This Week’s Promo Preview

MLB.com reporter Benjamin Hill takes a look at the upcoming best promotions in affiliated ball for the week of May 22 – 28, including “Night at the Races” with players sporting polka-dot horse-racing themed “STUDS” jerseys (Bowie Baysox), “Field of Scream” classic movie night (Fort Myers Miracle), and “Nolan Ryan Garden Gnome” giveaway (Corpus Christi Hooks).  Read more here.

Manti Te’o Girlfriend Bobblehead Thursday (See the Box Here)

PRESS RELEASE – This Thursday, May 23, when the Florence Freedom take on the Schaumburg Boomers at University of Cincinnati Medical Center Stadium, the first 1,000 fans through the gates can get their hands on the famed Manti Te’o Girlfriend Bobblehead presented by 100.3 The Fan.  [The Freedom first announced this promo back in January, so no late-to-the-party copycats  here.]

Patriots Host Ballpark Comic Con

The indy pro Somerset Patriots (Atlantic League) hosted the first ever Ballpark Comic Con at TD Bank Ballpark on Saturday, May 18.  Read more here.  View photo here.

A custom made comic con keepsake poster designed by Sam Guerrero from Engine [9] Studios – Somerset Patriots Facebook Photo

This Week’s Promo Preview

MLB.com reporter Benjamin Hill takes a look at the upcoming best promotions in affiliated ball for the week of May 15 – 21, including the “George Brett Bobble-Arms” giveaway (Omaha Storm Chasers), “Your Head on the Crazy Hot Dog Vendor’s Body” blanket giveaway (Reading Fightin Phils), and, not mentioned by Mr. Hill, a “Goodyear Bobbleblimp” giveaway (Akron Aeros).  Read more here.

 

 

Saints Introduce ‘Mackleboar’

PRESS RELEASE – The St. Paul Saints are one of the most prominent Independent League Baseball teams in the country.  In searching for one of their most iconic members of the 2013 family it was only appropriate they looked towards a musician who has risen to fame without using a major record label.  Fans will want to flock to the Thrift Shop, but My Oh My the Saints hope Midway

Bombers Unveil 2013 Promotional Schedule

PRESS RELEASE – The Battle Creek Bombers, members of the prestigious Northwoods League, unveiled their 2013 Promotional Schedule today, and announced that single-game tickets are now on sale for all 35 home games. Tickets may be purchased online at any time, are available by calling the Battle Creek Bombers at (269) 962-0735, or in person at the Bombers offices located at 189 Bridge Street,

Grizzlies Announce 2013 Promotional Schedule

PRESS RELEASE – The Gastonia Grizzlies Baseball Club (photo courtesy of Encaptured & Co.) announced today the promotional schedule for the 2013 season. The schedule is highlighted by Dig to China Night on July 19th. The Grizzlies are teaming up with Creative Travel in Belmont, to bury a certificate in the infield dirt for a free trip to China! The lucky fan that “Digs to China” will then board a direct

May Madness of Ball Park Food

PRESS RELEASE – Minor League Baseball is synonymous with thinking of crazy and wacky ideas to lure fans into ballparks all across America. Beginning Wednesday, May 15, Minor League Baseball is at it again as they launch their first fan voting promotion of the season, titled MiLB.com #foodfight.

A Promotions Wish List

ESPN.com senior writer Tom Caple unveils his list of not-so-serious promotions he would like to see at a number of  Major League Baseball ballparks.  Read more here.

This Week’s Promo Preview

MLB.com reporter Benjamin Hill takes a look at the upcoming best promotions in affiliated ball for the week of May 8 – 14, including “Farewell to The Office” (Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders), “Condiment War III” (Bradenton Marauders), a “Crazy Hot Dog Vendor Soap Dispenser” giveaway (Reading Fightin Phils).  Read more here.

Bradenton Marauders Video

Saints Block Party, Largest Game of Catch, Naming of the Pig Set for Next Week

PRESS RELEASE – The St. Paul Saints circus is coming to downtown St. Paul.  There will be pigs, nuns, baseball players, inflatables, food and fun and is the block party to end all block parties.  It’s the Hiway Federal Credit Union World’s Largest Game of Catch, in conjunction with the Greater St. Paul Building and Managers Association (BOMA).

Angels Honor Slugger With Fish Hat

The Los Angeles Angels (of Anaheim) plan to honor slugger Mike Trout with a fun and unique fish hat giveaway on June 18.  Read more and view photos here.

Storm Chasers Postpone 2nd Annual “What If … Night”

The force was not with the Triple-A Omaha Storm Chasers (Pacific Coast League) Saturday night, as the game and the team’s 2nd annual “What If…Night” combine with “Star Wars Night” had to be postponed because of bad weather.  When the Chasers revisit the double-themed night on August 10, the players will be donning the Omaha Force gear.  The Force was one of the finalists in the name-the-team contest in 2010.

Omaha Storm Chasers Facebook Photos

Saints 2013 Promotions Highlighted With ‘This is Twinkie Territory’

PRESS RELEASE – It’s a beautiful day in our neighborhood as the 21st season of St. Paul Saints baseball officially kicks off Thursday, May 16. Twinkies, food trucks and donuts will satiate the hunger pains from a long off-season. Don’t worry we will have TP for the BM after all that gorging. Fans will get the Hall of Fame treatment with dollar bills handed out at the gate, but for those wanting their

This Week’s Promo Preview

MLB.com reporter Benjamin Hill takes a look at the upcoming best promotions in affiliated ball for the week of May 1 – 7, including “Hipster Night” (West Michigan Whitecaps), a “Cinco de Mayo Celebration” with free tortillas for 3,000 and Latin jersey-wearing Isotopes (Albuquerque Isotopes),  and a “Mayfly Umbrella Giveaway” to protect fans from falling bug corpses (Harrisburg Senators).  Read more here.

Albuquerque Isotopes Facebook Photo

Kane County Cougars Go Chewie for Star Wars Night

PRESS RELEASE – The Kane County Cougars have unveiled custom commemorative Star Wars jerseys that players and field staff will wear as part of the organization’s Star Wars Night at this Saturday’s May 4th game.

Slammers Ask Fans to Name New Hound Mascot

The indy pro Joliet Slammers (Frontier League) have adopted a puppy, and they have appropriately chosen a convict-sniffing bloodhound to drive home the team’s branding theme.  Fans are now being asked to help the Slammers name the new pooch mascot.  “Jake” is way too obvious, but it’s the right way to go.  Watch puppy video and submit name suggestions here.

Saints to Play Umpireless Game, Will Use Judge and Jury

PRESS RELEASE – In ballparks across the country, “Three Blind Mice” often blares over the speakers when they are introduced.  Fans will heckle them, managers will argue with them and every close call they make is scrutinized.  The men in blue on a baseball field often wish they could disappear when thousands of people are against them.  The St. Paul Saints will make that happen for

This Week’s Promo Preview

MLB.com reporter Benjamin Hill takes a look at the upcoming best promotions in affiliated ball for the week of April 24- 30, including the “Zero-K Race to the Bar” (Charleston RiveDogs),  the “Chocolate Baseball Gloves” giveaway (Reading Fightin Phils), and “Halfway to the World’s Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party” (Jacksonville Suns).  Read more here.

Boomers Hold First-Ever Beer Tasting Event

The indy pro Schaumburg Boomers (Frontier League) held their inaugural Ballpark Brew Fest on Saturday at Boomers Stadium (formerly Alexian Field).  The event showcased the newest batches of craft beers by well-known and up-and-coming brewers, including the country’s first vegan brewery.  Live music was provided by a Talking Heads tribute band.  Read more and view photo gallery here.

Bandits Adding Amusement Rides for 2013

PRESS RELEASE – The Modern Woodmen Park experience is about family-friendly fun, and this season Main Street Amusements is enhancing the ballpark to a whole new level. The Quad Cities River Bandits are set to become the first team in Minor League Baseball to bring a Ferris wheel inside its ballpark. But they are not stopping there. The River Bandits will also be adding a dual

Hockey Night Tonight in Harrisburg

The Double-A Harrisburg Senators (Eastern League) will be sporting Hershey Bears-themed hockey jerseys for Hockey Night tonight at Metro Bank Park.  The jerseys will be auctioned off after the game.  As a giveaway, the first 1,000 fans through the gates will receive commemorative hockey puck.  What?  No chocolate?

River Bandits Pondering Addition of 4-D Theater

Dave Heller, owner of the Single-A Quad Cities River Bandits (Midwest League), wants to add a small 4-D theater to the menagerie of attractions at Modern Woodmen Park that will, by the end of the current season,  include a Ferris wheel, two 300-foot zip lines, a carousel and a Froghopper ride for children.  Read more here.

Squirrels Team with Soup Nazi, FeedMore for Canned Soup Drive

PRESS RELEASE – The Richmond Flying Squirrels, Double-A affiliate of the 2012 World Series Champion San Francisco Giants, are pleased to announce that Larry “The Soup Nazi” Thomas from the popular television show Seinfeld, will be appearing at The Diamond on Friday, April 19th presented by Verizon Wireless.

Rafters Unveil Bobbleheads for 2013 Season, One to Honor 100,000th Fan

PRESS RELEASE – The Wisconsin Rapids Rafters have announced the 2013 season will be highlighted with three bobblehead nights; two Rosco P. Rafter bobbleheads and one commemorating the 100,000th fan who entered through the Witter Field gates to enjoy Rafters Baseball.

Not to Be Outdone by the IronPigs, Senators Have Urinal Fun Taking on Rivals

The urinals at the home of the Double-A Harrisburg Senators (Eastern League) may not provide high-tech video game entertainment for fans like they do at the home of the Triple-A Lehigh Valley IronPigs (International League), but blasting low-tech urinal cakes sporting the brands of your enemies can provide seconds of restroom entertainment too while energizing support

Live Ostriches Taking Up Residence at FirstEnergy Stadium, ‘Name the Ostriches’ Contest on Deck

PRESS RELEASE – While FirstEnergy Stadium won’t be for the birds in 2013, the classic ballpark will be home to two living ostriches this summer as part of an exciting, unique partnership between the Reading Fightin Phils and the Berks County and Pennsylvania agriculture community.

IronPigs Home to Feature ‘Urinal (Pee-Controlled) Gaming System’

PRESS RELEASE – Coca-Cola Park will be the first sports venue in the world to feature a brand new revolutionary “Urinal Gaming System”, allowing fans to interact with the world’s only truly hands-free urinal game controller, when the Lehigh Valley IronPigs open their 2013 season this April. The p-controlled video game systems will be featured within all men’s restrooms at Coca-Cola Park and are

What’s Hot This Season at Citizens Bank Park, Home of the Phillies

PRESS RELEASE – Just when Phillies flair and flavor couldn’t get any better, it has. Earlier today, the Phillies and ARAMARK, Citizens Bank Park’s exclusive concessionaire and merchandise partner, announced the latest enhancements to the ballpark’s food, fashion, and merchandise lineup for the 2013 season.

River Bandits Unveil Monster Promotional Schedule

PRESS RELEASE – Quad Cities River Bandits fans last season set the highest attendance for the franchise in 17 years, and the club is rewarding its record-setting fans with the most packed promotional schedule in team history. The River Bandits announced at a press conference Monday afternoon at Modern Woodmen Park that they will have the most fireworks shows, family entertainment, theme nights

Rogues Introduce Mascot for Inaugural 2013 Season

PRESS RELEASE – After a week of voting by Medford Elementary School children, more than 800 entries and a grueling selection process, Rowdy made his debut as the Medford Rogues’ mascot today in front of a packed house at Lone Pine Elementary School in Medford.

Captains Announce Friday Night Post-Game Concert Series

PRESS RELEASE – The Lake County Captains, the Class A affiliate of the Cleveland Indians, are pleased to announce the addition of nine post-game concerts that will follow the club’s Friday night games beginning on May 10.  Legendary local bands will perform outside the Corona Castaways Bar in the left field corner of Classic Park at the conclusion of the post-game fireworks shows that follow

Aeros Release Jam-Packed 2013 Promotional Calendar

PRESS RELEASE – The Akron Aeros announced its promotional calendar for the 2013 season. The schedule features promotions during all 71 home games at Canal Park and includes premium fan giveaways, weekly theme nights, celebrity appearances, and the always-popular fireworks shows every Friday all season and every Saturday beginning in June. The 2013 Opening Day is Thursday

Hey, Mo(e)! Mustangs Introduce New Mascot

PRESS RELEASE – After weeks of speculation, the Martinsville Mustangs officially unveiled their new mascot at the 2013 Fast Track Trade Show.

New Hops Ballpark to Feature Interactive Art Sculpture

The new stadium for the Single-A Hillsboro Hops (Northwest League) will feature an interactive art piece called the “Barometer” that will light up when there is sound, and includes steel musical instruments.  Read more and view design here and here.

Mustangs to Unveil New Mascot Tuesday

The new operators of the summer collegiate Martinsville Mustangs (Coastal Plain League) have given Marty the horse mascot the boot and will unveil his replacement at a trade show on Tuesday evening.  Read more here.

Flatscreen Fridays Highlight Loons Loaded 2013 Promo Schedule

PRESS RELEASE – The Loons are excited to present their 2013 promotional schedule, packed with a strong variety of family friendly entertainment , including theme nights, giveaways and national entertainers. Many fan favorites will be returning, but the schedule also features some new, exciting twists and turns.

RailRiders Ask Kids to Name Two New Mascots

PRESS RELEASE – CHAMP is about to get some new friends.  The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders are preparing to announce two mascots to join CHAMP for the 2013 season.  The club needs help in naming CHAMP’s pals, and the RailRiders are asking local elementary schools for their best ideas on the nomenclature of NEPA’s latest and greatest costumed buddies.

Slammers Offer Jordan Chance to Play in #45 at 50, Will Retire Jersey If Offer Declined

PRESS RELEASE – The Joliet Slammers presented by ATI Physical Therapy are as interested as anyone to see if “His Airness” was serious about lacing them back up at the age of 50. [Michael] Jordan hinted during his 2009 Hall of Fame induction speech, “One day you may look up and see me playing the game at 50.” That created a major buzz over this past weekend as Jordan celebrated his 50th

That Time of Year Again! Whitecaps Asking Fans to Vote on New Concession Item

PRESS RELEASE – It’s become a tradition. The fourth-annual fan voting contest to determine Fifth Third Ballpark’s next culinary delight starts today – Tuesday, February 19.