We always see plenty of promotions tied to presidential elections, and here’s one of the first for the 2016 campaign: Canaligator, Lowell Spinners (short season A; NY-Penn League) mascot, is running for president. Many MiLB teams run some sort of electoral-related promo, especially during a presidential race. Most notably, the Goldklang Group runs a Bobblection across their […]
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Promotions Watch: Halloween at the Ballpark
With Halloween just weeks away, teams around baseball are looking to get fans back to the ballpark. From haunted houses and fall fests, to charity races and craft beer festivals, the Halloween at the ballpark promotional slate is full of intriguing options, several of which will be featured in our latest Promotions Watch. (more…)
Promotions Watch: Fan Appreciation Nights
With the baseball season winding down, teams around the minors are rewarding the support of their fans through Fan Appreciation Days. In the penultimate Promotions Watch of 2015, we round up some of the most notable entries around Minor League Baseball for this staple—which includes special autograph sessions, fireworks, giveaways, and even appreciation weekends. (more…)
Promotions Watch: Football Night
Within a matter of weeks, the NFL and college football seasons will begin, signaling the end of the Minor League Baseball for 2015. Over the few weeks, teams around the minors will celebrate the return of football with Football Night, a promotional staple that features several standouts worthy of inclusion in this week’s Promotions Watch. […]
Promotions Watch: Back to School/College Nights
As the calendar turns to August and the summer winds down, students find themselves just weeks away from another school year. In this week’s Promotions Watch, we look at some of Minor League Baseball’s best Back to School nights, a batch of events that features giveaways, family-friendly discounts, and even movie tributes. (more…)
Promotions Watch: Independence Day Celebrations
Minor League Baseball teams will be celebrating the Fourth of July weekend in style, with a variety of unique promotions that include weekend long events, historic recreations, and presidential bobbleheads, all of which will be covered in this week’s Promotions Watch. (more…)
Promotions Watch: Baseball, Beaches, and Parrot Heads
Baseball and the beach are two summer pastimes, making their combination a natural fit for Minor League Baseball, where promotions give fans a chance to mix up their summer wardrobes. With many teams either giving away or auctioning off summer-themed jerseys—and, in several cases, incorporating a Jimmy Buffett tribute—over the next few weeks, it is […]
Promotions Watch: Short Season Giveaways and Theme Nights
The airing of tonight’s MLB Draft signals the arrival of short season baseball and a new batch of promotions to look forward to over the coming weeks. Some of the best offerings across four leagues—New York-Penn, Northwest, Appalachian and Pioneer leagues—which include theme nights and giveaways are covered in this week’s Promotions Watch. (more…)
Cougars unveil one-cent-wiener promos
Practically free: the Kane County Cougars (Low Class A; Midwest League) have announced a one-cent-wiener promo for select Wednesday games. (more…)
Scout’s honor: A merry ugly Christmas jersey
We have two notable jersey promotions from the Lakewood BlueClaws (Low Class A; Sally League) for this summer: a Boy Scout-themed jersey and a delightfully garish Ugly Christmas sweater jersey, both scheduled to be worn in June. (more…)
Blue Wahoos to welcome Watson
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos (Class AA; Southern League) are continuing to promote their ties to minority investor, and two-time Masters Tournament Champion, Bubba Watson: Starting tonight, Watson will lend a helping hand around Bayfront Stadium for the next four games while making himself accessible to fans as part of a unique promotion. (more…)
Promotions Watch: Major League History Nights
Major League Baseball teams are using their 2015 promotional slates to market unique days or weekends that celebrate their history. Some of the most notable examples—including weekly promotions, as well as celebrations and giveaways to commemorate notable anniversaries—are discussed in this week’s Promotions Watch. (more…)
Kingfish unveil 2015 bobblehead, ballpark lineups
The Kenosha Kingfish (summer collegiate; Northwoods League) unveiled their ballpark improvements and bobblehead lineup for 2015, including unique zip-line and bobble-boat giveaways and a new Simmons Field digital scoreboard. (more…)