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The Lasting Embarrassment of “Turn Ahead the Clock” MLB Promotion
Ten years ago today, Major League Baseball and sponsor Century 21 came up with the nonsensical idea of playing a slate of 14 games with a futuristic theme — the polar opposite of baseball’s classic “Turn Back the Clock” games...
BP Gasoline Teams With Giants In Honoring Meadowlands Memories
The New York Giants will be playing their final season at Giants Stadium this year, and BP Products has partnered with the team for several promotions revolving around reliving the greatest moments in Giants Stadium since 1976. As part of the program...
30th Anniversary of Comiskey’s Disco Demolition Night
It’s been 30 years since the beginning of the end for the much-maligned genre of disco music. The scene was Comiskey Park in Chicago on July 12, 1979; a twi-night doubleheader versus the Detroit Tigers. The White Sox held an anti-disco pro...
Livin’ on Eutaw Street: Orioles Offer Fans New Bleacher Seating Section
Tickets are on sale now for a new seating promotion called “2110 Eutaw Street.” The newly announced bleacher seating option is named after the combined jersey numbers of stand-out players Nick Markakis and Adam Jones. For a number of ...
20 Year Old Ohio Resident Hits the Big Four-O at Progressive Field
Grace Jasinski walked through the turnstiles of Progressive Field yesterday at a most opportune time. The 20 year old Aurora, OH resident became the Cleveland Indians’ 40 millionth fan to have entered into Jacobs Field/Progressive Field sinc...
At the Drive In: Milwaukee Brewers Transform Miller Park into Nostalgic Movie Night Destination
Baseball is a sport steeped in nostalgia and has always triggered strong familial remembrances. A simpler time. A group outing. Similarly, those old enough to remember Drive-In movie nights at their height can fondly recall their famili...
Eat Some Cakes, Throw 3 Strikes…Become a Millionaire
You know how you yell at the TV when your team’s pitcher can’t seem to throw strikes to save his life? How effin’ hard is it to throw the damn thing over the plate!? Christ! Well, here is a chance for you and your noodle arm...
2009 NFL Draft Day Parties: Beer Eases the Boredom of Watching Names and Numbers
Saturday, April 25-26 will mark the 74th annual NFL Draft from Radio City Music Hall in New York City. The NFL Draft — to some — is one of the biggest excuses to party. Many treat this weekend as a holiday and geek out in front of the...
2009 Major League Baseball Opening Day Promotions
The unofficial holiday of baseball opening day will soon be upon us. The new campaign officially kicks off with the Atlanta Braves visiting division rival Philadelphia Phillies on April 5, as the Phils begin their reign as defending World...
Pirates' PNC Park to Feature All-You-Can-Eat Section
The Pittsburgh Pirates have announced today the club will be allowing fans to purchase tickets affording them a bottomless buffet, joining the likes of several other pro teams in sports offering the same all-you-can-eat experience. The Bucs have reco...
2008 Major League Baseball Opening Day Promotions
It's difficult to comprehend just how quickly the boys of summer will be back on the diamond. We are only slightly over a month away from a new baseball season which gets started earlier than it has ever begun in the past. Our beloved pastime officia...
Honk If You Hate Matt Millen
Maybe it's a little passe to hurl "Fire Matt Millen" jokes at this point. I mean, the Detroit Lions have clearly broken through with an impressive 6-3 record (impressive for the Lions) and the organization will kindly be allowing one lucky fan to dri...
Countdown To Tip-Off: NBA Opening Night
Once again, the NBA season is upon us. The party starts at 8PM ET on Tuesday with a trio of games highlighted by the defending champion San Antonio Spurs hosting the Greg Oden-less Portland Trailblazers. The Jaunt wants to take this opportunity to ce...
