Missing in Action: Why Some MLB Players Choose Not to Sign Topps Contracts
On April 25, Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner threw seven innings of no-hit ball against the Atlanta Braves during a 7-0 win in the second game of a doubleheader. Because major league doubleheaders have been shortened to seven innings since 2020, the game was complete. But Bumgarner was not credited with an official no-hitter because MLB rules dictate a pitcher must go nine in the process of allowing no hits. It was one of the most discussed games of that Sunday and collectors speculated that Topps would make a Topps Now card of the moment. as the online set…