ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Rays reporter at our news partner, the Tampa Bay Times, says Tropicana Field won't be ready for Opening Day 2025 after the damage caused by Hurricane Milton.

Marc Topkin joined us and discussed options including playing without the roof and why that likely wouldn't work, and the conundrum facing the Rays since they are expected to have a new stadium in time for the 2028 season.

Use the video link above to watch the interview.

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