When the SunRunner launched almost three years ago, officials called it a breakthrough for Tampa Bay transportation.

The Rays are to be sold for more than 800% of their 2004 purchase price. Yet despite all their turmoil, they remain excellent on the field.

TAMPA, Fla. — It’s Opening Day and the Tampa Bay Rays are set to begin a season unlike any other in the team’s 28 years of existence. Chased away from Tropicana Field by Hurricane Milton’s ...