Rays, if in, get OK for playoffs in temporary home
Briefly

The Tampa Bay Rays will host potential postseason games at George M. Steinbrenner Field due to hurricane damage to Tropicana Field. Capacity for the minor league stadium is 10,046. They are currently fourth in the American League East, closely trailing the Seattle Mariners for a wild-card spot. Commissioner Rob Manfred expects the Rays to return to Tropicana Field, undergoing refurbishment, for the 2026 season. Additionally, the team is in the process of being sold for $1.7 billion to a new ownership group, with potential changes upon postseason conclusion.
The Tampa Bay Rays will play potential postseason games at George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, setting up the possibility of a World Series staged in a minor league stadium with a capacity of 10,046.
The Rays occupy fourth place in the American League East at 50-47 but are just 1 1/2 games behind the Seattle Mariners for the third wild-card spot in the AL.
Commissioner Rob Manfred anticipates the Rays will return to Tropicana Field, which is being refurbished, for the 2026 season.
The sale of the team for $1.7 billion to an ownership group led by real-estate developer Patrick Zalupski continues to progress.
Read at ESPN.com
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