Major League Baseball has made adjustments to the 2025 schedule after the Tampa Bay Rays were forced to relocate their home games to George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa. This change comes in response to the severe damage caused to Tropicana Field by Hurricane Milton. The revised schedule aims to provide the Rays with the best possible playing conditions as they shift to an outdoor ballpark for the upcoming season.
One notable adjustment involves the Rays’ series against the Los Angeles Angels. The original dates for the series at Angel Stadium, set for April 7th through 9th, will now be held at Steinbrenner Field from April 8th to 10th. Additionally, the second series between these two teams, which was scheduled for Tampa Bay from August 5th to 7th, will now be moved to Angel Stadium from August 4th to 6th.
In another scheduling shift, the Rays’ series against the Minnesota Twins will no longer be held at Target Field in Minneapolis as originally planned. Instead, the games will take place at Steinbrenner Field from May 26th to 28th. The series originally set to be hosted by the Rays in Tampa from July 4th to 6th will now be played at Target Field in Minneapolis.
These changes to the 2025 MLB schedule are part of a broader effort to adapt to the challenges posed by the damage to Tropicana Field. The alterations ensure that the Rays can still host their games in a suitable venue while maintaining the integrity of the season. MLB’s proactive approach to rescheduling provides a solution that keeps the games on track and ensures the teams play under the best possible conditions.
