Tampa Bay Rays, St. Petersburg

Tampa Bay Rays not moving forward with planned $1.3 billion ballpark in St. Petersburg
In their withdrawal, the Tampa Bay Rays cited hurricanes and delays that will likely drive up the proposal's cost.
Tampa Bay Rays plan on returning to Tropicana Field after hurricane damage repaired
The Tampa Bay Rays are staying put for now, as the team's future remains uncertain and Opening Day for Major League Baseball just two weeks away.
Tampa Bay Rays Won't Move Forward With Plans for New $1.3B MLB Stadium
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Will Tampa Bay Rays move without stadium deal? Will owner be forced to sell? What we know
Tampa Bay Rays owner Stuart Sternberg said the team will not meet the deadline to move forward on a new stadium. Here's what it means for the team's future.
Tampa Bay officials weigh in on Rays announcement backing out of stadium deal
In the wake of the Tampa Bay Rays’ announcement that they won’t move forward with the current stadium deal in St. Petersburg, many elected officials around the bay echoed the same response: disappointment. Others lambasted what they considered a bad deal for taxpayers from the start.
Group of investors ready to buy Tampa Bay Rays and move team to Orlando
The Orlando Dreamers — a group of investors trying to bring a Major League Baseball team to Central Florida — are ready to pounce.
Orlando group eyes move for Tampa Bay Rays, though political buy-in unclear
With the apparent collapse of the long-negotiated St. Petersburg deal for the Rays, an Orlando group hoping to bring big-league baseball to the City Beautiful said Friday it has an “anchor investor” to buy the team, and property secured to build a stadium.
Tampa Bay Rays' stadium deal in St. Petersburg is officially dead
The Tampa Bay Rays' plans to build a stadium and mixed-use entertainment district in downtown St. Petersburg are dead. The team posted a statement on X on Thursday morning.
Tampa Bay Rays nix stadium deal
The Rays have decided not to move forward with plans to build a new stadium. The MLB team made the announcement on social media Thursday morning. The Rays noted that the city of St. Petersburg is moving forward with plans to restore Tropicana Field for the 2026 season.
Tampa Bay Rays Withdraw From Planned $1.3 Billion Ballpark in St. Petersburg, Citing Storms, Delays
The Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday withdrew from a $1.3 billion ballpark project, citing hurricanes and delays that likely will drive up the proposal’s cost
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Tampa Bay Rays’ future in Port Charlotte raises business concerns
The Tampa Bay Rays are planning to stay at Tropicana Field for the 2026 season while they repair damage from Hurricane Milton.
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St. Pete city leaders discussing alternatives to fixing Tropicana Field
Tropicana Field is in limbo and its future is again uncertain after Rays owner Stu Sternburg backed out of the deal to build a new ballpark.