The Tampa Bay Rays are sharing new information about their move to George Steinbrenner Field next season.
Steinbrenner Field is the spring training home of the New York Yankees and there's been some back and forth about which team is responsible for certain stadium upgrades, so the Rays are clearing the air.
What You Need To Know
- The Tampa Bay Rays are sharing new information about their move to George Steinbrenner Field
- There's been some back and forth about which team is responsible for certain stadium upgrades, so the Rays are clearing the air
- As far as rebranding, the Rays will also be allowed to rebrand the stadium for fans after spring training
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The Rays will move in after the Yankees complete their home spring training schedule.
Tampa Bay needs a new home stadium location after Hurricane Milton ripped away parts of the Tropicana Field roof when it moved through the Bay area on Oct. 9.
Some improvements may need to be made to the dugouts, visiting clubhouse and press box to meet major league baseball standards.
The Yankees will also have access to the Steinbrenner Field pavilion to host non-baseball events and will retain the right to schedule non-baseball events in the stadium, like concerts or soccer games while the Rays are on the road.
The Rays also are responsible for the costs related to improvements to Field 2, the backup field at the complex where the Tampa Tarpons will play their minor league season.
As far as rebranding, the Rays will also be allowed to rebrand the stadium for fans after spring training.
Both teams will discuss how to alter or minimize existing Yankees signage.
Although no specifics were outlined yet, with one exception: The statue of George M. Steinbrenner at the main entrance of the stadium will remain in place.