Video: Baltimore Orioles Superstar Slugger Chris Davis Visits Panini America HQ

Little-known fact: Baltimore Orioles superstar Chris Davis has someone on the inside at Panini America HQ. It's true. Our very own Seth Garrison, an Acquisitions Specialist who plays a pivotal role in securing player autographs on the baseball side, grew up in Texas playing baseball with Davis in high school and junior college. The two remain good friends to this…

Teaser Gallery: Panini America Breaks First Box of 2013 Pinnacle Baseball

With the long-awaited return of the venerable Pinnacle Baseball brand now just two days away, it's time to assume full ramp-up mode in advance of Wednesday's official release date. To that end, we grabbed one golden early box of 2013 Pinnacle Baseball earlier this afternoon and opened it to our heart's content. Twenty-four packs, 192 cards and an immeasurably pleasurable…

The Panini America Quality Control Gallery: 2013 Pinnacle Baseball (97 Must-See Pics)

Next Wednesday, Panini America will triumphantly break the moratorium on a proud brand from baseball's past with the release of 2013 Pinnacle Baseball, a refreshing revisiting of the popular product that's been absent from the collecting scene for 16 years. Although so much has changed since Pinnacle Baseball last released in 1997, Panini America officials have stayed true to those…