- It’s opening day, and the Tampa Bay Rays are back home for the first time in over 560 days.
- It has been 18 months since Hurricane Milton ripped the roof off The Trop, and now it is time for a new beginning for the team.
- Tampa Bay 28 anchor Paul LaGrone went out to get your voice ahead of opening day.
- He talked to fans about being back at The Trop, the emotions and excitement for the season.
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