Mickey Mantle NFT Sells for $471K at Auction
An NFT of Mickey Mantle’s coveted 1952 baseball card just sold for nearly half a million dollars in an auction on OpenSea. But does the NFT come with the card itself? Card collector Gianmarco Castronovo explains: First and foremost, no: the Topps 1952 Mickey Mantle…
The MLB Lockout is All Rob Manfred’s Fault!
No, the MLB lockout is not due to the pandemic. Fans like Gianmarco Castronovo are pointing the finger at MLB commissioner Rob Manfred for this one — and for good reason, too. Here is why fans blame Manfred for the MLB lockout: CBS Sports went…
This baseball card fragment is worth half a million dollars
Yes, you read that right: half. The card in question is the ‘forbidden’ 1909 Honus Wagner card. But do you know why this holy grail card is so-coveted by collectors? Baseball card collector and MLB fan, Gianmarco Castronovo explains: The 1909 Honus Wagner baseball card…
This fixer-upper came with a wall of baseball cards
Yup, you read that right. A midwest family purchased a home in need of renovations in the Boise area. And it wasn’t long before they uncovered a unique feature: a wall covered in baseball cards! Gianmarco Castronono discusses the zany decor choice: When purchasing a…
This baseball fan won’t stop until the MLB lockout is over!
To say the least, the MLB lockout has baseball fans in a fury, at worst. At best, it has fans like Gianmarco Castronovo and Ray Sbarra pretty bored! So Ray has taken things into his own hands to find some entertainment until the lockout comes…
Topps trading cards acquired by Fanatics
Previously, Gianmarco Castronovo discussed the unique NFT approach that Fanatics is bringing to the trading card world. Now, that innovative move forward is about to explode in a major way, thanks to their recent acquisition of Topps. Topps trading cards are no more. Well, sort…
MLB free agents join teams in Japan and South Korea
American athletes venturing out to play for teams overseas is nothing new. But what makes the recent signing of MLB players to teams in the Asian sports market much more significant is the timing. Gianmarco Castronovo discusses how the MLB lockout plays a part: Jumping…
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