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February is a great month for baseball fans. Not only is it the start of Spring Training, but they get to prepare for the upcoming season with killer Valentine’s Day promotions. Some people may think teams are trying to avoid FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out), but I think it’s one of the best holidays for baseball teams to plan promotions around.
Ticket sales are in full swing, Spring Training is right around the corner, and it’s an easy way to keep the baseball fan in your life happy. The only debate should be whether or not “bae-seball” is an appropriate phrase for the day (it’s probably not).
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So how did teams celebrate the day of love, which conveniently fell on the first day of Spring Training for most teams? Find out below!
Ticket Packages and Mascot Visits: Like Christmas ticket packages, Valentine’s Day ticket packages are great gifts for baseball fans. In addition to tickets, packages usually include food vouchers, team store gift cards, and swag. Some teams even give the option of having their mascot deliver the package. This is a great option to offer because the lovable creatures bring an exciting element to the delivery that your typical delivery person can’t.
Corpus Christi Hooks:
Hook Your Valentine! We're selling Valentine's Day gift packs delivered by a Hooks mascot! More: https://t.co/P3SblKO9aN pic.twitter.com/4sEY317fZX
— Corpus Christi Hooks (@cchooks) February 1, 2017
Rusty making the rounds of Valentine's Day deliveries today! #BetterThanABoxOfChocolates pic.twitter.com/oiRhqFWdcT
— Corpus Christi Hooks (@cchooks) February 14, 2017
Rochester Redwings:
Spikes is out on his annual trek around #ROC spreading the Valentine's Day ❤️! pic.twitter.com/0K4uMeHWyZ
— Rochester Red Wings (@RocRedWings) February 14, 2017
Las Vegas 51’s:
All you need is 💝: https://t.co/uQBQ6EAd6G
🎟 10 Ticket Vouchers
⚾ 2 Baseball Caps
🚀 2 Parking Passes
🍫 Box of Chocolates
👽 Mascot Delivery pic.twitter.com/36gVj8mvWy— Las Vegas Aviators (@AviatorsLV) February 10, 2017
Everett AquaSox:
Steal your loved one's heart with the @EverettAquaSox Valentine's Day Ticket Special for only $60! https://t.co/qWXJi9j6MY pic.twitter.com/qJC9ZbTdkK
— Everett AquaSox (@EverettAquaSox) February 3, 2017
Frisco Roughriders:
It's your LAST DAY to get a Riders #Valentines Pack! Get one for your Valentine at https://t.co/r21UbJC45Q or call us at (972) 334-1993! pic.twitter.com/otqoYehvct
— Frisco RoughRiders (@RidersBaseball) February 13, 2017
Mississippi Braves:
We still have a few packages left! Stop by #TrustmarkPark to get your #MBraves #ValentinesDay Pack before 5 (while supplies last). pic.twitter.com/m8D3QBYVqq
— Mississippi Braves (@mbraves) February 14, 2017
Social Media Promos: From graphics to contests to promoting ticket sales, teams really took advantage of the different ways social media can be used for holiday promotions.
Cleveland Indians: #ValenTribe
Valentine's Day is coming up, and we have you covered with another set of #ValenTribes!
We'll send you one a day until the big day. pic.twitter.com/6VR7XkNrGI
— Cleveland Guardians (@CleGuardians) February 6, 2017
West Michigan Whitecaps:
Calling All Singles! We have a Valentine's Day contest for you.
Click here for details – https://t.co/AICl16ycZN pic.twitter.com/Bocb3Nd98F
— West Michigan Whitecaps (@wmwhitecaps) February 9, 2017
St. Louis Cardinals:
No matter who you’re crushin' on this ❤️️’s Day, chances are they’ll love all-inclusive seats. Tickets start at $55. https://t.co/iwpfeVxCso pic.twitter.com/JcQpCS1Dxh
— St. Louis Cardinals (@Cardinals) February 10, 2017
Atlanta Braves:
#ValentinesDay pic.twitter.com/IwUE9nzYoz
— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) February 14, 2017
New York Mets:
Roses are red,
Violets are blue,
Poems are hard,
Here’s Cespedes hitting a home run.Happy #ValentinesDay pic.twitter.com/vEX6vOv5zf
— New York Mets (@Mets) February 14, 2017
MLB Players Association:
Our favorite day of the year…#BaseballIsBack!
Oh, and #HappyValentinesDay pic.twitter.com/e74K22Mduh— MLBPA (@MLBPA) February 14, 2017
Durham Bulls:
The Diamond Cutters want to make sure you have a great Valentine's Day.
Link to print: https://t.co/Op29RSpssx pic.twitter.com/VtrKONBF76
— Durham Bulls (@DurhamBulls) February 14, 2017
Other
Washington Nationals:
How can you not be romantic about baseball? Tell us your own #NatsLoveStory this Valentine's Day: https://t.co/2st62yIcit pic.twitter.com/nDFYv8QIYD
— Washington Nationals (@Nationals) February 10, 2017
Winner, winner, chicken dinner! Check your DMs, and happy Valentine's Day! https://t.co/1s6aPU29ml
— Washington Nationals (@Nationals) February 14, 2017
Happy Valentine's Day! Meet Jack & Gilda, the lucky couple that had Teddy, Bill and @Budweiser crash their wedding! https://t.co/nynfEdLRxz pic.twitter.com/v5Dj7ThVfU
— Washington Nationals (@Nationals) February 14, 2017
Richmond Flying Squirrels:
Huge thanks to @lids for using us in their #ValentineDay ad! Make sure you visit our online team store & receive 25% off! Promo code: LOVE25 pic.twitter.com/57ckWGjne8
— Richmond Flying Squirrels (@GoSquirrels) February 14, 2017
Hudson Valley Renegades:
Roses are red.
Violets are blue.
It's Valentine's Day, what am I gonna do?!
Call us. We got you. 845-838-0094 pic.twitter.com/mhxSGngGzb— Hudson Valley Renegades (@HVRenegades) February 14, 2017
Los Angeles Dodgers:
Retweet this by 2 p.m. PT today for a chance to win a Dodger Stadium Clubhouse Tour for two! #ValentinesDay
Rules: https://t.co/AxfBTM6yTk pic.twitter.com/gIZM7Qe1ct
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) February 14, 2017
Did you see Valentine’s day promotions that made your heart throb? Comment below!
