Monday, June 02, 2014

2014 Topps Archives Baseball - All the Dodger Insert Cards

Following up on last weeks post featuring the Dodger base cards that can be found in packs of 2014 Topps Archives Baseball packs, I now share all of the Dodger insert cards that are available.  Go here to check out all of my past post on this set.

1969 Topps Deckle Minis Set Checklist

#CK Clayton Kershaw                         #HJR Hyun-Jin Ryu

#YP Yasiel Puig

1971-72 Topps Hockey Set Checklist

#71H-YP Yasiel Puig

1987 Future Stars Set Checklist

#87F-HJR Hyun-Jin Ryu                            #87F-YP Yasiel Puig

1987 Topps All-Stars Set Checklist

#87-CK Clayton Kershaw                        #87-SK Sandy Koufax

The below Firebrand cards are made of real wood.

1997 Stadium Club Firebrand Set Checklist

#FB-PG Pedro Guerrero

#FB-YP Yasiel Puig

1967 Topps The Winners Celebrate Box Toppers

#67WC-SK Sandy Koufax

#67WC-YP Yasiel Puig

Unfortunately, the Juan Uribe autographed mini card is only available through a redemption card.

1981 Topps Minis Autographs Set

#81MA-JU Juan Uribe

Fan Favorites Autographs Set Checklist

#FFA-BR Bill Russell                           #FFA-DBA Dusty Baker

Triple Autographs Set

#ATA-GPS Palmer, Sutton & Gibson

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Blog Kiosk: 6/2/2014 - Dodger Links - Zach Greinke is Impressive


Check out some of the cast members of 'A League of Their Own' that were in attendance at Saturday's game in the pic above, photo via Jon SooHoo/LA Dodgers 2014
"Zack's just so smart," Haren said. "He knows what he can do with what he's got. His stuff is really good. He's using his slider a lot, and it's one of the best in baseball. Zack knows how to pitch. He studies hitters and has the ability to execute his game plan with four really good pitches.

"He doesn't give in [to hitters], but he challenges guys. His walks are low, and his strikeouts are high. He keeps hitters off-balance with the ability to throw any pitch in any count."
At issue: Are all the cable and satellite operators saying no to SportsNet LA acting independently or collectively?
"That's just stuff on paper," Mattingly said. "I think we've got to get away from that. I mean, we've got to make [winning consistently] happen, and we're capable of having games like this and we're capable of running off games and winning games. I don't want to get away from that, and I don't mind the expectations at all.
"I'm just anxious to get back out there. I've been through this whole process, but you have to just be patient and keep working," Billingsley said. "It can be very frustrating at times, but it's all just part of the process."
  • This is both hilarious and very sad.  Via Harrison Mooney at Puck Daddy, "Jimmy Fallon gets his wish, as sad Youppi tours Montreal in a Rangers jersey."  You may remember Youppi as the old Montreal Expos mascot.  Well, he has since been adopted by the Montreal Canadians hockey team and paid up on a bet he lost to Jimmy Fallon when the NY Rangers defeated his team in the playoffs

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Sunday, June 01, 2014

Sunday Evening Game Info - Some Dodger Autograph Guest, Yasiel Puig and Other Stuff!

Tonight is the last game of the Dodgers homestand against the Pittsburgh Pirates, and several old-time Dodgers will be in the house to sign free autographs for fans.  Below is the scheduled autograph opportunities and other odds and ends for this game.

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Sunday, June 1st at 5:07 PM
RHP Zack Greinke (8-1, 2.18) vs. RHP Edinson Volquez (2-4, 4.30)

This afternoon's game starts at 5:07 PM.  Auto gates open at 2:30 PM, and stadium gates open at 3:00 PM.   It is Dodger Batting Helmet Night at Dodger Stadium.  The first 15,000 ticketed kids 14 years of age or younger will receive a batting helmet.  Check it out on the right. BTW, the game will be broadcast on ESPN.

Also, it is Viva Los Dodgers Day and Yasiel Puig will make a special appearance at the historic 76 station at Dodger Stadium from approximately 3:30 p.m. to 4:10 p.m. prior to the 5:07 p.m. game. Puig will take photos with fans for monetary donations that will go toward purchasing baseball and softball equipment for up to 180 youngsters at Department of Recreation and Parks, Lou Costello Recreation Center in Boyle Heights that serves the East LA community. One photo with Puig per fan will be taken by Blue Prints who will also provide a complimentary printout. The Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation and the Wasserman Foundation will match the donation total this Sunday in support of Puig.

The June issue of the Dodger Insider magazine is avaialble for sale at Dodger Stadium today.  See the cover featuring Adrian Gonzalez on the left.

Former Dodger Al Downing (in left-field pavilion plaza) will be signing autographs for fans from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM.  Also, former Dodger Tim Leary will be signing autographs for fans at Viva Los Dodgers.
  • The Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation (LADF) will have a Mystery Bag fundraiser at Viva Los Dodgers at the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation tent. For a $40 donation, fans can get an  official Major League baseball signed by one of ten Dodger Alumni featured, including Fernando Valenzuela, Nomar Garciaparra, and Tommy Davis and current players including Adrian Gonzalez and Matt Kemp. Only 84 Mystery Bags available. All proceeds will benefit LADF and its programs in sports and recreation, education and literacy and health and wellness which help children and families throughout the greater Los Angeles region.
  • The Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation (LADF) will hold a silent auction on the Club level by the Vin Scully Press Box. The auction ends at 6:45 p.m. with more than 25 items up for bid, including a Matt Kemp autographed baseball, Yasiel Puig autographed LA Dodgers jersey and an Andre Ethier autographed photo. All proceeds will benefit LADF and its programs in sports and recreation, education and literacy and health and wellness which help children and families throughout the greater Los Angeles region.
  • The Veteran of the Game presented by Bank of America is U.S. Army Sergeant Cris Ramirez of South Gate. Ramirez enlisted in 2002 to follow his family’s military heritage and to become a US Paratroope. Ramirez serves with the 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) and has served in Germany, has been deployed to Iraq and most recently returned home from his fourth combat tour to Afghanistan. His accolades include the Valorous Unit Award, Army Achievement Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters and the National Defense Service Medal.

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Sunday Dodger Videos: MAttingly, Romak and a 1953 Spring Training

Here are this Sunday's Dodger videos.

Check out some vintage video of the Dodgers working out in Spring Training in 1953.

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Watch & listen as former New York Yankees first baseman and current Los Angeles Dodgers coach Don Mattingly talks about his team, baseball in New York and his young superstar Yasiel Puig on The Michael Kay Show of the YES Network.

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Check out a young Dodger fan dancing to the music at Dodger Stadium.

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Jamie Romak talks about making his Major League debut for the Dodgers after spending 11 seasons in the minors.

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Saturday, May 31, 2014

Saturday Game Info - Lee Lacy Signing at Game and Other Stuff!

Tonights game with the Pittsburgh Pirates is 2nd part of the Dodger Stadium Movie Series, and several old-time Dodgers will be in the house to sign free autographs for fans.  Below are the scheduled autograph opportunities and other odds and ends for this upcoming homestand.

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Saturday, May 31st at 4:15 PM
LHP Hyun-Jin Ryu (5-2, 3.10) vs. RHP Brandon Cumpton (0-1, 3.38)

This afternoon's game starts at 4:15 PM.  Auto gates open at 1:45 PM, and stadium gates open at 2:15 PM.  This evenings game features a postgame Dodger Stadium Movie Series viewing of the Baseball movie classic, "A League of Their Own." All fans in attendance are welcome to stick around after the game to watch the movie.  Fans seated in the pavilion areas are invited to sit in the outfield to view the game. 

Several actors that starred in “A League of Their Own” will be on hand to throw tomorrow’s ceremonial first pitch: Lori Petty “Kit Keller,” Megan Cavanagh “Marla Hooch,” Tracy Reiner “Betty Spaghetti,”Ann Ramsey “Helen Haley,” Bitty Schram “Evelyn Gardner, ”Patti Pelton “Marbleann Wilkenson” and Anne Cusak “Shirley Baker.” “A League of Their Own” Director Penny Marshall and Writer Kelly Candaele and family will be in attendance. Candaele’s mother Helen Callaghan and her sister Marge Callaghan played for the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League.

Former Dodger Lee Lacy (in left-field pavilion plaza) will be signing autographs for fans from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
  • The Veteran of the Game presented by Bank of America is U.S. Army Private First Class Anthony Corsi of Apple Valley. Corsi was drafted in 1943 at the start of World War II. He served with the 120th Infantry Regiment, 30th Division serving as a lead scout in combat, providing intel to his superiors. He was deployed to Germany, France and Holland and served in Belgium at the Battle of the Bulge. His accolades include the Silver Star, the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart.

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Blog Kiosk: 5/31/2014 - Dodger Links - Some Dodger Odds and Ends


With Pittsburgh in town it is night to see Russell Martin back in town, pic above featuring Russell and Steve Yeager via Jon SooHoo/LA Dodgers 2014.
Written on a piece of plain paper with a sharpie, it says, “Live together or die alone.”
Utility player Scott Van Slyke put it there. He heard the phrase while watching the second season of, “Lost,” and figured it had some crossover to what the Dodgers are trying to accomplish. 
Wow!  Who would have thought we'd find a connection between Lost and the Dodgers.
  • Mike Petriello at Dodger Digest makes note that,"Three Dodgers Among ESPN’s Top 25 Prospects."
  • Chris Olds at Beckett shares some preview pics from 2014 Topps Update.  It comes out on October 15th.  Check out a couple of Dodger insert cards below: Puig and Kershaw..

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