Your weekly guide to the best bobbleheads, giveaways, and promotions across MLB and MiLB — plus which series are worth watching.
Coverage Window: Friday, July 10 – Thursday, July 16, 2026
🔥 Notable Series This Week
Yankees Series at the Nationals · July 10–12 · Washington, DC Marvel's Captain America Bobblehead Friday night opens the series, and the Yankees in DC over a holiday-aftermath weekend means Nats Park will be loud regardless of the standings. Friday is the centerpiece — the Cap bobble is the single biggest ticket of the week.
🏆 Top MLB Giveaways
| Date | Team | Giveaway | City | Type |
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| Fri 7/10 | Nationals | Marvel's Captain America Bobblehead | Washington, DC | Bobblehead |
| Sat 7/11 | Dodgers | Son Heung-min Bobblehead | Los Angeles, CA | Bobblehead |
| Sat 7/11 | Cardinals | David Eckstein Bobblehead | St. Louis, MO | Bobblehead |
| Sun 7/12 | Rays | Evan Longoria Bobblecard | Tampa, FL | Bobblehead |
| Sun 7/12 | White Sox | Late Night with Chuck & Ozzie Bobblehead | Chicago, IL | Bobblehead |
| Fri 7/10 | White Sox | Mexican Heritage Jersey | Chicago, IL | Jersey |
| Sat 7/11 | Mets | Devin Williams Replica Jersey | Queens, NY | Jersey |
| Sun 7/12 | Cardinals | Cardinals Kids Jersey | St. Louis, MO | Jersey |
| Fri 7/10 | Astros | Hawaiian Shirt | Arlington, TX | Shirt |
| Sat 7/11 | Pirates | Country Weekend Cowboy Hat | Pittsburgh, PA | Hat |
| Sat 7/11 | Royals | Hot Dog Race Caps | Kansas City, MO | Hat |
| Sat 7/11 | Rays | Evan Longoria Snapback | Tampa, FL | Hat |
| Fri 7/10 | Royals | Reversible Floppy Hat | Baltimore, MD | Hat |
| Sun 7/12 | Giants | SpongeBob SquarePants Hat | San Francisco, CA | Hat |
| Sun 7/12 | Giants | Gigantes Aloha Shirt | San Francisco, CA | Shirt |
| Sat 7/11 | Cubs | 1940s-50s Cubs Replica Jersey (announces in advance) | Chicago, IL | Jersey |
| Fri 7/10 | Braves | Cardinals Garage Shirt | St. Louis, MO | Shirt |
🎆 Best Fireworks Nights
| Date | Team | City | Bonus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 7/10 | Phillies @ Tigers | Detroit, MI | Friday Night Fireworks |
| Fri 7/10 | Brewers @ Pirates | Pittsburgh, PA | Country Weekend - Zambelli Fireworks |
| Fri 7/10 | Athletics @ White Sox | Chicago, IL | Postgame Fireworks |
| Fri 7/10 | Cubs @ Reds | Cincinnati, OH | Post-Game Fireworks Show |
| Fri 7/10 | Red Sox @ Mets | Queens, NY | Fireworks Night |
| Fri 7/10 | Rockies @ Giants | San Francisco, CA | Black Heritage Night Fireworks |
⚾ MiLB Spotlight
Saturday July 11 brings six MiLB bobbleheads in addition to the Sat MLB picks — one of the loaded MiLB days of the summer.
| Date | Team | Giveaway | City | Why It's Worth It |
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| Fri 7/10 | Cyclones | Frank Sinatra Bobblehead (1,000) | Brooklyn, NY | Ol' Blue Eyes in Brooklyn — chef's kiss. Capped at 1,000, go early |
| Fri 7/10 | Timber Rattlers | Pizza Slice Bobblehead | Appleton, WI | A pizza slice with a head that bobbles |
| Fri 7/10 | Keys | Hockey Bobblehead (1,000 adults 13+) | Frederick, MD | Single-A hockey crossover — niche collectible |
| Fri 7/10 | Cubs (Iowa) | Sam Bernabe Bobblehead | Des Moines, IA | Triple-A staple at Principal Park |
| Sat 7/11 | SeaWolves | John Oliver Bobblehead (1,500) | Erie, PA | Yes, that John Oliver. Moon Mammoths Weekend centerpiece |
| Sat 7/11 | RubberDucks | "Don't Give Me This Ole..." Corbin Bernsen Bobblehead | Akron, OH | Major League movie crossover with Roger Dorn's signature line on the box |
| Sat 7/11 | Captains | Benny the Blue Pike Bobblehead (1,000) | Eastlake, OH | Captains' iconic mascot in classic form |
| Sat 7/11 | Tarpons | Ben Rice Bobblehead | Tampa, FL | Yankees prospect at his Single-A affiliate |
| Sun 7/12 | Fisher Cats | Buffalo Tenders Bobblehead (500) | Manchester, NH | The trilogy continues — buffalo flavor edition. Capped at 500. |
| Sun 7/12 | Cyclones | Jonah Tong Anime Bobblehead (1,000) | Brooklyn, NY | Mets pitching prospect in anime treatment |
| Sun 7/12 | Sod Poodles | RUCKUS Bobblehead | Amarillo, TX | The mascot, unleashed |
| Sun 7/12 | Red Sox (Worcester) | Wilyer Abreu Bobblehead | Worcester, MA | Boston outfielder at his old Triple-A home |
📍 The Bobblehead Road Trip
Northeast Three-Day: 3 Bobbleheads, 3 Cities, ~250 miles total
| Date | Team | Bobblehead | Location | Distance from Previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 7/10 | Cyclones | Frank Sinatra Bobblehead | Maimonides Park, Brooklyn, NY | — |
| Sat 7/11 | RubberDucks | Corbin Bernsen Bobblehead | 7 17 Credit Union Park, Akron, OH | ~460 mi |
| Sun 7/12 | Captains | Benny the Blue Pike Bobblehead | Classic Auto Group Park, Eastlake, OH | ~40 mi |
Note: The full Brooklyn → Akron → Eastlake swing is over 250 miles in one of the legs (Brooklyn to Akron is ~460 mi). For a strict 250-mile-per-leg trip, the Akron + Eastlake pair is the Saturday-Sunday play (~40 mi between Captains and RubberDucks parks). Sinatra Friday night in Brooklyn stands as its own anchor — fly home Saturday morning if you want all three.
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🎯 Don't Sleep On...
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Nationals (Fri 7/10): Marvel's Captain America Bobblehead. Marvel-MLB crossovers always pull non-baseball collectors. Friday night at Nats Park, Yankees in town — gates will be a mob scene. Be in line 90 minutes early.
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Dodgers (Sat 7/11): Son Heung-min Bobblehead. Cross-sport crossover bobbles draw audiences who don't usually attend baseball. Tottenham fans, Korea national team fans, MLS-curious LA crowd — they'll all be there. Plan accordingly.
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Cyclones (Fri 7/10 + Sun 7/12): Two bobbleheads in one weekend — Sinatra Friday, Jonah Tong Anime Sunday. Two trips to Maimonides Park, two completely different concept bobbles. If you're in NYC, do both.
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Erie SeaWolves (Sat 7/11): John Oliver Bobblehead at Moon Mammoths Weekend. Probably the most narrowly weird bobble of the entire summer. Capped at 1,500. The Last Week Tonight crossover with the Tigers' Double-A affiliate is a real thing.
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White Sox (Sun 7/12): Late Night with Chuck & Ozzie Bobblehead. Chuck Garfien and Ozzie Guillén — White Sox broadcast/managerial nostalgia in plastic. Bonus: World Baseball Classic Bobblehead Offer the same day.
👀 Looking Ahead
- Monday July 13: The August Blockbuster road trip guide drops — 4 bobbleheads in 6 days without ever leaving LA. Max Muncy, Mickey Mouse, Kershaw, Reggie Smith.
- Friday July 17: Manu Ginobili Bobblehead at the Missions in San Antonio. Spurs legend in Missions form.
- Saturday July 18: Bob Ross Bobble Painting at the Cyclones, Geraldo Perdomo Audio Bobble at the D-backs, Pablo Sanchez at Fredericksburg, Christmas in July Peanuts at the Captains. Probably the loaded MiLB Saturday of the entire month.
All giveaways are subject to availability and typically first-come, first-served. Arrive early.
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See something we missed? Drop us a line at mike@bobbleguide.com. Next week's roundup drops Wednesday, July 15.