A hammer, a 5-gallon bucket, and a broken bicycle bell. What do these three things have in common? Answer: baseball card trading. Perhaps I should explain. My boys, especially the five older ones, ...

Topps has been in the baseball card business since 1951, with its first release in 1952. In January 2022, Fanatics acquired the company for $500 million, which included Topps' collectibles arm, both ...

Baseball cards from different points in history can be important for a variety of reasons. Our staff assembles a list of the 10 at the top. Illustration: Will Tullos / The Athletic; Photos courtesy of ...