Mid-market and small-market MLB teams are finding it harder and harder to bring in fans to their ballparks. Although baseball is one of America’s favorite pastimes, viewership and attendance have taken a significant hit. This has led to teams trying out different tactics to bring in the fans. Most recently, supporters showed mixed reactions as a Washington Nationals fan-gathering tactic was revealed.
Over the last 3 or 4 years, the Nationals have regularly been one of MLB’s worst teams. This comes after winning the World Series in 2019. It has put the team in a difficult position and is using interesting tactics to attract fans.
Washington Nationals are selling tickets at Costco
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In recent years, certain MLB teams have struggled to get fans to watch games. In response to that, these teams and others are implementing interesting strategies to bring in fans. Most recently, a Twitter user called The Game Day MLB shared that the Nationals are selling tickets at Costco. They shared pictures of the deal via Twitter, which appears to be $69.99 for 2 tickets. The reactions to this have been mixed with fans sharing their opinions.
The Nats are so desparate they're selling tickets IN COSTCO 😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/hd2sjuIg00
— The Game Day MLB (@TheGameDayMLB) May 25, 2023
In a Tweet, they said, “The Nats are so desparate they’re selling tickets IN COSTCO 😭😭😭”. Despite being at the bottom of the NL East, the Nationals are not in the bottom 10 in attendance this season. This means that some of their tactics seem to be working on bringing fans to games.
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The reactions to this strategy have been mixed.
Some fans defended the Nationals and said that it is an interesting move.
It’s a pretty cool idea actually I like it
— Bill (@billgood2020) May 25, 2023
Sf Giants sell tickets at Costco too. Use your executive card and get 3% back. That’s just good business.
— KYJ (@rookie_1706) May 25, 2023
That is a good idea.
— Steven Montelongo (@stevemontelo68) May 26, 2023
It’s actually good marketing. Especially for older people or those who want to gift something physical.
DraftKings/FanDuel let’s you buy credit amount at convenience stores.
— Scarlett Michanco 👑 (@svmichanco) May 25, 2023
Other fans were a bit confused by the move.
Is that desperate or just a good idea? I’d love to buy baseball tickets at Costco in Texas! Makes it easy to gift them too. 🎫
— Brian Satterwhite (@bmsatter) May 25, 2023
Is this even a good deal @Full_Slate_Pod
— Troy Hermo (@TroyHermo) May 25, 2023
This is a different and creative method of ticket distribution. Don’t really understand what makes it “desparate.” Just seems like a smart business idea. https://t.co/OghNFQkumZ
— Jonathan 🐻⚾️ (@SwingandaMish) May 26, 2023
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The Nationals are at the bottom of the NL East and suffering mockery during their rebuild. Even their home run celebration was mocked. Things have looked bleak since the team won the 2019 World Series. It has gone downhill for them over the last 4 years.
The Nationals have seen some really bad luck since winning the World Series
Winning a World Series is supposed to be a joyous occasion and a sign of a great team. But the Nationals have experienced nothing but bad luck since then. The Washington-based team has lost almost every star from that title-winning roster. They traded Juan Soto, Max Scherzer, and Trea Turner away and also lost Bryce Harper in free agency. Furthermore, their star pitcher in Stephen Strasburg has not been fully healthy since 2019. Hopefully, the Nationals’ fortunes will change for the better.
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