Fri Feb 21 18:00:00 UTC 2025: ## Rays to Face Yankees in Pricy Spring Training Opener at Steinbrenner Field

**TAMPA, FL** – The Tampa Bay Rays will kick off their spring training season against the New York Yankees today at Steinbrenner Field, a venue that will also serve as their temporary home stadium for the regular season. Due to hurricane damage to Tropicana Field, the Rays will be playing all their home games at Steinbrenner Field.

Tickets for the highly anticipated opener are reportedly sold out, with the cheapest seats fetching around $160. Despite some public concern over the relocation, Rays General Manager Erik Neander expressed confidence in the team’s temporary home, calling Steinbrenner Field a “major league quality field” accessible to fans.

Manager Kevin Cash echoed Neander’s enthusiasm, emphasizing the team’s commitment to the Tampa Bay area and the excitement of bringing baseball to a new location for the summer months, after the Yankees conclude their spring training. He acknowledged the frustration of St. Petersburg residents but stressed the broader benefit for the entire Bay area.

First pitch is scheduled for 1:05 p.m.

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