Interesting promotion from the West Michigan Whitecaps (Low Class A; Midwest League): shapes of four playing cards are being cut into the outfield grass, and fans will win prizes based on what happens in those four zones. The promotion, “Aces in the Outfield,” is simple: when fans enter Fifth Third Ballpark they’ll be given a […]
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River Bandits to honor memory of late Shelby Harris
Shelby Harris, the 111-year-old Rock Island citizen who threw out the first pitch at the Quad Cities River Bandits (Low Class A; Midwest League) season opener and passed away July 25, will be honored at Wednesday’s game. Harris passed away at the Rock Island Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Wednesday, July 25, at the age of 111 […]
SwampDogs giving away cars left and right
An insured promotion where the Fayetteville SwampDogs (summer collegiate; Coastal Plain League) and a local dealer give away a new car if a player steals home has resulted in two free autos for fans this season. The promotion, “Steal of a Lifetime,” is sponsored by a local car dealership, Stewart Nissan, and has run for […]
Springfield marks Cards’ success with unique giveaway
Nice giveaway: the Springfield Cardinals (Class AA; Texas League) are commemorating the World Series win by parent St. Louis Cardinals with a ring giveaway tonight and a display of the Championship Trophy this weekend. It’s a nice replica of the real ring awarded to the Cards at the beginning of the season, and we’re guessing […]
Sea Dogs honor inevitabilities of life with tombstone promo
Unusual promo: the Portland Sea Dogs (Class AA; Eastern League) are honoring the inevitability of death and taxes tonight by giving away a tombstone — on Tax Day — courtesy of a local funeral home. Fans entering the ballpark will be welcomed by Uncle Sam himself as he takes a break one of his busiest […]
Saints add 0K race to annual Running of the Pigs
Exercise we can embrace: the St. Paul Saints (independent; American Association) will hold a 0K race as part of the team’s Ninth Annual Running of the Pigs on April 21. Billed as a race perfect for an ultra marathon runner or couch potato, the 0-K race is the only competition in the world where everyone […]
Games twice as nice in Buffalo
Nice promo: With the prospect of bad weather for today’s Buffalo Bisons (Class AAA; International League) season opener, the team is a free ticket for anyone braving the cold. The deal is simple: anyone attending today’s game can redeem the used ducat at the box office for a ticket to any other game in the […]
H-Sens: Taking a walk on Opening Day
Nice promo: staff of the Harrisburg Senators (Class AA; Eastern League) will walk the concourses at tomorrow’s season opener and continue walking if the team loses. Starting at 6 a.m. tomorrow, members of the Senators front office will continuously walk around the Capital BlueCross Boardwalk at Metro Bank Park in shifts until the conclusion of […]
Revolution to share the bling this season
The York Revolution (independent; Atlantic League) are sharing the bounty of two consecutive championships, giving a ring to a lucky fan as part of a promotion. As part of a May 1 pregame championship ring ceremony, the team will give away a real 2011 championship ring to a random fan present at the game. The […]
R-Phils bring back Gluttony Night for 2011
The Reading Phillies (Class AA; Eastern League) are bringing back one of the most popular and noteworthy promotions in Minor League Baseball in the last year: Tomorrow night is Gluttony Night at FirstEnergy Stadium. For just $7, all fans – especially hungry fans — can chow down on all-you-can-eat hot dogs, pizza, French fries, funnel […]
River City Wizards for a night
The River City Rascals (independent; Frontier League) will be the River City Wizards on Sept. 1, as the team honors longtime St. Louis coach Lonnie Maclin with an Ozzie Smith promotion. Smith is a longtime friend of Maclin, who played in twelve games for the Cardinals in 1993. Maclin suffered a stroke back in January […]
Competitive eater Kobayashi to take on RailCats fans
Nice promotion for the Gary SouthShore RailCats (independent; American Association) legendary competitive eater Takeru Kobayashi will take on five ‘Cats fans at U.S. Steel Yard during an Aug. 17 appearance. Competitive eating is just what it sounds like: folks face off to see how much they can eat in a given period of time. In […]
Giants’ cable partner on lookout for World Championship Baby
Interesting promotion from CSN Bay Area: the cable home of the San Francisco Giants is counting down to the birth of a local baby born exactly nine months after the team won the 2010 World Series on Nov. 1 at 7:45 p.m. It’s a pretty clever contest: the cable outfit is asking Bay Area moms-to-be […]