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2018 Nationals bobbleheads, giveaways announced

By Jack Moore

WASHINGTON — Starting this spring, Nationals fans will get an opportunity to pick up new bobbleheads featuring star players Max Scherzer, Ryan Zimmerman and Bryce Harper as well as a host of other giveaway items.

The Nationals announced Monday its 2018 schedule for releasing bobbleheads and other promotional items.

This year, there will be more giveaways for kids, chief revenue and marketing officer Valerie Camillo said in a release.

The team also announced “theme nights” that will be celebrated at Nats Park this season. New this year is a special “Game of Thrones” night in August.

Single game tickets for the 2018 season go on sale to the general public March 1 at 12 p.m. Opening Day is April 5.

See the full lis of bobbleheads, giveaways and special events below.

Bobbleheads

  • April 13 — Sean Doolittle bobblehead (first 25,000 fans)
  • May 4 — Max Scherzer Cy Young bobblehead (first 25,000 fans)
  • June 8 — Ryan Zimmerman “Ryanaissance” bobblehead (first 25,000 fans)
  • July 6 — Bryce Harper Patriotic bobblehead (First 25,000 fans)
  • Aug. 3 — Anthony Rendon bobblehead (first 25,000 fans)

Collectibles

  • Aug. 18 — “Game of Thrones” figurine
  • Sept. 21 — Oktoberfest beer stein (first 20,000 fans)

Apparel

  • April 5 — 2018 schedule T-shirt (first 25,000 fans)
  • May 2 — Nationals tote bag (first 25,000 fans)
  • May 5 — “Star Wars” socks
  • June 6 — All-Star Game tote bag (first 25,000 fans)
  • Aug. 17 — Hawaiian shirt
  • Aug. 31 — Trucker cap (first 15,000 fans)

Theme nights

  • May 5 — “Star Wars” day
  • July 3 — Postgame fireworks
  • Aug. 18 — “Game of Thrones” night
  • Sept. 21 — Oktoberfest

Special ticket events

  • May 23 — Seniors Stroll the Bases
  • June 5 — Night OUT
  • June 10, September 9 — Yoga in the Outfield
  • June 22 — Ladies Night
  • July 20 — Margaritaville
  • Sept. 8 — Taste of the World: International Food Festival
  • Sept. 9 — Seniors Stroll the Bases
  • Sept. 23 — Stitch & Pitch
  • Various Fridays — K St. Section
  • Various dates — Pups in the Park presented by Budweiser
  • Various dates — College Day Series (Big 10, George Mason, Georgetown, George Washington, Howard, James Madison, Maryland, VCU, Virginia, Virginia Tech and William & Mary)

Giveaways for kids (12 and under)

  • April 29 — Fidget spinner (first 10,000 fans)
  • May 20 — Superhero cape (first 10,000 fans)
  • June 24 — Max Scherzer eye patch (first 10,000 fans)
  • July 22 — Batting helmet (first 10,000 fans)
  • Aug. 19 — Night light (first 10,000 fans)
  • Sept. 2 — Pajama set ((first 10,000 fans)

MLB All-Star Game locations: 2023, 2024, 2025 and beyond

By Matt Weyrich
MLB All-Star Game locations: 2023, 2024, 2025 and beyond originally appeared on NBC Sports WashingtonMajor League Baseball’s All-Star Game has been around since 1933, serving as one of professional sports’ most historic annual celebrations of its best players.Three of the next four All-Star Game locations have been determined. The 2023 Midsummer Classic will be played at T-Mobile Park in Seattle, marking the third time the Mariners have hosted and first since 2001.MLB has also gotten out ahead and locked in Globe Life Field for 2024 and Citizens Bank Park for 2026. The Texas Rangers, who opened their new ballpark in 2020, will host the game for just the second time since moving to Arlington in 1972.The Philadelphia Phillies will then host the event in 2026 as part of the league's celebration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.A location for 2025 has yet to be announced.Upcoming MLB All-Star Games locations:2023: T-Mobile Park (Seattle Mariners) on July 11, 20232024: Globe Life Field (Texas Rangers), date to be determined2025: Location to be determined2026: Citizens Bank Park (Philadelphia Phillies), date to be determinedRecent MLB All-Star Game locations:2022: Dodger Stadium (Los Angeles Dodgers), AL won 3-22021: Coors Field (Colorado Rockies), AL won 5-22020: All-Star Game canceled, Dodgers awarded 2022 instead2019: Progressive Field (Cleveland Indians), AL won 4-22018: Nationals Park (Washington Nationals), AL won 8-62017: Marlins Park (Miami Marlins), AL won 2-12016: Petco Park (San Diego Padres), AL won 4-22015: Great American Ballpark (Cincinnati Reds), AL won 6-32014: Target Field (Minnesota Twins), AL won 5-32013: Citi Field (New York Mets), AL won 3-02012: Kauffman Stadium (Kansas City Royals), NL won 8-0
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