Rays take next step toward Tropicana Field return

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City to spend $22.5M to fix hurricane-damaged Tropicana Field roof, aiming for Rays return in 2026
The home of the Tampa Bay Rays will get a new roof to replace the one torn off by Hurricane Milton. Officials say the goal is to have the ballpark ready for the 2026 season.
Rays take next step toward Tropicana Field return as St. Pete officials approve $22.5 million roof repair
The St. Petersburg, Fla., city council has approved replacement of the Tropicana Field roof, which was destroyed by Hurricane Milton in 2024, in a 7-1 vote Thursday. The city is contractually obligated to return the stadium to "playable" status for the Tampa Bay Rays .
Tampa Bay Rays Secure $22.5 Million in Funding to Replace Tropicana Field Roof
The City of St. Petersburg voted to approve replacing the roof at Tropicana Field after the Tampa Bay Rays' home stadium was destroyed by Hurricane Milton in October.

Pirates, Harrington and Rays

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Pirates' Thomas Harrington Roughed Up By Rays in MLB Debut
The Pittsburgh Pirates have high hopes for Thomas Harrington, and they expect him to be a part of their starting rotation for years to come. The f
Pirates' Thomas Harrington gets call, will debut vs. Rays
Right-hander Thomas Harrington, the No. 36 pick of the 2022 MLB draft, was called up by the Pirates and will make his debut Tuesday against the Rays.
Pirates call up Harrington for debut; Bednar optioned to Triple-A
The Pirates called up right-handed pitcher Thomas Harrington \-\- their No. 3 prospect and the No. 78 prospect in baseball according to MLB Pipeline -- to start tonight’s game against the Rays. "A guy that's proven that it's time for him to get a start,
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Taking stock after Rays' successful first homestand at Steinbrenner Field
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'Mayor of Starkville' a Major League hitmaker (4-for-4) for Rays
As a freshman at Mississippi State University, Jake Mangum turned to his high school baseball teammate and college roommate ...
JAY DUNN: Torpedo bats all the rage; Rays’ future in Florida in doubt
It should be noted that one Yankee declined to use the torpedo bat. Aaron Judge said he was more comfortable with ...
Inside the Tampa Bay Rays' rush to transform a spring training field to an MLB ballpark
It’s a race against the clock for the Tampa Bay Rays as they prepare to open their doors to fans at their temporary new home ...
MLB commish says Rays need to share plan for making Tampa Bay work
Rob Manfred also said how this season goes in Tampa at Steinbrenner Field should provide some indications of fans’ ...
Rays put Lowe on IL with strained oblique and give 29-year-old Jake Mangum a shot to make MLB debut
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays put outfielder Josh Lowe on the 10-day injured list with a strained right oblique. The ...
Rockies and Rays won't play on baseball's Opening Day
DENVER — The 2025 Major League Baseball season starts Thursday for most teams, but the Rockies will have to wait one more day ...
Former Mississippi State baseball star Jake Mangum makes MLB debut with Tampa Bay Rays
Jake Mangum, the former Mississippi State baseball star and two-time All-American, made his long-awaited MLB debut on Sunday ...