The 2023 GovX Guide to MLB First Responder and Educator Appreciation Games
Hometown heroes welcome.
There’s something uniquely American about falling in love with a professional baseball team, having them repeatedly break your heart, and like a moth to the flame, returning for more every spring with a renewed vigor that this could, in fact, be the year. Even deeper than that, there’s a sense of civic pride that radiates from each of the 30 teams. No matter where your squad calls home, each team makes it a point to maintain a steady presence within the local community and celebrate those that call it home and help to make it a better place. This season, a large contingent from both leagues are honoring our nation’s law enforcement officers, firemen, medical pros, and educators during select games on the 2023 schedule. Scope ‘em out below and remember to hit up GovX for exclusive MLB ticket discounts all season long.
AL WEST
HOUSTON ASTROS
First Responders Day: Sunday, September 10th at 3:10PM vs San Diego
LOS ANGELES ANGELS OF ANAHEIM
First Responders/Educators Day: TBD
OAKLAND ATHLETICS
Nurse Appreciation Night: Tuesday, May 16th at 6:40PM vs Arizona
Details: Special ticket package includes a Nurse Appreciation headband.
Teachers Appreciation Night: Wednesday, June 14th 6:40PM vs Tampa Bay
Details: Partial proceeds from this night’s ticket sales will benefit the Oakland Public Education Fund.
SEATTLE MARINERS
Nurse Appreciation Night: Tuesday, May 9th at 6:40PM vs Texas
Details: Special ticket package includes a limited-edition Mariners-themed badge clip.
LEO Appreciation Day: Sunday, July 16th at 1:10PM vs Detroit
Details: Special ticket package includes a limited-edition Mariners-themed item.
TEXAS RANGERS
First Responders/Educators Day: TBD
AL CENTRAL
CHICAGO WHITE SOX
Police and Fire Night: Thursday, August 24th at 7:10PM vs Oakland
Nurse Appreciation Night: Tuesday, September 12th at 6:40PM vs Kansas City
CLEVELAND GUARDIANS
Educators Night: Thursday, June 8th at 7:10PM vs Boston
Details: Special ticket package includes a limited-edition corduroy baseball hat.
Healthcare Night: Thursday, August 17th at 7:15PM vs Detroit
Details: Special ticket package includes a limited-edition Guardians scrub top.
DETROIT TIGERS
Law Enforcement Day: Monday, June 12th at 11:35AM vs Atlanta
Details: Special ticket package includes a commemorative jersey, donation to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF) and Michigan Concerns of Police Survivors (MI-COPS).
KANSAS CITY ROYALS
Teachers Night: Friday, May 5th at 7:10PM vs Oakland
Details: Special ticket package includes a Royals crewneck sweatshirt.
Nurses Night: Saturday, May 6th at 6:10PM vs Oakland
Details: Special ticket package includes a Royals long-sleeve shirt.
MINNESOTA TWINS
9/11 Remembrance Day: Monday, Sept 11th at 6:40PM vs Tampa Bay
AL EAST
BALTIMORE ORIOLES
First Responders/Educators Day: TBD
BOSTON RED SOX
Educator Appreciation Days:
Sunday, April 2nd at 1:35PM vs Baltimore
Wednesday, April 19th at 7:10PM vs Minnesota
Tuesday, May 2nd at 7:10PM vs Toronto
Details: Special ticket package includes a one-of-a-kind Red Sox insulated lunch tote.
Healthcare Appreciation Days:
Saturday, April 15th at 4:10PM vs Los Angeles of Anaheim
Thursday, June 29th at 6:10PM vs Miami
Thursday, July 6that 7:10PM vs Texas
Details: Special ticket package includes a one-of-a-kind Red Sox hat.
Law Enforcement Appreciation Day: Tuesday, May 2nd at 7:10PM vs Toronto
Details: Tickets purchased include a $5 donation to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund.
NEW YORK YANKEES
Healthcare Workers Appreciation Games:
Monday, May 8th at 7:05PM vs Oakland
Tuesday, May 9th at 7:05PM vs Oakland
Wednesday, May 10th at 12:35PM vs Oakland
Thursday, May 11th at 7:05PM vs Tampa Bay
Friday, May 12th at 7:05PM vs Tampa Bay
Saturday, May 13th at 1:05PM vs Tampa Bay
Sunday, May 14th at 1:35PM vs Tampa Bay
Details: Special ticket package includes a Yankees scrub top, regular-sized hot dog and beverage.
First Responder Appreciation Games (LEO):
Tuesday, May 23rd at 7:05PM vs Baltimore
Wednesday, May 24th at 7:05PM vs Baltimore
Thursday, May 25th at 7:05PM vs Baltimore
Friday, May 26th at 7:05PM vs San Diego
Saturday, May 27th at 1:05PM vs San Diego
Sunday, May 28th at 1:35PM vs San Diego
Details: Special ticket package includes a Yankees hat with police badge logo, regular-sized hot dog and beverage.
First Responder Appreciation Games (EMS):
Tuesday, May 23rd at 7:05PM vs Baltimore
Wednesday, May 24th at 7:05PM vs Baltimore
Thursday, May 25th at 7:05PM vs Baltimore
Friday, May 26th at 7:05PM vs San Diego
Saturday, May 27th at 1:05PM vs San Diego
Sunday, May 28th at 1:35PM vs San Diego
Details: Special ticket package includes a Yankees hat with EMS badge logo, regular-sized hot dog and beverage.
First Responder Appreciation Games (Firefighter):
Tuesday, September 5th at 7:05PM vs Detroit
Wednesday, September 6th at 7:05PM vs Detroit
Thursday, September 7th at 7:05PM vs Detroit
Friday, September 8th at 7:05PM vs Milwaukee
Sunday, September 10th at 1:35PM vs Milwaukee
Details: Special ticket package includes a Yankees hat with firefighter badge logo, regular-sized hot dog and beverage.
Teacher Appreciation Games:
Tuesday, June 20th at 7:05PM vs Seattle
Wednesday, June 21st at 7:05PM vs Seattle
Thursday, June 22nd at 7:05PM vs Seattle
Saturday, June 24th at 4:05PM vs Texas
Sunday, June 25th at 1:35PM vs Texas
Details: Special ticket package includes choice of Yankees tote bag or tumbler with teacher appreciation logo, regular-sized hot dog and beverage.
TAMPA BAY RAYS
Healthcare Appreciation Day: Saturday, July 8th at 7:15PM vs Atlanta
Details: Special ticket package includes a limited-edition Rays can cooler tumbler.
First Responders Day: Sunday, August 27th at 1:40PM vs New York (AL)
Details: Special ticket package includes a limited-edition snapback hat.
TORONTO BLUE JAYS
Sorry fans, Bo Bichette and company are Canada’s team.
NL WEST
ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS
First Responders/Educators Day: TBD
COLORADO ROCKIES
First Responders/Educators Day: TBD
LOS ANGELES DODGERS
Healthcare Appreciation Night: Friday, April 14th at 7:10PM vs Chicago (NL)
Details: Special ticket package includes an exclusive Healthcare Appreciation Night crewneck.
Teacher Appreciation Day: Sunday, April 30th at 1:10PM vs St. Louis
Details: Special ticket package includes an exclusive Teacher Appreciation Day item.
SAN DIEGO PADRES
First Responder Salute Games:
Tuesday, April 4th at 1:10PM vs Arizona - Salute to First Responders: Leaders for San Diego
Tuesday, May 16th at 6:40PM vs Kansas City - Salute to First Responders: San Diego Fire-Rescue Dept.
Tuesday, June 13th at 6:40PM vs Cleveland - Salute to First Responders: San Diego Police Dept.
Tuesday, July 25th at 6:40PM vs Pittsburgh - Salute to First Responders: State & Federal First Responders
Tuesday, August 15th at 6:40PM vs Baltimore - Salute to First Responders: Women on the Front Lines
Wednesday, September 20th at 1:10PM vs Colorado - Salute to First Responders: San Diego County Sheriff's Dept.
Nurse Appreciation Games:
Saturday, May 6th at 5:40PM vs Los Angeles
Sunday, May 7th at 4:08PM vs Los Angeles
Details: Special ticket package includes a limited-edition retractable badge reel.
Educator Appreciation Night:
Friday, June 2nd at 6:40PM vs Chicago (NL)
Details: Special ticket package includes a limited-edition Padres-themed belt bag.
Healthcare Appreciation Weekend:
Saturday, September 2nd at 1:10PM vs San Francisco
Details: Special ticket package includes a limited-edition retractable badge reel.
Sunday, September 3rd at 1:10PM vs San Francisco
Details: Special ticket package includes a limited-edition retractable badge reel.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS
Firefighter Appreciation Night: Monday, July 31st at 6:45PM vs Arizona
Details: Special ticket package includes a limited-edition duffle bag.
LEO Appreciation Night: Tuesday, August 1st at 6:45PM vs Arizona
Details: Special ticket package includes a limited-edition LEO-themed replica cable car.
Nurse Appreciation Night: Friday, August 25th at 7:15PM vs Atlanta
Details: Special ticket package includes an exclusive Lou Seal plush toy.
Educator Appreciation Night: Friday, September 29th at 7:15PM vs Los Angeles
Details: Special ticket package includes an exclusive block calendar.
NL CENTRAL
CHICAGO CUBS
Teacher Appreciation Nights:
Wednesday, May 24th at 6:40PM vs New York (NL)
Details: Special ticket package includes a limited-edition Cubs tumbler.
Thursday, September 21st at 6:40PM vs Pittsburgh
Details: Special ticket package includes a limited-edition Cubs canvas tote bag.
First Responder Night: Thursday, May 25th at 6:40PM vs New York (NL)
Details: Special ticket package includes a limited-edition Cubs first responder hat.
Healthcare Appreciation Night: Tuesday, June 27th at 7:05PM vs Philadelphia
Details: Special ticket package includes a limited-edition Cubs scrubs top.
CINCINNATI REDS
First Responders/Educators Day: TBD
MILWAUKEE BREWERS
First Responders Appreciation Night: Thursday, May 25th at 6:40PM vs San Francisco
Details: Special ticket package includes a limited-edition Brewers first responder t-shirt.
PITTSBURGH PIRATES
Educator Appreciation Day: Sunday, April 23rd at 1:35PM vs Cincinnati
Details: Special ticket package includes a Pirates notebook and Loaded Value, which can be used on merchandise or concessions on the day of the game. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Education Partnership.
Healthcare Appreciation Days:
Monday, May 8th at 6:35PM vs Colorado
Tuesday, May 9th at 6:35PM vs Colorado
Wednesday, May 10th at 12:35PM vs Colorado
Details: Special ticket package includes a Pirates ID badge holder and Loaded Value, which can be used on merchandise or concessions on the day of the game.
First Responder Night: Monday, September 11th at 6:35PM vs Washington
Details: Special ticket package includes a First Responder Day Challenge Coin. A portion of the proceeds from your ticket will be donated to the organization of your choice.
ST. LOUIS CARDINALS
Nurses Appreciation Games:
Wednesday, May 3rd at 6:45PM vs Los Angeles of Anaheim
Thursday, May 4th at 12:15PM vs Los Angeles of Anaheim
Details: Special ticket package includes a nurse-themed 40-oz. tumbler and a coupon for a complimentary drink.
Teachers Appreciation Games:
Monday, June 12th at 6:45PM vs San Francisco
Tuesday, June 13th at 6:45PM vs San Francisco
Details: Special ticket package includes a teachers-themed 40-oz. tumbler and a coupon for a complimentary drink.
First Responders Appreciation Games:
Sunday, September 17th at 1:15PM vs Philadelphia
Monday, September 18th at 6:45PM vs San Francisco
Details: Special ticket package includes a choice of Cardinals first responder tumblers and a coupon for a complimentary drink.
NL EAST
ATLANTA BRAVES
First Responders/Educators Day: TBD
MIAMI MARLINS
First Responders/Educators Day: TBD
NEW YORK METS
First Responders/Educators Day: TBD
PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES
Teacher Appreciation Night: Friday, May 5th at 7:05PM vs Boston
Details: The first 3,000 fans to purchase tickets for this promotion will receive a Theme Night voucher for an exclusive Phillies desk speaker.
Nurses Night: Thursday, May 9th at 6:40PM vs Toronto
Details: The first 3,000 fans to purchase tickets for this promotion will receive a Theme Night voucher for an exclusive Phillies scrub top.
WASHINGTON NATIONALS
Teacher Appreciation Games:
Friday, April 14th at 7:05PM vs Cleveland
Mondays, September 18th at 7:05PM vs Chicago (AL)
Details: Special ticket package includes a Nationals tumbler.
LEO Appreciation Day: Sunday, May 14th at 1:35 PM vs New York (NL)
Details: For every ticket sold, the Washington Nationals will donate $5 to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial.
Healthcare Services Day: Sunday, July 9th at 12:05 PM vs Texas
Details: For every ticket sold, the Washington Nationals will donate $5 to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial.