2016 Topps Series 2 - The Dodgers Double Play Rip Cards

Here is something different for a Topps flagship Baseball card set.  Although, the concept is far from new.  They've had similar cards available in packs of Allen & Ginter for years.

Featured here is a checklist of the Dodgers' Double Play Rip cards.  So far, I've only seen one Dodger Rip card online, and you can see it above (see auction listing here).  It is one of five Adrian Gonzalez Rip cards that are available.  BTW, each card is a "1 of 1", and as the name suggest there is a mini card hidden within the card.  That mini card is also a "1 of 1" rarity.  Per the Topps blog:

Double Play is a new game added to 2016 Topps Baseball Series 2 with baseball fans rooting for the player on the card to fulfill his predicted event. For example, if you rip the card and the mini card inside says Mike Trout hits a home run on September 18, 2016, - and he hits a home run on that date – you win the prize listed on the mini card.

The prizes range from a unique Topps card, an autograph card, memorabilia, MLB authentic items, a trip to the World Series, the All-Star Game, and much more.

2016 Topps Series 2 - Record Setters, Laser and Other Scarce Dodgers Cards

Below are more Dodgers insert cards found in packs of 2016 Topps Series Two.  Go here to check out all of my past post on this set. 

Cut Signatures (#/1)

• #CS-DD Don Drysdale
• #CS-DS Duke Snider
• #CS-JR Jackie Robinson
• #CS-PRE Pee Wee Reese

Own the Name (#/1)

• #OTN-AGN Adrian Gonzalez
• #OTN-CK Clayton Kershaw
• #OTN-JP Joc Pederson 

From what I understand, every letter of their last name has an individual card available.

#OTN-AGN Adrian Gonzalez

2016 Topps Series 2 - Dodgers Glove Leather Auto's, Berger's Best and MLB Debut Cards

Below are pics of the Dodgers Glove Leather Autograph, Berger's Best and MLB Debut cards.  Go here to check out all of my past post on this set.

Glove Leather Autographs

#GLA-CK Clayton Kershaw                 #GLA-CS Corey Seager 

2016 Topps Series 2 - Hallowed Highlights, All-Star Futures, Coin & Stamp and Team Logo Pin Cards

Here are even more Dodgers insert cards to chase after in packs of 2016 Topps Series 2 boxes.  Below are the Hallowed Highlights, All-Star Futures, the World Series Champion Coin & Stamp and Dodgers Team Logo Pin Cards.  Go here to check out all of my past post on this set.

Hallowed Highlights

#HH-5 Sandy Koufax

2016 Topps Series 2 - The Dodgers Scouting Report, Wrigley and 65th Celebration Cards

I now dive into the various Dodgers insert cards available in Series 2 packs.  Take a look at the Scouting Report, the 100 Years at Wrigley Field and Celebrating 65 Years cards below.

Scouting Report Autographs

#SRA-AW Alex Wood                       #SRA-CS Corey Seager

2016 Topps Series 2 - The Dodgers Base and Variation Cards

Take a look at all the Dodgers base cards found in packs of 2016 Topps Series 2 below.  A complete checklist of the set can be found here.

Of special note are the three variation cards that exist.  Carl Crawford, Brett Anderson and Scott Van Slyke have cards showing them wearing Jackie Robinson Day (#42) jersey's. The photos for all three of them are from the 2015 season.

#377 Scott Kazmir

#423 Carl Crawford                                 #429 Kenta Maeda

2016 Topps Series 2 Baseball - The Dodgers First Pitch Cards - Cotto, Thompson and Lamar

Officially released today is Topps 2016 Series 2 flagship Baseball card set.  I hope to have pics of all the Dodgers cards soon.  So stay tuned.  See a complete checklist here.  In the meantime, check out the three "First Pitch" cards from Dodger Stadium. 

Since 2015 Topps has honored numerous illustrious ballpark guest with their own Topps Baseball card.  Past stars include Jessica Alba, Kelsey Grammer and Jeff Bridges.  This time we have a card for a boxer, a musician and an actor from one of the greatest movie franchises of all time.  Check them out below.  I have also included a video of their pitches.

First Pitch

#FP-11  Miguel Cotto

During a late August series against the Padres boxer Miguel Cotto came out to greet fans at Viva Los Dodgers then threw out the first pitch before the game.  The afternoon was also Hispanic Heritage Night at the stadium.

Blog Kiosk: 6/10/2016 - Dodgers Links - Some Odds and Ends

Four Dodger rookies stare out into the stands at Ebbets Field in the vintage United Press photo shown above.  Dated April 16, 1956, it reads on the reserve:

"ROOKIES AT EBBETS FIELD.  New York: Gathered for the last day of Dodger workouts, April 16th, before the official opening game of the season against the Philadelphia Phillies on April 17th are four rookies a good look at Ebbets Field.  They are, left to right: Charlie Thompson; Don Drysdale; Gino Cimoli; and Charlie Neal.  Neal has earned himself a starting position as second baseman in the opener."

Photo via an eBay auction (Auction Link Here).  BTW, the 2016 Draft continues today, and the Dodgers have eight picks to announce.  Below are more links to check:

• This Day in Dodgers History: In 1988 John Shelby's hitting streak is stopped at 24 games.  He batted .360 (32-for-89) with two home runs and 12 RBI during the streak that lasted from May 14-June 9.  His endeavors propelled the Dodgers into first place - where they stayed the remainder of the season.  In 2012 Dodgers outfielder Bobby Abreu surpassed Mickey Mantle on the all time hit list at 2,416. 
• It is with great sadness that I report that the great Gordie Howe has passed away.  Mr. Hockey was 88.  Here's a great video on Howe's career (link here).