Weekend Autograph Opportunity: Steve Garvey

Here are this weekends autograph opportunities and events throughout the Southland. As always, be sure to check the Blue Heaven Calendar for other events (a link can always be found on the tab at the top of this page, just left of center), and always confirm with the establishment. Everything is subject to change.  Please email me with any tips about upcoming events in Southern California.  As the rest of the week progresses I'll update this post with other events (if there are any), as I become aware of them.  Also, I don't always list every event below, so be sure to check my Calendar.  I always try to favor free signing events over paying events.  Click on any pic to embiggen.

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Steve Garvey will be signing autographs at the Bobblemania Store in Monterey Park this coming Saturday, June 8th from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm. Go here or here for more information.

Bobblemania Store
(323)530-0120
2334 South Atlantic Boulevard
Monterey Park, CA, 91754

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2019 Topps Definitive Collection - All the Dodger Cards

Last week Topps released their very high-end card brand, 2019 Topps Definitive Collection, and I've got pics of many of the Dodgers cards that are available. Check them out below. Go here to check out a complete checklist.

As you may know, a box of cards will cost you about $1,000 and you are guaranteed to receive six autographed and two relic cards per box. So this product is not for the weary.

Base Autograph Relic Collection

#ARC-CK Clayton Kershaw

Framed Autograph Patch Collection

#FAC-CK Clayton Kershaw

2019 Topps Now - #329 - Ryu's Scoreless Seven Innings

For his second start in a row Topps has issued a 2019 Topps Now card featuring Hyun-jin Ryu to celebrate his mastery on the mound. This is his fourth Topps Now card of the season -- a testament to how great he's been so far. Go here to check it out and order. Below is what's written on the reverse.

Hyun-Jin Ryu has quickly resumed firing scoreless innings after his 32-inning streak ended on May 25. The left-hander put together another seven scoreless innings in a 10-0 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. The performance marks his 12th consecutive start to open the season allowing two earned runs or fewer.

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Blog Kiosk: 6/5/2019 - Dodgers Links - Some Odds and Ends

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Ryu was fantastic, once again. He spun seven innings of shutout ball against the Diamondbacks, recorded only two strikeouts and walked none to earn his ninth victory of the season, 9-0. Per Jesse Sanchez at MLB.com:

“Baseball is never easy, but I’m executing my game plan and things are working out for me,” Ryu said. “There’s always a challenge, especially when commanding my pitches. I’m trying to make sure that I throw each and every pitch in a very competitive fashion.”
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“He’s just in complete control,” Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said. “It’s front and back, it’s all quadrants, it’s changing speeds and mixing up the sequence.”

Photo above via Joe Cortez/MLB.com at Dodger Insider. Go here to check out more pics from yesterdays game. Below are more links to check out:

• This Day in Dodgers History: In 1957 Don Drysdale recorded the first shutout of his career against the Cubs at Roosevelt Stadium in New Jersey, 4-0. In 1977 the Dodgers retired former manager Walter Alston's uniform number #24 at Dodger Stadium. He compiled a 2040-1613 (.558) record for the franchise. It was also Old-Timer's Day as the Dodgers defeated the Padres, 4-2. 
• Happy Birthday, Bill Maloney, Fred Mitchell, Duke Sims & Russ Ortiz!

Dodgers Third Pick of 2019 Draft - 78th Overall - Jimmy Lewis

With the Dodgers third pick of Day 1 (and the final pick of the day) they chose prep righty Jimmy Lewis from Lake Travis High School (Austin, Texas). He was the 78th overall pick -- a second round compensation pick for losing Yasmani Grandal to free agency. Lewis a 6'6", 18-years old and has a lively arm. Per Cary Osborne at Dodger Insider:

“He developed into one of our favorite right-hand high school pitchers,” Gasparino said. “He’s 6–6, 200 pounds. It’s lean, it’s lanky. We feel like he took a huge jump in coordination and his ability to repeat his delivery. He has two plus pitches, 91–95. He locates down in the zone. The curveball is plus. We think he can really spin it, command it and execute it well. We love the kid’s makeup, work ethic. His dad (Jim) played in the minor leagues up to Triple-A. We love the family. It’s a nice, tight-knit group who has really raised a good kid who we think really mirrors the culture we have here.”

2019 Topps Now - #323 - Walker Buehler

Walker Buehler had a perfect game yesterday until he yielded a solo home run to Diamondbacks infielder Christian Walker in the fourth inning. For his fantastic start and even better ending Topps has released a new Topps Now card of him. Go here to check it out and order. Per Jesse Sanchez at MLB.com:

“He’s a good hitter,” Buehler said. “I remember watching college games and I knew who Christian Walker was with South Carolina. I’ll tip my hat to a good hitter.”

Below is what's written on the reverse:

Walker Buehler came out firing by retiring the first 14 batters he faced and striking out seven batters in that span. Buehler finished his night with eight innings, allowing just two hits and one run. The right-hander helped lead the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 3-1 win over the division-rival Arizona Diamondbacks.

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