MLB's postseason begins tonight ... and we simply want to know who you think wins it all.

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The newest Topps Now team set brings Big Papi along for the ride and so much more.

With the Boston Red Sox clinching the American League East title, Topps has unveiled a new take on its real-time baseball card program with another team set.

The Red Sox are the sixth postseason-bound team to get a set released as an extended part of the program with the sets costing $49.99.

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It might be the biggest (Papi) day in Topps Now history.

For the first time, Today's Topps Now lineup includes autographs that can be purchased outright -- David Ortiz -- and Relics for the hard-hitting New York Yankees rookie Gary Sanchez on the same day as part of a 14-card offering.

Ortiz autos start at $199.99 for his card limited to 99 copies all the way up to a $999.99 1/1 card that is already sold out.

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This Red Sox slugger has been in some elite company this season and his cardboard continues to pick up momentum.

His name is Mookie Betts and he smacked another homer -- a three-run shot -- last night in Baltimore to up his season total to 28. That comes off the heels of a three-homer game Sunday that put him side-by-side with Ted Williams as the only Red Sox players with a pair of three-homer games in the same season.

It's sparked a wave of Topps Now cards -- and pricey Relics that sold out near-instantly -- but it's not the only cardboard that Betts has that's now in more demand.

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The Blowout Cards Forums are where thousands of collectors converge daily to discuss, well, a little bit of everything. Here are five threads about collecting and more that you should check out right now.

What's Buzzing Today: Big breaks, Tom Brady Rookie Cards, Panini Rewards, The NSCC & more.

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He's been known since Day One to prospectors because he's got one of the most-unique autographs in the game.

You know, one where you can often read every single letter.

But it's on-the-field work that has people watching Jackie Bradley Jr. -- he's on a streak that's getting his cardboard some attention and could help usher him into the mainstream. The Boston Red Sox outfielder enters today's doubleheader against the World Series champion Kansas City Royals with a 22-game hitting streak.

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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: 2016 Leaf Babe Ruth Collection baseball cards (blaster box)
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com

Packs per box: 20
Cards per pack: 5
Cards in this box: 100
Base set completion: 
80 of 80 (100 percent)
Duplicates: 0

Notable players on base cards – Babe Ruth, Babe Ruth and Babe Ruth.

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He's one of this season's biggest surprises and on cardboard he's one of the best-kept secrets.

He's Jeremy Hazelbaker, an outfielder for the St. Louis Cardinals, and he's a secret because he's not had many baseball cards of note -- not a single certified autograph -- in years.

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Topps' new program creating real baseball cards in real time documenting the highlights of the here and now have caught on with some collectors as this season has begun with some historic starts and impressive debuts for MLB rookies.

It's 2016 Topps Now and the cards are only available for a 24-hour window. After that, the population reports are released and the next day's cards are unveiled -- all in made-to-order, real-time fashion.

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It's a dirty job, but MLB's got to do it.

Fans of World Series teams and All-Star Game hosts in recent years can remember their big events with game-used dirt jars that can be found via buy-it-now listings MLB Auctions.

Sure, they are novelty items -- but for casual collectors these small items will stand out as something both unique and affordable.

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The spring training drama that is Pablo Sandoval and his "waist management" concerns is the big non-story story so far, but there's one statistic about the Boston Red Sox slugger that should matter to baseball card collectors.

The statistic is one -- as in Sandoval is one of very few players in recent years to appear on just one Rookie Card. Yep, that's it ... one.

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What: 2016 Leaf Babe Ruth Collection baseball cards
Arrives: March 2016
Box basics: 20 packs per box (20 boxes per case) with two boxes per case including a Babe Ruth relic (on average)

What's buzz-worthy: Leaf Trading Cards brings The Bambino to the masses with a retail release that gives everybody a realistic shot at Babe Ruth memorabilia in a box that's just $29.99 suggested retail price.

Keep reading for more and a full gallery of images.

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Henry Owens made his big-league debut with the Boston Red Sox in 2015 and this year he'll debut with a new team.

The Topps Authentics squad.

Topps revealed Owens as the latest exclusive member of its autographed memorabilia team on Wednesday. He joins reigning American League Rookie of the Year Carlos Correa and New York Yankees pitcher Luis Severino. The company also teased that there will be more TA announcements to come.

“I’m very excited to be a part of this new endeavor with Topps,” Owens said. “First, being featured in their card products. Now a featured athlete for their Topps Authentics brand. Quite the honor.”

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David Ortiz has been the face of the Boston Red Sox lately and he's the only player with the team for all three of its World Series wins in the last 11 years. He'll be retiring after the 2016 season and there's ultimately one question on the minds of many baseball fans (and probably a few collectors) out there.

Is he a Hall of Famer?

Tell us what you think with our poll below or by leaving a comment.

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