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October 2026
- Buying MLB Cards With the Approaching LockoutOct 18
- 2026 Topps Neon Marvel: The Complete Odds, Parallel, and Print Run BreakdownOct 16
- 2026 Topps Chrome Formula 1: The Complete Odds, Parallel, and Print Run BreakdownOct 16
- My 2026 Bowman Offseason Watchlist and Price AlertsMembersOct 7
- Preparing for the 2026 Bowman Offseason Using HobbyMonitorOct 3
- 2026 Topps Allen & Ginter Baseball: The Complete Odds, Parallel, and Print Run BreakdownOct 2
September 2026
- 2026 Topps Chrome Star Wars: The Complete Odds, Parallel, and Print Run BreakdownSep 30
- 2026 Bowman Football: The Complete Odds, Parallel, and Print Run BreakdownSep 30
- 2026 Topps Update Series Baseball: The Complete Odds, Parallel, and Print Run BreakdownSep 29
- 2026 Topps Cosmic Chrome Baseball: The Complete Odds, Parallel, and Print Run BreakdownSep 28
- Closing Out My 2026 Bowman Investment SeasonMembersSep 26
- 2026 Topps Museum Collection Baseball: The Complete Odds, Parallel, and Print Run BreakdownSep 23
- Arizona Fall League 2026: Bowman PreviewSep 20
- 2026 Topps Update Variation Guide: Every Image Variation and Short PrintSep 18
- The Bowman Parallel Cheat Sheet: Every Chrome Auto Parallel with Price MultipliersSep 2
- Bowman Spotlights: The Callup Board, September EditionSep 1
August 2026
- How to Ship Raw Sports Cards: The Two-Minute Setup That Protects Every CardAug 30
- 2026 Topps Chrome Team Samurai Japan Collection: The Complete Odds, Parallel, and Print Run BreakdownAug 26
- 2026 Topps Chrome Sapphire Baseball: The Complete Odds, Parallel, and Print Run BreakdownAug 26
- The Hobby GlossaryAug 26
- 2026 Bowman Chrome Team & Player Break Cheat SheetAug 25
- 2026 Bowman Chrome Team Tier List: What Every Break Spot Is Really WorthAug 25
- Best Card Scanner Apps in 2026: An Honest ComparisonAug 24
- The Sleeper Map: August 2026MembersAug 23
- What a 2027 MLB Lockout Could Mean for Your Prospect CardsAug 23
- The Top 10 Non-Debuted Pitchers in Bowman Right NowMembersAug 23
- 2026 Topps Flagship Football: The Complete Odds, Parallel, and Print Run BreakdownAug 21
- Bowman Spotlights: August 2026MembersAug 17
- 2026 Bowman Chrome: HobbyMonitor's Top Chases and RecommendationsAug 15
- 2026 Bowman Chrome Cheat Sheet: Every Ranked Prospect in the ChecklistAug 14
- 2026 Bowman Chrome Baseball: The Complete Odds, Parallel, and Print Run BreakdownAug 10
- Bowman Spotlights: The Callup Board, Updated for AugustAug 6
- 2025-26 Topps Chrome Update Basketball: The Complete Odds, Parallel, and Print Run BreakdownAug 4
- The 2026 MLB Trade DeadlineAug 3
July 2026
- 2025 Topps Resurgence Football: The Complete Odds, Parallel, and Print Run BreakdownJul 31
- 2026 Topps Dynamic Duals Baseball: The Complete Odds, Parallel, and Print Run BreakdownJul 31
- 2026 Topps Tribute Baseball: The Complete Odds, Parallel, and Print Run BreakdownJul 31
- HobbyMonitor's Top 100 Prospects: July 2026MembersJul 27
- Bowman Spotlights: Grading My June Calls at MidsummerMembersJul 25
- 2026 Topps Chrome Baseball: The Complete Odds, Parallel, and Print Run BreakdownJul 22
- Ranking All 30 Farm Systems, July 2026Jul 19
- Bowman Spotlights: July 2026MembersJul 19
- 2026 Bowman Chrome Preview: The International ClassJul 19
- Ten Rules for Building a Card Collection That GrowsJul 13
- 2025 Bowman Draft: Six Months LaterMembersJul 13
- 2026 Topps Finest Baseball: The Complete Odds, Parallel, and Print Run BreakdownJul 8
- The 2026 Futures Game Buyer's Guide: Where the Value Sits on the RosterJul 5
- Bowman Spotlights: Updating the 2026 Callup BoardJul 3
- 2026 MLB Draft: The Top 20 Names That Become Next Winter’s Bowman ChaseMembersJul 2
June 2026
- Bowman Market Movers: June 2026Jun 25
- 2026's Best Prospects So Far: My Buys, Holds, and PassesJun 25
- Most Improved 2026: The Bowman Autos Making the Biggest Year-Over-Year JumpsJun 23
- The 2027 MLB Lockout and the Baseball Card Market: A Segment-by-Segment OutlookJun 19
- Bowman Spotlights: Three I'm OK Buying Right NowJun 19
- Bowman Spotlights: Three I've Mostly Moved On FromJun 17
- Bowman Spotlights: Are Callup Price Spikes Below Expectations?Jun 13
- 2026 Topps Series 2 Baseball: The Rookie Class, the Variations, and What's in the SetJun 7
May 2026
- (Updated 9/1) Bowman Spotlights June 2026: 25 under $25MembersMay 31
- How the 2026 Card Market Is Pricing Five Active PlayersMay 26
- Bowman Spotlights: End of May UpdateMembersMay 26
- Bowman Spotlights: Mid-May 2026 UpdatesMembersMay 22
- Bowman Spotlights: Exit Velocity and the Awards RacesMembersMay 19
- PSA Just Raised the Drawbridge on the Casual Grader. Here's My Take.May 15
- Bowman Spotlights: May 10th Hot SheetMay 10
- Five Bowman Prospects On My May RadarMembersMay 8
- The HobbyMonitor Bowman Index: 2026 Bowman Value TeamsMay 7
- Bowman Spotlights: Early May Check-InMembersMay 2
- Why Wax Might Be the Best Hobby Investment in 2026May 2
- The State of Card Grading in 2026May 1
April 2026
- Top 5 Prospects of April 2026Apr 28
- 2026 Bowman: 5 Prospects Producing NowApr 28
- Beyond the Box Scores: Using Exit Velocity to Evaluate Bowman ProspectsApr 27
- Five Prospects Under the Radar: April 2026Apr 25
- Bowman Spotlights: End of April Check-InApr 25
- Why the Math Favors Singles Over BreaksApr 23
- HobbyMonitor Q1 Hobby Market ReportApr 18
- Q1 2026 Bowman Market Index: What the Data SaysMembersApr 18
- 2026 Bowman Spotlights: Week 2Apr 12
- 2026 Bowman Baseball: HobbyMonitor's Top Chases and RecommendationsApr 11
- Building a Bowman Portfolio in 2026MembersApr 7
- 2026 Bowman Spotlights: Week 1Apr 6
- 2026 Bowman Baseball Preview: Top Chases & Early StrategyApr 4
- The 2025 Bowman Draft Class: 3 Months LaterApr 2
- Opening Day 2026: Did the Market Get It Right?Apr 2
- 2025 Topps Chrome Football: Checklist Breakdown & StrategyApr 2
March 2026
February 2026
January 2026
December 2025
November 2025
- 2025 Topps Allen & Ginter Release Guide & ReviewNov 26
- 2025 Topps Marvel Studios Chrome Release Guide & ReviewNov 26
- 2025/26 Topps Chrome Basketball Release GuideNov 18
- Prospect Spotlight: Travis Bazzana, 2B, Cleveland GuardiansNov 9
- Prospect Spotlight: Aron Estrada, SS/2B, OriolesNov 9
- Prospect Spotlight: Kevin McGonigle, SS/2B, TigersNov 9
- MLB Offseason Watchlist: One Player From Each MLB TeamMembersNov 9
- 2025 Topps UFC Finest Release GuideNov 3
- 2025/26 Topps Holiday Basketball Release GuideNov 3
- 2025 Topps Disney Mint Collection Release GuideNov 3
- 2025 Topps Holiday Baseball Release GuideNov 3
October 2025
- Ohtani Autographs, 2013–2025 and Beyond: A Collector’s GuideOct 19
- Arizona Fall League 2025: Three More Prospects Outperforming Their Card MarketsOct 18
- 2025 Topps Pro Debut Baseball Release Guide & ReviewOct 17
- 2025 Topps T205 Baseball Release Guide & ReviewOct 15
- Prospect Spotlight: Kemp Alderman, OF, MarlinsOct 11
- 2025 Bowman Chrome Sapphire Baseball - Release Guide & ReviewOct 11
- 2025 Panini Black Football Release Guide & ReviewOct 6
- 2025 Bowman Chrome Mega Box Release Guide & ReviewOct 6
September 2025
- Three Make or Break Top 100 Prospects in the Arizona Fall League 2025Sep 26
- 2025 Bowman Chrome Breaker Value AnalysisSep 20
- 2025 Bowman Chrome Baseball Release Guide & ReviewSep 17
- Prospect Spotlight: Spencer Jones, OF, YankeesSep 15
- Prospect Spotlight: Zyhir Hope, OF, DodgersSep 11
- When Should I Buy or Sell My Bowman Prospects?Sep 6
- 2025 Topps Shoebox Treasures Baseball Release Guide & ReviewSep 4
- 2025 Topps Chrome Sapphire Release Guide & ReviewSep 4
- 2025 Topps x Bob Ross: The Joy of Baseball Release Guide & ReviewSep 4
- 2025 Topps Tier One Baseball Release Guide & ReviewSep 4
- Prospect Spotlight: Cooper Ingle, C, GuardiansSep 1
August 2025
- 2025 Bowman Chrome: HobbyMonitor’s Top Chases and RecommendationsAug 29
- Prospect Spotlight: Rainiel Rodriguez, C, CardinalsAug 28
- Prospect Spotlight: Jhostynxon Garcia, OF, Red SoxAug 28
- Prospect Spotlight: Braden Montgomery, OF, White SoxAug 24
- Prospect Radar: Week 15Aug 22
- 2025 MLB Draft: Top Prospect PreviewAug 22
- 2025 MLB Futures Game: Complete Market Guide to Saturday's 50 Rising StarsAug 22
- Prospect Spotlight: Carson Benge, OF, MetsAug 22
- Prospect Spotlight: Hagen Smith, P, White SoxAug 21
- Prospect Spotlight: Luis Pena, SS, BrewersAug 16
- 2025 Topps Finest Baseball Release GuideAug 16
- Prospect Spotlight: Jhonny Level, SS, GiantsAug 14
- Prospect Spotlight: Josuar De Jesus Gonzalez, SS, GiantsMembersAug 13
- Prospect Spotlight: Eli Willits, SS, Washington Nationals Aug 13
- Prospect Spotlight: Andrew Salas, SS, MarlinsMembersAug 11
- Prospect Spotlight: Franklin Arias, SS, Red SoxAug 9
- Prospect Spotlight: JJ Wetherholt, SS/3B, CardinalsAug 9
- Prospect Spotlight: Aidan Miller, SS, Philadelphia PhilliesAug 7
- Prospect Spotlight: Aroon Escobar, 3B/2B, PhilliesAug 7
- Prospect Spotlight: Jesus Made, SS, Milwaukee BrewersMembersAug 1
July 2025
- Prospect Spotlight: Ethan Salas, C, San Diego PadresJul 29
- Prospect Spotlight: Mike Sirota, OF, Los Angeles DodgersJul 29
- Prospect Spotlight: Konnor Griffin, SS/2B, Pittsburgh PiratesJul 28
- Prospect Spotlight: Bubba Chandler, RHP, Pittsburgh PiratesMembersJul 27
- Prospect Spotlight: Thomas White, LHP, Miami MarlinsJul 25
- Prospect Spotlight: Ethan Holliday, SS, RockiesMembersJul 23
- Prospect Radar: Week 14Jul 10
- Prospect Spotlight: Lazaro Montes, OF, MarinersJul 6
- Prospect Spotlight: Sebastian Walcott, SS, RangersMembersJul 6
- Prospect Spotlight: Samuel Basallo, C/1B, OriolesMembersJul 6
- Prospect Spotlight: Jesus Made, SS, BrewersJul 6
- Hobby Tested: Which Sports Card Consignment Service Is Right for You?Jul 3
June 2025
- Prospect Radar: Week 13Jun 30
- 2025 Bowman Chrome – Early 1st Bowman Watch ListJun 28
- Prospect Spotlight: Sam Antonacci, 2B/3B, White SoxMembersJun 26
- Prospect Spotlight: Michael Arroyo, 2B, MarinersJun 24
- Prospect Radar: Weeks 11 & 12Jun 22
- Prospect Spotlight: Owen Caissie, OF, CubsMembersJun 14
- Prospect Call-up: Christian Moore, 2B, AngelsJun 13
- Prospect Spotlight: Alex Freeland, SS, DodgersJun 11
- Prospect Call-up: Roman Anthony, OF, Red SoxJun 9
- Prospect Radar: Week 10Jun 9
- Prospect Call-up: Kyle Teel, C, White SoxJun 8
- Prospect Spotlight: Andrew Painter, RHP, PhilliesMembersJun 6
- Prospect Spotlight: Leo De Vries, SS, PadresJun 4
- Prospect Radar: Week 9Jun 3
- Prospect Call-up: Jac Caglianone, 1B, RoyalsJun 2
May 2025
- Prospect Call-Up: Cole Young, SS MarinersMay 31
- Prospect Spotlight: Cooper Pratt, SS BrewersMay 30
- Prospect Spotlight: Termarr Johnson, 2B PiratesMay 28
- Prospect Radar: Week 8May 26
- Prospect Call-up Spotlight: Marcelo Mayer, SS Red SoxMay 24
- Prospect Spotlight: Walker Jenkins, OF, TwinsMay 21
- Prospect Spotlight: Eduardo Quintero, OF DodgersMembersMay 21
- Prospect Radar: Week 7 + Season SpotlightsMay 18
- Prospect Spotlight: Colt Emerson, SS, MarinersMay 15
- Prospect Radar: Week 6 + Season SpotlightsMay 10
- Prospect Spotlight: Jonny Farmelo, OF MarinersMay 10
- Prospect Spotlight: David Ortiz Jr., Rangers 1BMay 8
- Prospect Spotlight: JJ Wetherholt, SS/2B, St. Louis CardinalsMay 4
- Prospect Radar: Week 4May 4
- Prospect Spotlight: Aroon Escobar, Phillies 2B/3BMay 4
- Bowman Spotlights: A Brief History of RarityMay 4
- Collect with Purpose in 2025: Navigating Today's Card MarketMay 4
- Prospect Callup Report: Nick KurtzMay 4
- Prospect Radar: Week 5May 4
April 2025
- Prospect Radar: April's Hitters Heat CheckApr 30
- 2025 NFL Round 1 Mock DraftApr 25
- Prospect Radar: Week 3 RoundupApr 21
- Rookie Radar: How MLB Newcomers Stack Up Against the StarsApr 21
- Prospect Radar: Week 1 RoundupApr 21
- Hobby Hype: Ranking the Top Prospects and Sleepers for 2025 Bowman BaseballApr 21
- Prospect Radar: Week 2 RoundupApr 21
- 3 Prospects We’re Watching During MLB Spring Breakout 2025Apr 5
- Victor Wembanyama Top 5 Rookie CardsApr 5
- Bowman Baseball Beginner's Guide: History, Modern Variations, and What’s a 1st?Apr 5
- Opening Weekend Prospect Roundup: Kyle Teel Shines as Collectors Take NoteApr 5
- 2025 NFL Draft Gems: Five Rookies and a Hidden Value for CollectorsApr 5
- Spring Training Standouts: Cooper Pratt & Cam Smith Making Noise in 2025Apr 5
- 2025 MLB Top 10 Prospect RankingApr 5