Dodgers 60th Anniversary Sets - The 90's - #22 to #28

It's about time I finally put this up. Featured here are the seven cards from the Dodgers 2018 60th Anniversary Baseball card set focused on the 90's. Like prior sets, the first six cards highlight Bellinger, Turner, Seager, Jansen, Taylor and Utley. The seventh card honors Mike Piazza.

Of all the sets they could have used for the base design, I can't believe they chose 1994 Topps. It is easily one of my least liked designs of the decade. Furthermore, it's a travesty they overlooked the 1991 set -- one of my favorite designs of all time.

On a side note, I would like to extend a shout-out and a word of thanks to fellow blogger and fanatic Dodger fan Andy from the Stadium Fantasium blog. He was kind enough to pass along this set for my collection.

Take a look at the entire set below.

#LAD-22 Cody Bellinger

2018 Topps Definitive Collection - All the Dodgers Cards

At over $1,000 bucks a box this brand is not for the weary. Last week Topps released their 2018 Topps Definitive Collection Baseball card set, and featured below are most of the Dodger cards available in packs. Go here for a complete checklist.

Base Autograph Relic Collection

#ARC-AV Alex Verdugo             #ARC-CK Clayton Kershaw

Blog Kiosk: 7/11/2018 - Dodgers Links - Some Odds and Ends

"It's the Dodgers, man, nobody likes the Dodgers," Lauer said with a wry grin. "You want to get them more than any other team." (per Ken Gurnick at MLB.com)

Padres rookie lefty Eric Lauer did quite a number against us last night -- throwing 8.2 innings of four-hit ball to lead San Diego to a 4-1 victory. Heck, he only got lifted from the game when All-Star Final Vote candidate Max Muncy shellacked a ball over the left field wall in the ninth inning.

Oh well, You can't win them all, eh? BTW, there's still time to vote for Muncy, so go here to do that.

On another note, I shared the quote at the very top because I just love hearing that kind of stuff.

Photo above via Campbell Dunn/MLB.com at Dodger Insider. Below are more links to check out:

• This Day in Dodgers History: In 1958 the Los Angeles city council declared this day to be 'Take Me Out to the Ball Game Day' -- celebrating the fiftieth anniversary of the iconic baseball song. In a pregame ceremony at the LA Memorial Coliseum, the Dodgers honor lyricist Jack Norworth by presenting him with a lifetime pass to any American or National League game. In 1978 Steve Garvey becomes the first two-time All-Star Game MVP in Baseball history. Garv recorded a game-tying, two-run single in the 3rd inning, a triple and run scored in the 8th inning to help the NL to beat the AL, 7-3. In 1980 the Dodgers sold knuckleballer Charlie Hough to the Rangers.
• Happy Birthday, Pop Schriver, Milt Stock, Clarence Blethen, Binky Jones, Vito Tamulis, Hal Gregg, Dick Gray, Andy Ashby, Billy Ashley & Jon Meleon!

2018 Topps Now - #437 - Kershaw is Historically Legendary

From time to time Topps tells us something we didn't know. For instance, Clayton Kershaw's performance last night against the Padres provided both statistical and historical proof of Kershaw's greatness -- not that we ever needed to be convinced.

2018 Bowman Platinum - The Dodgers Base and Variation Cards

For the third year in a row Topps has released a Walmart exclusive card brand called 2018 Bowman Platinum. Go here for a complete checklist. Below are the Dodgers' base and photo variation cards. I hope to have pics of most of the insert cards to share soon.

Base

#23 Clayton Kershaw        #32 Cody Bellinger

Blog Kiosk: 7/10/2018 - Dodgers Links - Some Odds and Ends

Kershaw is back to his old ways. Last night he threw six two-hit scoreless innings, struck out five and allowed just one walk to record an 8-2 victory over the Padres. He also reached a career mark of over 2,000 innings pitched as a Dodger -- the 13th Dodger to do so and the first Dodger to achieve the milestone since Orel Hershiser in 1993. Per Ken Gurnick at MLB.com:

"It was a good day," said Kershaw, as he held 3-year-old daughter Cali in his arms. "Definitely a step in the right direction. They were patient, got my pitch count up there, but for the most part, made some good pitches when I needed to."

On another note, Kershaw also faced good friend and former battery-mate AJ Ellis last night for the first time ever.

"That was miserable," Kershaw said. "I've faced a lot of ex-teammates and friends in this game, but probably nobody with the history I have with A.J. We both decided it's probably the last time I have to do that." 

Photo of Clayton Kershaw above via @Dodgers on twitter. Below are more links to check out:

• This Day in Dodgers History: In 1953 the Dodgers collectively hit a home run in 24 consecutive ballgames. This homer was hit by Roy Campanella against Giants pitcher Sal "The Barber" Maglie. Unfortunately, that would be the only run Brooklyn scores. They would lose 6-1. In 1971 the Dodgers signed future Hall of Fame reliever Hoyt Wilhelm. He would retire about a year later at the age of 49. As a Dodger he got into 25 games, recorded four saves, a 1.047 WHIP and an 3.14 ERA. Not too bad for a guy in his middle-ages.
• Happy Birthday, Scott Alexander, Larry Burright & Bob Bailor!