IAB Struggles to Draft Baseball Talent
The Israel Association of Baseball recently unveiled their league’s fresh mecca: Moshav Mesilat Zion, a brand new baseball field. But there’s only one thing missing: Isaraeli baseball players. Sports writer Gianmarco Castronovo discusses what’s up at the plate against IAB’s debut. It turns out that…
Brady and Gronk to Join the MLB
…Okay, fine. Not really. But wouldn’t that be one home run of a headline?! Of course, Gianmarco Castronovo won’t count that possibility out entirely… especially not after he saw a video of Brady and Gronk’s batting practice! In a video posted to his account, Tom…
Baseball Cards Returned to Rightful Owner 25 Years Later
25 years ago, a baseball card collector stole 4 rare 1909 Chicago Cubs baseball cards from Rock’s Dugout Sportscards. The owner, Joe Ruocco, admits that he never even noticed that the cards were missing. That is, until a man showed up in his shop recently…
Damaged Wagner Card Sells for $1.5M
When it comes to the coveted 1909 Honus Wagner card by the American Tobacco Company, fans will even settle for a damaged card. With less than 60 still in existence, collectors have realigned their standards. Gianmarco Castronovo discusses the recent auction that priced a damaged…
New Trading Card Shop Opens in NKY
“Baseball cards are cool again,” proclaims a customer visiting a new trading card shop in North Kentucky. But if you ask collector Gianmarco Castronovo, baseball cards have always been cool! This past Saturday, Hit Seekers Sports Cards made their debut in the Fort Mitchell area…
‘Worthless’ baseball card sells for $72,500
A printing error in 1952 has turned into a unique collector’s item in 2022! Collector Gianmarco Castronovo discusses the miscut baseball card that just sold for a hefty price tag: Printing errors can lead to expensive mistakes, even in the baseball card industry. But for…
Cancer Survivor Surprised by Aaron Judge
A young baseball fan and cancer survivor by the name of Mason Ferrulli was surprised this week with a special surprise from his favorite MLB player (and now friend!), Aaron Judge. Baseball fan, Gianmarco Castronovo shares the heartwarming story: Mason Ferrulli is just like any…
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