It was not until after the final Grapefruit League game at Steinbrenner Field that a team of more than 200 workers was able to change signage from Yankees to Rays.

Walsh emphasized how crucial it is for the team and its organizational culture to feel comfortable in their new venue. "Having home field advantage is such an important thing in all sports, but in baseball especially," he stated, recognizing the significance of playing 81 games in their temporary home.

The team announced in November it would play its 2025 season at George M. Steinbrenner Field following the devastation from Hurricane Milton.

Today is opening day for the Tampa Bay Rays, and although it's a home opener, the Rays aren't playing at Tropicana Field. The Rays are utilizing the New York Yankees' spring training facility, Steinbrenner Field,

Rookie Kameron Misner led off the ninth inning with his first major league home run, giving Tampa Bay a 3-2 win over the Colorado Rockies as the Rays began their season of home games at Steinbrenner F

Tampa Bay Rays fans have spent years wondering what an outdoor home opener—one where the Rays were the home team—would look like. Not only did Rays fans get their answer Friday, it sure sounds like they love what they saw.