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As the clock ticks down to the 2026 season, the fate of both Tropicana Field and the Tampa Bay Rays is far from certain. St. Petersburg finds itself entangled in an unsatisfactory situation, where financial burdens may stifle future opportunities for development and growth. The community is left hoping for a solution that aligns the interests of all stakeholders involved while avoiding a fate reminiscent of other baseball debacles, such as those seen in Miami.