The Boston Red Sox forced Game 7 of the ALCS by defeating the Tampa Bay Rays 4-2 and trying up the ALCS 3-3. Josh Beckett pitched a solid five innings for the Red Sox. Kevin Youkilis and Jason Varitek hit key home runs for the Sox. Just a few short days ago, the Rays were seven outs away from the World Series with a 7-0 lead over the Red Sox. Now, game 7 will be held Sunday and the winner will go to the World Series. The Red Sox are 9-0 under Francona with elimination on the line in the Championship Series.
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Boston Red Sox Force ALCS Game 7 vs Tampa Bay Rays
Sunday, October 19th, 2008Philadelphia Phillies vs Tampa Bay Rays in 2008 World Series?
Wednesday, October 15th, 2008Unless something drastic occurs, the 2008 World Series match-up will feature the Philadelphia Phillies versus the Tampa Bay Rays. The Philadelphia Phillies and the Tampa Bay Rays each have a three game to one lead in their respective League Championship Series. With a win tonight over the LA Dodgers, the Phillies will advance to their first World Series since 1993. The Phillies have only won one previous World Series in 1980. Win a win over the Boston Red Sox in Game 5 Thursday, the Tampa Bay Rays can advance to their first World Series ever. The Tampa Bay Devil Rays finished the 2007 season with the worst record in the American League.
Boston Red Sox vs Tampa Bay Rays in 2008 ALCS
Tuesday, October 7th, 2008The defending World Champion Boston Red Sox will play the Tampa Bay Rays in the 2008 American League Championship Series which gets underway Friday, October 10th in Tampa Bay, Florida. The Red Sox beat the Angels 3-2 in the bottom of the ninth to win the ALDS 3 games to 1. The Rays beat the Chicago White Sox in the Division Series round 3 games to 1. The Red Sox and Rays are both from the AL East and faced each other eighteen times in 2008. The Red Sox won 8 games and lost 10 to the Rays. The Red Sox defeated the Rays 7-1 on June 5th a game in which Coco Crisp was hit by a pitch by the Rays’ James Shields igniting a bench clearing brawl.
Los Angeles Dodgers, Phillies Advance to NLCS
Sunday, October 5th, 2008The Los Angeles Dodgers completed a three-game sweep over the Chicago Cubs in MLB’s National League Division Series. The Dodgers advance to the National League Championship Series to play the Phillies. Game 1 is scheduled for October 9th in Philadelphia. In the American League, the Tampa Rays lead the Chicago White Sox two games to none as do the Boston Red Sox over the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. The remaining teams for the Championship Series in each league could be finalized as early as tomorrow.
Secondary Market MLB Playoff Ticket Pricing Data
Thursday, October 2nd, 2008Secondary Market MLB Playoff Ticket Pricing Data
ALDS – Boston Red Sox at Los Angeles Angels
Los Angeles Angels – Games 1, 2 and 5 of the series (3 home games)
• The average ticket selling price for the three potential games at Angel Stadium is $103
• Most expensive ticket sold was $883 for Game 2 and the least expensive was $25 for Game 2
• The average ticket selling price for Game 1 is $102 Game 2 is $105 for a potential Game 5 is $99
• Average ticket selling price for the Angels home games during the ALDS in 2007 against the Sox was $146
Boston Red Sox – Games 3 and 4 of the series (2 home games)
• The average ticket selling price for the two potential games at Fenway Park is $189
• The most expensive ticket - $895 for Game 3 (Field Box ) and the least expensive has been $66 for Game 4
• The average ticket selling price for Game 3 is $199 and for a potential Game 4 is $177
• Average ticket selling price for the Red Sox home games during ALDS last season vs the Angels was $303
ALDS – Chicago White Sox at Tampa Bay Rays
Tampa Bay Rays – Games 1, 2 and 5 of the series (3 home games)
• The average ticket selling price for the three potential games at Tropicana Field is $91
• Most expensive ticket - $599 for Game 1 (Lower Level) and the least has been $20
• The average ticket selling price for Game 1 is $90, Game 2 is $86, Game 5 is $77
Chicago White Sox – Games 3 and 4 of the series (2 home games)
• The average ticket selling price for the two potential games at US Cellular Field is $168
• Most expensive ticket sold has been $1086 for Game 3 and the least expensive sold has been $70
• The average ticket selling price for Game 3 is $155 and for a potential Game 4 is $130
NLDS – Los Angeles Dodgers at Chicago Cubs
Chicago Cubs – Games 1, 2 and 5 of the series (3 home games)
• The average ticket selling price for the three potential games at Wrigley Field $303
• Most expensive ticket sold has been $2500 for Game 1 and the least expensive sold has been $90
• The average ticket selling price for Game 1 is $327 for Game 2 is $307 for a potential Game 5 is $362
• Avg ticket selling price for the Cubs during the NLDS in 2007 against the Diamondbacks was $338
Los Angeles Dodgers – Games 3 and 4 of the series (2 home games)
• The average ticket selling price for the two potential games at Dodger Stadium is $126
• Most expensive ticket sold has been $1090 for Game 4 and the least expensive has been $20
• The average ticket selling price for Game 3 is $127 and for a potential Game 4 is $103
NLDS – Milwaukee Brewers at Philadelphia Phillies
Philadelphia Phillies – Games 1, 2 and 5 of the series (3 home games)
• The average ticket selling price for the three potential games at Citizens Bank Park is $147
• The most expensive ticket sold - $936 for Game 1 and the least expensive has been $46 for Game 1
• The average ticket selling price for Game 1 is $165, Game 2 is $143 for a potential Game 5 is $163
• Average ticket price for the Phillies games during the NLDS in 2007 against the Rockies was $270
Milwaukee Brewers – Games 3 and 4 of the series (2 home games)
• The average ticket selling price for the two potential games at Miller Park is $190
• The most expensive ticket has been $650 for Game 3 and the least has been $50 for Game 3
• The average ticket selling price for Game 3 is $193 and for a potential Game 4 is $161
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Major League Baseball Playoff Picture 2008
Sunday, September 28th, 2008The Major League Baseball postseason playoff picture is beginning to take shape. In the National League, the Los Angeles Dodgers will face the Chicago Cubs and the Milwaukee Brewers will play the Philadelphia Phillies. The American League playoffs feature the Boston Red Sox versus the Los Angeles Angeles of Anaheim and the Tampa Bay Rays will take on either the Chicago White Sox.
Major League Baseball Releases 2009 MLB Schedule
Friday, September 19th, 2008Although the 2008 Major League Baseball Postseason has yet to begin, MLB has already released its 2009 baseball schedule. The 2009 MLB season is scheduled to begin on April 5, 2009 with the regular season currently ending on October 4th. The World Series will begin on October 28th with a potential World Series Game 7 scheduled to be played on November 5th. Other highlights of the 2009 MLB schedule include the opening of the New Yankee Stadium on April 16th with the Yankees home opener versus the Cleveland Indians. The New York Mets will begin play at their new Citi Field Stadium on April 13th versus the San Diego Padres. Also of note, the Boston Red Sox will visit new Yankees Stadium on May 4th.