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 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 will cost at least $56 million to fix following Hurricane Milton. In a Dec. 30 e-mail to St. Petersburg City Administrator Rob Gerdes,
Rays 'expect' Tropicana repairs to be made in time for '26 season
The Tampa Bay Rays are no longer interested in getting out of their lease to play in their hurricane-damaged ballpark, stating instead their clear preference is to start the 2026 season in a rebuilt Tropicana Field,
Rays support full repair of Tropicana Field in time for 2026 Opening Day
In a new email Rays leaders say they "support and expect" the repair of hurricane-ravaged Tropicana Field, a change of tune from weeks ago.
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 ‘expect’ city to repair Tropicana Field by Opening Day 2026
Tampa Bay Rays leaders now say they “support and expect” the City of St. Petersburg to repair hurricane-damaged Tropicana Field by Opening Day of the 2026 season.
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 Reverse Course on Tropicana Field Repairs, Aim for 2026 Return
After questioning the ballpark repairs, the MLB club now wants them done. The post Rays Reverse Course on Tropicana Field Repairs, Aim for 2026 Return appeared first on Front Office Sports.
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