Tampa Bay Rays to play 2025 season at Yankees' spring training field after hurricane damage

The Tampa Bay Rays will play their 2025 season at Steinbrenner Field, the New York Yankees' spring training site, due to damage at Tropicana Field from Hurricane Milton. The domed stadium suffered significant roof and water damage. Steinbrenner Field, with about 11,000 seats, is the largest spring training venue in Florida. The Rays aim to create a "Rayful" atmosphere at the ballpark, which will present challenges due to Florida's summer weather. The Yankees will receive approximately $15 million for hosting the Rays, funded by insurance rather than the team. This arrangement follows a similar precedent set by New Orleans teams after Hurricane Katrina in 2005.