcher Framber Valdez agreed to a 3-year deal. Valdez will be reunited with A.J. Hinch, who was the manager of the Astros. While seeing Valdez signing with the Tigers, I was thinking if this is a great deal.

This is my field?

A friend sent a message in a group chat. He shared his opinions on Corey Seager. That friend indicated that Seager will probably reach some career milestones. While seeing other friends also chatting about Corey Seager, I’m just thinking about his performance.

Julio vs. Junior

I read a post a few days ago. The post is about top center fielders in the majors. Julio Rodriguez, without a doubt, is on the list. While seeing Julio Rodriguez’s name, I began to think about one thing.