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The Hobby is so back, baby or is it?
Morning, Collectors. After the dramatic post-COVID crash, the card market is officially back, says Will Stern from cllct, and in ways that may prove more sustainable than the stimulus-fueled frenzy of 2020–21. While million-dollar sales have resumed (nine already in 2025), the real story is broader: record-breaking online volume ($308M in July), a surge in mid-range and base card sales, product innovation like the Rookie Debut Patch, the emergence of new superstars (hello, Caitlin Clark), and major players like Sotheby's, GameStop, and Fanatics making aggressive moves. Stern even mentions that the hobby has its own social network now called Mantel, which sounds amazing and everyone should check out! COUNTERPOINT! Darren Rovell, also of cllct, worries that we might be headed towards a bear market, stating that the current market is showing all of the signs of a bubble. Hype, speculative buying, irrational price increases, lack of fundamentals… So which is it? We're always optimistic here at Mantel, but we'll wait until things shake out and then come back here to tell you we predicted the world correctly all along. Stay tuned! The Athletic: Controversial Little League Bat Flip is Now a Collectible Pin, Bat Going to Auction Twelve-year-old Marco Rocco's controversial bat flip, which briefly led to his suspension from the Little League World Series, is now being commemorated with a limited-edition collectible pin. Only 75 'BATFLIP 2025' pins will be available for trading in Williamsport, each depicting Marco mid-flip in his No. 10 jersey. Designed in collaboration with Jeff and Todd Frazier, the pins celebrate the 75th anniversary of Haddonfield Little League and are expected to be a sought-after item among pin traders. Meanwhile, Marco's now-iconic bat will be auctioned by Goldin (Ken Goldin's son plays on the Haddonfield team… serendipity!). Robb Report: MLB Players Are Taking the Field in Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Necklaces Van Cleef & Arpels' iconic Alhambra collection has found an unlikely but glamorous home on MLB diamonds, as players like Miguel Rojas, Junior Caminero, and Joc Pederson adopt the luxe, clover-shaped pendants as part of their game-day look. Once the domain of royalty and fashion icons, the necklaces, priced north of $9,000, are now being paired with cleats and batting gloves. Onyx appears to be the stone of choice, with its supposed protective energy adding a touch of superstition to the aesthetic. The trend evokes past player fads like the Power Balance bands (I had one and NOBODY could push my arm down when it was on!), but this time the jewelry's appeal lies more in prestige and polish than pseudoscience. NY Post: California Police Recover $30K Worth of Labubu Dolls After They Were Stolen From Warehouse A group of thieves in La Puente, CA recently bypassed cash and electronics to steal $30,000 worth of toy-of-the-moment, Garbage Patch Kids Furby Beanie Baby Labubu dolls. The Labubu, a grinning, bunny-eared oddity, has become a collector obsession, with blind boxes starting at $27.99 and rarer versions climbing past $500. One skateboarding variant sold for $10,500 last week. And of course, where there is money, there are thieves, and stories pop up near daily about major Labubu thefts. Knockoff versions called 'Lafufus' are already popping up in response. NYT: Hidden Inside Our Electronics, Tiny Doodles From Another Era This is the type of collecting story we love — an obscure category we never knew existed, with a fervent and growing community. The New York Times wrote about the hidden world of silicon art that is captivating a small group of collectors who search for 'doodles' etched into vintage microchips by engineers in the 1970s–1990s. These whimsical illustrations — smiley faces, pyramids, space shuttles, and even a Playboy bunny — were secretly embedded in unused chip space as a form of creative expression and personal signature. Though never intended for public discovery, the doodles are now being unearthed through a combination of technical skill, detective work, and a bit of hardware archaeology. With modern chip design no longer allowing such flourishes, collectors are racing against time to preserve these hidden relics of the analog era.
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Recapping Day 16 of Chicago Bears training camp
The Chicago Bears were back at Halas Hall for their 16th training camp practice on Wednesday, and there were some headlines and standouts from another padded workout. The Bears were back at practice after a scheduled day off, and quarterback Caleb Williams rebounded in a big way after a shaky workout on Monday afternoon. Williams led the offense on a successful two-minute drill while also connecting with wide receivers Rome Odunze and Olamide Zaccheaus throughout practice. There was also an interesting development in the battle for left tackle, where Ozzy Trapilo worked at right tackle with Braxton Jones and Theo Benedet rotating with the starters at left tackle. Let's recap Day 16 of Bears training camp: What we learned The Bears don't appear to be any closer to determining their starting left tackle, and Wednesday's practice certainly sent things into a tizzy. Rookie Ozzy Trapilo worked exclusively at right tackle (with the second team) while Braxton Jones and Theo Benedet rotated with the first-team offense at left tackle. But the context for Trapilo is important. According to Brad Briggs, offensive line coach Dan Roushar said the team wanted to get Trapilo some work on the right side this summer. Now he's "cross training" should he be asked to play either position. But the biggest development is Benedet rotating with the starters, an indication that his solid preseason debut has now thrust him into this wide-open battle for the left tackle job. Following Sunday's preseason tie, where the starters didn't play, quarterback Caleb Williams had a rocky practice on Monday. But he bounced back in a big way during Wednesday's session, which included leading a successful two-minute drill that culminated in a game-winning Cairo Santos field goal. While Williams got off to a slow start, per Zack Pearson, he got better as practice progressed and was overall "sharp" with some nice completions to wide receivers Rome Odunze and Olamide Zaccheaus. Second-year wide receiver Rome Odunze is poised for a breakout year in Ben Johnson's offense, and his continued connection with quarterback Caleb Williams is another reason why. Odunze has had an impressive training camp where he's been one of Williams' favorite targets, and that continued Wednesday during a practice featuring red-zone drills. Williams connected with Odunze for a 10-yard pass on third-and-10 and again for a 6-yard completion on second-and-1, per Courtney Cronin. According toMark Carman, Odunze looks like Williams' "go to guy, especially in red zone" and the pair continued to work together following practice. While the offense had an overall solid day -- be it the duo of Williams and Odunze or Tyson Bagent and Luther Burden III -- the same lingering issue of pre-snap penalties reared its ugly head. There were pre-snap issues throughout all three phases of the offense. Following a nice completion from Williams to Odunze, Chicago's offense committed two pre-snap penalties, as well as a fumbled handoff to D'Andre Swift. The issues continued on the third-team offense with another pair of pre-snap penalties with Case Keenum leading the charge. At one point, per @beardenlive, head coach Ben Johnson was "visibly upset" after another false start by the third team. While Rome Odunze and DJ Moore appear to be Caleb Williams' top targets, he's quickly developing a nice rapport with wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus, who has been a standout throughout training camp. That continued on Wednesday, where Williams connected with Zaccheaus four times during the two-minute drill that ended in a game-winning field goal, per Michal Dwojak. According to Scott Bair, "Zaccheaus shows up every day" and "clearly has Caleb's trust." That's important heading into the regular season. Standouts QB Caleb Williams: Caleb Williams picked a really good day to stand out at Bears practice. It's been a long week of discourse surrounding the starting quarterback and his ability to be great in the NFL, despite the fact he hasn't even taken a preseason snap under new head coach Ben Johnson. On Wednesday, Williams had one of his better practices of camp as he consistently connected with wide receivers Rome Odunze and Olamide Zaccheaus. A good amount of his incompletions came off drops from his receivers, including a deep ball in the middle of the field to DJ Moore. Sean Hammond of the Chicago Tribune notes Williams had one bad pitch to D'Andre Swift, but otherwise it was a very clean day for No. 18. Hopefully that carries over the rest of the week. WR Rome Odunze: One of the main reasons Williams was dialed in on Wednesday was because of Odunze. The second-year receiver was all over the field, according to those in attendance. CHSN's Alex Shapiro said Odunze's best catch of the day came on a touchdown reception near the front right pylon with good coverage. Odunze and Williams were in sync for much of the day, connecting multiple times on a variety of passing plays, which bodes well for what the two can do when the regular season gets underway. DE Dayo Odeyingbo: The offensive line was doing their own version of the "Super Bowl Shuffle" on Wednesday, with more players being added to the left tackle competition. That didn't matter for defensive end Dayo Odeyingbo, who made his presence known against veteran Braxton Jones on multiple occasions. According to Marquee Sports' Nicholas Moreano, Odeyingbo got the best of Jones, particularly on one rep when he put the tackle on the ground during 1-on-1 drills. With so much attention centered on Austin Booker after this last weekend, don't forget about Odeyingbo, who is being counted on to play a major role on the defensive line this season. Injury updates On the injury front, cornerbacks Terell Smith and Nick McCloud were at practice. Rookie offensive lineman Luke Newman also wasn't present after suffering a concussion in Sunday's preseason tie against the Miami Dolphins. While there appeared to be an injury scare early in practice with defensive tackle Gervon Dexter Sr., he was on the field and participating in this padded practice featuring live tackling. Nicholas Moreano noted Dexter was getting his elbow examined, and he had his left arm heavily wrapped as he rejoined the defensive line. Highlights Press conferences What's next The Bears are back at Halas Hall for their 17th training camp practice on Thursday morning at 11 a.m. CT. It will be open to fans. Follow Bears Wire on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram This article originally appeared on Bears Wire: Chicago Bears training camp: Recapping Day 16
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Diamondbacks at Rockies Prediction: Odds, expert pick, starting pitchers, betting trends, stats for August 14
It's Thursday, August 14 and the Diamondbacks (59-62) are in Denver to take on the Rockies (32-88). Eduardo Rodriguez is slated to take the mound for Arizona against Bradley Blalock for Colorado. Arizona is 7-2 versus Colorado this season and swept the Rockies just a few days ago (Aug 8-10). The Rockies are coming off two wins agains the Cardinals to win the series and also break an eight-game losing streak. The DBacks have won their past two and are 5-1 in the last 6 games and 8-3 in the past 11 contests with three series won in the previous four. Let's dive into the matchup and find a sweat or two. We've got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on how to catch first pitch, odds, recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks & best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts. Follow Rotoworld Player News for the latest fantasy and betting player news and analysis all season long. Game details & how to watch Diamondbacks at Rockies Date: Thursday, August 14, 2025 Time: 8:40PM EST Site: Coors Field City: Denver, CO Network/Streaming: ARID, COLR, FS1 Never miss a second of the action and stay up-to-date with all the latest team stats and player news. Check out our day-by-day MLB schedule page, along with detailed matchup pages that update live in-game with every out. Odds for the Diamondbacks at the Rockies The latest odds as of Thursday: Moneyline: Diamondbacks (-176), Rockies (+147) Spread: Diamondbacks -1.5 Total: 12.0 runs Probable starting pitchers for Diamondbacks at Rockies Pitching matchup for August 14, 2025: Eduardo Rodriguez vs. Bradley Blalock Diamondbacks: Eduardo Rodriguez, (4-7, 5.68 ERA)Last outing: 8.44 ERA, 5 Earned Runs Allowed, 6 Hits Allowed, 5 Walks, and 2 Strikeouts Rockies: Bradley Blalock, (1-3, 7.89 ERA)Last outing: 9.64 ERA, 5 Earned Runs Allowed, 7 Hits Allowed, 3 Walks, and 4 Strikeouts Rotoworld still has you covered with all the latest MLB player news for all 30 teams. Check out the feed page right here on NBC Sports for headlines, injuries and transactions where you can filter by league, team, positions and news type! Expert picks & predictions for tonight's game between the Diamondbacks and the Rockies Rotoworld Best Bet Please bet responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline at 1-800-522-4700. Our model calculates projections around each moneyline, spread and over/under bet for every game on the MLB calendar based on data points like past performance, player matchups, ballpark information and weather forecasts. Once the model is finished running, we put its projection next to the latest betting lines for the game to arrive at a relative confidence level for each wager. Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Thursday's game between the Diamondbacks and the Rockies: Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Arizona Diamondbacks on the Moneyline. Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Colorado Rockies at +1.5. Total: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the under on the Game Total of 12.0. Want even more MLB best bets and predictions from our expert staff & tools? Check out the Expert MLB Predictions page from NBC. Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Diamondbacks at Rockies Arizona is 7-2 versus Colorado this season Arizona swept Colorado in the previous meeting Colorado is 2-0 in the last 2 games Colorado is 2-8 in the last 10 games The Diamondbacks have won 4 of their last 5 on the road, while the Rockies have lost 4 straight home games The Rockies' last 6 home games have gone over the Total The Diamondbacks have covered in 4 of their last 5 games for a profit of 1.53 units If you're looking for more key trends and stats around the spread, moneyline and total for every single game on the schedule today, check out our MLB Top Trends tool on NBC Sports! Follow our experts on socials to keep up with all the latest content from the staff: Jay Croucher (@croucherJD) Drew Dinsick (@whale_capper) Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports) Trysta Krick (@Trysta_Krick)
