In their first trip to Steinbrenner Field of 2025, the Rays were still the guests. Before, during and after their 4-0, spring-opening loss, they saw signs of their pending regular season takeover, such as the expansion of the visiting clubhouse to meet Major League Baseball’s standards.

The cost to turn George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Fla., into a major league facility will exceed $50 million, MLB commissioner Rob Manfred said. The Tampa Bay Rays will play their 2025 regular-season schedule at the complex -- the training and spring facility of the New York Yankees -- after being left without a home stadium.

Fans looking to see the Tampa Bay Rays play at their temporary home at George M. Steinbrenner Field will be able to buy single-game tickets starting Feb. 27.

Steinbrenner Field has been the Yankees' spring training home since 1996. But after Hurricane Milton damaged Tropicana Field, the Rays made a deal to play this coming season here.

Among the upgrades to the facilities are a made-to-order kitchen, a players lounge and a two-story weight room.

Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred couldn’t put an exact price on how much it’s going to cost to bring Sutter Home Park in West Sacramento, Calif., up to Major League standards for the Athletics this season.

While the Yankees will work in the significantly enhanced facility for the next six weeks, the Rays also will benefit. They will play 2025 home games there with Tropicana Field unavailable due to damage from Hurricane Milton. “The Rays are going to enjoy this,” Yankees pitcher Gerrit Cole said.

Hal Steinbrenner is lauded for letting the Tampa Bay Rays use Steinbrenner Field, showcasing unity. The Rays will not play at Tropicana Field this season.