Behind the Breaks

MLB Network’s “Best Lineup” Is WRONG?! Card Values, Hot Takes & a Wild PSA 1 Strategy


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This time - we react to  @MLBNetwork  's projected “best lineup in baseball” — and let’s just say… we have some strong opinions. From Juan Soto, Aaron Judge, and Corbin Carroll in the outfield to debates at shortstop, first base, and starting pitcher, we break down who belongs, who doesn’t, and which stars might be getting overlooked.But this isn’t just baseball talk — we connect every take back to the sports card market.We dig into:• How  @MLB  ’s top players impact baseball card values• Which stars we’re actually investing in (Judge, Ohtani, Carroll, Witt, and more)• Why Jose Ramirez and Ketel Marte might still be undervalued in the hobby• A big debate: Paul Skenes vs Tarik Skubal as the best pitcher right nowThen we shift into hobby heat:PSA vs TAG Grading – Is TAG the future of card grading? We compare slab design, display appeal, and why some collectors are moving away from traditional PSA cases.The PSA 1 Collector Strategy – Inspired by a wild PSA magazine article, we talk about collecting low-grade PSA 1 cards of iconic players like Michael Jordan and why ultra-low pop junk slabs might actually be a hidden niche in the hobby.And finally… one of the most ridiculous (and amazing) PC projects we’ve ever heard:Building the full rainbow of Greg Jones  @Topps  Finest cards — including a Superfractor chase. Because sometimes the hobby is about fun, not just flipping.If you love:Baseball debatesMLB player rankingsSports card investingCard grading talkUnderrated player valueCollector storiesYou’re in the right place.Subscribe for weekly episodes covering MLB, sports cards, grading trends, market insights, and collector culture.Drop a comment:Who did MLB Network get WRONG on their “best lineup”? And would you ever collect PSA 1s on purpose?

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Behind the BreaksBy Matt Hasson and RJ Watters