The 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.
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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.