Rays commit to Tropicana Field repairs

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 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 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 ‘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 commit to Tropicana Field repairs, but time is ticking for 2026 opener
The Rays are preparing to play 2025 home games at Steinbrenner Field, the Yankees’ 11,000-seat spring training location in Tampa. Once Tropicana Field is repaired, the Rays are obligated to play there three more seasons under the contract with St.
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 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 state preference to be back at Trop for start of 2026 season
The Rays have reversed course and made their preference clear: They want to be back at Tropicana Field for the 2026 season. In a Dec. 30 email to St. Petersburg City Administrator Rob Gerdes, team pre
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.
Tampa Bay Rays Make Desires Known For Where They Want to Play in 2026 Season
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Pinellas County votes to approve funding for new Rays stadium, now up to team to move forward
A $1.3 billion deal was ratified in July to fund a new stadium for the Rays, though two hurricanes in October made the Rays’ ...
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