The Daily SGA Rundown – August 23rd, 2015
” Fear the Walking Dead Sox! “

Best Item of the Day

Lowell Spinners (Red Sox Short A) – Zombie Player Bobblehead

This is a well timed promotion from the Lowell Spinners if we’ve ever seen one.  Tonight is premier of the spin-off series of the hit zombie gore-fest the Walking Dead, Fear the Walking Dead, on AMC.  Or maybe this is just a witty commentary on how bad the Red Sox season has gone this year.  We kid, we kid…the Red Sox are terrible this year, but this “Balking Dead” bobble is a clever way to promote the new TV show.  Either way, who doesn’t like the idea of a zombie baseball player bobblehead?

There’s been a few around the leagues in recent years.  The Kansas City Royals put their own out a few weeks back.  Hopefully they don’t become too prevalent though.  These could lose their appeal and become kitsch very quickly if that becomes the case.

***Honorable mention to the Don Zimmer bobblehead from the New Hampshire Fisher Cats today.  That is a real nice looking piece!

The Rest

Major League Baseball (MLB)

Pittsburgh Pirates – Kids Pirates Lunch Bag
Baltimore Orioles – Orioles Pet Leash
Seattle Mariners – Kids Day Mariners Backpack
Chicago Cubs – Cubs Die Cast Airplane

Detroit Tigers – Strike Out Bullying Dog Tags
Colorado Rockies – Jorge De La Rosa Bobblehead
Cincinnati Reds – Kids Joey Votto Poster
Miami Marlins – Marlins Player T-Shirt
Seattle Mariners – Bike T-Shirt

Minor League Baseball (MiLB)
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South Bend Cubs (Cubs A Midwest) – Miguel Montero Bobblehead
Tulsa Drillers (Dodgers AA Texas) – Princess/Superhero Night Giveaway?
Scranton/WB RailRiders (Yankees AAA) – Back to School Pack
Reading Fightin’ Phils (Phillies AA) – Football w/Baseball Stitches
El Paso Chihuahuas (Padres AAA) – Backpack
San Antonio Missions (Padres AA) – Thermal Lunch Bag
San Jose Giants (Giants A) – Gigante Bobblehead
New Hampshire Fisher Cats (Blue Jays AA) – Don Zimmer Bobblehead
Vancouver Canadians (Blue Jays Short A) – Baseball

Happy SGA Hunting,
SGA Exchange Staff

The Daily SGA Rundown – August 22nd, 2015
” What do Star Wars, assassinations, and boobs all have in common? “

Best Item of the Day

Colorado Rockies – Cargo Fett Star Wars Bobblehead
Hagerstown Suns (Nationals A) – George Townsend Historical Figure Bobblehead
Charleston RiverDogs (Yankees A) – Bobble-Boob Breast Cancer Awareness Bobblehead

We picked a trio of bobbleheads (out of what seems like a million being given out today!) as the cream of the crop in the SGA world today.  First up, Cargo Fett!  We have been saying for a while that if teams don’t start getting creative with their Star Wars bobblehead designs, the fad is going to die real quick.  Enough with the Jedi’s and let’s start using one of the other 1,000 characters to make these giveaways fun moving forward.  Well, the Rockies absolutely killed it with Cargo Fett.  Cargo is on an insane tear this season and in this bobble concept he sports full Jango Fett armor in all its glory.  Great SGA right here!

Next is the Hagerstown Suns George Townsend Historical Bobblehead.  If you don’t know the reference here, Townsend is famous and known to be the youngest Civil War reporter during the conflict.  Additionally, he is well known for his coverage of the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln.  This year is the 150th anniversary of the assassination.  As such, the Suns, who annually put out a historical figure bobblehead (awesome stuff, always) went with Townsend this year.  Here is a link giving you a bit more info.

Last but not least on the top SGAs of the Day list is the Charleston RiverDogs Bobble-Boob.  A lot of teams have been beefing up their cancer awareness and outreach through promotional days this season.  We already saw a Prostate Awareness Bobble-Finger…so it just makes sense someone would do a Bobble-Boob, doesn’t it???  While we don’t have a picture yet for this one, stay tuned!

The Rest

Major League Baseball (MLB)

Baltimore Orioles – Orioles Trucker Hat
San Diego Padres – Dri Fit T-Shirt
Miami Marlins – Dominican Heritage T-Shirt
Houston Astros – Craig Biggio Hall of Fame T-Shirt
Seattle Mariners – Robinson Cano Bobblehead
Chicago Cubs – Jon Lester Cubs Debut Bobblehead
Cincinnati Reds – Tony Perez Replica Statue
Pittsburgh Pirates – W.B. Mason Collectible Truck
Oakland Athletics – Star Wars R2-D2 Beanie
Washington Nationals – Phone Charger

Minor League Baseball (MiLB)
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Danville Braves (Braves Rookie) – Julio Teheran Bobblehead
Frederick Keys (Orioles A) – Kevin Gausman Bobblehead
Tennessee Smokies (Cubs AA) – Pat Summitt Bobblehead
South Bend Cubs (Cubs A Midwest) – Miguel Montero Bobblehead
Billings Mustangs (Reds Rookie) – Travis Wood Bobblehead
Akron Rubber Ducks (Indians AA) – Fanny Pack
Lake County Captains (Indians A) – Clear Stadium Bag
Fresno Grizzlies (Astros AAA) – Robin Lopez Fresno Famous Bobblehead
Corpus Christi Hooks (Astros AA) – Orange Hooks Hunter Pence Replica Jersey
Wilmington Blue Rocks (Royals A) – Knit Cap
Salt Lake Bees (Angels AAA) – Superhero Cape
Inland Empire 66ers (Angels A Adv California) – Hawaiian Rally Monkey
Orem Owlz (Angels Rookie Pioneer) – C.J Cron Bobblehead
Las Vegas 51s (Mets AAA) – Tin Lunchbox
Scranton/WB RailRiders (Yankees AAA) – Breast Cancer Replica Jersey
Clinton Lumberkings (Mariners A) – Taijuan Walker Bobblehead
Tampa Yankees (Yankees A) – Backpack
Nashville Sounds (Athletics AAA) – HipFits
Beloit Snappers (Athletics A) – Paul Molitor Bobblehead
San Jose Giants (Giants A) – Commemorative Baseball
Springfield Cardinals (Cardinals AA) – Macro Gonzalez 2014 Fan Vote Mini-Bobblehead
Buffalo Bisons (Blue Jays AAA) – Bleu Cheese Bobblehead
Harrisburg Senators (Nationals AA) – Steven Souza Jr. Bobblehead

Frontier League (Independent Baseball)
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Washington Wild Things – Backpack

American Association of Independent Baseball (Independent Baseball)
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Fargo-Moorehead Redhawks – Back to School Pack

Happy SGA Hunting,
SGA Exchange Staff

The Daily SGA Rundown – August 21st, 2015
”  Clothing in the MLB…Bobbleheads in the MiLB  “

Best Item of the Day

Wichita Wingnuts – Anthony Carpa Bobble-Butt

There is no picture just yet for this Carpa bobble-butt giveaway from the Wichita Wingnuts of the American Association of Independent Baseball…but they have us curious.  This season has seen all manner of anatomical bobbles.  From biceps, to butts, to boobs, and beyond…

The picture should be released at some point today and we will update soon.

The Rest

Major League Baseball (MLB)

New York Yankees – Yankees Water Bottle
Baltimore Orioles – Orioles High Socks
Miami Marlins – College Colors T-Shirt
Los Angeles Angels – Angels Snapback Hat
Pittsburgh Pirates – T-Shirt
Seattle Mariners – T-Shirt
Washington Nationals – Cap
Chicago Cubs – Pink Cap
Oakland Athletics – Filipino Socks

Minor League Baseball (MiLB)
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Tri-City Dust Devils (Padres Short A) – Dusty Bobblehead 

Hillsboro Hops (Diamondbacks Short A) – Neil Everett Bobblehead
Delmarva Shorebirds (Orioles A) – Beanie Hat
Lynchburg Hillcats (Indians A) – Battle of Virginia Blanket
Tri-City Valley Cats (Astros Short A) – Bernie Willians Bobblehead as 1989-90 Albany-Colonie Yankee
Trenton Thunder (Yankees AA) – Clock in a Can
Nashville Sounds (Athletics AAA) – Cooler Bag
Clearwater Threshers (Phillies A) – Mystery Giveaway???
San Antonio Missions (Padres AA) – Camo Replica Jersey
Sacramento River Cats (Giants AAA PCL) – Madison Bumgarner Postseason MVP Bobblehead
Memphis Redbirds (Cardinals AAA) – Matt Carpenter Bobblehead
Peoria Chiefs (Cardinals A) – Joe Girardi Canvas
Pensacola Blue Wahoos (Reds AA) – 6-Pack Cooler Bag

Happy SGA Hunting,
SGA Exchange Staff

The Daily SGA Rundown – August 20th, 2015
” Yadi Yadi Yadi!”

Best Item of the Day

Springfield Cardinals (Cardinals AA) – Yadier Molina Gold and Platinum Glove Bobblehead

It’s Yadier…it’s a gold AND silver glove bobble…what’s not to love here!  Be sure to check out the rest of the Springfield Cardinals sgas from this season.  They BY FAR dominate the MiLB sga world in terms of sheer giveaways events and quality of the items as well.  The only other MiLB team that comes close (and its not that close, but still 2nd best overall in the MiLB) is the Brooklyn Cyclones.

***This does look just like the one given by the MLB St. Louis Cardinals earlier this season.  Might be identical???

The Rest

Major League Baseball (MLB)

No MLB sgas today : (

Minor League Baseball (MiLB)
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Tulsa Drillers (Dodgers AA Texas) – Sammy Sosa Drillers Replica Jersey
Brooklyn Cyclones (Mets Short A NYPL) – Pinstripe Replica Jersey
Vermont Lake Monsters (Athletics Short A) – Cap

Happy SGA Hunting,
SGA Exchange Staff

The Daily SGA Rundown – August 19th, 2015
” Finally Something Worth Phighting For! “

Best Item of the Day

Philadelphia Phillies – Star Wars T-Shirt
Reading Fightin’ Phils (Phillies AA) – German Ceramic Beer Stein
Lakewood BlueClaws (Phillies A) – Crab Bank

So the Phillies season has been precisely as horrible as anyone could have expected.  Although they did have a nice little run after the All-Star Break…but they’re right back to their pathetic ways.  On a positive note, the Phillies and two of their MiLB affiliates (BlueClaws and Fightin’ Phils) are giving out great SGA items tonight.  So phight your way to the ballparks in Reading and Lakewood to get yourself a nice Crab Bank or Ceramic Beer Stein!  Or head on over to Citizens Bank Park in Philly to grab your Star Wars night t-shirt!

The Rest

Major League Baseball (MLB)

St. Louis Cardinals – Y98 T-Shirt
New York Yankees – Yankees Coloring Book Day
Baltimore Orioles – Orioles T-Shirt
Chicago Cubs – Wine Tumbler

Minor League Baseball (MiLB)
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Pawtucket Red Sox (Red Sox AAA) – Back to School Notebook
Brooklyn Cyclones (Mets Short A NYPL) – Greg and Kelly Rosanna Scotto Bobblehead

Happy SGA Hunting,
SGA Exchange Staff

The Daily SGA Rundown – August 18th, 2015
” Big Mac Attack! “

Best Item of the Day

Oakland Athletics – Mark McGwire Bobblehead

We went with Big Mac for the SGA of the Day today.  Of all the steroid era stars, Mark McGwire seems to have salvaged more respect than most.  Arod might be in the midst of a crazy bounce back year…but people still hate him.  Sammy Sosa has disappeared entirely from the game.  But here is Big Mac.  Just as guilty as the rest, but he’s back and coaching in Los Angeles.

After his playing career ended, McGwire demonstrated coaching ability, personally assisting players such as Matt Holliday, Bobby Crosby and Skip Schumaker before accepting an official role as hitting coach with a MLB team. On October 26, 2009, LaRussa, now manager of the Cardinals, confirmed that McGwire would become the club’s fifth hitting coach of his tenure with the Cardinals, replacing Hal McRae. McGwire received a standing ovation prior to the Cardinals home opener on April 12, 2010. In his three seasons as Cardinals hitting coach, they featured a prolific offense that led the National League in hitting and on-base percentage,and were second in runs.  
In early November, 2012, McGwire rejected a contract extension to return as Cardinals hitting coach for the 2013 season. Instead, he accepted an offer for the same position with the Los Angeles Dodgers in order to be closer to his wife and five children. (Wikipedia 2015)

So congrats to Big Mac for not only staying relevant, but becoming a respected part of the MLB community as well!

The Rest

Major League Baseball (MLB)

Texas Rangers – Back to School Backpack
Los Angeles Angels – Angels Travel Pillow
Philadelphia Phillies – Larry Bowa Bobblehead
Houston Astros – Nurse Scrubs
St. Louis Cardinals – Tito Landrum Bobblehead

Minor League Baseball (MiLB)
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Pawtucket Red Sox (Red Sox AAA) – Back to School Kit
Vancouver Canadians (Blue Jays Short A) – Marcus Stroman Bobblehead
Greeneville Astros (Astros Rookie) – Honey Bear Bobblehead

American Association of Independent Baseball (Independent Baseball)
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Fargo-Moorehead Redhawks – Zach Penprase Fanny Pack
Kansas City T-Bones – T-Bones Hat

Happy SGA Hunting,
SGA Exchange Staff

The Daily SGA Rundown – August 16th, 2015
” Get some cold cuts, get some cold cuts, get some cold cuts! “

Best Item of the Day

Florence Freedom – Ickey Woods Bobble-Shuffle

It’s funny how a great commercial can resurrect a career, or spark a brand new one for past stars or celebrities.  It isn’t quite to the extent that the Snickers commercial relaunched Betty White’s career; but Ickey Woods damn sure wasn’t getting near as much attention, or asked to appear at as many events as he is now before this great Geico commercial he starred in (and absolutely nailed by the way!)

A lot of team’s have booked Ickey for event nights across the MiLB and other independent baseball leagues like the Florence Freedom today, of the Frontier League.  But we remember early on in the pre-baseball season part of last year that the Florence Freedom were the first to announce their Ickey tribute giveaway!  So go get yours today…we’ve been waiting all season for this one!

***Honorable mention to the Toronto Blue Jays beautiful looking triple bobblehead today of Bell, Moseby, and Barfield.

The Rest

Major League Baseball (MLB)

Kansas City Royals – KC Royals KU Cap
Texas Rangers – Adrian Beltre Bobblehead
Baltimore Orioles – Chris Tillman Growth Poster
San Francisco Giants – Juan Marichal Statue Replica
Toronto Blue Jays – Bell, Moseby & Barfield Bobblehead
Minnesota Twins – T.C. Plush
St. Louis Cardinals – Adult Duffle Bag
New York Mets – Travis d’Arnaud Magnet Card
Milwaukee Brewers – Jonathan Lucroy Doubles Record Bobblehead
Atlanta Braves – Andrelton Simmons OYO Figure
Los Angeles Dodgers – Spray Bottle with Fan

Minor League Baseball (MiLB)
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New Britain Rock Cats (Rockies AA) – Elvis Rocky Bobblehead
Brooklyn Cyclones (Mets Short A NYPL) – Kids Backpack
Nashville Sounds (Athletics AAA) – Dog Bowl
Fort Wayne Tincaps (Padres A) – Josh Vanmeter Bobblehead
Richmond Flying Squirrels (Giants AA Eastern) – Kids Club Nutzy Bubbles
Memphis Redbirds (Cardinals AAA) – 1985 NL Championship Cardinals Replica Ring
Frisco RoughRiders (Rangers AA) – Kids Backpack
New Hampshire Fisher Cats (Blue Jays AA) – Youth Throwback Replica Jersey
Harrisburg Senators (Nationals AA) – Welcome Mat
Potomac Nationals (Nationals A) – Ryan Zimmerman Bobblehead

Atlantic Professional Baseball League (Independent Baseball)
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Long Island Ducks – Ray Navarette Bobblehead

Happy SGA Hunting,
SGA Exchange Staff