Tampa Bay Rays News
Could the Rays move to Tampa? City leaders are ready to talk
On Friday, Tampa Mayor Jane Castor and County Commissioner Ken Hagan both said they're open to starting negotiations with the team again, and that the land previously offered is still an option. The…
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Tampa Bay Rays' Chandler Simpson Puts World-Class Speed on Display During Spring Breakout Game
The Tampa Bay Rays' top prospects took on the Boston Red Sox' top prospects on Thursday in the Spring Breakout Games down in Florida. Check out the perfect bunt he had for a hit, and the stolen base…
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DeSantis on Rays: 'It can succeed, but it's gotta have the right direction'
Gov. Ron DeSantis was in Palmetto on Friday to discuss a $2 million award to Manatee County Port Authority and gave his thoughts on baseball in Florida after the Tampa Bay Rays said they would no…
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Orlando emerges as a potential destination for the Rays
Orlando has an ownership group, and a $1 billion private financing commitment for the stadium. A day removed from the Rays pulling out of the new stadium deal in St. Petersburg, a new candidate has…
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DeSantis says Major League Baseball should stay in Tampa Bay area
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday said baseball needs to stay in the Tampa Bay area and the commissioner of Major League Baseball is committed to that. At a news conference in SeaPort Manatee in Palmetto,…
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Tampa Bay Rays Fans React Bitterly to Team Pulling Out of New Ballpark Deal
On Thursday, after years and months of battling it out, the Tampa Bay Rays announced they won't be building a new ballpark as part of a bigger St. Petersburg revitalization process. Hurricane Milton…
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Sports author Peter Golenbock reacts to Rays' decision to pull out of deal
The battle to bring baseball to St. Pete has a long history dating as far back as the early 1900s. Notable baseball author Peter Golenbock said it's imperative that the Tampa Bay Rays stay in St. Pete…
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Rays Release Jake Brentz
The Rays announced this afternoon that theyve released Jake Brentz. The lefty reliever was in camp as a non-roster invitee after signing a minor league deal in December. Brentz struggled this…
Source: MLB Trade Rumors
Orlando has an owner ready to buy Tampa Bay Rays after they back out of St. Pete stadium deal
In the wake of the Tampa Bay Rays announcing Thursday that they are backing out of a proposed $1.3 billion stadium deal in St. Petersburg, the Orlando Dreamers a group of investors trying to bring…
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Orlando has an owner ready to buy Tampa Bay Rays after they back out of St. Pete stadium deal
In the wake of the Tampa Bay Rays announcing Thursday that they are backing out of a proposed $1.3 billion stadium deal in St. Petersburg, the Orlando Dreamers a group of investors trying to bring…
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With 2 weeks until opener, Rays need to do some things better
PORT CHARLOTTE The first month of spring training for the Rays has gone relatively well, with no major injuries or issues, and some signs of offensive spark. But with the March 28 season opener…
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Silverman: Rays Are Not For Sale
The Rays announced this morning that they will not proceed with the plan to construct a $1.3 billion stadium in St. Petersburg. The organization has telegraphed that decision for months. The Rays…
Source: MLB Trade Rumors
Tampa Bay Rays stadium deal falls through. Could the team be on the move?
Pressure is reportedly mounting on owner Stu Sternberg to sell the team as several cities, including Salt Lake City, try to land an expansion MLB franchise.
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Whats next for the Rays? Grab a seat because there is no end in sight
ST. PETERSBURG Once again, we are on the precipice. Inches from calamity and miles from comfort. The decision by Rays owner Stuart Sternberg to pull out of a once-rejoiced plan to build a new…
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Rays nixing new stadium development; team remains committed to reaching 'ballpark solution'
The Tampa Bay Rays have made the "difficult decision" to halt an estimated $1.3 billion stadium and land redevelopment deal. The project would have secured the MLB club's future in St. Petersburg,…
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Rays withdraw from planned $1.3 billion ballpark, citing storms, delays
The Tampa Bay Rays withdrew Thursday from a $1.3 billion project to construct a new ballpark adjacent to Tropicana Field, citing a hurricane and delays that likely drove up the proposal's cost. The…
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Rays new stadium, explained: Why Tampa Bay isn't moving forward with plans for new ballpark
Despite having one of baseball's most consistent sides over the past decade or so, viewership remains a point of concern for the Rays. Tampa Bay has long struggled to sell out its aging home ground,…
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Rays fans react to news of stadium deal falling through
Fan reaction was immediate and sad to the news that the Rays will not meet the March 31 deadline to move forward with a stadium. There were lots of calls to sell the team, but also hurt…
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Tampa Bay Rays withdraw from planned $1.3 billion ballpark in St. Petersburg, citing storms, delays
The Tampa Bay Rays withdrew Thursday from a $1.3 billion project to construct a new ballpark adjacent to Tropicana Field, citing a hurricane and delays that likely drove up the proposal's cost. The…
Source: Yahoo Sports
Options for the Tampa Bay Rays future after walking away from their new stadium deal
The Rays' future in Tampa and St. Petersburg is now in serious doubt.
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