Sunday, May 17, 2026

2026 Bowman Cubs Checklist

Number of Cards

2026 Bowman has 100 cards which there are 2 Cubs players with many varations

Basic Features

The 2026 Bowman Baseball set marks the exciting start of the new MLB prospect season, blending chromium and paper cards to showcase some of the game’s top young talent. This release captures the promise and potential of emerging stars, alongside promising MLB rookies and established veterans, offering collectors a dynamic mix of cards. The chromium cards add a sleek, modern touch with vibrant colors and reflective finishes, while the classic paper cards retain the traditional feel that longtime fans appreciate. Whether you’re tracking future Hall of Famers or adding fresh faces to your collection, 2026 Bowman Baseball delivers an exhilarating glimpse into baseball’s next generation.

Base:

31 Pete Crow-Armstrong


62 Owen Caissie R


Base – Red RC Variations
62 Owen Caissie

Parallels:

  • Bowman Logo Pattern Border
  • Sky Blue Border /499
  • Neon Green Border /399
  • Fuchsia Border /299
  • Purple Border /250
  • Purple Pattern /250
  • Pink Border /175
  • Blue Border /150
  • Blue Pattern /150
  • Green Border /99
  • Green Pattern /99
  • Yellow Border /75
  • Yellow Pattern /75
  • Gold Border Pattern /50
  • Gold Border /50
  • Border /25
  • Orange Border Pattern /25
  • Black Border /10
  • Black Pattern /10
  • Red Border /5




Inserts:

This year has seen a limited number of inserts, which is quite disappointing.

Base Prospects
BP-105 Kade Snell


Anime
BA-11 Sammy Sosa


Bowman Scouts Top 100
BTP-72 Jaxon Wiggins


Draft Pick Pairings
DPPA-BB Byron Buxton/Kris Bryant


Electric Sluggers
ES-24 Pete Crow-Armstrong


Autographs:

Base Prospect Retail Autographs
BPA-EC Ethan Conrad


Chrome Prospect Autographs
CPA-KSN Kade Snell

1976 MSA Baseball Discs Master Set

Number of Cards

The 1976 MSA Baseball discs comprise 10 distinct sets, with 1 variation.

Size of Cards

The discs measured 3- 3/8 inches in diameter

Basic Features

Created by Michael Scheter Associates (MSA) in 1976, these discs lack official licensing from Major League Baseball, which means they do not showcase team logos. The discs are not numbered and feature various back designs based on the sponsor. Each disc presents a black and white image of the player; the left side provides the player's height, weight, and birth date, while the right side contains the player's birthplace and additional information. As you can observe, there are quite a few discs in the Cubs master set, making it a lot of fun to hunt them down. Additionally, they are very affordable.

Chicago Cubs 1976 MSA Baseball discs Checklist
















Player
Jose Cardenal-Buckmans
Bill Madlock-Buckmans
Rick Monday-Buckmans
Jerry Morales-Buckmans
Andy Thornton-Buckmans
Jose Cardenal-Carousel
Bill Madlock-Carousel
Rick Monday-Carousel
Jerry Morales-Carousel
Andy Thornton-Carousel
Jose Cardenal-Crane
Bill Madlock-Crane
Rick Monday-Crane
Jerry Morales-Crane
Andy Thornton-Crane
Jose Cardenal-Dairy Isle
Bill Madlock-Dairy Isle
Rick Monday-Dairy Isle
Jerry Morales-Dairy Isle
Andy Thornton-Dairy Isle
Jose Cardenal-Isalys/Sweet William
Bill Madlock-Isalys/Sweet William
Rick Monday-Isalys/Sweet William
Jerry Morales-Isalys/Sweet William
Andy Thornton-Isalys/Sweet William
Jose Cardenal-MSA Blank
Bill Madlock-MSA Blank
Rick Monday-MSA Blank
Jerry Morales-MSA Blank
Andy Thornton-MSA Blank
Jose Cardenal-Orbackers
Bill Madlock-Orbackers
Rick Monday-Orbackers
Jerry Morales-Orbackers
Andy Thornton-Orbackers
Jose Cardenal-Red Barn/Address
Bill Madlock-Red Barn/Address
Rick Monday-Red Barn/Address
Jerry Morales-Red Barn/Address
Andy Thornton-Red Barn/Address
Jose Cardenal-Red Barn
Bill Madlock-Red Barn
Rick Monday-Red Barn
Jerry Morales-Red Barn
Andy Thornton-Red Barn
Jose Cardenal-Safelon
Bill Madlock-Safelon
Rick Monday-Safelon
Jerry Morales-Safelon
Andy Thornton-Safelon
Jose Cardenal-Towne Club
Bill Madlock-Towne Club
Rick Monday-Towne Club
Jerry Morales-Towne Club
Andy Thornton-Towne Club

1977 Zip'z Discs (H-unc)

Number of Cards

1977 Zip'z Discs has 70 differant discs with 2 Cubs players

Size of Cards

The discs measured 3- 3/8 inches in diameter

Basic Features

Established by Michael Scheter Associates (MSA) in 1977, these discs do not have official licensing from Major League Baseball, meaning they do not display team logos. They were used to promote Zip'z Ice Cream, a charming destination for those in search of a sweet indulgence. Each of these discs had a uniform design on the front of the card, with only the back altered to reflect the company participating in the promotion.

Chicago Cubs 1977 Zip'z Discs Checklist


Player
Jose Cardenal
Bobby Murcer