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The Tampa Bay Rays will play their home playoff games at Steinbrenner Field due to hurricane damage at Tropicana Field, with MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred confirming they can stay there throughout the postseason, despite concerns about capacity and logistics. The Rays are currently contending for a playoff spot, and the league is willing to accommodate their temporary home, with potential plans to increase capacity if they advance further.
Major League Baseball has decided that if the Tampa Bay Rays make the playoffs, they will play their home games at Steinbrenner Field despite its small capacity of just over 10,000 seats, as per MLB rules that teams play in their home stadiums during the World Series.
The Tampa Bay Rays will potentially host postseason games at Steinbrenner Field due to Tropicana Field's damage, with a possibility of a World Series in a minor league stadium. The team is also in transition with a pending sale and stadium negotiations, while MLB addresses issues like gambling integrity, player challenges, and league expansion.
Major League Baseball has adjusted the Tampa Bay Rays' 2025 schedule to accommodate their temporary move to Steinbrenner Field due to damage at Tropicana Field caused by Hurricane Milton. The Rays will now host the Los Angeles Angels in April instead of August and have rescheduled their series with the Minnesota Twins to May. The future of Tropicana Field remains uncertain, with repairs estimated at over $50 million and a new stadium plan delayed.
The Tampa Bay Rays will play their 2025 MLB season at Steinbrenner Field, the New York Yankees' spring training home, due to extensive hurricane damage to their usual venue, Tropicana Field. This relocation comes as the community recovers from the impacts of Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
The Tampa Bay Rays will play their 2025 home games at the Yankees' Steinbrenner Field in Tampa after their stadium, Tropicana Field, was severely damaged by Hurricane Milton. The Yankees will receive $15 million in revenue for hosting the Rays, who chose Steinbrenner Field over the Phillies' complex in Clearwater. The decision allows the Rays to stay close to their fan base while Tropicana Field undergoes $55.7 million in repairs, expected to be completed by 2026. The Yankees emphasized community support over rivalry in this arrangement.
The Tampa Bay Rays plan to play their 2025 season at Tampa's Steinbrenner Field, the spring training home of the New York Yankees, due to extensive damage at Tropicana Field from Hurricane Milton. The decision, made in consultation with MLB, comes as repairs to Tropicana Field are expected to be completed by 2026. This move may face opposition from Pinellas County officials who prefer the team to stay within the county. The arrangement could also impact the Yankees' minor-league team, the Tarpons, who share the facility.
Juan Soto's 447-foot home run to Dale Mabry Highway during a spring training game at Steinbrenner Field has caused excitement and "pandemonium" among fans and staff. Soto is currently hitting .500 with four home runs and a 1.828 OPS this spring, showcasing impressive form ahead of the season.