Rays commit to Tropicana Field repairs

Rays commit to Tropicana Field repairs, but time is ticking for 2026 opener
After some uncertainty, the Tampa Bay Rays now support a $55.7 million city plan to repair hurricane-shredded Tropicana Field in time for the 2026 season opener, while the team prepares to play this year at the New York Yankees’ spring training home in nearby Tampa.
Rays ‘support and expect’ city to repair damage to Tropicana Field in time for 2026 season
Hurricane Milton caused over $50 million in damage to Tropicana Field, displacing the Rays from their home for at least the 2025 season.
Rays Want Tropicana Field to Be Repaired for 2026 MLB Season After Hurricane Damage
The Tampa Bay Rays are now hoping to get Tropicana Field repaired in time for the start of the 2026 MLB season after it suffered significant damage due
Rays reverse course, push for Tropicana Field repairs
The Tampa Bay Rays are looking forward to a "grand reopening" of hurricane-ravaged Tropicana Field in 2026 — a timeline a team executive previously said was unfeasible. Rays Co-President Matt Silverman emailed St. Petersburg City Administrator Rob Gerdes on Dec. 30, 2024, imploring the city to begin repairs soon.
Rays expect St. Pete to rebuild Tropicana Field before 2026 opening day: Report
The Tampa Bay Rays expect the city of St. Pete to rebuild Tropicana Field, according to a letter sent to St. Pete's City Administrator, Rob Gerdes, on Dec. 30.
Rays tell St. Pete they are behind Tropicana Field repairs
The Tampa Bay Rays have formally informed St. Petersburg that they are backing a $55.7-million plan for Tropicana Field repairs--provided a 2026 completion.
Rays support plan to repair Tropicana Field for 2026 season
The Tampa Bay Rays now support a $55.7 million city plan to repair hurricane-shredded Tropicana Field in time for the 2026 season opener.
Rays now want Tropicana Field repairs in time for 2026 Opening Day
The Tampa Bay Rays' leadership has changed its position on repairing Tropicana Field, which suffered at least $56 million worth of damage during Hurricane Milton. In a Dec. 30 letter to St. Petersburg City Administrator Rob Gerdes,
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After Hurricane Milton destroyed its stadium, the Tampa Bay Rays need a new home. Could it be Texas?
After Hurricane Milton destroyed its stadium, the Tampa Bay Rays need a new home. Sports analysts say Austin is among "most ...
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Tropicana Field debris landed on eBay after Hurricane Milton
As the Tampa Bay Rays await a decision by county officials on proposed financing for a new ballpark, pieces of Tropicana Field's roof, which was shredded by Hurricane Milton, have ended up in an ...
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Florida County Nears Final Vote on $1.3B Rays Ballpark Project
The deal, which has faced delays after Hurricane Milton damaged the Rays' home, Tropicana Field, could determine the team's long-term future in St. Petersburg. The meeting will commence at 2 p.m ...