What killed the Rays stadium deal? Here were the biggest risks for the team
The Rays would be responsible for stadium upkeep and repairs under the Historic Gas Plant deal.
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Thu, Mar 27
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Major challenges aside, for Rays ‘the expectations are October’
Being relocated to an outdoor minor-league stadium, though a very nice one, adds to list of things to overcome.
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Manfred: Rays need to have, share plan ‘for making it work in Tampa Bay’
The MLB Commissioner restates the league’s commitment to the market and also makes a pitch for Tropicana Field repairs.
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Pinellas wants to bill Rays for stadium costs. St. Petersburg might, too
Pinellas County is drafting a letter for the Rays to reimburse “residents” for staff and legal expenses.
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Rays wowed by first look inside their 2025 home at Yankees’ spring site
Players rave about the clubhouse space, gym, dining area and all the other amenities added at Steinbrenner Field.
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Imaginary runners with real implications for Rays hitters this spring
John Romano | Hitting coach Chad Mottola introduced a rather unique plan to improve Tampa Bay’s situational hitting prowess.
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Danny Jansen looks to be OK, but Rays put Richie Palacios on IL
Notes | With the infielder/outfielder shelved by a broken finger, Kameron Misner makes the opening day roster.
Tue, Mar 25
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Rays announce opening day sellout vs. Rockies at Steinbrenner Field
The team has said capacity for regular season games will be 10,046, a big drop from Tropicana Field’s 25,025.
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Rays' Ryan Pepiot aims to be himself Friday, which should be good enough
Stepping in for Shane McClanahan on opening day isn’t that big of a challenge given some past events.
