Army announces 3 more games at Yankee Stadium against Rutgers, Air Force, Boston CollegeJuly 22nd, 2009 Army adds 3 more football games at Yankee StadiumNEW YORK — The Army football team will play Rutgers, Air Force and Boston College at Yankee Stadium in addition to the Black Knights' matchup there against Notre Dame. Army announced the three games Wednesday, two days after it said it would face the Fighting Irish at the new ballpark on Nov.
Notre Dame and Army to play 1st football game at new Yankee Stadium in November 2010July 20th, 2009 Irish and Army at Yankees in November 2010NEW YORK — Charlie Weis remembered when he met with George Steinbrenner at Legends Field during spring training two years ago. "I looked at him and said, 'Mr.
Report: Deal in place for Notre Dame, Army to play first football game at new Yankee StadiumJuly 17th, 2009 Report: Notre Dame, Army to play at Yankee StadiumNEW YORK — Notre Dame and Army have reportedly agreed to play the first football game at the new Yankee Stadium next year. The Times Herald-Record, citing unidentified Army sources, said Friday that the Fighting Irish will play their traditional game against the military academy at the new ballpark.
Drive-through ticket process for Michael Jackson memorial goes smoothly in Los AngelesJuly 6th, 2009 Jackson memorial ticketing goes smoothlyLOS ANGELES — The ticket hand-off for Michael Jackson's public memorial service in Los Angeles has been going smoothly at Dodger Stadium. Winners of an Internet ticket lottery began exchanging vouchers for tickets in a drive-through process Monday in the stadium parking lot.
Yankees monitoring wind, tickets but no changes planned for now at new stadiumMay 12th, 2009 Yankees monitoring wind, tickets at new ballparkNEW YORK — While monitoring the wind, home runs and empty seats close to the field at their new ballpark, the New York Yankees are selling off their old stadium in bits and pieces. Chief operating officer Lonn Trost said more wind studies will be done at the $1.5 billion new Yankee Stadium, but the weather during the first two homestands might have been unusual.
Ortiz, Red Sox get 1st look at new Yankee Stadium _ but where is the trainer's room?May 5th, 2009 Ortiz, Red Sox get 1st look at new Yankee StadiumNEW YORK — One by one, David Ortiz and his Red Sox teammates walked down the clubhouse tunnel, climbed the seven steps up to the dugout and took their first peek at the new Yankee Stadium. "It's beautiful," Ortiz said, surveying the rain-soaked ballpark before a long delay prior to the start of Monday night's game against New York.
Red Sox win first game at new Yankee Stadium 6-4; Lester strikes out 10, Lowell and Bay homerMay 5th, 2009 Red Sox win first game at new Yankee Stadium 6-4NEW YORK — The Boston Red Sox got off to a winning start at the new Yankee Stadium. Jon Lester matched a career high with 10 strikeouts, Mike Lowell and Jason Bay homered and the Red Sox held off New York 6-4 Monday night in a rain-delayed game that ended at 1:10 a.m.
Joe Girardi ejected during first Red Sox game at new Yankee StadiumMay 5th, 2009 Girardi ejected against Red SoxNEW YORK — Joe Girardi failed to make it to the end of his team's first game against the Boston Red Sox at the new Yankee Stadium. The Yankees manager was ejected by plate umpire Jerry Meals with two outs in the bottom of the fifth inning of Monday night's 6-4 loss when he came out and argued following a called third strike against Derek Jeter.
Due to empty seats at new stadium, New York Yankees cut some premium ticket pricesApril 28th, 2009 Yankees cut some premium ticket pricesNEW YORK — Turns out a few more fans might be able to buy those empty front-row seats at Yankee Stadium. The New York Yankees slashed prices on more than 40 percent of their front-row seats by up to 50 percent Tuesday and announced many of those who bought tickets closest to the field for $325-$2,500 will be eligible for additional free seats.
Touchy subject: Yankees president kicks Major League Soccer after ticket remarkApril 25th, 2009 Touchy subject: Yanks kick MLS after ticket remarkNEW YORK — Mention those empty seats at Yankee Stadium at your own risk. Don Garber did.
Selig: Yankees and Mets to discuss ticket prices of premium seats at new ballparksApril 24th, 2009 Selig: Yankees and Mets to discuss ticket pricesNEW YORK — Bud Selig has noticed those empty seats at the new ballparks in New York, too. Should the Yankees and Mets lower their tickets prices? The commissioner said that's up to them.
Selig: Yankees and Mets to discuss ticket situations at new ballparksApril 24th, 2009 Selig: Yanks and Mets to discuss ticket situationNEW YORK — Bud Selig has noticed those empty seats at the new ballparks in New York, too. Should the Yankees and Mets lower their tickets prices? The commissioner said that's up to them.
Stub flub: Few buyers for most expensive seats in new Yankee StadiumApril 22nd, 2009 Pricey seats at new Yankee Stadium a Bronx bombNEW YORK — At the new Yankee Stadium, the best seats in the house have turned out to be the emptiest. The most expensive spots in America's costliest ballpark have become an embarrassment packing a financial sting to the proud New York Yankees, as the Legends Suite section in the infield has been filled only once in the six games since the $1.5 billion stadium opened last week.
Home run upheld at Yankee Stadium for 2nd time in 4 daysApril 22nd, 2009 Home run upheld at Yankee Stadium againNEW YORK — Umpires upheld a home run at Yankee Stadium for the second time in four days, giving Oakland's Kurt Suzuki a three-run drive in the second inning against New York. Suzuki's ball to left field Wednesday went about a foot above the left-field fence, well over the outstretched glove of Johnny Damon.
MLB announces plans for All-Star festivities, events in St. LouisApril 22nd, 2009 MLB announces plans for All-Star weekST. LOUIS — Moving from a major market to a smaller one and from an economic boom to a bust, tickets for baseball's All-Star game will be cheaper this year.