A Collector’s Guide to Future Stars (and Why Rookie Cards Matter) Topps officially released its 2026 Series 1 set this month, and early conversation around the hobby suggests this year’s release could be one of the stronger rookie classes in recent memory. Collectors and early breakers have pointed to the depth of the rookie checklist as a big reason for the excitement, with several highly ranked prospects appearing in flagship form for the first time. Every year brings new n