Rays and Athletics Relocate to Minor League Stadiums

The Tampa Bay Rays and the West Sacramento Athletics will play their home games in minor league stadiums for the 2025 Major League Baseball season due to unique circumstances. The Rays will play at George M. Steinbrenner Field, the New York Yankees' spring training site, after Hurricane Milton severely damaged the roof of Tropicana Field, costing an estimated $55.7 million in repairs. Meanwhile, the Athletics, formerly the Oakland A's, will use Sutter Health Park in Sacramento while awaiting the construction of a new stadium in Las Vegas. This relocation is a temporary solution for both teams to continue their seasons despite infrastructural and logistical challenges. The decision has sparked conversation about the financial and logistical hurdles faced by MLB teams and the broader implications for fans and the league.