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Rays Declare Tropicana Field Columns Safe After Fan Video

5/1/2026

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The Tampa Bay Rays said staff inspected and leveled Tropicana Field columns, deeming them safe.
Fan Geoffrey Rogers filmed on April 25 columns near an exit shaking when his child nudged them.
The columns are freestanding bleacher units with adjustable bases that can be moved for events.
City officials and the Rays have not released reports, prompting fan groups to request logs while engineers say motion does not prove collapse risk.

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The Tampa Bay Rays said staff inspected and leveled Tropicana Field columns, deeming them safe.
Fan Geoffrey Rogers filmed on April 25 columns near an exit shaking when his child nudged them.
The columns are freestanding bleacher units with adjustable bases that can be moved for events.
City officials and the Rays have not released reports, prompting fan groups to request logs while engineers say motion does not prove collapse risk.