Baseball on a budget: a guide for thrifty Rays fans

Photo by Mike Carlson/MLB Photos via Getty ImagesThere’s no question that taking a family out for a day at the ballpark can be expensive. Rays baseball, however, is more affordable than Bucs football or Lightning hockey, and for the cost-conscious there are ways to save — on tickets, on parking and on food.

Here we are sharing some tips on enjoying the Rays without breaking the bank; if you are willing to share some of your ideas please do so in the comments as well.

Tickets... and fees

Ticket prices vary, depending on where you sit and when you go to a game. The Rays charge more on weekends than on weekdays, and charge a whole lot more for “prime games” (those against the Yankees and Red Sox…