Category Archives: Promotions

Video: Australian Baseball League Ad – Baseballs Attack Aussie City!

Posted on December 9, 2011 by

The Australian Baseball League (ABL), which is co-owned by Major League Baseball and the Australian Baseball Federal, started its second season in November. The Brisbane Bandits create a humorous ad in which baseball meteors knocking off some of the city’s … Continue reading →

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Video: Rockies Jimenez License Plate Commercial Expires with Trade to Indians

Posted on July 31, 2011 by

Major League Baseball created a funny commercial  playing off of Colorado Rockies pitcher Ubaldo Jimenez unique name. Uh-oh. After 2010’s amazing season, during which Jimenez threw a no-hitter and was 15-1 at the All-Star Break, it was rather unimaginable the … Continue reading →

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Halloween in August: Memphis Redbirds Unveil Creepy Jerseys for a Good Cause

Posted on July 23, 2011 by

I believe I’ve found my Halloween costume. The Memphis Redbirds will be wearing some freaky uniforms in a couple of weeks for a good cause. On Saturday August 13, the St. Louis Cardinals Triple-A affiliate will host Organ Donor Night … Continue reading →

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Video: Oakland A’s Host MC Hammer Bobblehead Day!

Posted on July 18, 2011 by

As part of their 80s Day promotion, the Oakland A’s honored Stanley Burrell, more commonly known as MC Hammer, prior to their series finale with the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday. Hammer, who has sold more than 50 million records worldwide, … Continue reading →

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Funny Videos: Vancouver Canadians Parody “Major League” for Ticket Promotion

Posted on July 9, 2011 by

The Vancouver Canadians released a new ticket promotion that parody’s the great baseball comedy “Major League,” called “Major League Savings.” (One wonders if not for Charlie Sheen and his antics this year, if this 20+ year old movie would be … Continue reading →

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Video: Cirque de Solei Performer Flips and Twists Before Tossing First Pitch at Padres Game

Posted on June 28, 2011 by

Cirque du Solei performer flips before delivering the first pitch at Monday’s game between the San Diego Padres and Kansas City Royals at Petco Park. It’s strike! Sign him up

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Funny Video: Fan Clotheslines Minor League Baseball Mascot

Posted on June 27, 2011 by

This video captures one of the reasons why I love minor league baseball – stupid human tricks. Fan participation on such a goofy, yet creative way, has been mastered by the marketers of minor league teams.  The Triple-A New Orleans … Continue reading →

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