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The 1989 Upper Deck Ken Griffey Jr. rookie card isn’t just a piece of cardboard, it’s ***the*** piece of cardboard. If you collected in the late ’80s or early ’90s, you…
If sports cards had a Mount Rushmore, one card wouldn’t just make the cut, it would *be* the mountain. That card is the legendary T206 Honus Wagner.
We’re excited to share that the official press release for Breaker Toolbox 2.0 is now available.
If you collect baseball cards today, you’ve probably run into unlicensed products from companies like Panini and Leaf. They don’t have MLB logos or team names, but they’re…
*“Welcoming this group of talented breakers is another big step forward as we continue to grow the Breaker Toolbox platform and deliver more value to the hobby.”**— Jaime Cook,…
There is something special about Heritage High Number. While other releases chase shine, flash, and futuristic flair, **2025 Topps Heritage High Number Baseball** quietly shows…
If regular Chrome is shiny and Archives is nostalgic, then **2025 Topps Cosmic Chrome Baseball** is pure sci-fi fun. This is the release where Topps turns the hobby loose in…
Get ready, baseball fans and nostalgia addicts. The time of year has arrived when Topps decides to throw every era into a blender and serve it with a collector friendly smile.…
Every collector knows the feeling. The season is winding down, the big rookies have debuted, the late surges have happened, and there is only one thing left to look forward to:…
**Part 3 – Under the Influence**
**2025 MLB Draft First Round**
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Stay informed about industry trends, adjust your strategies as needed, and continuously seek feedback from your audience to refine your offerings.
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If you want to grow as a breaker, you *have* to build an online presence. There’s no way around it. Just ripping fire on a livestream isn’t enough if nobody knows you exist.…
Alright, let’s talk about the part that actually keeps you in business…*making money*. Pricing your breaks the right way is super important if you want to stay afloat and not…
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Breaking cards *looks* like it’s just hopping on a livestream, opening some packs, yelling "BOOM!" when you hit a big card, and cashing checks, right? Yeah… not exactly.…
We’ve released a [checklist](https://support.breakertoolbox.com/rookie-checklist/) that allows you to find the rookie card of players. Check it out and give us feedback. What…
Where you decide to run your breaks is a *huge* decision, and it’s going to shape a lot about how fast you grow and how much money you actually make.
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Alright, let’s talk money. Specifically, *how* you’re going to get paid. This part is super important because if you mess it up, it can turn into a major headache fast.
We've released a checklist that allows you to find the 1st Bowman card of players. Check it out and give us feedback. What do you like? What else would you like to see?
If you’re gonna run breaks, you’re gonna need more than just cards and a camera. Having the right supplies makes your life *so* much easier and keeps your buyers happy too.
Missed *[Lesson 2: Getting Product](https://support.breakertoolbox.com/2025/04/30/https://support.breakertoolbox.com/2025/05/08/lesson-2-getting-product/)*?
This release was strictly focused on minor enhancements and cosmetic issues, including:
Missed *[Lesson 1: Build Your Audience](https://support.breakertoolbox.com/2025/05/02/breaker-lessons/)*?
Over the years, I’ve had a lot of people reach out and ask how they can get started as a breaker. And I get it...breaking is fun! You’re opening packs, pulling big hits, and…
This release was focused on minor enhancements, cleaning up cosmetic issues, and also contains the following:
The wait is almost over — **2025 Bowman Baseball** is right around the corner and it's absolutely STACKED this year! 🔥
Few rule changes in baseball history have stirred as much debate as the designated hitter. Loved by some for the offensive spark it brings and loathed by others for disrupting…
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When people talk about baseball’s greats, names like Babe Ruth, Hank Aaron, or Mike Trout might come up. But there’s a whole part of the game’s history that doesn’t always get the love it deserves: the Negro Leagues.
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In the realm of sports memorabilia, few names evoke as much nostalgia and reverence as Upper Deck. Established in 1989, Upper Deck revolutionized the sports card industry with…
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**Part 2 – LCS? More like LCYes!**
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As I sit and reflect on the past couple of years of getting back into collecting sports cards, it dawned on me that I wanted share some of my experiences—both the lessons I’ve…
In the world of baseball card collecting, few cards have sparked as much controversy, intrigue, and amusement as the 1989 Fleer Billy Ripken card. What began as a seemingly…
The 1984 Topps Baseball set holds a special place in my heart. Featuring a clean design with a dual-photo layout—one action shot and a smaller portrait—this set is loaded with…
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Check out our press release of Boorilla's big hit!
For baseball card collectors and fans of the game, Nolan Ryan is more than just a legendary pitcher—he’s a cornerstone of collecting history. With a career that spanned an…
The 1989 Upper Deck Ken Griffey Jr. rookie card is one of the most iconic baseball cards in the history of sports collectibles. Here's a detailed history of the card and its…
The 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle rookie card is one of the most iconic and valuable sports trading cards in the history of the hobby. Known for its legendary status, breathtaking…
**Collect payments faster and easier!**
Juan Soto decided to sign with the New York Mets after a bidding war broke out between the Yankees and Mets. After receiving a reported $760M/16-year deal, the Mets upped it to…
Dick Perez and Donruss share a rich history, particularly connected through the world of baseball cards and art. Dick Perez is a celebrated sports artist, most famous for his…
The 2024 Topps Chrome Update Series releases on Wednesday and is maybe the most anticipated release of this product in recent memory. Is it just for the chance to get a Paul…
Mike Schmidt, widely regarded as one of the greatest third basemen in Major League Baseball history, was born on September 27, 1949, in Dayton, Ohio. Known for his power,…
LF/OF Taylor Trammell spent most of his 2024 season with the Yankees Triple-A affiliate, but whether or not the Yankees win or lose the 2024 World Series, he will walk away a…
You read that right, the Detroit Tigers have swept the Houston Astros two games to none, moving on to the ALDS to face the Cleveland Guardians! This will be the first time the…
Wild Card teams have had a notable history of success in the MLB postseason, and their odds of winning the World Series can vary from year to year depending on the team's form,…
Back in February, David Stearns, the President of Baseball Operations of the Mets said that Pete Alonso's hitting the Free Agency Market was the "most likely outcome". Here in…
Matt Chapman received a 6 year/$151 Million extension from the Giants on September 5th, 2024. This not only set the bar for Alex Bregman and the rest of the Third Base Free…
Last year, a few of my predictions for September Call-Ups made it, and have stuck into the 2024 season as mainstays and even everyday players for their respective teams. We'll…
Let your breaker know that you're interested in a break without spending a dime!
Today, Sunday the 14th of July in 2024, is the day that many College and High School young men have been waiting for. It's not so cut and dry as it was in 2023 where we knew it…
Last time I did this, I wrote a lengthy article. This time, we'll get straight to the point, quick and easy for you readers! So we'll be starting off with the American League…
In the wake of the Dodgers signing Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Japans best Starting Pitcher on the market, the Chicago Cubs swooped in and signed Shota Imanaga, Japans reported next…
I just want to preface this that you can listen to my predictions early, on my podcast "Between The Chalk Lines". There's a lot of moaning and complaining about my poor Angels…
As the month of April wraps up, we'll take a look at the top pitchers and position players in both leagues to try and guess who may walk away with POTM honors and has an early…
Turn on the new Breaker Toolbox SMS text messages and get notified when:
During the off-season, the Angels and Braves made an odd swap to some fans, but a business savvy move to others. The Angels were bent on making room for young Catcher Logan…
Too many base cards? You can let you breaker know that you only want your hits and not any base cards. Set the default in your profile by clicking on your initials in the top…
Ever find yourself interested in a break but you want to see how quickly it will fill before jumping in? You can now do that on DJAWN.COM.
Are you a BREAKER on YouTube, Facebook, X/Twitter, Instagram, or elsewhere?
The news that 2024 will have another iteration of Topps Chrome Black has come to light, and boy are these cards beautiful! Mark your calendars for April 17th, when this…
Take two of the biggest acquisitions by the Dodgers during the off-season, start their regular season in Korea before every other team, and add 24 hours. What do you get? A win…
Want to be notified when your favorite seller goes live? Not watching live but want to be notified when your break is starting? You can do this and more in your Notification…
Whenever you're watching a [DJAWN.COM](http://djawn.com/) livestream, click the toggle in the upper right to activate or deactivate dark mode.
Bookmarks allow you to navigate directly to a particular spot in the live event when watching the video afterwards. Anytime you see something during a live event that you may…
Just a week before Cody Bellinger and the Cubs reportedly came to an agreement on a 3-year, $80M deal, David Kaplan of a morning sports show on ESPN1000 in Chicago gave us this…
All you need is a Paypal debit card. It's a very quick and easy process to add a debit card to your existing Paypal account. Just…
You've heard the player names, seen the graphics, but I want to dive into another side of these men. One little fact that ties MOST of them together, and may be the reason that…
One of my favorite products of the year to look at and get into breaks, personally, Stadium Club still has its trademark full bleed images containing some of the best moments…
One year ago, the Minnesota Twins and Miami Marlins finalized a trade that myself and many other writers dove into, wondering who would come out on top in the end. What was the…
I decided to share some of the funniest baseball quotes I have heard over time. When it comes to funny baseball quotes, Yogi Berra is the champ, so we'll start with just quotes…
This morning, Topps released the first photos and a trailer for their flagship product, 2024 Topps Series 1. As expected, Elly de la Cruz was the face of the product, with Evan…
In 2005, the BBWAA awarded Bartolo Colon the AL Cy Young Award by a landslide over runner-ups Mariano Rivera and Johan Santana. Almost 20 years later, Colon playing in a new…
The MLB is introducing a new initiative for 2024, giving prospects of baseball the main stage over the course of four days in March, the 14th-17th. Each day will consist of at…
[DJAWN.COM](https://www.djawn.com/) has partnered with **Parlay Sports** to acquire the [***Baseball Cards-Buy, Sell, Trade, and…
In the world of sports, some moments transcend the games themselves, becoming indelible marks in history. One such unforgettable event is the Philadelphia booing of Santa Claus…
Topps recently released their High Number product of Heritage, adding an extra 200 base cards (#500-700) along with 25 Short Prints (#701-725). The Angels have notoriously had…
It seems like the name "Shohei Ohtani" and the words "record breaking" together in one sentence has become normal at this point. But then he announced that he signed with the…
It was the 2023 MLB Winter Meetings in Nashville, Tennessee. Some of the biggest names, if not the biggest names, came into it as Free Agents. Aaron Nola had already re-signed…
Panini comes back with a similar look to their 2022 product with the obvious lack of current stars due to losing their MLBPA license, but there is no shortage of highly touted…
I surely didn't see it coming, and you may have not, either. But in a Pitching starved Free Agency class, the Nippon Professional Baseball League (NPB) is starting to send out…
In baseball standings, the "games behind" (GB) metric is used to measure the gap between a team and the leading team in the standings. It represents the number of games a team…
Baseball free agency has a fascinating history that has evolved over the years. The concept of free agency in Major League Baseball (MLB) allows players to negotiate and sign…
To begin this article, I just want to say that the internet is rife with misinformation and recycled information that doesn't get to you entirely correct. There is a post going…
That's right, if you know, you know. This years Update Chrome is now available in Hobby, Breaker's Delight, and Jumbo Hobby boxes which come with 1, 2, and 3 autographs per…
The "best looking" Topps baseball sets can be a matter of personal preference, as aesthetics are subjective, and different collectors have varying opinions on the designs of…
The 2023 MLB World Series Champions have been crowned, for close to 48 hours as of writing; the Texas Rangers have officially won their first Championship in Franchise history.…
It all started with Masanori Murakami, at the tender age of 20, in 1964, he debuted with the San Francisco Giants as a successful Relief Pitcher. He did it again for the team…
There has been some action taken by both MLB teams and overseas players that may impact the upcoming Winter; some sad, some exciting, some unknown as of yet. None of these…
First things first! When can you get your hands on these absolutely beautiful cards? The official release date for this product is November 3rd, 2023. The breakdown this year…
The World Series, the pinnacle of Major League Baseball (MLB), has witnessed numerous unforgettable games that have etched their names in the annals of sports history. These…
Among the pioneers in sports trading cards is Fleer Trading Cards, a company with a rich history dating back to the late 19th century. In this blog post, we embark on a journey…
In the world of baseball, hitting a home run or smashing a line drive for an extra-base hit often takes center stage. However, some players have mastered the subtle art of…
The 2023-24 MLB Free Agency Class is nowhere near as flashy and exciting as the previous. There won't be any Aaron Judges, or Justin Verlanders kind if contracts. But it can be…
All 30 MLB teams this season have gone through 130 to 140 Games, and now it's the final stretch with less than a month to go. The season officially ends on October 1st, so that…
While at the Burbank Card Show, DJAWN took friends on a tour of Angels Stadium. See some of the photos below.
Baseball, the quintessential American pastime, has seen numerous legendary players grace the field. Among them, Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig stand as true icons of the sport. Their…
August 31st is the final day for MLB teams to add players from outside of their organization and have them eligible for playoff rosters. It was unsurprisingly so that the…
Baseball is a sport of both triumph and defeat, where moments of greatness are etched into the annals of history. However, for every triumphant trade that changes the course of…
The time for an impactful prospect of Minor Leaguer/Major Leaguer down in the Minors is coming. From September 1st through the rest of the season, all 30 teams **must** carry…
The Baseball Hall of Fame is a hallowed institution that honors the greatest players, managers, and contributors to the sport. It serves as a celebration of excellence and a…
Every year in baseball, there are sellers, and there are buyers. Some teams buy to fill holes on their team for the long-term, or just rentals. The sellers do it because…
The Philadelphia Phillies have a storied history, filled with moments of triumph, heartbreak, and dedication. Throughout the years, numerous talented players and outstanding…
**NL West**
I wanted to start this piece off by thanking all of the readers, and CEO of DJAWN.com, Jaime Cook. Without you all, I wouldn't have such an amazing platform to post my opinions…
**Disco Demolition Night: The Rise and Fall of a Music Movement**
Just shy of one week past the deadline, moves have already had an impact. We're going to do a quick run through of how each division looks like, as well as the Wild Card spots…
File this under "I saw that coming". Panini America has filed an antitrust lawsuit against Fanatics.
It came, I waited, I watched, and I reported. But what most people don't see are some of the last minute trades that get overlooked. We'll be looking at some of these…
The Chicago Black Sox scandal of 1919 is one of the most infamous incidents in the history of American sports, forever etched in the annals of baseball lore. It involved…
The Angels made some early moves to bolster their Starting Rotation and Bullpen by sending their two top prospects over to the White Sox for Lucas Giolito and Reynaldo Lopez.…
2023 Topps Chrome Baseball releases on July 26th, so it's no better time to go over the product, and see what these darned Tacofractors that everyone is talking about are?! To…
Headed to the National Sports Collectors Convention this week? While you'll have plenty to do during the day, you may be wondering what there is to do with your evenings and…
To trade, or not to trade. That is all that everyone can talk about, it seems. What team will Ohtani go to? Will he even be traded? Does the recent surge for the Angels change…
This years Topps Finest is filled to the brim with rookies as almost half of the base set is split between current stars and rookie cards. We also see the usual "Master Hobby…
Yesterday marked an unforgettable day in Major League Baseball (MLB) history, as we witnessed an astonishing display of offense across multiple games. Players from various…
DJAWN gave away cards to over 300 kids this past Saturday at Exton Community Day!
We'll be seeing some history made in the MLB Draft this year. Dylan Crews of LSU is looking to break Spencer Torkelson's $8.2M signing bonus record, rumored to be asking for…
If you haven't already seen, the 2023 HR Derby in Seattle bracket has been set. We'll be seeing Luis Robert Jr. (1) of the ChiSox go up against Adley Rutschman (8) of…
Joshua Kusnick is a former MiLB/MLBPA certified agent, who represented many All Star, World Series winning, and Minor League players over the last 20 years. Now retired, this…
I type up this review bearing sad news for collectors who bought Donruss so they could collect their favorite stars without breaking the bank. Unfortunately, 2023's Panini…
This will **not** be your typical "All-Decade" team list for the 2010's, I'll start with that. Most players from most of those lists are still playing today, as we're only a…
We do a ton of random division breaks on [DJAWN.COM](https://www.djawn.com/) each week. Recently, we did a random division break of a hobby box of 2021 Panini Contenders…
Yes, we're going there today. We're talking about him. Cody Bellinger, and his success so far with the Cubs.
You've probably already read the headlines, heard the news, know what's happening in the AL East. The Rays are off to a scorching 13-0 start to the MLB season. Sure, it's…
At the recent Topps Industry Conference, held in Phoenix, Topps announced that they were not releasing several of their common products in 2023. These include:
If you haven't already heard, the San Diego Padres and Yu Darvish have come to an agreement on a 6-year extension for a total of $108M through 2028. If you need a refresher,…
On the surface, the Twins and Marlins trade for Luis Arraez (25) and Pablo Lopez (26) looks pretty clean cut. Minnesota getting young and controllable Starting Pitching for a…
With the 2023 Topps Series 1 Flagship product coming out in a few short weeks, it’s time to see who the big Rookies will be having those “chase” cards this upcoming season.…
It's time for another kid break on DJAWN!!!
*This post was originally published on December 19, 2022.*
*This article was originally published on December 17, 2022.*
One of the questions I get multiple times every night is "Any breaks close?"
We've rolled out our latest feature which allows you to request the microphone and join your breaker! Show your joy when they pull you a big hit!
DJAWN delivered ~750 packs of cards today to the [Methacton Audubon Recreation Association](https://playmara.com/) so that every baseball and softball player receives a pack of…
Thanks to the Queen for hosting our 1st ever women only break! We hope everyone enjoyed it and that we have some new women in our hobby.
Tonight was the 4th DJAWN kid break! Once again, we had a bunch of great hits and great prizes. Congrats to all of the kids and thank you to the parents who allowed the kids to…
I bought my first pack of baseball cards in 1981 at Buckworths, a small corner store around the block from my childhood house in Elkton, Maryland. For some reason, I decided I…
We've been very busy over the past couple months making changes to the DJAWN platform.
On October 24th, DJAWN hosted our 2nd kid break and it was a big success. Thanks to all of the parents who allowed their children to participate and thanks to those who donated…
Ever wonder what 96 cases of top loaders looks like? See the photo below! We just received 96 cases of high quality, standard DJAWN top loaders. Visit the [DJAWN…
Visit [www.djawn.com](https://djawn.com/) today to preview what's coming! Sign up as a seller and/or a collector to get early adopter benefits!