Tampa Bay Rays

The Tampa Bay Rays say it may take weeks to fully assess how much damage was done to Tropicana Field, which saw its roof ripped to shreds by the force of Hurricane Milton as the deadly storm barreled across much of Florida.

The 120-mph winds ripped the fabric roof to pieces at the Rays' stadium. Blocks away, a crane fell at a high-rise construction site. No injuries were reported.

During a hearing in U.S. Bankruptcy Court, the operator of the Bally Sports regional sports networks indicated it will cut loose the seven teams it has under contract for the 2025 season.

Beginning with Friday's game, the Rays will become the seventh MLB team to use facial-recognition Go-Ahead Entry. If you choose to opt in, there's no more digging for your phone to scan your tickets.

The Rays shortstop is charged with sexually abusing a 14-year-old girl in the Dominican Republic.

Debby dumped 12 inches of rain in some parts of Tampa Bay on her way through the area over the weekend. Cities are starting to assess the damage. And the Tampa Bay Rays are finally getting a new stadium, and then some, after the St. Petersburg City Council greenlighted the plan.

Debby dumped 12 inches of rain in some parts of Tampa Bay on her way through the area over the weekend. Cities are starting to assess the damage. And the Tampa Bay Rays are finally getting a new stadium, and then some, after the St. Petersburg City Council greenlighted the plan.

The Pinellas County Commission vote culminated an arduous two-year journey that most recently began after St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch said he wanted to start over with the plan to redevelop the Historic Gas Plant District.

The county's contribution from bed taxes collected on hotel rooms was considered the last major hurdle toward building the new ballpark, which will be flanked by an ambitious redevelopment plan.

The Bally Sports networks were no longer available to Comcast subscribers on May 1 due to a contract dispute. The agreement means 15 regional sports networks will be available on Thursday.

The Pinellas County Commission will vote Tuesday on a plan to build a new stadium for the Rays as part of one a redevelopment of the Historic Gas Plant District.

As the trade deadline approaches, the Rays also dealt Opening Day starter Zach Eflin to the Orioles. Seattle gets Arozarena's bat and personality, both of which made him a fan favorite.