Rays Prepare for Tropical Storm

After a 10-game road trip, the Tampa Bay Rays may be heading home to a hurricane.

The Rays wrapped up their road trip Sunday night against the Texas Rangers, and are scheduled to begin a three-game homestand on Monday night, all against the Los Angeles Angels.

The Angels flew to the Tampa Bay area after Sunday's game in Cleveland.

"We're in communication with the Angels," Rays president Matt Silverman said on Sunday. "We hope to get at least two games in this week."

The Rays have made contingency plans with officials of St. Petersburg, where Tampa Bay plays at the Tropicana Dome.

"It's one of the command centers for the city," Silverman said. "As of now we're playing the game Monday. If the storm runs in its current path, Tuesday would be in doubt. We should know Monday night about Tuesday.

"There is no talk about moving (games) to another city. After Monday, the Angels possibly could go to Miami or Atlanta. That depends on the path of the storm and whether we have to evacuate."

The Rays and Angels both lead their divisions, so they would probably have to play any games that are postponed if those would affect the final standings. One or two games could be made up Sept. 1, when both teams have a day off.

Rays manager Joe Maddon said, "Our biggest concern is that guys can be with their families if something happens."