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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.

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