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ANTHONY RANAUDO


Fear, Pain, and One Quiet Inning in Gary, Indiana
In a lopsided game for the Chicago Dogs, I pitched through a shoulder pinch, a stubborn glute, and a rib twinge—without letting fear rewrite my mechanics. Using my “map → activate → test” loop, I treated pain as information, not a crisis. After the game, I shared the same lesson with a young teammate: respect the signal, adjust the pattern, and compete.

Anthony Ranaudo
Aug 143 min read


8+ Years Between Pitches: A Curveball I Didn’t See Coming
Eight years. That’s how long it’s been since I last threw a pitch in a professional baseball game. My final pitch before this past week...

Anthony Ranaudo
Aug 44 min read


Community, Culture, and Capital at the College World Series
There I was last night—four rows behind home plate at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha—watching LSU take on Arkansas in a College World...

Anthony Ranaudo
Jun 156 min read


Omaha’s Team, MLB Pipeline: LSU’s Potential Future First-Rounders From The 2025 Roster
June. College World Series. LSU. Just kinda flows, right? LSU Baseball punched their ticket to Omaha last night, the second time in four...

Anthony Ranaudo
Jun 910 min read


Legends are Born at The Box: Casan Evans' Postseason Moment
There’s something sacred about watching it unfold live. You don’t always know what “it” is right away — but you feel it in your chest...

Anthony Ranaudo
Jun 33 min read


Nothing Like Postseason at The Box
Yesterday, I got to chop it up with Jordy Hultberg on his radio show down out in Lafayette. And all we talked about—no surprise—was LSU...

Anthony Ranaudo
May 305 min read


A Note to Cards and Culture
Amazing. Love. Sacrifice. Gratitude. Appreciation. Lessons. Mistakes. Community. These are just some of the words that immediately come...

Anthony Ranaudo
May 232 min read


Inside the Pitcher's Mindset: LSU Pitching Coach Nate Yeskie on Culture, Consistency & Championship DNA
From Omaha experience to SEC grit, Coach Yeskie breaks down how elite arms are built, led, and battle-tested at LSU. Nate Yeskie at LSU...

Anthony Ranaudo
May 163 min read


Five Investment Classes of My Collectibles Portfolio
As I begin building my new collectibles portfolio from scratch, I wanted to share the investing principles that will guide every card I...

Anthony Ranaudo
May 163 min read


LSU Baseball Is Back on Top — And Built for Omaha
After a huge series win over Arkansas at The Box, LSU Baseball has made its way back to where it belongs — at the top of the college...

Anthony Ranaudo
May 123 min read


From LSU to The Show: Cole Henry’s Journey of Grit, Growth, and Getting Healthy
On yesterday’s episode of Up and In Daily , I had the chance to sit down with someone who embodies resilience and...

Anthony Ranaudo
May 92 min read


The Joy of Collecting: Why Topps Chrome x VeeFriends Is a Cultural Milestone
Today marks a significant chapter in the collectibles world and the evolving story of modern IP: the release of Topps Chrome x VeeFriends...

Anthony Ranaudo
May 73 min read


Smarter Betting: Arbitrage as a Blueprint for Long-Term Profitability
In sports and in life, the difference between guessing and winning often comes down to preparation and precision . For most people,...

Anthony Ranaudo
May 63 min read


Up and In Daily Recap: Culture, Capital & Calculated Risks
This past week on Up and In Daily , we dove into the intersection of sports culture, venture capital, mindset, and modern betting...

Anthony Ranaudo
May 34 min read


Legacy Meets the Hobby: How Today’s Athletes Are Reshaping the Collectibles Industry
The world of sports collectibles is undergoing a transformation. No longer confined to nostalgic memorabilia, it has become a dynamic...

Anthony Ranaudo
Apr 245 min read


Smarter Sports Betting: How Technology is Transforming the Game
Sports betting has evolved rapidly in recent years. What was once an intuition-driven, often isolated activity has become a data-rich,...

Anthony Ranaudo
Apr 232 min read


Sotheby’s “Timeless Titans”: Sports Cards as Cultural Assets and Investments
By Anthony Ranaudo – The Players Dealer Sotheby's in NYC On April 21, 2025, Sotheby’s concluded its Timeless Titans: Legendary Sports...

Anthony Ranaudo
Apr 224 min read
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