In what is likely the biggest free ticket giveaway in decades, if not ever, in Major League Baseball, the Tampa Bay Rays have said they will give away up to 20,000 free tickets for tonight’s game against the Baltimore Orioles, the last home game of the 2010 season. The Rays which have clinched a playoff spot, and are fighting the New York Yankees for the division title have seen dismal attendance numbers throughout the year.

Recently Ray’s stars Evan Longoria, and David Price spoke out saying that the recent turnout of just 12,446 fans during a game in which the Rays could have clinched a playoff birth was embarrassing to the team. The comments created a nation wide stir, but also prompted the Rays to create this giveaway for tonight.

Tickets will be available starting at 4:45 PM at Tropicana Field. Free tickets will be available in the Press Level, Baseline Box, Loge Box, Outfield, Upper Box and Upper Reserved while supplies last. If you have purchased a ticket in those areas, you can exchange them at the box office for lower level seats when you arrive at the stadium today.