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.
City Council meeting Thursday for first time since Rays reverse course on Trop fix
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — The St. Petersburg City Council is gathering Thursday for the first time since the Tampa Bay Rays seemingly reversed course, telling the city in a letter they want Tropicana Field repaired in time for the 2026 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 ‘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 'support and expect' Trop repairs for 2026
Colleen Wright, St. Petersburg reporter for the Tampa Bay Times, joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down her report the Rays reversing course, and now 'support and expect' the city of St. Petersburg to repair Tropicana Field for the Rays to return and play home games for 2026 Opening Day.
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,
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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 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
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As you know, the roof at the home of the Tampa Bay Rays, Tropicana Field, was shredded by Hurricane Milton last October. When ...