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Tampa Bay Rays. Major League Baseball's Tampa Bay Rays completed an improbable worst-to-first turnaround when they topped the American League Eastern Division in 2008, and again in 2010. Then there was that dramatic end-of-season comeback in 2011, and the World Series near-miss in 2014. Tickets are available at the box office for most games, but you may have to rely on the classifieds sections of the Tampa Bay Times for popular games. Get here early; parking is often at a premium (pregaming at Ferg's or Green Bench is always a safe bet). Tropicana Field, 1 Tropicana Dr., St. Petersburg, Florida, 33705. 727/825–3137; tampabay.rays.mlb.com.