Rays, Tropicana Field and Steinbrenner

Rays’ sense of playing at Steinbrenner Field: It’s real, yet still odd
In their first trip to Steinbrenner Field of 2025, the Rays were still the guests. Before, during and after their 4-0, spring-opening loss, they saw signs of their pending regular season takeover, such as the expansion of the visiting clubhouse to meet Major League Baseball’s standards.
MLB: Rays' Steinbrenner Field costs to be in $50M-plus range
The cost to turn George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Fla., into a major league facility will exceed $50 million, MLB commissioner Rob Manfred said. The Tampa Bay Rays will play their 2025 regular-season schedule at the complex -- the training and spring facility of the New York Yankees -- after being left without a home stadium.
Photos: Inside Rays’ new home as Yankees reveal upgrades to Steinbrenner Field
Among the upgrades to the facilities are a made-to-order kitchen, a players lounge and a two-story weight room.
Yankees host the Rays at Steinbrenner in Rays regular season preview
The Tampa Bay Rays and their fans got a first look at their new digs in Tampa for the upcoming season. The Yankees are lending the Rays their spring training stadium for one season after Tropicana Field's roof was destroyed in Hurricane Milton.
Rays start Spring Training at Steinbrenner Field
Steinbrenner Field has been the Yankees' spring training home since 1996. But after Hurricane Milton damaged Tropicana Field, the Rays made a deal to play this coming season here.
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Rays use first spring game to give new 2025 home a test drive
The Rays won’t have many more days like this at George M. Steinbrenner Field. When the team bus rolled in from Charlotte ...
Tampa Bay Rays Single-Game Tickets at Steinbrenner Field to Go on Sale Soon
Fans looking to see the Tampa Bay Rays play at their temporary home at George M. Steinbrenner Field will be able to buy ...
Yankees getting rid of decades-old facial hair policy in shocking move
For the first time in nearly 50 years, the Yankees will allow their players and uniformed staff to grow beards — so long as ...
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Yankees ecstatic about 'unbelievable' remodeling at Steinbrenner Field
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Detroit Tigers face Yankees in Tampa: Starting lineup, pitching plans
Right-hander Casey Mize will start for the Tigers. He’s scheduled to be followed by lefty Dietrich Enns and right-handers ...
MLB Expects Rays’ Steinbrenner Field Expenses to Hit Single-Digit Millions
Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred couldn’t put an exact price on how much it’s going to cost to bring Sutter ...
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Yankees try out automated ball-strike system in camp
During live batting practice at Steinbrenner Field, the Yankees tried out the Automated Ball-Strike System, which could come to the major leagues in 2026. Yankees captain Aaron Judge's first ...
Yankees no longer need to be clean-shaven. But will beards help them clean things up on field?
The Yankees have done away with their 49-year-old policy against facial hair. New York players will be allowed to sport 'well ...
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Yankees: Good news and bad news from 4-0 spring opening win
In the Yankees' Spring Training opener, they hosted the Rays at George M. Steinbrenner Field, which will become the home of ...