What happened
Ken Rosenthal reports that after a year displaced from Tropicana Field, the Tampa Bay Rays are settling back in and finding a home-field rhythm again. The Rays are riding a seven-game win streak as they reacclimate to their longtime ballpark.
Why it matters
Home-field comfort matters for a franchise that has historically punched above its payroll thanks to environmental edges at the Trop. A stable home base after a season on the road removes a major variable from Tampa Bay's competitive math and reshapes the AL East picture.
What to watch
Watch whether the Rays can extend their win streak at home and whether attendance and home splits trend back toward pre-displacement norms.