Your weekly guide to the best bobbleheads, giveaways, and promotions across MLB and MiLB — plus which series are worth watching.
Coverage Window: Friday, July 31 – Thursday, August 6, 2026
🔥 Notable Series This Week
No qualifying named rivalries or 2025 postseason rematches in this window. The biggest cross-league atmosphere is Twins @ Mariners (Aug 1–3) for Super Mario Day on Sunday, and Padres @ Diamondbacks (Aug 3–5) through the early week.
🏆 Top MLB Giveaways
| Date | Team | Giveaway | City | Type |
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| Fri 7/31 | Dodgers | Kyle Tucker Bobblehead | Los Angeles, CA | Bobblehead |
| Sat 8/1 | Reds | Terry Francona Bobblehead | Cincinnati, OH | Bobblehead |
| Sat 8/1 | Guardians | Cade Smith Bobblehead | Cleveland, OH | Bobblehead |
| Sun 8/2 | Mariners | Super Mario Day - Power-Up Julio Rodríguez Bobblehead | Seattle, WA | Bobblehead |
| Sun 8/2 | Mets | 1986 Iconic Moments Bobblehead Series: Ray Knight | Queens, NY | Bobblehead |
| Fri 7/31 | Cubs | 1960s Cubs Replica Jersey | Chicago, IL | Jersey |
| Sat 8/1 | Athletics | Nick Kurtz Superhero Poster | Sacramento, CA | Poster |
| Sun 8/2 | Mets | 1986 Retro Replica Jersey | Queens, NY | Jersey |
| Tue 8/4 | Yankees | Yankees Bucket Hat | Bronx, NY | Hat |
| Wed 8/5 | Guardians | 125th Anniversary Tumbler | Cleveland, OH | Tumbler |
| Thu 8/6 | Phillies | PGW Multi-Player T-Shirt | Philadelphia, PA | Shirt |
🎆 Best Fireworks Nights
| Date | Team | City | Bonus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 7/31 | Mets | Queens, NY | Fireworks Night |
| Fri 7/31 | Reds | Cincinnati, OH | Postgame Concert (Marshmello) — not fireworks but a draw |
| Sat 8/1 | Brewers @ Angels | Anaheim, CA | Saturday Night Fireworks (Beach Week theme) |
| Sat 8/1 | Guardians | Cleveland, OH | Phantom Fireworks |
⚾ MiLB Spotlight
Friday July 31 is the Triple-Friday of the summer — three Elite-tier MiLB bobbleheads on the same night, three coasts apart.
| Date | Team | Giveaway | City | Why It's Worth It |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 7/31 | Emeralds | Bill Walton Bobblehead (1,000) | Eugene, OR | Pacific Northwest icon. Merry Pranksters night theme. Capped at 1,000. |
| Fri 7/31 | Patriots | Mickey Mantle Bobbleheads + Danny & David Mantle Appearance (1,000 adults) | Bridgewater, NJ | Multi-bobble package with the Mantle family in the building |
| Fri 7/31 | Curve | Konnor "Griffin the Great" Bobblehead | Altoona, PA | Top Pirates prospect at Double-A — companion to the Captains-level Sabathia and Naquin throwbacks |
| Fri 7/31 | Shorebirds | Jackson Holliday Card Bobblehead | Salisbury, MD | Orioles' #1 overall pick at his old A-ball home |
| Sat 8/1 | River Bandits | Noah Cameron Bobblehead | Davenport, IA | Royals top pitching prospect, Single-A |
| Sat 8/1 | SeaWolves | Howl-O-Ween Max Clark Bobblehead | Erie, PA | Tigers top outfield prospect with a Halloween-in-summer twist |
| Sat 8/1 | Tower Buzzers | Maverick Bobblehead | Ontario, CA | New A-ball affiliate's first signature bobble |
| Sat 8/1 | Comets | Comets Bobblehead | Oklahoma City, OK | Triple-A Dodgers affiliate, mascot bobble |
| Sun 8/2 | Captains | Parker Messick Bobblehead | Eastlake, OH | Cleveland top-50 pitching prospect |
| Sun 8/2 | Sod Poodles | Christian Cerda Bobblehead | Amarillo, TX | D-backs catcher prospect, Double-A |
| Sun 8/2 | Cyclones | Big League Chew Carson Benge Bobblehead | Brooklyn, NY | Mets prospect with a Big League Chew sponsorship |
| Sun 8/2 | Patriots | Sparkee Mini Bobbleheads + Sparkee's Birthday Bash + Shrek Appearance | Bridgewater, NJ | Multi-bobble + Shrek combo. Don't ask. |
| Sun 8/2 | RoughRiders | Throwback Sunday: Chris Davis Bobble Card | Frisco, TX | Former Rangers slugger, throwback piece |
| Wed 8/5 | Flying Squirrels | Nutasha Bobblehead | Richmond, VA | Mascot bobble, Wednesday night, lighter crowd |
| Wed 8/5 | Cubs (South Bend) | Moisés Ballesteros Bobblehead | South Bend, IN | Cubs catching prospect at High-A |
📍 The Bobblehead Road Trip
No qualifying ≤250-mile cluster this week. Bill Walton (Eugene), Mickey Mantle (Bridgewater), and Konnor Griffin (Altoona) on the same Friday are 3,000+ miles apart in three separate regions. Pick one based on where you live.
If you're already in southeastern PA for the Curve game, the Konnor Griffin (Altoona) → Reading Fightin Phils area is the cleanest secondary cluster — but the Phils don't have a bobblehead this weekend, and Altoona is the standalone Friday pull.
Section omitted this week. Use the Trip Planner to find the nearest Elite Friday bobble to your zip.
🎯 Don't Sleep On...
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Mariners (Sun 8/2): Super Mario Day - Power-Up Julio Rodríguez Bobblehead. Nintendo crossover bobbles are rare in MLB. Julio in Mario form is the kind of design that ends up on collector shelves and resale markets within hours.
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Reds (Sat 8/1): Terry Francona Bobblehead. Tito at Cincinnati — his current team — finally gets the Reds-version bobble. Saturday night at Great American Ball Park.
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Mets (Sun 8/2): 1986 Iconic Moments Bobblehead Series: Ray Knight. The Mets are running an entire 1986 anniversary series — Ray Knight is the first installment. Paired with a 1986 Retro Replica Jersey on the same day. Two-for-one '86 World Series nostalgia.
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Dodgers (Fri 7/31): Kyle Tucker Bobblehead. Recently-acquired star outfielder, first bobble in Dodger blue. Friday night at Chavez Ravine.
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Patriots (Fri 7/31): Mickey Mantle Bobbleheads + Danny & David Mantle Appearance. Mantle's sons in the building, multi-bobble package — capped at 1,000 adults. Bridgewater is 30 minutes from NYC.
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Cyclones (Sun 8/2): Big League Chew Carson Benge Bobblehead. Big League Chew sponsorship on a player bobble is a clean little crossover. Sunday afternoon at Maimonides.
👀 Looking Ahead
- Friday August 7: Randy Johnson Bobblehead at the AquaSox (Everett, WA) — Hall of Famer at his old short-season home. The next Elite 8 Wildest MiLB pick.
- Saturday August 8: Bobby Witt Jr. at the Naturals, Chris Sale at the Stripers, Mike Vrabel Bobblehead at the RubberDucks, Cooper Flagg Bobblehead at the Sea Dogs (Wed 8/12). Loaded August opener.
- Monday August 10: Max Muncy "Game 7 Home Run" Bobblehead at Dodger Stadium kicks off The August Blockbuster trip. Mickey Mouse at Angel Stadium 8/12. Clayton Kershaw 8/14. Reggie Smith 8/15.
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, August 5.