Tampa Bay Rays Suites

Tropicana Field, 1 Tropicana Drive, St. Petersburg, FL

The Tampa Bay Rays once again showcased their consistency in 2024, delivering another winning season. Armed with one of baseball's deepest pitching staffs and a versatile lineup, the Rays remained in the postseason hunt all year and claimed a Wild Card spot. Standouts Randy Arozarena and Isaac Paredes supplied clutch hits, while the rotation overcame injuries to key arms with the emergence of young starters. Manager Kevin Cash's squad ultimately bowed out in the ALDS, but their resilience and innovative approach kept fans proud. In recent months, the biggest news in Tampa Bay has been off the field, the organization finalized plans for a new ballpark, securing its future in the region. After years of uncertainty, Rays fans can celebrate knowing the team will stay local in a modern stadium in a few years' time.

At Tropicana Field, the Rays have continued to focus on improving the game-day experience while awaiting their new home. The team upgraded lighting and videoboards in 2024, brightening the indoor venue and enhancing replays for fans. Tropicana's unique amenities, like the outfield touch tank where real rays swim, and the refreshed Porch in center field, give attendees fun ways to enjoy the game. Premium seating options, including the Dex Imaging Home Plate Club and field-level suites, ensure comfort and great views for those seeking a luxe experience. With a cutting-edge, fan-friendly waterfront stadium now officially in the works for 2028, Rays supporters are energized: current games at "The Trop" feel more special than ever as excitement builds for the future.

Tampa Bay has had a winning record in six consecutive seasons. That should continue in 2024. The Rays have a well-rounded lineup including infielders Yandy Diaz and Isaac Paredes, along with outfielders Randy Arozarena and Josh Lowe. Arozarena had a career-high 23 homers, 80 walks, and 95 runs last season. He's also stolen 20+ bases in three straight campaigns. Tampa's rotation is strong and centered around Zach Eflin. The right-hander led the league with 16 wins in 2023. He's joined by Aaron Civale, Shane Baz, and newcomer Ryan Pepiot. The Rays should make the playoffs for the sixth straight season this year.

Tropicana Field has plenty of luxury seating options. The DEX Imaging Home Plate Club includes an all-inclusive buffet, in-seat waiting, other Club access, and a personal Rays Specialist. The Baldwin Group Club is another space, offering all-inclusive dining, dessert choices, and similar perks to DEX Imaging. Fieldside and Chalk Boxes are available too with elite amenities. And Tampa Bay also has plenty of suites. Outfield Suites are a great choice, providing parking passes, TVs, food and beverage options, and more. Others like the Executive Suites and Hooters Owls Den Suite have similar amenities. Suites range from 12-36 guests.

After finishing no better than fourth place in their first 10 years of existence, they have made the playoffs in eight of their next 15, including a franchise-record four in a row. They dropped from 100 wins in 2021 to 86 last year but still made the postseason. For a team that typically has high turnover, the Rays are running it back on offense with Wander Franco, Randy Arozarena, Brandon Lowe, and Yandy Diaz among those back. Tyler Glasnow, who pitched at the very end of last season after missing most of the 2022 campaign due to Tommy John surgery, is on track to pitch at the end of April after dealing with an oblique issue during spring training. Shane McClanahan, who started last year's All-Star Game, will look to pickup the slack along with new acquisition Zach Eflin, who is from nearby Clearwater. The bullpen is also strong with Pete Fairbanks, Colin Poche, Ryan Thompson, and Jason Adam all figuring into the mix to get important outs for manager Kevin Cash.

The Rays have done a lot each offseason to dress up Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, and that includes its premium seating offerings. The DEX Imaging Home Plate Club gives you seats right behind home plate and comes with an all-inclusive buffet in the Rays Club. Luxury suites are located fairly close to the action at the top of the 100 level along the first- and third-base lines, and the Chalk Box is all-new for 2023. It features oversized, padded seats in the first few rows along the first-base line.