Hideki Matsui tied a World Series record with six RBIs, Andy Pettitte won on short rest and New York beat the Philadelphia Phillies 7-3 in Game 6 on Wednesday night, finally seizing that elusive 27th title. It was the team's first since winning three straight from 1998-2000.
The Rays have announced new ticket prices for 2010. They say tickets for nearly 40% of Rays games will be at, or below, 2009 prices. Ticket prices will be separated into 5 different price categories, depending on the opponent and the day of the week.
Outfielder Gabe Kapler has re-signed with the Tampa Bay Rays. The team announced a one-year deal on Tuesday. The 34-year-old Kapler played in 99 games this season, batting .239 with eight homers and 32 RBIs.
Kendry Morales drove in the go-ahead run with a two-out single in the seventh inning, and the Angels responded to the Yankees' six-run comeback moments earlier for a 7-6 win Thursday night that trimmed New York's lead in the ALCS to 3-2.
The Rays presented more evidence Wednesday afternoon that they suggest shows Downtown St. Pete is too remote of a location to sustain a Major League Baseball team in the long-term.