Hot List History: 1982 Topps #21 Cal Ripken Jr.
In 2019 Beckett rated the Top 80 cards of the 1980’s. This 1982 Topps Cal Ripken Jr. #21 (rookie card) came in at #12.
Collecting Cleveland Baseball Since 1982
Collecting Cleveland Indians Topps team sets from 1952-present, as well as post-war minor and major league autographs.
From the Field: C.J. Kayfus, if/of, Cleveland Guardians
C.J. Kayfus @ckayfus was drafted by Cleveland in the 3rd round of the 2023 draft out of the University of Miami. He is also having an amazing start to the 2023 season.
Hot List History: 2002 Bowman Chrome Draft Picks and Prospects Jason Stokes
Remember Jason Stokes? He was a big deal for a hot second.
Beckett Hot List History: 1998 Fleer Update #U100 J.D. Drew
This 1998 Fleer Update #U100 J.D. Drew ranked #49 on Beckett’s 2005 All-Time Hot List.
Cardboard Break: 2001 Donruss Elite Victor Martinez
This 2001 Donruss Elite Victor Martinez rookie is one of the three or so Cleveland cards that Beckett ranked in its 2005 “All-Time Hot List” cards. And it’s the only one of the Cleveland cards that’s worth anything. What bugs me? This card wasn’t cheap, and I didn’t notice the[…]
New Arrival: Ben Lively, sp, Cleveland Guardians
With Shane Bieber and Gavin Williams injured the Guards have started the season with a shorthanded rotation. But offseason free agent Ben Livey has more than picked up his fair share of the burden. … Livey was signed in December on a one-year deal. This signing was all about adding[…]
New Arrival: Reynaldo Lopez, sp, Atlanta Braves
Remember Cleveland pitcher Reynaldo Lopez? If you blinked, you missed it. In one of the more curious moves in Cleveland baseball history, in late 2023 the Guards were awarded a series of waiver claims that netted them starter Lucas Giolito and relievers Reynaldo López and Matt Moore.
Cardboard Collection: 1997 Bowman Jaret Wright #398
In 2005, Beckett put together a “Hot List” retrospective of the top 244 cards that have popped up on the famous “Hot Lists” from 1996-2005. Considering these were the years I was into baseball cards, it’s a very nostalgic list. And I still enjoy picking up cards from that[…]
From the Field: Jarren Sanderson, of, California State University Northridge Baseball
CSUN is in town this weekend. The Matadors are having a fantastic season and are near the top of the Big West standings. While many players on the roster are having stand-out performances, freshman Jarren Sanderson jumped out at me. And, because of rain, I figured I might only be[…]