Tampa Bay Rays Cancel New Stadium Plans After Local Government Stalls Funding
If funding were approved, St. Petersburg residents would have been on the hook for a new stadium for one of baseball’s least attended teams.
Could the Rays leave Tampa Bay and still own 65 acres of Gas Plant land?
Before the Pinellas County Commission punted on finalizing bonds for a new $1.3 billion stadium again on Tuesday, the Tampa Bay Rays wrote a letter saying the deal approved this summer no longer works financially for the team.
St. Petersburg city council reverses course on Tampa Bay Rays' stadium repairs
Hours after the St. Petersburg City Council approved spending $23.7 million to repair Tropicana Field after it was damaged during Hurricane Milton, the council reversed its decision in a second vote.
Florida city council changes mind on paying to repair Tampa Bay Rays' ballpark after hurricane ripped roof off
The St. Petersburg City Council reversed course Thursday on whether to spend more than $23 million to repair the roof of the Tampa Bay Rays’ ballpark.
MLB’s Rob Manfred on Rays future: ‘We’re committed to fans in Tampa Bay’
As the debate over a new stadium heats up, the commissioner says the league will allow time for area leaders to sort things out.
Rays at Steinbrenner Field: How Tampa Bay will make use of rival Yankees’ park in 2025
Despite the rivalry, Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner didn’t hesitate to offer assistance to the Rays after Hurricane Milton.
Tampa Bay Rays Put Pressure on Local Government Ahead of Critical Ballpark Bond Vote
The future of the Tampa Bay Rays in the state of Florida hangs in the balance over more disputes about a new ballpark plan. Back in the summer, it looked like a
Local leaders delay vote on new stadium for Tampa Bay Rays
Fans of the Tampa Bay Rays got some bad news this week. ▶ WATCH CHANNEL 9 EYEWITNESS NEWS Plans for a new $1.3 billion baseball stadium are on hold. The Pinellas County Commission voted Tuesday to delay consideration of the financing bonds for the new stadium until next month.
MLB commissioner Rob Manfred addresses Rays' stadium situation after owner's relocation threat
That partially walks back Sternberg’s relocation threat, though the team continues to agitate for a quick resolution. Pinellas County officials met on Tuesday afternoon, a few d
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred Discusses Possible Relocation of Tampa Bay Rays
The hurricane delayed votes on key funding for the ballpark until after the November election. Though the votes still haven't happened, the makeup of the government has changed and the bonds could be voted down.
Mike Bianchi: With Rays bedeviled in Tampa Bay, Orlando needs to act on Pat Williams’ vision
If only Pat Williams were still alive. We need him now more than ever. The beloved Orlando dreamer, the sports visionary who ...
Tampa Bay Rays Hit a Roadblock in Repair of Tropicana Field After Hurricane Milton Damage
The Tampa Bay Rays are having all sorts of trouble getting the local government to help them build their new ballpark, and ...
St. Petersburg council rejects immediate repair to Tampa Bay Rays’ ballpark roof after initially giving approval
The St. Petersburg City Council reversed course Thursday on whether to spend more than $23 million to repair the ...
Rays expect 2025 outdoor games to need more arms, feature more hits
Rain delays will require more versatility and flexibility with the staff, while being outdoors in the heat should increase ...
Tampa Bay Rays Lose Pitching Strategist Bobby Kinne to Cleveland Guardians
Coming off his seventh season with the Tampa Bay Rays, Bobby Kinne has decided to accept the Cleveland Guardians' director of ...
Florida Politics2d
The Tampa Bay Rays and a series of unfortunate events … and why Pinellas County is being foolhardy
The St. Petersburg City Council was on board and residents seemed to be too, given their overwhelming re-election of Council ...
Tampa Bay Times1d
How the Rays stadium deal fell apart, and what the future holds
The Pinellas County Commission's decision on Oct. 29 to delay a vote to approve bonds for a $1.3 billion Rays stadium in St ...