US EditionInside the Rays’ New Era: A Q&A with Ken Babby on Opening Day, Fans and What’s Next for a New Ballpark
- On Monday, the Tampa Bay Rays host the Chicago Cubs at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida, for the first of a three-game series, with pitchers Jameson Taillon and Shane McClanahan scheduled to start the 4:10 p.m. ET game.
- Entering the matchup with identical 4-5 records, both teams look to improve on their 2025 standings, as the Cubs finished 92-70 while the Rays posted a 77-85 record overall.
- The Rays are a-119 favorite with an over/under set at 7.5 runs, and the SportsLine Projection Model simulates the game 10,000 times, projecting the over hits in 66% of simulations.
- Rays Chief Executive Office and Partner Ken Babby described the return to Tropicana Field as an opportunity for renewal and community growth through a partnership with Hillsborough College.
- Navigating early-season injuries, both teams have multiple players on the 10-Day, 15-Day, and 60-Day IL as the Cubs and Rays begin this series.
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Inside the Rays’ new era: A Q&A with Ken Babby on Opening Day, fans and what’s next for a new ballpark
While the Tampa Bay Rays are in the midst of discussions to establish the team’s forever home through a proposed world-class ballpark and educational mixed-use district — one expected to generate billions in economic impact and create a transformational opportunity for Hillsborough College — attention this week turns back to Tropicana Field as the Rays return for Opening Day. Ahead of the first pitch, I sat down with Rays Chief Executive Office …
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Rays ready for return to Tropicana Field in home opener vs. Cubs
For the Tampa Bay Rays, Monday afternoon's home opener against the Chicago Cubs will be "Dome sweet home."
MLB News: Rays ready for return to Tropicana Field in home opener vs. Cubs
For the Tampa Bay Rays, Monday afternoon’s home opener against the Chicago Cubs will be “Dome sweet home.” The Rays open a six-game homestand this week, and the buzz around the bay is all about returning to the ballpark the club has called home for its entire existence except for last season. All of that […]
Rays vs Cubs Prediction 4/6/26 MLB Picks Today
In this article we will formulate a Rays vs Cubs prediction for this MLB game on Monday, April 6th at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup. Tampa Bay Rays Betting Preview The Tampa Bay Rays are 4-5 this season after they won two out of three against the Twins by scores of 4-10, 7-1, and 4-1. In their game three win, Tampa Bay tied the game at four in the fourth inning, but didn’t s…
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