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 '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 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 ‘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 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 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.
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Rays avoid arbitration with 4 players; Walls headed to hearing
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Rays make deals with 4, to head to hearing with shortstop Taylor Walls
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Tampa Bay Rays Aim to Complete Stadium Repairs for 2026 Baseball Season
St. Petersburg, Fla., officials authorized a contract with Hennessy Construction for preconstruction services on the repairs.
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