At a baseball game in Chicago, fans wore promotional pope hats as part of a team giveaway. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Associated Press.
MLB teams use various creative ways to lure fans to the park. The Chicago White Sox gave away pope hats, the Texas Rangers offered Nolan Ryan jerseys, and former New York Mets player Bobby Valentine appeared with a fake moustache at an Old-Timers' Day ceremony.
White Sox executive Brooks B. said such promotions generate great excitement among fans. "When things go bananas ... that's when it gets really fun," he said.
Associated Press photographer Melissa Tamez captured fans wearing pope hats during the game between the Cincinnati Reds and Chicago White Sox on Aug. 11, 2026, in Chicago. Texas Rangers fans wore Nolan Ryan jerseys during a game against the Kansas City Royals on May 29, 2026, in Arlington, Texas.
Bobby Valentine appeared with a fake moustache at an Old-Timers' Day ceremony before a game between the Colorado Rockies and the Mets on Aug. 27, 2022, in New York. These events showcase the creative approaches MLB teams use to attract fans.