![The Rays have upgraded food in a new-look "food ball" on the first base side of Tropicana Field [MARC TOPKIN | Times]](https://www.tampabay.com/resizer//bPD6sdnLHLBYxEJxKRKHnbfDRh0=/426x0/smart/filters:format(webP)/arc-anglerfish-arc2-prod-tbt.s3.amazonaws.com/public/J35LNK664RCU5MWK4CB6VX2QPM.jpg "The Rays have upgraded food in a new-look \"food ball\" on the first base side of Tropicana Field [MARC TOPKIN | Times]")
Fans attending Thursday’s Rays home opener against the Red Sox will find plenty of cool new stuff at Tropicana Field. Here’s a sampling:
#Rays reuben Cuban sandwich pic.twitter.com/WsmuFtNi9v
— Marc Topkin (@TBTimes_Rays) March 27, 2018
#Rays mahi tacos and firecracker shrimp from Rumfish stand pic.twitter.com/SL54TaTGo3
— Marc Topkin (@TBTimes_Rays) March 27, 2018
#Rays fried chicken platter from Urban pic.twitter.com/y9Gy8kezsi
— Marc Topkin (@TBTimes_Rays) March 27, 2018
That’s the meatball sandwich from the #Rays new @roccodbaldelli deli pic.twitter.com/36Fo8aHc5N
— Marc Topkin (@TBTimes_Rays) March 27, 2018
What’s this intriguing new touch screen on the porch at Tropicana Field? More at https://t.co/1tVWoCMamJ later today. pic.twitter.com/i6OlsNBbVS
— Christopher Spata (@SpataTimes) March 27, 2018
#Rays getting creative with hot dogs at Whoa, Doggy’s stand pic.twitter.com/u1WBbybhrF
— Marc Topkin (@TBTimes_Rays) March 27, 2018
More local-tied food options at Trop for #Rays fans pic.twitter.com/C2N1FfwO35
— Marc Topkin (@TBTimes_Rays) March 27, 2018
#Rays embracing their history with these stadium concourse wall posters pic.twitter.com/B7UBFMKZlU
— Marc Topkin (@TBTimes_Rays) March 27, 2018
#Rays with another local partner @KahwaCoffee at Trop pic.twitter.com/qo3TP4ZO8x
— Marc Topkin (@TBTimes_Rays) March 27, 2018
Maybe the coolest new #Rays food stand - for former player/current coach @roccodbaldelli. Featured item is a meatball sandwich pic.twitter.com/RQDMeR51V3
— Marc Topkin (@TBTimes_Rays) March 27, 2018
#Rays have also upgraded food and looks of what is now first base “food hall” pic.twitter.com/ZcQkQMTFIm
— Marc Topkin (@TBTimes_Rays) March 27, 2018
#Rays also have a Rumfish Grill stand featuring firecracker shrimp, mahi tacos, tuna poke and more pic.twitter.com/w2mcM1PkuO
— Marc Topkin (@TBTimes_Rays) March 27, 2018
#Rays debuting self-ordering kiosks in Porch area as well pic.twitter.com/XmeLBsUbP4
— Marc Topkin (@TBTimes_Rays) March 27, 2018
Another local St. Pete eatery with a presence at the Trop on #Rays Porch in CF pic.twitter.com/wG8ytNpMvf
— Marc Topkin (@TBTimes_Rays) March 27, 2018
Part of the outside space at Trop’s new Ballpark & Rec area, with games and drinks, plans to keep it open after #Rays games as well pic.twitter.com/NlB9HHfC8N
— Marc Topkin (@TBTimes_Rays) March 27, 2018
Cool new space at Trop, an indoor / outdoor space Ballpark & Rec from the folks who do Park & Rec in downtown St. Pete pic.twitter.com/Q5ZgNKl3tO
— Marc Topkin (@TBTimes_Rays) March 27, 2018
#Rays expect this anniversary hat to sell well ... pic.twitter.com/F9UtJEBY25
— Marc Topkin (@TBTimes_Rays) March 27, 2018
New branding and look for #Rays team store at Trop pic.twitter.com/bcGTFh6r7v
— Marc Topkin (@TBTimes_Rays) March 27, 2018
Hey this is a cool item in #Rays team store pic.twitter.com/xAUoWLY9Uq
— Marc Topkin (@TBTimes_Rays) March 27, 2018
What was the @DuckysTampa deck at the Trop under new sponsorship this year with @TWResorts pic.twitter.com/6iwnmAxund
— Marc Topkin (@TBTimes_Rays) March 27, 2018
Sign of (new MLB) times at #Rays Trop and other stadiums - calls to/from dugout are monitored. pic.twitter.com/AaCj4ErJQp
— Marc Topkin (@TBTimes_Rays) March 27, 2018
Another look at #Rays new Trop turf with lights on pic.twitter.com/8aACjRczYu
— Marc Topkin (@TBTimes_Rays) March 27, 2018
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