2018 Bowman - The Dodgers Base Autograph Cards

Now that you've seen the base cards here are all of the autographed base inserts found in packs of Topps 2018 Bowman Baseball. There are notable top prospects here; including catcher Keibert Ruiz, Dennis Santana, Walker Buehler, Alex Verdugo and DJ Peters.

Chrome Prospect Autographs

#CPA-DP DJ Peters            #CPA-DS Dennis Santana

Blog Kiosk: 5/16/2017 - Dodgers Links - Some Odds and Ends

(pic above via Dodger Insider on twitter)

That was a tough hard-luck loss last night, but at least a mighty contingent of rabid Dodger fans, known as Pantone 294, once again took over an opposing stadium. They marched, they cheered and they even unfurled a giant Dodgers flag during the game.

Photo at the very top via Amanda McCarthy on twitter. Below are more links to check out:

• This Day in Dodgers History: In 1970 a fourteen year old fan named Alan Fish was struck by a batted baseball at Dodger Stadium and would die four days later.  This marked the first fatality of a fan from a batted ball in a Major League game, and it happened off the stick of Manny Mota.  Tom Hoffarth provides more detail about the incident here.  In 2000 was the infamous fight at Wrigley Field that started when Dodgers catcher Chad Kreuter, sitting in the Wrigley exposed bullpen, was hit in the back of the head and had his hat stolen by a unruly fan.  Several players and coaches jumped into the stands during the ensuing melee.
• Happy Birthday, Watty Clark, Rube Walker, Rick Rhoden, Mitch Webster & Eugenio Vélez!

Blog Kiosk: 3/10/2017 - Dodgers Links - Some Spring Odds and Ends

Above is an example of what avid Baseball fans had to do to keep track of the season.  Dated September 29, 1946, Dodger fans had just witnessed their team lose the last game of the season to the Braves.  This put them into an virtual tie with the Cardinals for the National League pennant with St. Louis' last game still left to play.  Naturally, without instant media at their fingertips Dodger fans had to stick around the stadium to get news of their rivals battle against Chicago, so they flooded the field awaiting news.  Per the descriptor on the reverse:

Awaiting the Verdict: After they had seen Brooklyn drop their game to the Boston Braves, 4-0, crowds jam the field in front of the scoreboard at Ebbets Field to watch the play-by-play account of the St. Louis Cardinals-Chicago Bubs battle.  Redbirds lost 8 to 3.

With the loss the Dodgers and Cardinals would play a three-game playoff series to decide the pennant.  Unfortunately, the Dodgers would get swept and begin their vacation.

The above photo is current available on auction at RMY Auctions (link here).  Below are more links to check out:

• This Day in Dodgers History:  In 1983 longtime Dodger manager Walter Alston is elected into the Baseball Hall of Fame by the Special Veterans Committee vote. 
• Happy Birthday, Gene DeMontreville, Art Herring & Steve Howe!
  

Blog Kiosk: 3/6/2017 - Dodgers Links - Some Spring Odds and Ends

Dave Roberts has taken his position as manager of the Dodgers to new heights.  Not only has be got the ear and respect of the clubhouse, but he also takes seriously the role he plays as a representative of the diversity sought by Jackie Robinson.  Per Fabian Ardaya at MLB.com:

In an event on Friday with children from elementary schools throughout Glendale, Ariz., at the Dodgers' Spring Training complex at Camelback Ranch, Roberts sought to echo the legacy of Robinson -- perhaps the most notable figure in the history of the franchise.

"He paved the way for all of us," Roberts said. "[His teammates] used to talk about what Jackie went through. A lot of times, what Jackie did was, beyond being a great baseball player, he was a guy who was just so tough."

Photo above via Jon SooHoo/LA Dodgers 2017.  Below are more links to check out:

• This Day in Dodger History:  In 1938 the Dodgers received first baseman Dolph Camilli from the Phillies for an outfield prospect named Eddie Morgan.  In 1948 the Dodgers traded second baseman Eddie Stanky to the Boston Braves.  Stanky is famous for yelling at Phillies coach Ben Chapman during a game the prior season due to his racist insults directed at Jackie Robinson. 
• Happy Birthday, Frank Gatins, John McMakin, George Mohart, Doug Podbielan, Greg Hannahs, Terry Adams & Marcus Thames!
  

Blog Kiosk: 7/21/2015 - Dodger Links - Greinke, Greinke and Greinke

A bunch of the boys got together before yesterday's game for a friendly game of dice.  Although, who knows?  Maybe a good-natured wager was placed prior to emergence of the prying eye of Jon's camera.  After all, isn't clear that Scott Van Slyke and JP Howell have a vested interest?  they're staring intently at the dice and Joc Pederson like pit boss' on the look out for a cheat.  Yasiel Puig, on the other hand, can't contain his joy - having wrangled the young rookie with a suckers bet.  Justin Tuner just seems happy to be playing banker. 

Photo above via Jon SooHoo/LA Dodgers 2015.  Go here to see more photos of yesterday's game from Jon.  Below are some links to check out:

• Awesome!  GCRL shares a bunch of his pics from the Game 1 of the 1988 World Series.  Take a look at some fan photos from this historic day here.
• Via Chris Hughes at CSNWahington.com, "Harper on Greinke's historic stretch: 'I don't think he was very tough'"

"I think he was okay. When you're getting five to six inches off of the plate, you better win the game," Harper said. "For me, I don't think he was very tough. He's a great pitcher, he does what he does, but when you're getting six inches off the plate it's pretty tough to face him."

• Via Jeff Sullivan at FanGraphs, "Zack Greinke Is Pulling a Felix."

Greinke is one of those constant tinkerers. That’s neither a good thing nor a bad thing. That’s a necessary thing in order to remain successful. The league is always adjusting, and good players always need to be able to adjust right back. Every player is a work in progress, but some of Greinke’s adjustments have been more widely publicized. He’s referred to himself as maybe the most changed player in baseball in the past 10 years. Regardless of whether that’s true, Greinke will openly admit he never feels settled.

• Via Harold Uhlman at Think Blue LA, "Dodgers sign right-hander Shea Spitzbarth as undrafted free agent."

“I’m just going to learn as much as I can while I’m here,” said Spitzbarth. “It’s crazy … Jack McDowell is my manager. My dad (Thomas) says he remembers watching him pitch and he’s a nice, down to earth guy … I want to move up the organization slowly and learn as much as I can along the way.”

• Congrats, Boys!  Zack Greinke and Clayton Kershaw share National League Co-Players of the Week for July 17-19.  Via a press release:

Fresh off of his first career All-Star Game start, Greinke was dominant on Sunday, tossing 8.0 scoreless innings and fanning 11 while allowing just three hits and one walk in a 5-0 win at Washington. With the 8.0 shutout frames, the right-handed hurler extended his scoreless innings streak to 43.2, marking the longest such streak by a Major League pitcher since Orel Hershiser’s record of 59.0 consecutive shutout innings in 1988.

According to the Elias Sports Bureau, the only other pitchers with streaks as long as Greinke’s during the expansion era (since 1961) are Hershiser, Don Drysdale (58.0 innings in 1968) and Bob Gibson (47.0 innings in 1968). With his sixth consecutive scoreless outing (dating back to June 18th), Greinke joined Drysdale and Hershiser as the only pitchers in Major League history to not allow a run in six straight starts (Elias Sports Bureau). With the outing, he improved to 9-2 on the season with a Major League-best 1.30 ERA. This is his first career weekly honor in the NL after winning twice as a member of the Kansas City Royals (last: August 31, 2009).

Kershaw also dazzled in his first start following the Midsummer Classic. The reigning NL Most Valuable Player and Cy Young Award winner tossed 8.0 scoreless innings on Saturday, allowing just three hits and no walks while recording a season-high 14 strikeouts en route to a 4-2 victory at Washington. The southpaw improved to 7-6 on the season with the outing, which was his second consecutive scoreless game with doubledigit strikeouts. On July 8th, he fired a complete-game shutout with 13 strikeouts in a 5-0 win over Philadelphia. Kershaw’s 174 strikeouts are the most in the Majors this year. This is his seventh career NL Player of the Week honor, having won most recently for June 1-7, 2015.

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