The Yankees and the Tampa Sports Authority have agreed to a new deal that will keep the team in Tampa for Spring Training through 2046, the two sides announced Monday. As part of the deal, Gorge M. Steinbrenner Field will get $40M in renovations. Upgrades will also be made to the Himes minor league complex across the street.
“The Steinbrenner family is extremely proud to have called Tampa Bay home for decades and extending the New York Yankees’ agreement with the community through 2046 is very important to us,” said Hal Steinbrenner in a statement. “We are excited to see these improvements to Steinbrenner Field, all of which will significantly improve the fan experience.