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Fixing the Trop - and ties with the Rays | Editorial
St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch sent the right message recently by making one thing clear: The city intends to honor its obligation to provide the Tampa Bay Rays with a functional stadium. However, the city and the Rays should view the storm damage to Tropicana Field as an opportunity to work together to find a practical solution.
Report says Tropicana Field can possibly be ready for '26
After Tropicana Field sustained significant damage during Hurricane Milton, a detailed damage assessment report sent to the city on Tuesday said the ballpark is structurally sound and can be repaired for about $55.
Tropicana Field repair costs could top $55 million after Hurricane Milton damage, according to report
FOX 13 Tampa Bay reports that a 400-page report provided to the City of St. Petersburg has identified $55 million in repair work needed for the home of the Tampa Bay Rays. Large sections of the fiberglass roof were destroyed during Hurricane Milton on October 9,
City report: Trop can be fixed for Rays’ 2026 season for $56 million
Tropicana Field, which opened in 1990, appears structurally sound, though further assessments could add to the repair costs.
City report: Tropicana Field can be fixed for Rays’ 2026 season for $55 million
Tropicana Field can be repaired in time for the Rays’ 2026 season for about $55.7 million, according to the damage assessment report sent to St. Petersburg City Council members on Tuesday.
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Tropicana Field roof repairs could be done by Rays' 2026 season; MLB team will need temporary home for 2025
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Hurricane-damaged Tropicana Field can be fixed for about $55M in time for 2026 season, per report
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St. Pete plans to spend big on Tropicana Field renovations
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St. Pete and FEMA hosts a joint insurance help session
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Hurricane damage, election may cloud future of new Tampa Bay Rays stadium deal
Big decisions loom over repairs to Tropicana Field, the larger deal to replace it and the team's decision to play in Tampa ...