The Yankees were back at Steinbrenner Field for a four-game series against the displaced Rays that began Thursday night. "I don't know if surreal is the right word but it's definitely a little bit odd,

Thursday marked the Yankees' first trip to their spring training headquarters as the visiting team, against the hurricane-displaced Tampa Bay Rays.

The effects of Hurricane Milton rendered Tropicana Field unplayable for 2025, so the Yankees have allowed the Rays use of their spring training site.