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MLB News / Athlon Sports / October 28
In 1952, Barry Walner paid 5 cents for a Mickey Mantle Bowman card; 74 years later, he sold it for $45,000 at auction
In 1952, an eight-year-old boy spent just five cents on a Mickey Mantle baseball card. He could hardly have imagined that the piece of cardboard would one day sell for $45,000.
Milwaukee Brewers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 26
Brewers’ Jackson Chourio makes World Series history not seen since Mickey Mantle
Milwaukee Brewers star outfielder Jackson Chourio entered Monday’s Game 3 of the 2026 MLB World Series against the Tampa Bay Rays as one of the best players in the Fall Classic through two games.
New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / October 20
Yankees Birthday of the Day: Mickey Mantle 
" /> Mantle is, simply put, one of the greatest Yankees of all time. Maybe he wasn’t always a role model, but boy, could he play the game. See more of the “Yankees Birthday of the Day” series here.
The 'World Series MVPs' quiz
MLB has awarded the World Series MVP since 1955. How many of these players can you name in six minutes?
Milwaukee Brewers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 30
Brewers star Jackson Chourio joins exclusive club starring Ted Williams, Mickey Mantle
The Milwaukee Brewers continue to win games. The Brewers are one of the best teams in the majors and have won four straight games. The Brew Crew started strong on Saturday, with two home runs in the first inning, as Jackson Chourio and William Contreras both hit home runs.
25 MLB prospects who will make an impact in 2027
The 2026 MLB season was driven by top performances from young players, and the crop of young talent in the minors has never been greater. These 25 prospects could emerge as top MLB players in 2027.
MLB News / Total Pro Sports / August 25
Two Mickey Mantle Cards Had The Same PSA Grade, But One Tiny Detail Made One Worth Nearly $2 Million More
Baseball card collections are worth a fortune if collectors fully know what they are looking for. For instance, a Mickey Mantle baseball card with the same PSA grade as one sold in June has netted nearly $2 million more.
New York Yankees News / EssentiallySports / August 17
Yankees Legend Gives Late Great Tommy John a Heartfelt Tribute Over His MLB Trailblazing
Mickey Mantle battled through a damaged knee. Bud Black continued pitching despite a progressively compromised elbow. Those legends played in an era where medical solutions weren’t practical enough.
MLB News / Athlon Sports / June 17
2026 Topps Series 2 Iconic Buybacks: Every Vintage Card You Could Pull, From Mantle to Kershaw
The newly released 2026 hobby and retail packs feature rare redemption inserts for the innovative Topps Iconic Buyback program. Lucky collectors can exchange these pulls for slabbed, authenticated copies from a curated 75 Iconic Topps Baseball Cards list.
Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / June 9
This Day In Dodgers History: Eddie Murray Ties MLB Record For Games With Home Run From Both Sides Of Plate
On June 9, 1990, Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Eddie Murray hit a home run from both sides of the plate for the 10th time in his career, which tied Mickey Mantle’s record for most in MLB history.
MLB News / Athlon Sports / April 27
Vintage Baseball Card Market April 2026: Why Pre-War and 1950s Cards Are Gaining Value Fast
In April 2026, the vintage baseball card market is seeing collectors shift their money from modern cards, which have become unpredictable, to classic cards that offer greater stability.
Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 26
Red Sox’s Roman Anthony Joins Elite Club With Ken Griffey Jr., Mickey Mantle
Boston Red Sox baseball officially is back and the club didn't waste any time getting in the win column. Boston faced off against the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday on the road for Opening Day and came out on top, 3-0.
25 records that were broken during the 2026 MLB season
The 2026 MLB season was historic in many ways. These 25 records were broken during the season.
MLB News / Athlon Sports / March 25
1952 Mickey Mantle Redemption Chase in 2026 Topps Series 1: One Fan’s Hunt for the Ultimate Tribute
The 1952 Mickey Mantle redemption 2026 Topps Series 1 card set the hobby world buzzing louder than any card set in a long time. To celebrate 75 years of making baseball cards, Topps included a special redemption card in the millions of packs they made.
LSU Tigers News / Yardbarker / October 29, 2025
From a rare violin to gold toilet paper: What $168 million in coach buyouts could buy
With LSU’s firing of head coach Brian Kelly on Sunday, the buyouts owed to the 10 FBS head coaches dismissed so far this season now total nearly $168 million, according to ESPN and USA Today.
MLB News / Angels Nation / September 15, 2025
Raleigh Ties Mantle’s HR Mark as Mariners Sweep Angels, Seize AL West Lead
Cal Raleigh belted his 54th home run of the season to tie Mickey Mantle’s single-season record for a switch-hitter, and the Seattle Mariners powered past the Los Angeles Angels 11-2 on Sunday to complete a four-game sweep and take over sole possession of first place in the AL West.
Seattle Mariners News / Field Level Media / September 14, 2025
Cal Raleigh ties Mickey Mantle as Mariners clobber Angels for ninth straight win
Cal Raleigh hit his major-league-leading 54th home run of the season, tying Mickey Mantle's record for a switch-hitter set in 1961, as the Seattle Mariners took sole possession of first place in the American League West with an 11-2 victory against the visiting Los Angeles Angels on Sunday afternoon.
Seattle Mariners News / Stadium Rant / August 27, 2025
Why Cal Raleigh Is Doing Something Never Seen Before
What Cal Raleigh is doing right now isn’t just historic. It’s borderline unbelievable. With 50 home runs through just 129 games, the Seattle Mariners’ switch-hitting catcher isn’t just breaking records; he’s redefining what everybody thought was possible from a player who wears the tools of ignorance.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 25, 2025
Cal Raleigh reaches another milestone with HR against Padres
Seattle Mariners Cal Raleigh has done it again. For the 50th time, to be exact.
Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / July 28, 2025
Seattle Mariners Star Just Passed Mickey Mantle in Baseball History
The Seattle Mariners lost 4-1 against the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday afternoon at Angel Stadium. With the loss, Seattle is now 56-50, and they've fallen into a tie for the third and final wild card spot with the Texas Rangers, who have won eight of their last nine.
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 18, 2024
Jontay Porter latest in long history of gambling bans
Here are some of the notable athletes who have also received harsh punishment for gambling.
New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / October 19, 2023
Company offering collectors 'shares' of Mickey Mantle's childhood home
A sports memorabilia firm is offering shares of Mickey Mantle's childhood home. What, exactly, does that mean?
The 24 best players in New York Yankees history
Using WAR to help us rank them, let's look at the top 24 players in the history of the New York Yankees.
New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / September 18, 2022
Aaron Judge hits homers No. 58 and 59, sits two away from AL single-season record
With a .316 batting average, a Triple Crown is potentially within reach for Judge as well as the single-season homer record.
New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / August 28, 2022
A 1952 Mickey Mantle card sells for a record-breaking amount of $12.6 million
A 1952 Topps card showing a then-20-year-old Mickey Mantle sold for $12.6 million through Heritage Auctions, breaking the record for the largest total ever paid for a sports item, card, or memorabilia, ESPN reported Saturday night.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 13, 2020
Blasts from past: Reggie Jackson's monster '71 All-Star HR an all-timer
Reggie Jackson's memorable moonshot home run in the 1971 MLB All-star Game provides inspiration for a list of other epic dingers from Yardbarker's Justin Mears.
New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / May 28, 2020
May 30 in sports history: Mantle's monster of a mash
Mickey Mantle hit his share of prodigious blasts. But the one he hit on this day 64 years ago was out of this world — and almost out of Yankee Stadium.
Texas Rangers News / Yardbarker / April 30, 2020
May 1 in sports history: Seventh heaven for 'Big Tex'
On this date in 1991, Rangers right-hander Nolan Ryan threw the seventh and final no-hitter of his career. He holds the MLB record for career no-hitters, three more than Sandy Koufax.
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