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Cardboard appreciation: 1981 Topps 1980 NL Championships
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Aaron Judge is always consistent
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GSA Spotlight: Albany's Brad Malm
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GSA Spotlight: 26 Notes on Shane Lewis – One for Each Home Run
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GSA Spotlight: Patrick McColl
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Golden Spikes Spotlight: Brendan McKay
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GSA Spotlight: Colton Cowser's Five-Tool Talent Shines For Sam
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GSA Spotlight: George Kirby
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Tee-Ball All-Star – SABR's Baseball Cards Research Committee
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GSA Spotlight: Bobby Witt Jr.
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Dylan Crews Named Forty-Fifth Golden Spikes Award Winner