Cubs, Astros Weathering Key Pitching Injuries & How to Collect Cards in a Hot Market

Eno, DVR, and Jed break down how the Cubs plan to fill Cade Horton’s spot in the rotation after news of his season-ending torn UCL. They also discuss Astros ace Hunter Brown’s status following a Grade 2 shoulder strain, and later welcome baseball card enthusiast Sean Campbell to explore the ins and outs of the card collecting world.

Rundown

2:43 Cade Horton Out For The Year

8:48 Hunter Brown’s Shoulder Strain

17:25 Other News & Notes From Around MLB

26:08 Sean Campbell’s Start In Card Collecting

28:55 Sean’s Favorite Cards

30:24 Card Grading

31:42 Goals As A Collector

35:22 Considerations For Grading

37:11 Finding Sellers You Trust

39:51 What To Expect In Cheaper Boxes

42:17 Understanding Value

48:16 Advice From An Expert

53:34 Older Cards

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With: Jed Lowrie & Sean Campbell

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