To recognize a memorable day in franchise history, the Salem-Keizer Volcanoes (Short Season A; Northwest League) have buried a time capsule that honors the eclipse game. (more…)
Tag Archives | National Eclipse
Eclipse Boffo Box Office for MiLB Teams
Combining an eclipse viewing party with a Minor League Baseball game ended up being box-office genius for many teams, with one — the Columbia Fireflies (Low A; Sally League) — setting a team single-game attendance record. (more…)
Don’t Forget: Eclipse at the Ballpark is Today
Just a reminder: today’s solar eclipse is set for this afternoon, and a slew of Minor League Baseball teams are holding games and open houses to celebrate the celestial event. (more…)
Total Eclipse: Ballparks Prepare to Blackout
It’s time to bring out those viewing glasses and gather the family because for the first time since 1918, a total solar eclipse will turn the skies dark for a few minutes on August 21. Professional baseball teams across the country are jumping on this trend and preparing for their ballpark blackouts with unique events […]
Fireflies Announce Total Eclipse of the Park
Another National Eclipse promotion is in the works, as the Columbia Fireflies (Low A; Sally League) have announced details for their event on August 21. (more…)
Hot Rods to Host Solar Eclipse Promotion
The Bowling Green Hot Rods (Low A; Midwest League) have announced details for a solar eclipse promotion that will take place on August 21. (more…)
Sounds to Host Total Solar Eclipse Viewing Party
On Monday, August 21, the Nashville Sounds (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) will help to host a total solar eclipse viewing party at First Tennessee Park. The event will be hosted in conjunction with Nashville mayor Megan Barry, Metro Government, the Metro Sports Authority, and the Adventure Science Center. (more…)
Blowfish Unveil “Centerline” Promo to Mark 2017 National Eclipse
Another team announces a promotion built around this summer’s National Eclipse, as the Lexington County Blowfish (summer collegiate; Coastal Plain League) will mark the area’s perfect viewing location with a “Centerline” season-long promo. (more…)
It’s Lights Out — Literally — for Salem-Keizer Volcanoes
The Salem-Keizer Volcanoes (Short Season A; Northwest League) are planning ahead for next summer’s National Eclipse, with a three-game Brewfest culminating in a morning game that will feature the first-ever “eclipse delay” in baseball history. (more…)