Rays change their mind

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 change their mind, ask for Tropicana Field to be repaired
Just six weeks ago, we witnessed a crazy St. Pete City Council meeting in which the council first approved and then withdrew funds to initiate and support repairs to Tropicana Field. In between these two votes on November 21,
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 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 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 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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