On October 9, 2024, the roof of Tropicana Field was ripped to shreds. Now, months later, the roof panels have been replaced, and work is going on inside to repair wind and water damage.
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Tropicana Field Stadium roof completed ahead of schedule
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA) — Tropicana Field’s new roof installation has been completed, the city of St. Petersburg announced. The installation of the final roof panel on the stadium was completed ahead of schedule. “I want to thank our City team and …
Rays open pop-up store across from Tropicana Field
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA) — The Tampa Bay Rays announced the opening of a team pop-up store in St. Petersburg. The team will host a grand opening event on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be giveaways, complimentary ballpark fare, and even a meet and greet with Rays starting pitcher Ryan Pepiot. […]
Rays infielder named Rawlings Gold Glove Finalist
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA)— Tampa Bay Rays infielder Taylor Walls has been named one of the three American League finalists for a Rawlings Gold Glove Award. The shortstop is joining Texas’ Corey Seager and Kansas City’s Bobby Witt Jr. According to the Rays, Walls has only appeared in 101 games, but his 18 defensive runs […]
New owners of Tampa Bay Rays share excitement, optimism for team’s future
TAMPA, Fla. – All eyes were on the Tampa Bay Rays this morning as the new owners took to Steinbrenner Field to lay out their vision for the future. The billion-dollar sale was recently finalized to a group led by Florida developer Patrick Zalupski, ending Stuart Sternberg’s nearly 20-year run as the Rays owner. Zalupski […]
Rays Vice President announces departure after 15 years
Rays Vice President and Assistant General Florida Florida manager Carlos Rodriguez announced Thursday that he will be leaving the organization after 15 seasons.
Rays presidents step down ahead of team sale
Tampa Bay Rays Presidents Matt Silverman and Brian Alud have stepped down from their positions ahead of the team’s sale.
1 killed, 2 hospitalized in Pinellas County electrical incident involving Duke Energy contractors
A deadly electrical incident in Pinellas County claimed the life of one person and hospitalized two others, authorities said.
Quiet hours? Residents concerned by proposed noise ordinance in St. Pete Beach
St. Pete Beach City Commissioners are considering a controversial noise ordinance that would spark major changes to the beachfront barrier island’s entertainment scene.
St. Pete City Council officially terminates stadium deal with Tampa Bay Rays
The St. Petersburg City Council voted unanimously Thursday evening to terminate its stadium deal with the Tampa Bay Rays and developer, Hines.