The Tampa Bay Rays are gearing up for their 25th anniversary season at Tropicana Field 10 Tampa Bay's Evan Closky gives you a preview of what's new at the Trop and what fans can expect from the Rays this season. More coverage: And just like that, the new MLB season is upon us as fans get ready to head back out to ballparks and cheer on their teams! The Tampa Bay Rays will open up their season on Thursday, March 30, against the Detroit Tigers at Tropicana Field after what has been a busy spring training season for the club. But as the new campaign nears, certain players are hitting their stride already in the preseason, while head coach Kevin Cash might still have to figure out which players to start in key positions amid injuries and form. Here are three things to know ahead of the Rays' season opener: https://bit.ly/3K4Uf0e