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Buzz Break: 2022 Topps Opening Day MLB cards (blaster box)
From time to time, Buzz will break a box of something and post the results here. Like this and want to see more? Or maybe there's a box you'd want to see busted? Send Buzz an email at BlowoutBuzz@blowoutcards.com.

The box: 2022 Topps Opening Day baseball cards (blaster)
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This entry was posted in Baseball, Buzz Break and tagged Aaron Judge, Babe Ruth, Bryce Harper, David Ortiz, Giancarlo Stanton, Max Scherzer, Mike Trout, MLB, Mookie Betts, Sammy Sosa, Topps, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Billy The Marlin, Bo Bichette, Christian Yelich, Clark, Fernando Tatis Jr., Hank Aaron, Pirate Parrot, Screech, Slider, Matt Manning, Shohei Ohtani, Triston McKenzie, Jo Adell, Jarred Kelenic, Cristian Pache, Brandon Marsh, Pete Alonso, Logan Gilbert, Shane McClanahan, Wander Franco, Andrew Vaughn, Ronald Acuña Jr., Dylan Carlson, Jarren Duran, Mr. Red, Willi Castro, 2022 Topps Opening Day, Lars Nootbaar, Chas McCormick, Oakland A's mascot on April 22, 2022 by BlowoutBuzz.
Buzz Break: 2022 Topps Opening Day MLB cards (blaster box)
From time to time, Buzz will break a box of something and post the results here. Like this and want to see more? Or maybe there's a box you'd want to see busted? Send Buzz an email at BlowoutBuzz@blowoutcards.com.

The box: 2022 Topps Opening Day baseball cards (blaster)
First Buzz preview & Checklist: Click here
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com
Keep reading for a full breakdown and gallery of what was in this one.
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This entry was posted in Baseball, Buzz Break and tagged Albert Pujols, Buster Posey, Clayton Kershaw, Giancarlo Stanton, Kris Bryant, Kyle Schwarber, Mike Trout, MLB, Mookie Betts, Topps, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Alex Rodriguez, Austin Riley, Bobby Dalbec, Hank Aaron, Ozzie Albies, Pirate Parrot, Rafael Devers, Rangers Captain, Slider, Teoscar Hernandez, Wally the Green Monster, Shohei Ohtani, Jo Adell, Walker Buehler, TC Bear, Juan Soto, Pete Alonso, Joey Bart, Jonathan India, Wander Franco, Ronald Acuña Jr., Blooper, Dylan Carlson, Jarren Duran, Randy Arozarena, Paws, 2022 Topps Opening Day, Jazz Chisholm Jr., Lars Nootbaar, Chas McCormick, Tylor Megill, Blue Jays mascot on April 20, 2022 by BlowoutBuzz.
Buzz Break: 2021 Topps Opening Day MLB cards (hobby box)
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The box: 2021 Topps Opening Day baseball cards (hobby box)
First Buzz preview & Checklist: Click here
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com
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This entry was posted in Baseball, Buzz Break and tagged Aaron Judge, Albert Pujols, Alex Bregman, Babe Ruth, Bryce Harper, Clayton Kershaw, Corey Seager, Craig Biggio, Ernie Banks, Jackie Robinson, Ken Griffey Jr., Kris Bryant, Mike Schmidt, Mike Trout, MLB, Mookie Betts, Randy Johnson, Roger Clemens, Topps, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Bernie Brewer, Billy Williams, Bo Bichette, Bob Feller, Corey Kluber, Fernando Tatis Jr., Gavin Lux, George Brett, Gleyber Torres, Greg Maddux, Hank Aaron, Harmon Killebrew, Ian Anderson, Javier Baez, Kyle Lewis, Mr. Met, Ozzie Albies, Pirate Parrot, Rangers Captain, Raymond, Reggie Jackson, Rosie Red, Screech, Stan Musial, Swinging Friar, Cody Bellinger, Luis Garcia, Shohei Ohtani, Triston McKenzie, Jo Adell, TC Bear, Nick Madrigal, Luis Robert, Cristian Pache, Juan Soto, Pete Alonso, Spencer Howard, Joey Bart, Brady Singer, Alec Bohm, Max Muncy, Deivi Garcia, Dylan Carlson, Tarik Skubal, 2021 Topps Opening Day, Kodi Whitley, Tyler Stephenson, Mrs. Met on April 7, 2021 by BlowoutBuzz.
Buzz Break: 2020 Topps Opening Day MLB cards (hobby box)
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The box: 2020 Topps Opening Day baseball cards (hobby box)
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com (when available)
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This entry was posted in Baseball, Buzz Break and tagged Aaron Judge, Albert Pujols, Alex Bregman, Bryce Harper, Buster Posey, Clayton Kershaw, Corey Seager, Francisco Lindor, Giancarlo Stanton, Jacob deGrom, Jose Altuve, Kris Bryant, Kyle Schwarber, Manny Machado, Max Scherzer, Miguel Cabrera, Mike Trout, MLB, Mookie Betts, Topps, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Yoan Moncada, A.J. Puk, Bo Bichette, Cavan Biggio, Christian Yelich, Eloy Jimenez, Fernando Tatis Jr., Fredbird, Freddie Freeman, Gavin Lux, Gleyber Torres, Javier Baez, Joey Votto, Justin Verlander, Kyle Lewis, Mr. Met, Nolan Arenado, Ozzie Albies, Pirate Parrot, Rafael Devers, Rosie Red, Screech, Swinging Friar, Wally the Green Monster, Will Smith, Willie Mays, Cody Bellinger, Keston Hiura, Nick Senzel, Brian Anderson, Mike Soroka, Walker Buehler, Nick Solak, Juan Soto, Pete Alonso, Jesus Luzardo, Dustin May, Yordan Alvarez, Nico Hoerner, Ronald Acuña Jr., Ramon Laureano, Aristides Aquino, 2020 Topps Opening Day, Paws on August 31, 2020 by BlowoutBuzz.
Buzz Break: 2018 Topps Opening Day baseball cards (blaster)
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The box: 2018 Topps Opening Day baseball cards (blaster box)
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com (a few formats)

Packs per box: 11
Cards per pack: 7
Cards in this box: 77
Base set completion:  64 of 200 (32 percent)
Duplicates: 0
Notables on base cards – Cody Bellinger, Paul Goldschmidt, Ian Happ, Justin Verlander, Alex Bregman, Gary Sanchez, Ichiro Suzuki, Nolan Arenado, Josh Donaldson, Carlos Correa, Bryce Harper, David Price, Kris Bryant, Trea Turner
Rookie Cards (7) – Rhys Hoskins, Parker Bridwell, J.P. Crawford, Harrison Bader, Ryan McMahon, Francisco Mejia, Walker Buehler
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This entry was posted in Baseball, Buzz Break and tagged Alex Bregman, Bryce Harper, Carlos Correa, Dallas Keuchel, David Price, Houston Astros, Ian Happ, Ichiro Suzuki, Josh Donaldson, Kris Bryant, Trea Turner, Billy The Marlin, Cincinnati Reds, Francisco Mejia, Gary Sanchez, J.P. Crawford, Justin Verlander, Mariner Moose, Nolan Arenado, Paul Goldschmidt, Pirate Parrot, Take me out to the ballgame, Cody Bellinger, Marcell Ozuna, Rhys Hoskins, Ryan McMahon, Harrison Bader, Walker Buehler, Parker Bridwell, Gapper, Home Run Apple, Home Run Train, Kevin Kiermaier on March 17, 2018 by BlowoutBuzz.
S. Preston's Minimalist Mascots finally get official MLB licensing nod
If you're a long-time reader of The Buzz, you should remember sports artist S. Preston, who focuses on the small details and builds artwork around those little things that sports fans see and appreciate.
After a year of waiting for MLB licensing, Preston's work is back with a new series of Minimalist Mascots prints, which are now available with a focus on the fast and furry-ous stars often found running around the ballpark.
The pieces were part of his portfolio back when we first visited his work in December but could not be sold because they were not licensed. Now, though, they are available to fans.
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This entry was posted in Baseball, Sports Art and tagged MLB, Ace, Baxter The Bobcat, Bernie Brewer, Billy The Marlin, Clark, Dinger, Fredbird, Homer, Lou Seal, Mariner Moose, MLB mascots, Mr. Met, Orbit, Phillie Phanatic, Pirate Parrot, Rangers Captain, Raymond, Rosie Red, S. Preston, San Diego Chicken, Screech, Slider, Sluggerrr, Southpaw, Stomper, Swinging Friar, T.C. Bear, Wally the Green Monster on July 12, 2016 by BlowoutBuzz.

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