Hurricane Milton rips off Rays’ Tropicana Field roof. It was built to withstand 115-mph winds
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Hurricane Milton rips off Rays’ Tropicana Field roof. It was built to withstand 115-mph winds

LA Times  

The dome of Tropicana Field, home of Major League Baseball’s Tampa Bay Rays, in St. Petersburg, Fla., was torn open by Hurricane Milton. Tropicana Field lost most of its roof Wednesday night as Hurricane Milton came and brought winds up to 120 mph to parts of Florida. 💙 pic.twitter.com/X9fwjZdcRX — Tampa Bay Rays October 10, 2024 Earlier this week, the Florida Division of Emergency Management said the stadium would be used as “a 10,000-person base camp at Tropicana Field to support ongoing debris operations and post-landfall responders.” Rows of cots had been set up inside the ballpark, but all workers and equipment were removed after it was learned the roof might not stay intact under the force of Milton’s winds. “There were no state assets that were in Tropicana Field.” According to the Rays’ 2024 media guide, the stadium’s roof was designed to withstand winds up to 115 mph.

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Rays prepare for uncertain future, playing home games at Steinbrenner Field this season
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Rays prepare for uncertain future, playing home games at Steinbrenner Field this season

Associated Press  

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. — The Rays are used to uncertainty as they prepare for a regular season with home games at Tampa’s Steinbrenner Field, the spring training base of the New York Yankees. “For us, this is what we’ve known,” Rays president of baseball operations Erik Neander said Tuesday at the team’s spring training complex. “We’ve had different types of …

Tampa Bay Rays commit to Tropicana Field repairs, but time is ticking for 2026 opener
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Tampa Bay Rays commit to Tropicana Field repairs, but time is ticking for 2026 opener

CNN  

St. Petersburg, Florida AP — After some uncertainty, the Tampa Bay Rays now support a $55.7 million city plan to repair hurricane-shredded Tropicana Field in time for the 2026 season opener, while the team prepares to play this year at the New York Yankees’ spring training home in nearby Tampa. Matt Silverman, the Rays’ co-president, said in an email to …

Rays commit to Tropicana Field repairs, but time is ticking for 2026 opener
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Rays commit to Tropicana Field repairs, but time is ticking for 2026 opener

Associated Press  

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — After some uncertainty, the Tampa Bay Rays now support a $55.7 million city plan to repair hurricane-shredded Tropicana Field in time for the 2026 season opener, while the team prepares to play this year at the New York Yankees’ spring training home in nearby Tampa. Matt Silverman, the Rays’ co-president, said in an email to the …

St. Petersburg backs a new $1.3B ballpark for the Rays. Now it’s up to Pinellas County
3 months, 3 weeks ago

St. Petersburg backs a new $1.3B ballpark for the Rays. Now it’s up to Pinellas County

Associated Press  

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Tampa Bay Rays’ potential new ballpark got a boost Thursday when the St. Petersburg City Council voted to approve the bonds necessary to finance the $1.3 billion stadium. Meanwhile, the Rays will play this season in the New York Yankees’ spring training site, Steinbrenner Field in Tampa because of hurricane damage to Tropicana Field. The …

St. Pete City Council votes to approve bonds for new Rays stadium, county vote next
3 months, 3 weeks ago

St. Pete City Council votes to approve bonds for new Rays stadium, county vote next

New York Times  

The St. Petersburg City Council on Thursday voted in favor of approving bonds to fund the new Tampa Bay Rays stadium in the Historic Gas Plant District. Council member Gina Driscoll indicated her support ahead of the vote, saying that the Rays hadn’t sent a termination letter. Council member Brandi Gabbard, who voted yes, said approving the bonds was effectively …

St. Petersburg council rejects immediate repair to Rays’ ballpark roof after first giving approval
4 months, 1 week ago

St. Petersburg council rejects immediate repair to Rays’ ballpark roof after first giving approval

Associated Press  

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The St. Petersburg City Council reversed course Thursday on whether to spend more than $23 million to repair the hurricane-shredded roof of the Tampa Bay Rays’ ballpark, initially voting narrowly for approval and hours later changing course. “We won’t get there if we keep finding ways we can’t.” The Rays say the lack of progress puts …

Tampa Bay Rays say new St. Pete stadium is unlikely to be ready for 2028 season, if at all
4 months, 1 week ago

Tampa Bay Rays say new St. Pete stadium is unlikely to be ready for 2028 season, if at all

The Independent  

Get Nadine White's Race Report newsletter for a fresh perspective on the week's news Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A combination of severe hurricane damage to Tropicana …

Hurricane-stricken Tampa Bay Rays to play 2025 season at Yankees’ spring training field in Tampa
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Hurricane-stricken Tampa Bay Rays to play 2025 season at Yankees’ spring training field in Tampa

Associated Press  

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Tampa Bay Rays will play their 2025 home games at the New York Yankees’ nearby spring training ballpark amid uncertainty about the future of hurricane-damaged Tropicana Field, Rays executives told The Associated Press. You’re going to see Major League Baseball in a small environment.” Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred said the Rays-Yankees deal is good for …

Tampa Bay Rays to play 2025 MLB season at AL East rivals’ George M. Steinbrenner Field
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Tampa Bay Rays to play 2025 MLB season at AL East rivals’ George M. Steinbrenner Field

CNN  

CNN — The Tampa Bay Rays will play next season in a New York Yankees-owned ballpark. The Tampa-based George M. Steinbrenner Field, the spring training home of the Yankees and their Low-A minor league affiliate, Tampa Tarpons, will serve as the Rays’ home field in 2025, the team announced on Thursday. 🩵 — Tampa Bay Rays November 14, 2024 The …

Rays to play 2025 home games at Steinbrenner Field in Tampa after hurricane damage to Trop
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Rays to play 2025 home games at Steinbrenner Field in Tampa after hurricane damage to Trop

New York Times  

The Tampa Bay Rays, for the first time in their history, will actually play their home games in Tampa. Tropicana Field, the Rays’ home facility, was “significantly damaged” during Hurricane Milton on Oct. 10, with the roof being ripped off. “We deeply appreciate that the Yankees have graciously allowed us to play at Steinbrenner Field for the 2025 season,’’ Rays …

Florida officials face $55m dilemma on Tropicana Field after Rays' stadium was damaged by Hurricane Milton
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Florida officials face $55m dilemma on Tropicana Field after Rays' stadium was damaged by Hurricane Milton

Daily Mail  

Spending $55 million on stadium repairs is one thing. Paying eight figures to fix a structure that's only a few years away from the wrecking ball is something else entirely, as the St. Petersburg City Council and Pinellas County commissioners are now discovering. Tropicana Field, the domed ballpark of MLB's Tampa Bay Rays, can be repaired in time for the …

Hurricane-damaged Tropicana Field can be fixed for about $55M in time for 2026 season, per report
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Hurricane-damaged Tropicana Field can be fixed for about $55M in time for 2026 season, per report

Associated Press  

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — A detailed assessment of the hurricane damage to Tropicana Field concludes that the home of the Tampa Bay Rays is structurally sound and can be repaired for about $55.7 million in time for the 2026 season. The 412-page report released Tuesday by the City of St. Petersburg, which owns the building, found that the basic structure …

Tropicana Field will not be ready for Rays until 2026, according to damage assessment report
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Tropicana Field will not be ready for Rays until 2026, according to damage assessment report

New York Times  

Tropicana Field will not be ready for play until at least the start of the 2026 season, according to a three-week damage assessment report provided to the St. Petersburg City Council and reviewed by The Athletic on Tuesday. The 412-page report, published by Hennessy Construction Services, estimates that the total cost of repairs will be $55.72 million following significant damage …

MLB spring training facilities spared extensive damage from Hurricane Milton
5 months, 2 weeks ago

MLB spring training facilities spared extensive damage from Hurricane Milton

The Independent  

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Hurricane Milton rips off the roof of MLB’s Tropicana Field, home to the Tampa Bay Rays
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Hurricane Milton rips off the roof of MLB’s Tropicana Field, home to the Tampa Bay Rays

The Independent  

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Shocking footage shows Hurricane Milton's impact on Tropicana Field
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Shocking footage shows Hurricane Milton's impact on Tropicana Field

Daily Mail  

Hurricane Milton's devastating winds ripped through the roof of Tropicana Field on Wednesday, with dramatic new footage showing the damage done to the stadium. Now the full extent of Hurricane Milton's catastrophic impact on Tropicana Field can be seen in new videos of the ballpark, which has virtually been left without a roof. After Hurricane Milton slammed into Florida's gulf …

Watch: Hurricane Milton makes landfall in Florida as Tampa hit by flash floods and ‘catastrophic’ winds
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Watch: Hurricane Milton makes landfall in Florida as Tampa hit by flash floods and ‘catastrophic’ winds

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Watch as Hurricane Milton swept …

Hurricane Milton tears roof off Tropicana Field and unleashes deadly tornadoes
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Hurricane Milton tears roof off Tropicana Field and unleashes deadly tornadoes

Salon  

Hurricane Milton left millions without power and caused a series of tornadoes after slamming into Florida Wednesday night. We need your help to stay independent Subscribe today to support Salon's progressive journalism It wasn't only power outages that Florida residents had to deal with in the storm; St. Petersburg preemptively shut down its sewage plant, to protect employees and the …

Hurricane Milton’s impact on sports: Tampa Bay Lightning game postponed, Tropicana Field roof destroyed
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Hurricane Milton’s impact on sports: Tampa Bay Lightning game postponed, Tropicana Field roof destroyed

New York Times  

Sports are secondary when it comes to natural disasters. MLB No Florida teams made the MLB playoffs, but the league still felt Milton’s impact as the storm destroyed the Trop Field roof when it descended upon St. Petersburg, Fla., and the surrounding area. That game is scheduled for 1 p.m. NHL The Lightning’s game scheduled for Saturday at Amalie Arena …

Age of Tropicana Field roof played role in Hurricane Milton damage, stadium engineer says
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Age of Tropicana Field roof played role in Hurricane Milton damage, stadium engineer says

New York Times  

In the days before Hurricane Milton, top officials at one of the firms that built Tropicana Field grew “concerned” that the stadium’s roofing might not hold up against the historic winds forecasted for the Tampa Bay area. That concern proved prescient, as videos surfaced Wednesday evening of the roof of the Tampa Bay Rays’ home field being ripped away, leaving …

Hurricane Milton tears roof off of Tampa Bay Rays’ Tropicana Field; No one hurt by ballpark damage
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Hurricane Milton tears roof off of Tampa Bay Rays’ Tropicana Field; No one hurt by ballpark damage

New York Times  

By Lauren Merola, Sam Blum and Noah Furtado Hurricane Milton destroyed the roof of Tropicana Field, home to the Tampa Bay Rays, on Wednesday night as it descended upon St. Petersburg, Fla., and the surrounding area. A Rays spokesperson told ABC News, “No first responders were being staged at Tropicana Field and the essential personnel that were there are all …

Three injured as small plane crashes into bay trying to evacuate from Hurricane Milton
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Three injured as small plane crashes into bay trying to evacuate from Hurricane Milton

The Independent  

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Fearful Residents Flee Tampa Bay Region As Hurricane Milton Takes Aim At Florida Coast
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Fearful Residents Flee Tampa Bay Region As Hurricane Milton Takes Aim At Florida Coast

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING TAMPA, Fla. — Fearful Florida residents streamed out of the Tampa Bay region Tuesday ahead of what could be a once-in-a-century direct hit from Hurricane Milton, as crews worked furiously to prevent furniture, appliances and other waterlogged wreckage from the last big storm from becoming deadly projectiles in this one. “It’s like a spear coming at you.” …

NFL's Buccaneers relocating ahead of hurricane to practice for Sunday's game at New Orleans
5 months, 3 weeks ago

NFL's Buccaneers relocating ahead of hurricane to practice for Sunday's game at New Orleans

The Independent  

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We’re Not Prepared for What Hurricane Milton Might Be About to Do to Tampa Bay
5 months, 3 weeks ago

We’re Not Prepared for What Hurricane Milton Might Be About to Do to Tampa Bay

Slate  

Hurricane Milton has rapidly intensified from a tropical storm to a Category 5 hurricane. Though Milton could weaken or end up striking elsewhere, the track it’s currently on is remarkably similar to the 1921 Tampa Bay hurricane—the most recent major hurricane to make landfall in that specific region. This is north St. Pete this morning On the right: the line …

Tampa Bay Buccaneers 'flee Florida' with Hurricane Milton set to batter state
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Tampa Bay Buccaneers 'flee Florida' with Hurricane Milton set to batter state

Daily Mail  

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are set to evacuate Florida ahead of the arrival of Hurricane Milton this week. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are set to evacuate Florida ahead of the arrival of Hurricane Milton The Bucs will relocate to New Orleans ahead of the game against the Saints Tampa Bay chiefs managed to secure the necessary hotel rooms in The …

Plan outlined for new Tampa Bay Rays ballpark, redevelopment
2 years, 1 month ago

Plan outlined for new Tampa Bay Rays ballpark, redevelopment

Associated Press  

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — A new ballpark for the Tampa Bay Rays will be built near the current one under plans unveiled Monday as part of a massive redevelopment project that also includes affordable housing, office space and retail in what was once a thriving Black neighborhood. Mayor Ken Welch, of St. Petersburg, Florida, chose a partnership between the Rays …

St. Pete mayor reopens talks on future of Rays stadium site
2 years, 9 months ago

St. Pete mayor reopens talks on future of Rays stadium site

Associated Press  

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The mayor of St. Petersburg, Florida, is reopening talks about the future of the Tropicana Field site where baseball’s Tampa Bay Rays play their home games. Welch, St. Petersburg’s first Black mayor, has made a priority of including such things as affordable housing and greater job opportunities along with Rays baseball. The Rays’ Tropicana Field lease …

MLB’s Manfred says sense of urgency in Rays’ ballpark search
3 years, 1 month ago

MLB’s Manfred says sense of urgency in Rays’ ballpark search

Associated Press  

ORLANDO, Fla. — Baseball officials “have a sense of urgency” to find a new ballpark for the Tampa Bay Rays after scrapping a plan to split seasons between Florida and Montreal when the team’s lease at Tropicana Field expires following the 2027 season. It hampers the ability of the business to operate and the club to operate the most effective …

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