Yanks reveal pricing plans
Seats in front spendy while others remain same
Even seats behind the outfield fence will be costly at the new Yankee Stadium.
The front part of the area behind the outfield in right and left will cost $100 and $75 per game next year as part of season-ticket plans at the $1.3 billion ballpark in New York.
But behind those four sections of seats, and to the rear of the bullpens closer to center field, are nine sections of bleachers priced at $12, the same as the cost this season in the final year of the 85-year-old ballpark.
The Yankees put season ticket prices on their Web site Friday along with a seat locator that shows views from each location.
A.L. highlights
Red Sox 8, White Sox 0: At Boston, Daisuke Matsuzaka allowed two hits in eight innings to help the Red Sox beat Chicago. Boston is 4 1/2 games behind East leader Tampa Bay.
Rays 14, Orioles 3: At St. Petersburg, Fla., Ben Zobrist hit a grand slam and Tampa Bay maintained its lead over Boston in the East.
Yankees 2, Blue Jays 1: At New York, Carl Pavano had a solid outing and New York beat the Blue Jays. The Yankees remain six games back of the Red Sox in the wild-card race.
Twins 12, Athletics 2: At Oakland, Calif., Joe Mauer matched his career high with five hits to lead Minnesota past the A’s and pull the Twins within a half game of the White Sox in the Central.
N.L. highlights
Mets 5, Marlins 4: At Miami, Carlos Beltran hit a grand slam with two outs in the ninth inning to lead New York past Florida. The Mets increased their East Division lead over Philadelphia to two games.
Brewers 3, Pirates 1: At Pittsburgh, Ryan Braun hit a three-run home run and Milwaukee beat the Pirates. The Brewers extended their lead over St. Louis to 4 1/2 games in the wild-card race.
Astros 3, Cardinals 2: At Houston, Lance Berkman hit a game-ending solo home run off former teammate Russ Springer to lift the Astros past St. Louis.
Cubs 3, Phillies 2: At Chicago, Philadelphia’s Ryan Howard was called out on a close play at first, helping the Cubs defeat Philadelphia and extend their record to a major league-best 85-50.
Diamondbacks 9, Dodgers 3: At Phoenix, Stephen Drew drove in two runs and Arizona defeated Los Angeles, dropping the Dodgers 4 1/2 games back in the West.
Clearing the bases
Josh Beckett was put on the 15-day disabled list by Boston because of an inflamed right elbow. … The Phillies acquired 40-year-old outfielder Matt Stairs from Toronto for minor-league pitcher Fabio Castro. … Baltimore pitcher Daniel Cabrera began serving a six-game suspension for throwing at the Yankees’ Alex Rodriguez. … Atlanta activated pitcher Elmer Dessens.